The crew cab is going to get torn down this week to prep it for paint. Stay tuned for those videos. If you haven't seen my Crew Cab 1st gen check out this video: ruclips.net/video/TRCG3nKTUUo/видео.html
Planning very shortly on doing a 727 to 47RH swap in my 1990 1st Gen as well. I have a bunch of three-terminal button switches with the built-in ON indicator LEDs in them. I already rewired my cargo light circuit to function as my dome light switch, and would like all my dashboard switches to match. They're supposed to be rated for 20 amps. Do you think this would be a problem?
I don't know exactly if that will be a problem. If you are worried though just run the switch through a relay, then the relay will take all the load and they handle it way better than the switch
@decent garage . I’m a little confused so do you cutt both wires for OD and lock up and run them to separate switches then run a ground to each switch?
K it says pigtail wire for overdrive. What exactly do you mean? Mine is spliced and not cut clean through it’s just added to the circuit. I don’t think that’s right idk who did it previous owner or mechanic trying to be handy
To if the tailgate there’s a plastic piece that was supposed to anchors the linkages from the handle to the loft mechanism, unscrew the three bolts holding the handle and on the right side the linkage would be freed up and the plastic piece that should be holding is broken, just bend the metal linkage to fix it. Happened to mine, exact same issue
How do you wire up the single overdrive wire? 1 ground 1 wire from trans and 12v power on/off? So you add 12v power to the single wire to make it go overdrive?
Decent Garage without looking at the transmission how can I tell if my truck is a 46H or a 47RH. It’s a 1993 D250 turbo diesel. 2wheel drive quad cab. Navy blue just like yours.
Decent Garage I think I watched the video is it the one where you talk about the tailgate and the bumper first? That was very helpful but I have to be able to explain it to the transmission shop mechanic because I don’t work on it myself. I think I just have a wiring issue too because my truck has a little switches all over the place. Right now the phone charger a.k.a. cigarette lighter doesn’t work. He did put a new transmission switch in though so at least my transmission works and I didn’t ruin it. It’s pretty hard when everybody tries to race me ten times daily. I guess I wore my overdrive button out.
No, leaving overdrive in like that will burn up the overdrive unit. If you've ever had OD on a switch and slow down after getting off the freeway you can feel how unhappy it is once you get down in to 2nd gear
I have a 47RH transmission I want to put in my 91.5 Dodge and I was just wondering to the adapter the bolts to the engine yeah I guess that’s different than what’s on my truck now a guy gave me an adapter when I bought the transmission 47RH on my guessing it’s the right one but anyway I was told it moves everything back about an inch and a half to 2 inches if anybody can to verify that every kind of cool have a good day Jim from Pennsylvania again
@@decentgarage also if he has a two piece drive line it may have enough play, if not will need to shorten it up, Or what I had to do is get a single piece driveline made. Great videos by the way. Thanks
Are you still planning on repairing the odometer? Love to see it done. My odometer & trip work fine, but the speedo quit. Do they work independent from each other in the gauge cluster. I replaced the speed sensor in the rear diff, might be the cable off the T-case, but that appears to be secure. Also, my cruise control still works fine, (with the help from Garmin) so that's why I'm puzzled. Thanks.
Did you ever solve your issues with your truck? Mine were similar and it sounds like we replaced the same parts. I rebuilt the ecm which worked briefly then out again….
@@msoul3248 No. It is still inoperable. Tyler Ovens said it might me the VSS, but when I told him that the cruise still works, he was puzzled also. Might be the little gears in the gauge cluster but I haven't taken that a part yet. I've been too hesitant.
@@kellymichael7362 I will be in the process of adding a fuse block to the engine bay, re-wiring and soldering wires and connections and maybe, just maybe completely doing away with the ecm. Good luck with yours.
Hi Tim, Starting to take shape qwik in short order ! Looking better n better each vid. Get a floor Jack n some heat n hammer n the bumper will look and function alot better. Thumbs Up n Finally got my channel up too. So you can check out my 1st Gen we'll probably be doing paint about the same time. Keep the good work.
The crew cab is going to get torn down this week to prep it for paint. Stay tuned for those videos. If you haven't seen my Crew Cab 1st gen check out this video: ruclips.net/video/TRCG3nKTUUo/видео.html
Planning very shortly on doing a 727 to 47RH swap in my 1990 1st Gen as well.
I have a bunch of three-terminal button switches with the built-in ON indicator LEDs in them. I already rewired my cargo light circuit to function as my dome light switch, and would like all my dashboard switches to match. They're supposed to be rated for 20 amps. Do you think this would be a problem?
I don't know exactly if that will be a problem. If you are worried though just run the switch through a relay, then the relay will take all the load and they handle it way better than the switch
Love seeing updates!
Thanks! Next update should be progress on the crew cab and getting it ready to paint.
did you disconnect the factory overdrive switch that is on your dash ? could you not use that instead of adding the toggle switch?
Thank you for for making this video I now have o/d in my 92 dodge
That's great to hear!
excellent article, thanks. I am going to put an A500 in my Coupe(37 Chevy), behind the 392 Hemi, and want O/D. on a switch .
Glad it was helpful
I dont care about locking out overdrive. If i discondct the switch will it go into OD? Its locked out now and so 50 mph is 2000 rpm.
@decent garage . I’m a little confused so do you cutt both wires for OD and lock up and run them to separate switches then run a ground to each switch?
K it says pigtail wire for overdrive. What exactly do you mean? Mine is spliced and not cut clean through it’s just added to the circuit. I don’t think that’s right idk who did it previous owner or mechanic trying to be handy
To if the tailgate there’s a plastic piece that was supposed to anchors the linkages from the handle to the loft mechanism, unscrew the three bolts holding the handle and on the right side the linkage would be freed up and the plastic piece that should be holding is broken, just bend the metal linkage to fix it. Happened to mine, exact same issue
I'll try that. So you didn't replace the plastic clip? You just bent the rod to hold on to it better?
I'll try that. So you didn't replace the plastic clip? You just bent the rod to hold on to it better?
decent_1st_gen yeah, that’s what the plastic piece did, just held it in place. Once you take it apart you’ll see
How do you wire up the single overdrive wire? 1 ground 1 wire from trans and 12v power on/off? So you add 12v power to the single wire to make it go overdrive?
You got it
@@decentgarage thanks!
Good video.. I was wondering if I can go with toggle switches on a 47re transmission since that one has 8 pin on the plug instead 3 pin
Unfortunately the 47re requires a standalone computer to control it.
@@decentgarage I got you. Do you know one that would you recommend?
@@germanortega978 I believe anteater is the ones that most people run. Not positive on that though
@@decentgarage got you. Thanks for your help
It cost me less than $15 to change all the plastic retainers inside my tailgate. Works like new now
Jake, where to you get the plastic retainers from? I need to do it to both of my tailgates. Dm me on Instagram if you don't mind
So the 46 RH is one toggle switch?
Yes, just one for od
Thank you a million now my 93 is back to the mechanical basics. Bye bye PCM. that was the last thing I had to do.
@@cumminsdaily2235 do you still have your Cummins? I have a 93 and wondered if I could pick your brain? I saw your post on decent garage.
What does lock up mean?
Lockup is when the torque convertor actually completely and mechanically couples.
My overdrive button quit working. I’m not sure about the lock up. I’ll ask the mechanic today when I pick it up.
Decent Garage without looking at the transmission how can I tell if my truck is a 46H or a 47RH. It’s a 1993 D250 turbo diesel. 2wheel drive quad cab. Navy blue just like yours.
Yours has an a518 (46rh) which does not have a lockup torque convertor. I have a video on diagnosing and fixing overdrive issues.
Decent Garage I think I watched the video is it the one where you talk about the tailgate and the bumper first? That was very helpful but I have to be able to explain it to the transmission shop mechanic because I don’t work on it myself. I think I just have a wiring issue too because my truck has a little switches all over the place. Right now the phone charger a.k.a. cigarette lighter doesn’t work. He did put a new transmission switch in though so at least my transmission works and I didn’t ruin it. It’s pretty hard when everybody tries to race me ten times daily. I guess I wore my overdrive button out.
Hello man,
So the stock 1st gen transmission has no lockup?
That's correct
couldn't you leave the overdrive on all the time instead of flipping it on and off when your downshifting
No, leaving overdrive in like that will burn up the overdrive unit. If you've ever had OD on a switch and slow down after getting off the freeway you can feel how unhappy it is once you get down in to 2nd gear
Your trans has Lockup? Pretty sure my 92 doesnt... Makes me want to swap it for a NV5600...
Yes, the white single cab had a 47rh which has lockup.
@@decentgarage did you swap that in?
@@ChristianNeff My uncle did. it's his truck. He swapped it a while ago and now it's been sitting for about 5 years.
I have a 47RH transmission I want to put in my 91.5 Dodge and I was just wondering to the adapter the bolts to the engine yeah I guess that’s different than what’s on my truck now a guy gave me an adapter when I bought the transmission 47RH on my guessing it’s the right one but anyway I was told it moves everything back about an inch and a half to 2 inches if anybody can to verify that every kind of cool have a good day Jim from Pennsylvania again
Jim, this is correct. For the 47rh you will need the 2nd gen adapter which is about 1.5" thicker. You will also need a second gen starter.
@@decentgarage also if he has a two piece drive line it may have enough play, if not will need to shorten it up, Or what I had to do is get
a single piece driveline made. Great videos by the way. Thanks
Are you still planning on repairing the odometer? Love to see it done. My odometer & trip work fine, but the speedo quit. Do they work independent from each other in the gauge cluster. I replaced the speed sensor in the rear diff, might be the cable off the T-case, but that appears to be secure. Also, my cruise control still works fine, (with the help from Garmin) so that's why I'm puzzled. Thanks.
Did you ever solve your issues with your truck? Mine were similar and it sounds like we replaced the same parts. I rebuilt the ecm which worked briefly then out again….
@@msoul3248 No. It is still inoperable. Tyler Ovens said it might me the VSS, but when I told him that the cruise still works, he was puzzled also. Might be the little gears in the gauge cluster but I haven't taken that a part yet. I've been too hesitant.
@@kellymichael7362 I will be in the process of adding a fuse block to the engine bay, re-wiring and soldering wires and connections and maybe, just maybe completely doing away with the ecm. Good luck with yours.
You should lock it up in 3rd instead of going into overdrive. That’s what I do with my 95 12v with my lockup switch and overdrive switch.
Interesting. I'll give that a try
Hi Tim, Starting to take shape qwik in short order ! Looking better n better each vid. Get a floor Jack n some heat n hammer n the bumper will look and function alot better. Thumbs Up n Finally got my channel up too. So you can check out my 1st Gen we'll probably be doing paint about the same time. Keep the good work.