Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Newbie needs help

[lcaulmare]

Here goes

I am a new owner of a used 1998 Dodge 2500 QC long bed 12V with auto transmission. I've installed a TST#8 plate, EGT, Boost, and transmission temp guage. Purchased from info gathered here. I had a 1995 Dodge reg cab short bed with a 360 auto and just purchased a 25 ft Sportster 5vr that hauls my Harley and wife wherever we want to go. After purchasing the 5vr I and reading the forums I figured I needed something better to haul with. Now that that is out of the way I have a problem. I read everywhere that I have a 3 speed w OD transmission. The problem is I don't have an overdrive button. There is a shift knob on the shifter with a screw off cap that when you take it apart there are plastic gears inside but no electrical connection of any kind. The base is pressed on so I haven't taken it off. 2 wires go into the shift lever at the column but until I take off the pressed-on plastic piece I don't know if they are there. Does anyone know what I have? Some after market gizmo or what.

 

[illflem]

Sounds like the OD off button on your rig is missing some parts. If the OD off light is not lit on you dash you still have OD. If you try shorting the two wires you found together for a moment with the engine running the light should come on. Short the wires again for a moment and the light should go off. I'm sure the missing parts are dealer only, hope they are available separately.