47RH/E Manual Valve Body - Competition Diesel.Com

1972RedNeck · 02-02-2020, 12:41 AM

Looking for another diesel farm pickup. High mile 4X4 12 valves with bad automatics and clean bodies can be picked up in this part fo the world for pretty cheap. The problem is, I don't really like automatics. It's not that there is anything wrong with them, I just like shifting gears and I want it to shift when I want it to shift, not when it feels like it.

So what can you tell me about manual valve bodies for daily drivers that tow a fair load every now and then? I don't think I would want constant full pressure, correct?

Can I get one with a reversed shift pattern and an actual overdrive selection, instead of electric overdrive control? I assume lockup is still electronically controlled?

What are the downsides? Are there any if I like shifting gears?

1972RedNeck · 02-19-2020, 08:10 PM

Anyone?

kole32 · 02-20-2020, 07:19 AM

If you want overdrive on the manual valve call CRT John Corp builds one, billet transbrake reverse manual and eliminates electronic control of overdrive

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BigPapa · 02-20-2020, 07:57 AM

I know GotSmoke went to a MVB on his DD/Tow Pig and then went back, or at least he wanted to. Not sure if he ever did.

bateman · 02-20-2020, 08:27 AM

Subscribed. Looking to go FMVB with my dd as well.

Granby Truck Shop has a real nice B&M ratchet shifter with lockup and OD in the handle.

56cummins · 02-20-2020, 01:56 PM

Muldoons has a rfmvb, find it on youtube. I already bought the tfod3 fmvb kit, haven't tried it.

AMS247 · 02-20-2020, 06:28 PM

I've had a FMVB for 2 years now, and shifted my loose factory transmission manually for 3 years before that (it drove better being that it was all worn out) and this is my only vehicle.

I wouldn't go back. It's always in the gear that I want it. Mountain roads are a dream like they were when I was driving a manual transmission.

R1raptor · 02-20-2020, 09:47 PM

I daily a constant pressure fmvb the shifter makes all the difference. I’d recommend a turbo action cheetah. I’ve tried ratchet shifters and it got old quick. It’s always in the gear you want and if you mount the shifter we’re it’s comfortable I don’t even move my arm off the console.

1972RedNeck · 02-23-2020, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by R1raptor

I daily a constant pressure fmvb the shifter makes all the difference. I’d recommend a turbo action cheetah. I’ve tried ratchet shifters and it got old quick. It’s always in the gear you want and if you mount the shifter we’re it’s comfortable I don’t even move my arm off the console.

Can you get a full manual valve body that retains use of the TV cable so it will shift softer at low RPM and load?

1972RedNeck · 02-23-2020, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by kole32

If you want overdrive on the manual valve call CRT John Corp builds one, billet transbrake reverse manual and eliminates electronic control of overdrive

Have a phone number? I Googled but didn't find much...

kole32 · 02-23-2020, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972RedNeck

Have a phone number? I Googled but didn't find much...

Cope Racing

Tell him Kole berndt sent you. Should help on the price some.

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56cummins · 02-23-2020, 03:56 PM

Its Cope not corp. And yes you can have the TV cable function on some of them.

BigPapa · 02-23-2020, 06:04 PM

It was “Got Smoke?”, not “GotSmoke”.

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kole32 · 02-23-2020, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 56cummins

Its Cope not corp. And yes you can have the TV cable function on some of them.

Yeah yeah, I know, stupid auto correct.

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02-20-2020, 07:19 AM	#3
kole32 Name: kole32 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Knox, IN Member`s Gallery Posts: 569	If you want overdrive on the manual valve call CRT John Corp builds one, billet transbrake reverse manual and eliminates electronic control of overdrive Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 1993 w250, 215hp pump benched by Seth. 5ks. Hamilton valve springs, colt 181/218 cam, fire ringed head. Airdog 150 at 45psi torktek ofv 6x16 injectors, timing is roughly 30*. S366 soon to have a s475 with it.

02-20-2020, 07:57 AM	#4
BigPapa Name: BigPapa Title: Truckless Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Springfield, TN Member`s Gallery Posts: 5,037	I know GotSmoke went to a MVB on his DD/Tow Pig and then went back, or at least he wanted to. Not sure if he ever did. __________________ Scott 2003 Avalanche Z71 Common sense is like deodorant. The people that need it most never use it.

02-20-2020, 01:56 PM	#6
56cummins Name: 56cummins Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Mar 2014 Member`s Gallery Posts: 736	Muldoons has a rfmvb, find it on youtube. I already bought the tfod3 fmvb kit, haven't tried it. __________________ 95 cummins

02-20-2020, 06:28 PM	#7
AMS247 Name: AMS247 Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Oct 2013 Member`s Gallery Posts: 81	I've had a FMVB for 2 years now, and shifted my loose factory transmission manually for 3 years before that (it drove better being that it was all worn out) and this is my only vehicle. I wouldn't go back. It's always in the gear that I want it. Mountain roads are a dream like they were when I was driving a manual transmission. __________________ 12v 4x4 @CumminsCrawler ------------------------------------ Long Arms, Kings and ARBs.

02-20-2020, 09:47 PM	#8
R1raptor Name: R1raptor Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: North florida Member`s Gallery Posts: 127	I daily a constant pressure fmvb the shifter makes all the difference. I’d recommend a turbo action cheetah. I’ve tried ratchet shifters and it got old quick. It’s always in the gear you want and if you mount the shifter we’re it’s comfortable I don’t even move my arm off the console. __________________ 93 chevy 3500 : 215hp p-pump, 5sp, 19, afc tuned ,plate delete , 3.54 d80 , slipping clutch. 83 chevy 3500 : 215 hp p-pump,5sp,19,afc tuned,plate delete,rack plug, valair ceramic single,3.42 14b, Vintage air, in need of twins.

02-20-2020, 08:27 AM	#5
bateman Name: bateman Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Alabama Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,672	Subscribed. Looking to go FMVB with my dd as well. Granby Truck Shop has a real nice B&M ratchet shifter with lockup and OD in the handle.

02-23-2020, 03:56 PM	#12
56cummins Name: 56cummins Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Mar 2014 Member`s Gallery Posts: 736	Its Cope not corp. And yes you can have the TV cable function on some of them. __________________ 95 cummins

02-23-2020, 06:04 PM	#13
BigPapa Name: BigPapa Title: Truckless Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Springfield, TN Member`s Gallery Posts: 5,037	It was “Got Smoke?”, not “GotSmoke”. Converting a FMVB back to a regular VB. - Competition Diesel.Com - Bringing The BEST Together __________________ Scott 2003 Avalanche Z71 Common sense is like deodorant. The people that need it most never use it.