how do i turn up the line presure on my 518 i want the trans to shift firmer

 

You'll need to pull the pan, so as to access a couple of Allen headed screws. . . . . . . give me a minute . . . .

 

If I'm not mistaken, one can adjust the pressure without pulling the VB.

For grins and giggles, read through this TransGo kit install thread and notice the last, bottom/right image found on page 5. It shows where and how to set it.

http://hometown.aol.com/gnkim/transgo1.html

Hope this helps.

 

what about adjusting the tv cable i thought that is what that did. mabey i said this wroung what i want is a firmer shift from 1 to 2, its starting to get sort and i dont realy like it. what can i do to make the truck shift firmer

 

Adjust the bands... loose bands will have a soft shift. The 1-2 adjuster is on the outside of the trans. Do a search here for "Bands"..

 

DTT's web site has instructions to do it.
DTThttp://dieseltrans.com

 

coundnt find any thing on there.

 

Go thier web site, click on dodge, then forums then pressure adjustments.
They have a picture.

 

still cant find the picture

 

where is the band adjustment on the out side of the trans

 

Lets see if this works.
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The front band adjustment is above the shifter on the drivers side.
Loosen the jam nut, Snug it down, then back off 2 turns and lock the jam nut.
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