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Well I got another truck that I just had to have. Another unicorn!!! No rust 79k miles squeaky clean truck. Its a 2001 Dodge 1500 2wd with the V6. This truck is the new 1500 Cummins! The 2001 has update 2 piston calipers up front compared to the older ones only having one. Also the front spindles has unit bearings, easy to replace, stronger, better, etc. One other thing to mention is servicing the brakes are way easier. Having the unit bearings instead of the old style makes it where I can run my newer 3rd gen style rims that I picked up with out needing a 2 inch spacer. There's not many rims that the 99 and older ones can run, actually a pretty limiting factor for other 2nd gen enthusiast. Heres the new rig!!! *note: some photos wont upload, I'm getting a error code (-200)?? Immaculate underneath! They both got a pressure wash bath, super clean!

Just been curious and ...... Well I feel bad bringing it up, but its kinda slowed down here on the site. I remember it being a pretty bustling place a way back. I know its prolly because of the membership stuff, but Im not complaining. Nothing it free in this world lol, knowledge has tons of value and this site has multiple costs too - totally agree with a subscription. It seems (my hypothesis) to have just drove out the riff raff so to speak and slowed everything down.

Well, any second choices? Im gonna be really flying by the seat of my pants on this auto stuff. I am solely counting on yall for guidance on this build.... no pressure

Still got my blue top steering box and had to adjust it once so far to take up gear slack, but still working awesome. If you are not doing oversized tires, you can opt for the quick ratio box.

This I will consider solved at this time. I've not had any problems handling photos at all and all uploads work fine now.

As I've been working on the website I've been doing a lot of tuning work to make the software faster. I've got that done with the help of AI. Google's Gemini AI has been a invaluable tool in getting the server fixed up and working really good. I've dropped all the blocking time of the CSSscripts and the java scripts. Now it test out at a pure 0ms blocking time. Most pages score in the 90s percentitle.

Well he was a rebuilder for the site years ago. I was hoping but I guess not.

Just browsed their site, looks to me that they only offer the 48RE and 68RFE transmissions.

Ok I THINK the backer plate is PN 04761554, I don't see the pivot pin listed in any of the parts pages as an individual part. All I've found is this and it's not available.

Agree. John

Even though the fallout but i would say try Dynamic Transmissions out of Washington. He actually is really good builder. Even custom valve body set ups.

Also need advice from everyone on which vendor to choose for an new trans. Revmax ATS- heard not so good Randy's Suncoast ???

Grab a part number book and then look up the part number of the item your looking for and then do a search for that part number and maybe the part description. https://mopar1973man.com/cummins/articles.html/12-valve-2nd-generation/part-number-lookup-tool-2nd-gen-12v/ Might help to have your profile filled out so we can see the make and year. (Tip)

May 26th is her birthday. Strange that the two of us have the 26th for birthdays. Then, strangely enough, our wedding day is the same as when we met—the 25th of June. Yes, we are still going to get married in public. @Tweety Bird asked for green today and not the dark green.

Inside too? That's tells me seal issue or pure abuse to have debris inside the tubes. Outside no problem. Just pressure washer the diff housing. You could pull the guts a pressure wash the inside too. Then air dry. Then dust with WD40 to retard rusting. Then paint the outside and load new guts (bearings and seals).

Trying to find a replacement pin set for the rear axle on my project. I have had no luck finding parts in searching the interwebs....any sources that might be hiding out there?

Well, I have a plan....at least if what I read is correct: I have to remove the carrier to get the seal replaced? If so, long extentions and a wire wheel reduced to the right size. @Mopar1973Man this truck looks like it was run thru a LOT of muddy water.....so it's all over in the tubes, with sand and grit.

Probably not my best choice then. Ok so ill stick with the 47RE for simplicty - done. Been reading on FMVB vs regular, seems like Id like it but not super street friendly and cost more lol Need to readup on lockup switches, OD switch, and everything else that deals with these autos. The time is getting close to start tear down for the 1/2 ton cummins swap...!

Remember the notation. 47RE 4 gears forward 7 on a 0 to 9 torque scale R ear wheel drive E lectronic Shift 4th Gear 48RE is the same mostly but the torque limit is higher. Plugs and connectors are most likely the hang up.

Still learning transmissions... Still looking for a trans and came across this trans local to me. Its a 48RE though.???? Kinda high price just to rebuild to handle 650 ish hp, definitely not a core price lol... Thoughts??

This will help on keyless entry on power door locks.

Hmmm... I've never had an issue like that where there is crud in the axle tubes.

I think this is what your are looking for. Removal (9) Remove the eight flywheel housing to block bolts and remove housing and starter motor as an assembly. Installation (9) Install the flywheel housing and bolts. Tighten the bolts to 60 N·m (44 ft. lbs.) torque. John

My clutch of 7 years decided to peace out today (throw out is just screaming). 1 month short of my trans rebuild slated for end of June (of course). I bought a Valair DD quiet clutch kit 2 weeks ago and I have South Bend hydros already (clutch is a single disc SB) I need to pull my bellhousing adapter plate off to reseal my rear cam plug. Does anyone know the torque spec for the bolts that mount it to the back of the block? Because it’s DC I can’t simply log into QSOL and find it by ESN. Gonna do my rear main seal too (sleeved style). I found a NOS Cummins installer for that particular seal for cheap online so I know have just about every tool for the 24V one can think of :)