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Crap Transmissions...
Anyone have a recommendation regarding master rebuild kits for the 46RE tranny?
I love my 'Rango...but... |
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There is a company called Sonnax that makes transmission improvement parts. It's can be bought as a kit and all upgrades can be done to improve the transmission.
So I highly recommend their kit. I've used it on other transmission but I've never done the 46re. http://www.bulkpart.com/Merchant2/me...ct_Code=S22174 And here are the kits http://www.bulkpart.com/Merchant2/me..._Code=A518kits I used this company before and fair price and fast shipping. I recommend tearing it down and seeing what all you need before ordering. It'll save time and money cause you may need more than what comes in a master overhaul kit. Like thrust bearings, bushings, etc. When it comes to these transmissions I believe maintenance is the KEY to longevity. I have a A-500 that has 217,000 miles on it. It need to be rebuilt because of long shift times so I believe that there is internal leakage somewhere. But doesn't slip once in gear. Serviced every 25,000 miles. Infact I put a drain plug in the pan so I could just drain and fill it. Then I change the filter every other time. Took it on a trip just a few weeks ago 500 miles towing 2000lbs. No problems. |
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Thanks for the info!
I will definitely tear it down first. This being my first tranny rebuild, I want to do it right. |
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Check the PATC site for lots of upgrade parts for the OD Torqueflite:
http://www.transmissioncenter.net/dodge.htm |
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Ditto on the frequent fluid changes. Keeps mine alive in the Ram, as well as several of my FWD 4-spd autos. I think John was the one that told me about it so long ago.
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To anyone rebuilding these od tranys, If you want a good solid trans that will take some power, RAISE the line pressure!!! You do this with a shift kit, it helps with recalibrating the shift points.
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Also, on the non-computer controlled it can be done with the cage screw and pulling the acc spring. I do kit them for the heavy hauling ones, to help out for cooling in the OD
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Also, install an auxiliary cooler and/or a deep aluminum pan. Heat is a major enemy with these 727/904 based OD transmissions |
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Ok...the saga continues....
Got it rebuilt. Can't get the park rod into the pawl...I've taken the valve body out twice since I got the tranny back in the truck. Still need a new manual control arm... I need your wisdom o' sages of the kingdom of Moparia! |
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In the vehicle I find it easier to remove the park rod from the VB. Don`t worry it is indeed possible to put it back on the VB if you move the rooster comb to 1st gear so you can get the e-clip back on. Now, jack the rear end up (or all four corners if it`s AWD) and turn the driveshaft with one hand while trying to feed the park rod in with the other. This allows the park pawl to engage the OD/output drum which then makes enough room for the park rod to slip past |
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