Fuel injector retaining wire and transmission question

[Kpearson]

Hello,

I had taken my truck into the dealership to have them find an issue that I couldn't figure out. While they were working on it, they had noticed the wire clip was missing on all the injectors. Would someone happen to have a photo/part number or knowledge of where to get replacements? Or do I have to replace the whole injector harness?

the transmission question I have is, when moving it up on to the transport trailer, it took everything it had to get it to go up the ramp. At one point I had to shift it into 4 lo. To me that makes me think it needs a complete rebuild, and do the transfer case while it's all down. What would be a good kit to get? I'm not looking to make huge power as of yet, since I have to get it back on the road soon.

 

[Fast69Mopar]

Hello,

I had taken my truck into the dealership to have them find an issue that I couldn't figure out. While they were working on it, they had noticed the wire clip was missing on all the injectors. Would someone happen to have a photo/part number or knowledge of where to get replacements? Or do I have to replace the whole injector harness?

the transmission question I have is, when moving it up on to the transport trailer, it took everything it had to get it to go up the ramp. At one point I had to shift it into 4 lo. To me that makes me think it needs a complete rebuild, and do the transfer case while it's all down. What would be a good kit to get? I'm not looking to make huge power as of yet, since I have to get it back on the road soon.

This is what the fuel injector retaining clips look like. You can hit the local salvage yard or Amazon to grab a set.

For the trans, there are several types of overhaul kits available. It's time to do some research so you can make an informed decision about what you actually want. If you have plans in the future to start modifying the engine then I would build the trans now with some good, quality performance parts and be done with it. You really only want to do it once. That way no matter what kind of power you make the trans will be able to handle it.

 

[Kpearson]

This is what the fuel injector retaining clips look like. You can hit the local salvage yard or Amazon to grab a set.
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For the trans, there are several types of overhaul kits available. It's time to do some research so you can make an informed decision about what you actually want. If you have plans in the future to start modifying the engine then I would build the trans now with some good, quality performance parts and be done with it. You really only want to do it once. That way no matter what kind of power you make the trans will be able to handle it.

Would you happen to have the link to the part in Amazon? For the rebuild kit would anyone have a suggestion as to what kit and stall converter?

 

[Fast69Mopar]

Would you happen to have the link to the part in Amazon? For the rebuild kit would anyone have a suggestion as to what kit and stall converter?

Here is the link to the injectors clips on Amazon...

https://www.amazon.com/Fuel-Injecto...819525119&psc=1&ref=&adgrpid=71965060518&th=1

Now, for the transmission, what do you have in mind for engine modifications in the future?

Do you have an idea of how much power you want to make?

Is there a certain build you have read about that you would like to copy for your truck?

There are so many different transmission overhaul kits, race parts, valve bodies, torque converters etc.

I give my customers several options to choose from when I am building a trans for them but it's based on their engine modifications, HP/Torque.

 

[Kpearson]

Here is the link to the injectors clips on Amazon...

https://www.amazon.com/Fuel-Injecto...819525119&psc=1&ref=&adgrpid=71965060518&th=1

Now, for the transmission, what do you have in mind for engine modifications in the future?

Do you have an idea of how much power you want to make?

Is there a certain build you have read about that you would like to copy for your truck?

There are so many different transmission overhaul kits, race parts, valve bodies, torque converters etc.

I give my customers several options to choose from when I am building a trans for them but it's based on their engine modifications, HP/Torque.

I'm not really sure, as at the moment it depends on the cost. I know that I will be doing some towing through the mountains, as well as trying to improve on my 4wheel skills. I wouldn't mind having it up to where it would be able to handle a 20% increase in HP and torque. And not turn into a grenade.

 

[Fast69Mopar]

The 46RE transmission can take a good amount of abuse even in stock form if it is well maintained. Normally the first thing to get hurt is the overrunning clutch or the direct clutch in the overdrive unit. There are several inexpensive upgrades that can be done to improve the durability. Do you have the tools and the ability to go into the transmission on your own or will you be paying someone to perform the work?

For my customers who dont have an idea about what they want to do in the future I keep a couple of the TCI Pro Super Overhaul Kits #128910 handy so that way I can still do an overhaul with some improvements and still keep the cost down.

 

[Kpearson]

I don't think the transmission was overly well cared for in the past. I'd like to do the work, but my lack of skill may end up costing me more than what I am willing to have go wrong. A lot of the shops where I live begrudgingly will work on vehicles with parts supplied. And none will allow for anyone to observe while the work is going on. For tools, I have the basics and a decent air tool set up. It's not snapon but it works.

 

[Fast69Mopar]

I don't think the transmission was overly well cared for in the past. I'd like to do the work, but my lack of skill may end up costing me more than what I am willing to have go wrong. A lot of the shops where I live begrudgingly will work on vehicles with parts supplied. And none will allow for anyone to observe while the work is going on. For tools, I have the basics and a decent air tool set up. It's not snapon but it works.

I understand your dismay when it comes to transmission shops. Most of them only want to use their own suppliers parts and do not want to allow any outside parts to come in. Its all because they cant provide a warranty for the parts. I actually do allow my customers to supply the parts that they want inside their transmissions. I do have to provide a disclaimer on some things though.

If you decided to go into the transmission by yourself, there are some special tools that are required that most reputable transmission shops should have. If it were me I would try to find a local shop who you could pay just to do the overdrive unit. The overdrive unit requires an alignment tool and a squirrel cage to compress the overdrive spring. Do not try to remove this spring without a hydraulic press or you can really hurt yourself or kill yourself if you were to be hit in the head by the spring. Somebody will want to make a little extra cash on the side. If you were going to leave the overdrive unit alone then you could do the front and rear clutches/steels, seals and bands by yourself without any special tools.

To remove the oil pump from the transmission you can make your own slide hammer with an
all-thread rod, some big washers and a large, heavy socket.

When you go to remove the rear servo there is a bit of a heavy spring under it. Have an assistant compress the spring while you remove the snap ring. Pretty simple.

Doing a transmission overhaul the first time can be a little overwhelming. Download the factory service manual for your truck from the 3rd GEN DIY thread and take a look at the disassembly section. Do some research to make sure you want to do it yourself.

If you run into any trouble I can definitely help. Also, what city do you live in?

 

[Kpearson]

I understand your dismay when it comes to transmission shops. Most of them only want to use their own suppliers parts and do not want to allow any outside parts to come in. Its all because they cant provide a warranty for the parts. I actually do allow my customers to supply the parts that they want inside their transmissions. I do have to provide a disclaimer on some things though.

If you decided to go into the transmission by yourself, there are some special tools that are required that most reputable transmission shops should have. If it were me I would try to find a local shop who you could pay just to do the overdrive unit. The overdrive unit requires an alignment tool and a squirrel cage to compress the overdrive spring. Do not try to remove this spring without a hydraulic press or you can really hurt yourself or kill yourself if you were to be hit in the head by the spring. Somebody will want to make a little extra cash on the side. If you were going to leave the overdrive unit alone then you could do the front and rear clutches/steels, seals and bands by yourself without any special tools.

To remove the oil pump from the transmission you can make your own slide hammer with an
all-thread rod, some big washers and a large, heavy socket.

When you go to remove the rear servo there is a bit of a heavy spring under it. Have an assistant compress the spring while you remove the snap ring. Pretty simple.

Doing a transmission overhaul the first time can be a little overwhelming. Download the factory service manual for your truck from the 3rd GEN DIY thread and take a look at the disassembly section. Do some research to make sure you want to do it yourself.

If you run into any trouble I can definitely help. Also, what city do you live in?

I have access to a hydraulic press, but I'll most likely leave that section for the pros. I'll have a look around again for the service manual, I had it for a while but then got a new laptop.
I live in Red Deer Alberta Canada. So a quick drive would be a little long in the tooth lol.

 

[Fast69Mopar]

I have access to a hydraulic press, but I'll most likely leave that section for the pros. I'll have a look around again for the service manual, I had it for a while but then got a new laptop.
I live in Red Deer Alberta Canada. So a quick drive would be a little long in the tooth lol.

Why don't you give the guys a call at Mister Transmission in Red Deer? They have a ton of reviews. I would at least ask them for a little bit of assistance with the overdrive unit. I bet they would do it for you. That would be a big relief.