Another 46re crap show thread....
#11
It is easier to adjust the TV cable if you have two people.... One to hold the lever at the trans in place, while you adjust the cable to zero slack at the throttle body. (or, use something to hold the lever on the trans in place..... bungy cord?)
The intermittent shift could be the TV cable, or, it may be the electronics.... It's also possible its a mechanical issue. I suppose the trick would be to check pressures while the problem is presenting itself, but, then you need the gauges, etc. Not sure if it would misbehave in a no-load situation. (like, running with the tires off the ground.)
You will have to check out the output shaft, and see if it has the provisions for the VSS drive gear.
The intermittent shift could be the TV cable, or, it may be the electronics.... It's also possible its a mechanical issue. I suppose the trick would be to check pressures while the problem is presenting itself, but, then you need the gauges, etc. Not sure if it would misbehave in a no-load situation. (like, running with the tires off the ground.)
You will have to check out the output shaft, and see if it has the provisions for the VSS drive gear.
#12
Also separate question. I picked up an 01 Ram 1500 NP231D transfer case. I knew that it wouldn't have the sensor port so I will have to get that part of the case and sensor but do I also need a new output shaft or are they still the same shaft? The one I picked up is the 32 spline output
The shift pattern is different also but I knew that going into it. It is 4H 2H N 4L vs what mine is currently 4L N 2H 4H
The shift pattern is different also but I knew that going into it. It is 4H 2H N 4L vs what mine is currently 4L N 2H 4H
#13
It is easier to adjust the TV cable if you have two people.... One to hold the lever at the trans in place, while you adjust the cable to zero slack at the throttle body. (or, use something to hold the lever on the trans in place..... bungy cord?)
The intermittent shift could be the TV cable, or, it may be the electronics.... It's also possible its a mechanical issue. I suppose the trick would be to check pressures while the problem is presenting itself, but, then you need the gauges, etc. Not sure if it would misbehave in a no-load situation. (like, running with the tires off the ground.)
You will have to check out the output shaft, and see if it has the provisions for the VSS drive gear.
The intermittent shift could be the TV cable, or, it may be the electronics.... It's also possible its a mechanical issue. I suppose the trick would be to check pressures while the problem is presenting itself, but, then you need the gauges, etc. Not sure if it would misbehave in a no-load situation. (like, running with the tires off the ground.)
You will have to check out the output shaft, and see if it has the provisions for the VSS drive gear.
Here is a picture of the output shaft on the one I picked up. What is the provision supposed to be? Reason I bought another T case is to have just in case mine decided to bite the dust which wouldn't surprise me at all. When I bought it the fluid was completely empty and probably had been for a while. I have to put probably a 1/2 QT a week of ATF in it, it leaks that badly. I have a rebuild kit just haven't gotten to it yet. I just like to have spare parts
#14
What gauge would I need to check pressures? I'm guessing just a pressure gauge that hooks into a port on the transmission? When I drive it, it mainly only ever happens if I am accelerating from a stop and getting to speed fairly quickly. So under load. If I am "grandpa" driving the truck it will 97% of the time shift just fine into 3rd. I guess that makes sense having the 2 people works best. I just trusted the return spring to have it all the way back.
Here is a picture of the output shaft on the one I picked up. What is the provision supposed to be? Reason I bought another T case is to have just in case mine decided to bite the dust which wouldn't surprise me at all. When I bought it the fluid was completely empty and probably had been for a while. I have to put probably a 1/2 QT a week of ATF in it, it leaks that badly. I have a rebuild kit just haven't gotten to it yet. I just like to have spare parts
Here is a picture of the output shaft on the one I picked up. What is the provision supposed to be? Reason I bought another T case is to have just in case mine decided to bite the dust which wouldn't surprise me at all. When I bought it the fluid was completely empty and probably had been for a while. I have to put probably a 1/2 QT a week of ATF in it, it leaks that badly. I have a rebuild kit just haven't gotten to it yet. I just like to have spare parts
You'd be fine with HF, and it's a wee bit more affordable at $42:
https://www.harborfreight.com/engine...BoCgN8QAvD_BwE
I can try to snap pics later today of t-case outputs
#15
Since you're in a rust prone area, you might want to check your TV cable closely in relation to your shifting issue. After I had my transmission rebuilt and re-installed, I had intermittent issues with the transmission not shifting properly. I found that my TV cable would not operate smoothly and would sometimes seem to bind up (likely due to rust/age). I ended up replacing the TV cable with a new one and that cured my shifting issues.
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#16
What gauge would I need to check pressures? I'm guessing just a pressure gauge that hooks into a port on the transmission? When I drive it, it mainly only ever happens if I am accelerating from a stop and getting to speed fairly quickly. So under load. If I am "grandpa" driving the truck it will 97% of the time shift just fine into 3rd. I guess that makes sense having the 2 people works best. I just trusted the return spring to have it all the way back.
Here is a picture of the output shaft on the one I picked up. What is the provision supposed to be? Reason I bought another T case is to have just in case mine decided to bite the dust which wouldn't surprise me at all. When I bought it the fluid was completely empty and probably had been for a while. I have to put probably a 1/2 QT a week of ATF in it, it leaks that badly. I have a rebuild kit just haven't gotten to it yet. I just like to have spare parts
Here is a picture of the output shaft on the one I picked up. What is the provision supposed to be? Reason I bought another T case is to have just in case mine decided to bite the dust which wouldn't surprise me at all. When I bought it the fluid was completely empty and probably had been for a while. I have to put probably a 1/2 QT a week of ATF in it, it leaks that badly. I have a rebuild kit just haven't gotten to it yet. I just like to have spare parts
#17
What is "it". I have been trying to find parts diagrams and shafts from a 94-97 vs 98-01 and I can not find a difference. I cant find any special gear that sits in there so I might end up taking the tail shaft off the one thats currently in the truck to see whats going on in there. I would like to make this one just be able to drop in if I need to use it vs having to figure that out when the truck is down. Thank you for all the help though. It has been very helpful
#18
What is "it". I have been trying to find parts diagrams and shafts from a 94-97 vs 98-01 and I can not find a difference. I cant find any special gear that sits in there so I might end up taking the tail shaft off the one thats currently in the truck to see whats going on in there. I would like to make this one just be able to drop in if I need to use it vs having to figure that out when the truck is down. Thank you for all the help though. It has been very helpful
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Last edited by rydog106; 02-24-2022 at 01:34 PM.
#19
Do you have a speedometer sender on the rear housing of your transfer case (held in by a bolt and a half moon meta retainer) where an electrical plug goes into it? The "thing" (#33 in the diagram) being discussed may be the drive for the speedometer pinion shaft that's in the speedometer sender. I believe the speedometer sending unit was done away with in 1998.
#20