etdavenport
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- Joined
- Jul 15, 2022
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- Location
- Kenai, Alaska
- Ram Year
- 2017, 1997
- Engine
- 6.4, 5.9 Magnum
I have a 1997 Ram 1500 5.9 magnum. Transmission was recently rebuilt by a highly reputable local mechanic (guy is good). TV's were a bit off at first, so I had him readjust and everything was fine for a bit, but I have something going on and not sure what it is. IT has been a year and a half since the rebuild, so I was hoping to get an idea what is may be prior to taking it in.
The Problem:
When I first start the truck, (warm or cold weather doesn't seem to matter) the truck feels and sounds exactly like the fan clutch is freezing. BUT, it also doesn't accelerate very well. After a few blocks, it "lets go" and I get all my acceleration back and the high rev extra noise goes away.
Would a sticky fan clutch affect acceleration? The difference is NOT slight. ITs notable. Almost like it is slipping until it gets warm.
Is my new tranny slipping?
Thanks ahead of time.
The Problem:
When I first start the truck, (warm or cold weather doesn't seem to matter) the truck feels and sounds exactly like the fan clutch is freezing. BUT, it also doesn't accelerate very well. After a few blocks, it "lets go" and I get all my acceleration back and the high rev extra noise goes away.
Would a sticky fan clutch affect acceleration? The difference is NOT slight. ITs notable. Almost like it is slipping until it gets warm.
Is my new tranny slipping?
Thanks ahead of time.