How long does a 47RE transmission last?
In fact, it is exceedingly probable that your factory 47RE or 48RE will not survive much more than the first 100,000 to 150,000 miles of its life, depending on your use and maintenance. In short, this is a transmission that was built to suffice the warranty period of the vehicle, and not much more.
How much does a 47RE transmission weight?
Weight: 350.0 lbs.
How many speed is a 47RE transmission?
47RE: An electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission found in ’96 to ’02 Dodge trucks, as well as some ’03 models.
How much power can a stock 47RE handle?
A stock 47RE will only safely handle 100psi of fluid pressure, while a Racing Valve body from Power Driven Diesel can handle 225 to 250psi, and thus more than 1,200 horsepower output.
Will a 47RE replace a 48RE?
Premium Member. You can pretty much swap all the internals of the 47 to a 48 with little issue.
What year did dodge start using the 47RE?
The 47RH and later 47RE automatic transmissions are found in 1994 to 2003 model year Dodge Ram pickups.
Who makes the 47RE transmission?
DODGE CUMMINS
DIESEL – Transmissions – DODGE CUMMINS – 47RE.
How can you tell 47RE from 48RE?
Externally Late 47re is going to look same as 48re, need to either decode casting numbers or part number stamped on trans case or if trans or look at valve body and planetary, 6 pinion/steel =48re, to be sure.
How many gears does a 47RE transmission have?
The 47RE carries a 450 pound-feet internal torque rating, which approximates to 610 newton-meters. It has three normal gears, one overdrive gear, and reverse. The original design for the 47RE has changed little over the years, albeit with some bells and whistles added.
How do I replace the 47/48re transmission?
First here is a cutaway of the 47/48RE transmission. Lets get started. Jack up the truck, and remove the transmission. Slide the converter off the transmission and drain it. Flip the transmission on the front end, and remove the valve body. Remove the accumulator piston and spring.
What are some of the Cummins 47RE transmission problems?
The 47RE transmission in these trucks is not a favored transmission among Cummins owners. Some of the most common problems with this transmission involve being stuck in a gear, failure of the torque converter to lock, or hard shifts. These problems are known to make successful mods to this transmission nearly impossible.
Why is the Ford 47RE transmission so small?
That is largely due to the small size of the transmission’s shafts, clutches, and converter; they’re all considerably smaller than those on the competing GM (Allison) and Ford Super Duty transmissions. The 47RE also uses an older design on its components that existed before the transmission was introduced.
Do I need to remove the Trans from the truck?
What Im going to do in this thread is help you remove and tear down and rebuild your OD unit. No, you do not need to remove the trans from the truck. Yes, you will need a factory shop manual.