What is a 42RH transmission?

The 42RH was a medium-duty transmission, while the 42RE was a heavy-duty version of the same transmission. They featured identical gear ratios, but the 42RE used electronic components to shift gears. Both transmissions matched engines in Dodge Dakotas and Jeep Cherokees, among other Chrysler vehicles.

What’s the difference between The 42RE and 42RH transmissions?

Background The 42RE and 42RH derived from the A500 automatic transmission that was essentially a four-speed version of Chrysler’s TorqueFlite three-speed automatic. Chrysler used the transmissions mostly in rear-wheel drive Dodge trucks, vans and its Jeep lineup with engines displacing from 3.9 to 5.2 liters.

Which is better the 46RE or The 42RE?

The 42RE is lighter duty than the wimpy 46RE….. :baby: http://dodgeram.org/tech/transmission/4xre.htm At least the the 42 has a better 1st gear ratio. I’m pretty sure you will find that the cases are different… :baby: Thanks guys!

What kind of clutch system does a 42RE have?

The 42RE used an electronic governor to control the transmission’s first through third gear bands, clutches, planetary gear sets and over-running clutch system. The 42RE’s fourth gear featured an overdrive clutch, the direct clutch, over-running clutch and the planetary gear system. Only fourth gear had the overdrive component.

How many turns does a 42RH screw take?

Back off adjusting screw exactly as follows: 42RH (A500) = 4 turns. 46RH/47RH (A518/A618) = 2 turns. While holding adjusting screw, torque locking nut to 35 ft.lb. 2 STAGE GOVERNOR WEIGHT 3 STAGE GOVERNOR WEIGHT

How many turns does a 42RH screw make?

BAND ADJUSTMENTS “ADJUSTMENT SECTION” FRONT BAND REAR BAND Tighten adjusting screw to 72 in.lbs. Back off adjusting screw exactly 2 turns. While holding adjusting screw, torque locking nut to 35 ft.lb. Tighten adjusting screw to 72 in.lbs. Back off adjusting screw exactly as follows: 42RH (A500) = 4 turns. 46RH/47RH (A518/A618) = 2 turns.

What is a 42RH transmission?