Attention: TDR Forum Junkies <font color=Blue>Bill K has asked me to help him out by posting this... Hope it helps everyone out.
Kev</font color=Blue>
On 1998 and earlier Dodge rams you can easily go an extra 3 1/2 turns counter clockwise. On 1999 and later Dodge Rams you must use a pressure gauge to adjust pressures and try not to exceed 68psi.
On the 1999 and later Dodge Rams right from the factory some of them came out with 60psi. So the 3 1/2 turns described above does not apply.
To check the transmission line pressure you have to go to the passenger side of the transmission about 1 1/2" above the transmission pan rail there are 3 pressure ports. You want the middle port, this port reads mainline pressure in the drive position only. The maximum pressure you can take a stock vb to is approx 62psi. If you try to go higher than that you may have wide open throttle shift point problems. Each turn counter clockwise on the pressure regulator on a stock vb only is approx 2 - 2 1/2 psi.
See the attached diagram,
For a tool you will need a 3/16th allen wrench that has been modified, the small end of the allen wrench must be cut off so it sticks out only 3/8 " or so past the bend so it can fit between the case and vb.
I apologize for the delay in posting this info. i was having a tough time loading up the picture.
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Bill
Diesel Transmission Technology
[This message has been edited by K_Arts (edited 01-05-2001). ]
Kev</font color=Blue>
On 1998 and earlier Dodge rams you can easily go an extra 3 1/2 turns counter clockwise. On 1999 and later Dodge Rams you must use a pressure gauge to adjust pressures and try not to exceed 68psi.
On the 1999 and later Dodge Rams right from the factory some of them came out with 60psi. So the 3 1/2 turns described above does not apply.
To check the transmission line pressure you have to go to the passenger side of the transmission about 1 1/2" above the transmission pan rail there are 3 pressure ports. You want the middle port, this port reads mainline pressure in the drive position only. The maximum pressure you can take a stock vb to is approx 62psi. If you try to go higher than that you may have wide open throttle shift point problems. Each turn counter clockwise on the pressure regulator on a stock vb only is approx 2 - 2 1/2 psi.
See the attached diagram,
For a tool you will need a 3/16th allen wrench that has been modified, the small end of the allen wrench must be cut off so it sticks out only 3/8 " or so past the bend so it can fit between the case and vb.
I apologize for the delay in posting this info. i was having a tough time loading up the picture.
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Diesel Transmission Technology
[This message has been edited by K_Arts (edited 01-05-2001). ]
