Advice on 46RE and 46RH rebuilds
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02/26/18 02:25 AM
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mgoblue9798
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One is in my 2002 Dodge Ram Van 1500, has 185,000 trans has flare out between 2/3 guessing it is the lip seal problem.
Other is from 1993 Dakota going to retrofit to my D100 Ext Cab long bed that will be used for towing occasionally. Was running when parked but fluid and probably clutches are burnt.
I have built several 727s but these will be my first with O/D trans.
Any advice on parts, upgrades, things to look out for in hard parts, etc is welcome. I know about the special tools for the O/D and have them on the way. I plan to keep both of these vehicles for as long as I live so I don't mind putting money into these. Would like to do extra clutches, towing shift kit, good bands, etc as both vehicles will tow at least my boat and probably cars occasionally. One will be behind a 408 stroker and the other behind a 440. Both will have around 475 to 500 pound feet of torque.
Also who makes good a/m converter with upgraded lock up for these?
Thanks in advance for the help.
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Re: Advice on 46RE and 46RH rebuilds
[Re: mgoblue9798]
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02/26/18 02:15 PM
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...One will be behind a 408 stroker and the other behind a 440.... How are you going to get a 4RH to bolt up to a 440?
"We live in a time when intelligent people are being silenced so that stupid people won't be offended".
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Re: Advice on 46RE and 46RH rebuilds
[Re: mgoblue9798]
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02/26/18 10:39 PM
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DaveRS23
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You won't need to do a lot to the trannies to get them to hold the torque you are planning to throw at them.
I would suggest that you take the OD units to a shop familiar with them. Their experience alone would be worth the price of admission.
A&A Transmissions is the go-to source for parts and info. PATC is another good one.
Good parts, good advice, good line pressure, a good valve body kit and you're good to go.
Lenny at Ultimate Converter fixed my PTC problems, so I would recommend a conference with him on the converter..
Master, again and still
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Re: Advice on 46RE and 46RH rebuilds
[Re: DaveRS23]
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02/27/18 02:16 AM
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when i overhauled the A500 in my dakota i used a hydraulic press to compress the od spring,did i do it right?,im not sure,but it works perfect
my ladder of success is missing some rungs
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Re: Advice on 46RE and 46RH rebuilds
[Re: 451Mopar]
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02/27/18 04:30 PM
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DaveRS23
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I used that heavier OD spring in the tranny behind my 540 Hemi. It was kinda expensive for a spring. But if I understand the OD correctly, that spring holds the clutch pack that all 3 forward gears go through. So, I figured it couldn't hurt.
Master, again and still
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Re: Advice on 46RE and 46RH rebuilds
[Re: DaveRS23]
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02/27/18 04:57 PM
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I used that heavier OD spring in the tranny behind my 540 Hemi. It was kinda expensive for a spring. But if I understand the OD correctly, that spring holds the clutch pack that all 3 forward gears go through. So, I figured it couldn't hurt.
I wonder about it's worth as well because when that spring is compressed all the pressure rides on a torrington bearing that has been known to fail even in stock applications.
"Follow me the wise man said, but he walked behind"
'92 D250 Club Cab CTD, 47RH conversion, pump tweaks, injectors, rear disc and hydroboost conversion. '74 W200 Crew Cab 360, NV4500, D44, D60 and NP205 divorced transfer case. Rear disc and hydroboost coming soon! 2019 1500 Long Horn Crew Cab 4WD, 5.7 Hemi.
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Re: Advice on 46RE and 46RH rebuilds
[Re: Guitar Jones]
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02/27/18 05:24 PM
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DaveRS23
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I have heard about OE bearing failures, too. Seemed mostly in high mileage units.
I asked around some but did not find anyone that has installed one of these heavier ones and then had problems.
Besides, I doubt that I will ever put 10,000 miles on this combo. Maybe it will last that long.
Master, again and still
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