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Old 02-03-2008, 04:27 AM   #1
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I have read on another thread that a 5speed trans. is a 6speed with the 6th gear locked out. Is thear any truth in this and if so what is the serial # for the ones that ca be changed. I have a 2005 dolphin on a 2004 w22 chasis.

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Old 02-05-2008, 01:29 AM   #2
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The 5-speed does have enough clutches and gearsets to become a 6-speed, but it's not a simple matter to convert. There are additional components within the valve body to accomodate the additional gearing and of course the TCM software is different. I don't know of any instances of a conversion or what may be involved.

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Hi Mr. Goodwrench and welcome to iRV2. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us and I look forward to reading your posts in the future.
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Welcome Mr. Goodwrench,

Welcome to iRV2, we're really glad to have you here as a new member and are looking forward to reading your posts sharing your GM knowledge and expertise as an ASE/GM Master Technician. We have many GM related threads and posts such as this one here in the Allison Transmission forum. Others forums related to GM products are the Duramax Engines and the Workhorse Custom Chassis forums.

You'll find a great bunch of folks on this site who are very knowledgeable of RVing, the rigs we use, and the places we go in them who are eager to help and share their knowledge and experiences with others. Your participation and help will be greatly appreciated by all.

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Welcome to IRV2 . It is always great to have folks with technical knowledge on our forums and we appreciate the sharing of that knowledge.
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Welcome to iRV2. I lookforwar to your "Bowtie" expertise on the forums.

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Welcome Mr. Goodwrench to irv2.
We can sure use your help.
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Mr.Goodwrench, I too Welcome you to our forums. Look forward to reading your posts....Brad
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Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. I'll try to help out when I can.
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Mr.Goodwrench, we are glad to have you join us. I know the feeling of not having the time to spend here; sure wish I had more of it. We do appreciate any help you might be able to give our membership and understand if time does not allow a response. Take care and have a great day.
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Mr. Goodwrench,
I would also like to give you a warm welcome...We have something in common...as I work at a GM dealership in Eugene, Oregon and had previously worked at GM dealerships since 1992.

I love the idea of a GM/ASE certified Master Technician participating on iRV2! I certainly know you have access to the correct information for our members here.

Thank You again...and welcome to iRV2!


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Thank you, MonacoMama, for the warm welcome.

While I am a busy technician, I'll try to help when I can. It's interesting that you also work at a GM dealership.

I have always enjoyed servicing GM vehicles and started my career as a GM technician at a Chevy dealer back in the mid 80's.

Regarding the avatar, I did make one up and it is visible in my public profile, but it doesn't always show up in my posts.

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.... but it doesn't always show up in my posts.
It looks good to me, I can't figure why it's not coming up.



.... at the moment it looks like Avatars have not been turned "ON" in this forum ??
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Mr. Goodwrench:
.... but it doesn't always show up in my posts.
It looks good to me, I can't figure why it's not coming up.



.... at the moment it looks like Avatars have not been turned "ON" in this forum ?? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

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