My son has a 1992 dodge cummins ,it has no reverse , Every place he cks thay want $1300.00 to $1500.00 to rebuild . Is there a another way to repair the reverse for less money ? OR another angle to solve this problem ?

 

I know it sounds like a lot of money, but that actually sounds a little cheap. You have to think how much abuse a auto tranny takes from the Cummins. It only makes sense to go ahead and go thru this tranny while you have it out. You know if you don't do the whole thing as soon as you get it back in it will puke. My suggestion is to rebuild the whole thing now. I would select a perfromance rebuilder of your choice also, it will be worth it.

Bill

 

call Bill at DTT he's good at offering advice and if it comes to a rebuild maybe he can recommend someone close to you

 

You may try adjusting the low and reverse band. Reverse is simply accomplished by locking the reverse gear set with the band. If the band is not adjusted properly, it will slip and you lose reverse.

I would pull the pan, check for obvious chunks of metal and debris from disintegrated bands, clutches, planetaries, etc., and if nothing more than the usual "mud" in the bottom of the pan is found, try a band adjustment.

With the pan off, the low/reverse band is on the passenger side at the back. Loosen the locknut, torque the adjustment bolt to 72 inch lbs., then back it off 2 full turns. Tighten the locknut to 30 ft lbs, then put it back together and add fluid.

If the kid, or you is reasonably good with tools and has a place to work that is clean enough to eat off of, go to www.txchange.com and get a rebuild kit. They are actually simpler than a standard transmission to rebuild, but are not at all tolerant to any dirt or lint getting in any of the valve body or internal passages. It will not be the quality of a DTT transmission, but it will likely be as good as any quicky transmission shop can do.