46RE Direct Clutch Clearance?? Tight or loose?

HAHNAGON said:

I'm rebuilding a 46re for my hemi swap and I'm ready to put the direct clutch back in but I'm a little stuck on what the clearance should be. The mopar virtual classroom training module says the direct clutch clearance should be between .095"-.165". A little loose but it is important, especially if you have a shift kit or increased line pressure. It claims that anything tighter than .095 will cause shift bind up. I did do a trans go shift kit. I have tried 2 different sets of frictions and steels. Both sets give me around .060"-.070" clearance. I read somewhere else that .060 is good? I have worked on the 904 and 727 but this is my first 46RE. Does anyone with experience have an opinion on this? Any other recommendations or modifications to make while I still have this thing mostly apart are welcome as well. Thank you.

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oldkimmer said:

Did u check the clearance b4 u took the clutches out? Are u sure the steels are in place properly? I shoot for .015 for a stock rebuild and .020 for a performance rebuild. Usually the waffles I get are .072 thick. The smooth approx .062. I use the flat smooth when I want to add more clutches. How thick are the steels? Did u check the clearance dry or did u soak the clutches in atf? How thick is the snap ring? Kim

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1 Wild R/T said:

Might be a good idea to clarify that is per clutch... So 6 discs = .090-.120


To tight will definitely cause what in the past was called "Shift Overlap" which is much more self explanatory than "Shift Bind-up"

There are varying thickness frictions and steels.... Go visit a local trans shop, most are willing to help... Or call one of the shops who support FBBO...

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