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Scored a 47 RH today freshly rebuilt in 07, sitting on shelf since then, $200. This gives me the hydraulic transmission with lockup that I need for the 91.5. Problem: converter seems to be 1" thicker than non lockup 46RH. Cannot install to engine. 95 truck has an engine bellhousing plate for 47RH that's 1" thicker than the 91.5. Does anyone make an adapter spacer for this swap or have I got to get a 94/95 engine plate? And if so where in the H will I find one of those? Also going to need a three pin connector for valve body solenoids for the lockup instead of the two pin that's on the truck now. Might have to shorten the driveshaft, don't know yet.
 
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Confirmed that I'll need a 2nd gen engine to trans adapter plate. Apparently no one makes a spacer. Have no idea where to get the plate. Anybody know of a junk yard parting out Cummins 2nd gens? That and the three pin connector should be about all I have to have. Source for three pin?
 
On the adapter plate they are not trans matched. The stick shift and auto's used the same adapter. So it shouldn't be to hard to find one. You will need a 2nd gen starter also. The 1st gen starter does not interchange. The starter bolt pattern was changed in the 94's.

You might need to notch the frame a small amount for starter clearance. Some people have had to. Some haven't when going to the 2nd gen adapter/starter. I had to on my G56 swap.
 
There's a fellow on here goes by "odieub" in KY that had a couple of them last time I spoke with him. He buys junk and wrecked trucks and specializes in conversions. He may have a little insight and all the items you ma need.
 
Yes all you need is second gen motor plate and starter and while you are at it If you still have the stock first gen flexplate replace it with a second gen also .Then bolt it up and hook up the Wiring .I am gathering the same Part's to do this same swap on my Crewcab . should really make it FUN to drive putting More Power to ground . Great Find for 200 Buck's for Sure
 
Trying to track contact info for "odieub". Used to be able to get to a member listing, but can't seem to find it now. ??
 
Will post more when finished. Must shorten driveshaft, move transmission crossmember, move shift crossover shaft bracket for a start.
 
OK, here's the whole deal.

1. Must change adapter plate, 94 or later because lockup converter is longer, flexplates appear identical.
2. Shorten driveshaft , I did 1.25"
3. Change starter, it's clocked differently, will not interchange.
4. Redrill frame to move transmission crossmember back 1.3". Cab must be lifted an inch or so at front to remove and
replace top bolts for crossmember. In my case cab mounts had sagged, have to be replaced or shimmed up to that
bellhousing will clear firewall/floor flange on cab.
5. Notch firewall/floor flange to clear dipstick tube.
6. Notch frame to clear starter. Two metal fuel lines are in the way, cut those back behind starter area, replace with
longer 5/16 supply and 1/4 return lines to engine replacing the shorter original rubber lines.
7. Relocate shift crossover shaft. I was able to move front hole in bracket to original rear hole, rotate bracket and only
have to drill one new hole.
8. Fill with 7176, mine took 18 quarts.
9. Original kickdown cable works, haven't even had to readjust mine yet just to get it running and shifting
although I will check that, did not change kickdown arm on transmission
10. I'm using a push on/push off switch on end of shift lever for OD (already had this for previous transmission),
floor mounted dimmer switch for lockup

Tools: 4-1/2" angle grinder
3/8" angle drill
air die grinder with 1/2" carbide burr
torque wrenches (I torque EVERYTHING, don't want anything coming loose later).
close quarter tubing cutter for fuel lines
sissor jack to raise cab
transmission jack (yes, it's heavy)
9000lb two post lift (the truck is heavy too and you don't even want to THINK about doing this swap with
floor jacks and jack stands.
All manner of inch and metric wrenches, sockets, extensions, u-joints
1/2" air impact wrench for taking stuff apart
Shop manuals for torque specs

Allow plenty of time. This falls into the "Don't try this at home" category unless you have all of the tools above and a heated shop if it's winter.
 
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Yep, got it a couple of months ago. Finally had time to get it all together and running about a week ago. See the post just above yours about what all was involved.
 
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