Hello,
My 96 B1500 318 has a 36rh now. Is there a 4 speed out there I can put in it without to many hassles such as building mount supports and such?

 

Is your current one failing, or you just want a 4 speed overdrive?

I think the electronics for the overdrive and lock up solenoids will be more of a hassle than shortening the driveshaft or fabricating different supports.

If your current tranny is fine, google gearvendor.

 

It's been acting up. Jumping into 2nd gear, slipping into third. But not all the time. I changed the oil and filter not to long ago. And adjusted the bands. If my torque setting on my torque wrench were off 5-10 in lbs, could that cause issues?

 

I would assume it would, but do not know for sure.

Alloro will.

 

um, when you torqued the bands, did you follow the procedures exactly?


how about installing a manual trans instead? I'd love to find a nice rust free conversion van or maybe an dodge class C motorhome with a bad trans because I have a 5 speed parts van (1993 b150). I think it would be cool to have stick motorhome. At least I'd have a nicer place to live.

 

Yes, that wacky procedure to tighten the bands to a set number and then backing it off a certain amount to a turn can really confuse people who have not done it once or twice to get the feel of it.

 

IDK what's 'wacky' about that. they want to make sure you have the proper load on the band then back off a precise amount to ensure it applies in the right amount of time and releases fully. This method is way better than GM band adjustment which required some special tools and different length rods or shims.

 

Yea, how do you hold the center bolt from turning while tightening with a socket to the torque listed. I thought of using a crows foot. But there's only so much room for the one on the side of the tranny.

So there's no 4 speed out there I can put in my van to replace the 36rh? If so, What would it take?

 

yes there are 4 speed transmissions for your 1996. it would take quite a bit of effort to change it.

I hold the center bolt with my socket I used to torque the band, back off the ban to the correct amount of turns, hold the center bolt, and use a wrench to tighten the jamb nut. the torque on the jamb nut isn't that crucial just make sure it's tight. some people are really **** about torquing every single fastener. ya know that even trim screws have a torque spec, I even know a guy that uses a torque wrench when installing these.

 

I really hate being put on the spot, because that means I have to answer even if I don't want to.

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