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01-23-2009, 07:43 AM

bkoz

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47RH - Slow to fill converter and...

The 47RH in my 94 is very slow to fill the converter. Also, a few times I have put the truck in either D or R and the truck stalled. You could feel the load put on the engine before the stall. Any Advice?

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01-23-2009, 10:10 AM

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The tranny doesn't pump fluid in P, shift to N after start up for faster fill.
Sounds like your idle is too low, they tend to creep down over the years.
Adjustment instructions here> http://dodgeram.org/tech/dsl/adjustm...d_Gen-Idle.htm

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01-23-2009, 11:22 AM

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Also make sure the trans filter is fresh and clean. The trans can be modified to pump in park. It is just getting some age on it, and this is a common issue with all torqueflights.

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01-24-2009, 09:59 AM

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shift correction kit from transgo is supposed to allow it to oil in park also. installed it in mine and have had no problems.

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01-24-2009, 05:37 PM

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The trans can be modified to pump in park.
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I have an updated VB to lube in park, but wish it didn't. On a cold winter day I would really like to have the converter drained down so it doesn't slow the starter.

A little Norwegian overdrive works wonders.