new member first post along with a list of issues

[99beater]

This is my introduction post. I recently picked up an ole 99 with a lot that needs to be done. I'm still contemplating what I want it to be in the end. I picked it up thinking it would be just an old farm truck but my imagination runs wild and keeps me up nights. Before anything I just need to get it road worthy enough to take down to the tag office to get a tag. Issues most pressing are,
1) Rattling transmission noise at idle - I found that 3 torque convertor bolts were missing and the one remaining was loose. I don't know yet the extent of any damage, I'm picking up a set of new bolts and blue locktite this afternoon. No sign or trace of the missing bolts.
2) "Shutters" when gets to overdrive, feels like a misfire. Can't accelerate through it, only stops when it drops back into 4th. Can't switch OD off. I suspect the reason I can't switch OD off is related to the issue below.
3) Power windows and blower won't work. Both work when wired directly to 12V. I think I have it narrowed down to the ignition switch, wondering if OD is related. When checking the blower relay I saw that the starter relay was missing, a heavier gauge red wire is coming from the terminal and goes down to the starter, I'm not sure why or what I should do about that.

So I have my hands full and welcome any advise. Hopefully I'll be able to offer some along the way.

 

[Papa Red]

Welcome to the forum.

Red

 

[JRS950]

Welcome and enjoy the process. Can't wait to see the results.

 

[Harley Harrold]

Hope you can get the problems sorted.

 

[Joe w.]

Welcome

 

[Dodge 1500 4X4]

Welcome to the Forum, Sounds like the engine has been removed at some point, check motor mounts, And transmission cross member mount.

 

[Southern Ram]

Welcome.

 

[SouthernBornRebel]

Welcome

 

[rule18]

This is my introduction post. I recently picked up an ole 99 with a lot that needs to be done. I'm still contemplating what I want it to be in the end. I picked it up thinking it would be just an old farm truck but my imagination runs wild and keeps me up nights. Before anything I just need to get it road worthy enough to take down to the tag office to get a tag. Issues most pressing are,
1) Rattling transmission noise at idle - I found that 3 torque convertor bolts were missing and the one remaining was loose. I don't know yet the extent of any damage, I'm picking up a set of new bolts and blue locktite this afternoon. No sign or trace of the missing bolts.
2) "Shutters" when gets to overdrive, feels like a misfire. Can't accelerate through it, only stops when it drops back into 4th. Can't switch OD off. I suspect the reason I can't switch OD off is related to the issue below.
3) Power windows and blower won't work. Both work when wired directly to 12V. I think I have it narrowed down to the ignition switch, wondering if OD is related. When checking the blower relay I saw that the starter relay was missing, a heavier gauge red wire is coming from the terminal and goes down to the starter, I'm not sure why or what I should do about that.

So I have my hands full and welcome any advise. Hopefully I'll be able to offer some along the way.

Welcome to RamForum. In case you haven't seen it yet, here's a link to the 2nd Gen area https://www.ramforum.com/forums/2nd-gen-1994-2002.55/ .

 

[Treburkulosis]

Welcome! Check out the 2nd gen area for sure. Lots of great people on this site and lots of knowledge! Hope you get it all sorted out!

 

[Blue Truck]

Had one of these, and the TPS and can cause some of those drivability issues. When trying to figure mine out, I also double checked the TV cable adjustment. Not sure if that could contribute, since mine was close to being correctly set already.

 

[evilJeff]

Hi I'm jeff