I had my a518 rebuilt a couple years ago with a transgo-diesel shift kit, spec rite steel stator converter, extra clutch packs, front and OD 5 pinion planets with a 2nd gen intermediate shaft and possibly a few more little things I don't remember. It was a huge improvement over stock with just the VE turned up and a 3200 spring but it still doesn't shift the way I feel it should. My builder seemed competent but I just don't think he put the care he should have into the details like shifting adjustments, he also didn't replace my rear band because he couldn't get one for some reason when he needed it, and I'm sure there were other little things he neglected to mention as well. I just hope he didn't miss anything serious.
Transmission has seemed solid for the last 2 years sense rebuild, about 10k miles total. Btw, Truck & Trans only had approx 85k miles on it when rebuild was done
I'd give one of my limbs to find an individual close to me that is competent, has some experience and charges fair rates who could give my transmission a once over, make sure everything is as it should be and fine tune it but I've not found a shop anywhere that seems to have a clue. In fact, when I did my rebuild I decided on my trans builder largely based on the fact he was the only one who knew that pre 94 trucks had the non lockup transmission and didn't argue vehemently that my truck had a 46rh with a lockup converter.Eeven the most well known and the largest shops in town were convinced it was a lock up converter 47rh transmission AND they wanted over 4k for a basic "hd" rebuild.
Anyway, I'd like to get my transmission shifting better now as I'm getting anxious to mount up my he351ve turbo this summer along with some head studs, a new head gasket, some injectors, 60lb springs and an overdue valve adjustment. Btw, i called one of the more well known diesel performance shop today and they wanted almost 3k for a valve adjustment, 60lb valve springs, head studs and a head gasket, $400 for JUST a valve adjustment. The guy I spoke with also said he rebuilt ve pumps for years before working at this shop and told me I couldn't make over 200hp without a 13mm pump, and an hx35 turbo, lol. He also said a whole bunch about 3psi from the lp being all the ve would ever need, bla, bla, bla. It went on and on, I blocked a lot of it out.
I'm still mad and its been 12 hours. I need to stay on track though.
I did find this: viewtopic.php?f=22&t=7759
It seems doable but I don't know what applies and what would be different with the TFOD-Diesel kit and other upgrades. I really feel I need an expert.
Thanks in advance!