I have a 1997 dodge Ram 1500 5.9 with a 46 re

had delay shift 2–3 and had to pedal all the time and then a flare.

I put sonnax zip kit
Sonnax governor bore kit/plugs
sonnax front servo cover
sonnax accumulator with dual seals
all new selenoid, pressure and tcc od
atf+4 new with filter.

shifting is fixed but a big delay from start/ light/ take off and same symptoms when I put into reverse .

all
other shifts points good.

accumulator was snug could that cause it?
any help would be awesome?
I have the money and time and still can’t figure this out lol

 

Have you adjusted your front and rear bands? There is a procedure on how to do this and it is ver simple....

 

Yes.
both tighten to 72 in lbs
front back out 2.5 …a lot say around 2 and manual 2 7/8 so swagger in between

rear out 2 turns

 

Flare? I would do a pressure test to see what they are. Any codes?

 

No codes at all?
It’s like something i installed makes it need to much pressure for it to get going.

It never had this problem before.

I was think something with all Thai sonnax repair to help seal made it to tight and now needs some extra throttle to move piston, Accumulator or something.

I appreciate all the help.
As of now I’m thinking take it apart and remove the accumulator first and see what happens.

I know the bands are correct. I usually adjust them every 30,000 and never had a problem.

I even bought pass threw socket to hold center while tightening jam nut..

I’m lost right now !!
Maybe time to upgrade beyond 2000