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    why are threads closed so fast here?

    many times now ive come back to update an older thread with new results, findings or information ive come across, and theyre closed in only 6 months give or take. why? what does this practice accomplish or prevent? IMO, an opportunity to continually improve and update the accuracy of...
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    servo and accumulator theory of operation

    i had a previous thread about this tranny but its been closed for some reason. 280hp work truck with 47re and stock converter/input shaft. im just about the reinstall the VB, did a transgo TFOD-HD2 with the command control governor mods. i also did the 2nd gear lockup epoxy, SS boost valve...
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    whats this black grit in my 47re

    97 12valve jasper reman, not sure how many miles on it, 196k on truck. 280hp work truck that doesnt get abused. stock convertor, UTF+type F for fluid, line pressure is typically 90-105 cruising around, or 140ish max wot 4th gear locked. i do have a lockup switch but rarely use it and am...
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    47RE misbehaving with universal tractor fluid, high gov pressure

    this will be long, but hopefully accurate for the best possible diagnosis. please bare with me. the background my DD work truck makes 280/640 at the tires, and the trans is a jasper reman from PO. ive driven around 30k with dex3 and stock convertor, done filter and fluid changes, band...
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    97 fuel sender unique?

    my 97 CTD has always read empty with light on since i bought it. finally pull the tank and sump to find that my resistor board has no continuity anywhere at all.. i cant get a reading across any of the pins no matter how hard i scratch so i accept that its junk, wiper contact isnt the problem...
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    suggestions for 47RE pan off mods

    im moving my family, life and machine shop 990 miles away very soon. my 97 CTD 12v dually has a lot of heavy towing to do and im short on time. ordering a borg warner HD governor solenoid and pressure transducer to repair a 2nd gear takeoff issue and overall soft shifting. what other mods can...
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