well swaps are swaps I guess, so did you get a computer with the jeep?
I hope you got it cheap as it looks like you inherited someones problem they could not solve.
I would suggest doing a google search for info about the tranny
I found this
Mechanically, the
Transmission 's power transmitting core remained the same as its predecessor, but the valve body and actuation system for the clutches, bands, etc. is controlled by electronic actuators and solenoids. A Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) is used as the primary feedback sensor, which feeds the PCM or ECM (vehicle powertrain computer) the data to make shift decisions. The engineering of this system is not regarded as a complication, but an elegant simplification and further improvement to this
Transmission . The 4L60-E derives its designation from its specifications:
4-speeds,
Longitudinally positioned,
6000 lbs. GVW,
Electronically controlled, although the
Transmission sees factory service in trucks up to 8600 lbs.
now you have to find the computer that makes it shift and set up all the sensors to tell it when to.
so another search is needed to figure that out.
is the engine FI? does it have a computer for that?
the painless for a jeep is usually a basic older GM 12 fuse system with no provisions for electronics in the engine so you will probably have to be kitbashing that in.
I would be willing to show you what is up if you want to haul it over here, but over the computer it would be a long process. Best bet would be looking for a guy locally and making friends with him fast.
another point, that engine is very much popular as a fork lift engine so you can get a propane kit and new computer for it cheap, but that would not help with the tranny, just the engine.
there should be a lot of resources on the web that will help with the sensors see how popular the tranny is in light vehicles, but with a 6000 pound rating you may look for a bigger tranny.
in no way am I trying to discourage you, I am just saying what you are up against, from the question you asked about does it take electronics to shift, I surmise that your mechanical abilities are not that developed yet, this project will develope them fast as getting the tranny to work will mean setting up speed sensors etc. wiring in a computer, and more than likely wiring in a computer for EFI on the motor. I imagine you bought the jeep with the motor and tranny, and the last owner was lost. Well we can get it to work, and do that here on line, but because of the project I would suggest you find a person in your town who likes to mess with this and have him show you what to do, then post up pics here. We will all be impressed with the progress, offer advice here and there, and with the hands on training you will get your mechanical abilities will take off.
best of luck,
