Great video! That’s the only part of a vehicle I’ve never have rebuilt is an automatic transmission. I’ve always said maybe one day I will give it a try. I was initially was going to run a 4L80 in my truck but I’ve pretty much have decided to go with a manual transmission. I’m more of a manual type guy but who knows I may decide one day to go back to an automatic.
@slingingsteel9744 I was the same way and I think a lot of other people have always wanted to rebuild a transmission too, but just thought it was too complicated. Hopefully everyone can see here that its not impossible. I love driving a manual too.
Awesome video man, I'm doing a 4l60e to 4l80e in my 2004 sierra 1500 and this video definitely help me finally decide on rebuilding it before installing it. Thank you
im just here for part names ect i know what the inside looks like i just wanna know the order they go in and the names just in case i fuck up cause im a clutz and do almost everything without a thought in mind just the voices..
@83SquareK20 No prob man, thanks for the feedback! Let me know if there's any part I should do a more detailed video on. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@dustinmcguire6892 No problem. I left out a lot of details in this vid, but still its very doable by the average person if you have some reference materials to follow.
Thanks! Great video. I have a partially assemble 4L80E in my garage. I got sick and ended up in Hospital. Seeing your video has inspired me to go back to my project.
Thanks for this mate. Great little movie, very well done. I'm over in the UK and have this transmission in a Silverado 2500 HD, we have very few people over here that will give you help with these units, your movie is really, really useful to guys like me! Thanks and keep well!
Thanks for that comment! I just made this little overview video and figured nobody would watch it. Its amazing how people all over the world are finding this. Thanks for watching!
One of the best tutorials I've ever seen on a 4L80E man great job I've done a few I'm impressed with the lay out of your video ! This will be helpful for many out here that truly mechanics, and wants to tackle this sort of job. Like you say breaking it down in subs really is the way to tackle it and then bag it. Set it aside do the next item and patience, cleanliness, and paying attention to detail is a virtue.
Thank you many nay sayers saying its takes special tools and knowledge and I’ve always been on the fence of doing it myself or paying someone well after three different builders and three short lived transmissions in three different trucks i think its about time i take it on. So thank you.
@dustinmostoller9109 I've had the same experiences. I figured it was time I learned too, and even if I messed it up the first time, I'll learn from my mistakes and keep getting better. I thing transmission building is a rare and valuable skill to have.
Have you made a video of rebuilding the pump? You do a very good job of explaining and showing each step. Thank you very much for doing this I appreciate your time and skills helps so much.
Wow. Amazing detail and a fantastic job on the entire video, especially for fitting so much knowledge into a short version! Thank you 🙏🏼. I just started a UA-cam channel and thought I was doing ok, but now I have a lot more to work on! I can’t imagine the time to put into editing! Great Job Viking!!
@AmericaFirst1974 Hey thanks for that nice comment! Yeah I think editing is a big part of making videos people will watch. I try to edit out as much of the fluff and empty space as possible so every second of the video has something useful in it. Good luck with your channel!
You know, I can remember back when I was a teen in early to mid 90's. My Gpa had a truck not too old at the time that he paid a shop about $3k. Translate to todays inflation costs and bs, that's about $8k-$9k. I think altogether, at most a rebuild kit is $600-$800. This is well worth the effort. Thanks for this great DIY content that wasn't so easily available then.
@jamesbenge7724 It can be a bit more than that depending on your needs. Mine needed a new forward drum because the center bore was worn out. And of course a new torque converter etc. But yeah you make a good point. There are so many shady transmission shops out there ripping people off, its really valuable to learn the skills yourself.
I just did my first 4l80. When the intermediate shaft goes into the sun gear the lube oil holes have to line up. There’s about a 1 in 50 or so chance these hole will line up if you put the gear in first and then drop in the intermediate shaft. You have to put the 2 together and shine a light in the end to verify alignment. During assembly I noticed its very easy to pull this shaft up and mess up the alignment if a component is pulled back up. The shaft can easily be one spline off.
@kevinboutwell2243 Where did you find that info? Not saying its wrong but I didn't see any mention of that in the ATSG manual or the video classroom series I followed. Would be nice to know if I need to tear my trans all back apart again for that or not. Thanks!
Good question. I just looked in the ATSG book and can’t find anything about it. I had a friend show me that a while back thats done lots of 4l80s along with the bevel going down. I’ve also seen a couple rebuild videos of others that do it all the time and they line them up. I did it because monkey see monkey do principle. I just looked at a spare sun gear and intermediate shaft and the area where the hole lines up with a internal grove in the intermediate shaft. That hole has to be getting oil even when the holes aren’t lined up. My friend is out of the country right now so I can’t ask him. My gut feeling after looking is it doesn’t matter. The only thing i can say is the 2 holes lined up directly might spray oil better? If my buddy ever gets back in town I’ll ask him.
ua-cam.com/video/R7JB8Jqcif0/v-deo.htmlsi=Z4Uc-47GSOuympUA Start watching this video at minute 18. Like you said, the book doesn’t say it and there’s a groove in the intermediate shaft. I’m not sure but mine is definitely lined up.
@@kevinboutwell2243 I did find an answer here (post #105) that says indexing the oil holes is not necessary. A few other random forum posts seem to agree, so I'm thinking its not necessary, hence no mention of it in the book or videos. bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/4l80e-rebuild-on-a-suburban.284668/page-6
@@kevinboutwell2243 Yeah I found that same video with a search, and saw him line up the holes. I think this must be similar to lifters in an engine. They have oiling holes but they don't line up with the oil feed holes in the block and they're in a groove which would be entirely pressurized. So the orientation of the holes doesn't really matter. Thanks for commenting though. Always good for myself and anyone else watching to learn about this stuff!
Thank you very much for the effort you put in this video! It was perfect, I've done a few c6's and th350's so i didn't need a 3 hour long snooze fest. I'll be yanking my 4l80 in a couple weeks, thanks again! I liked and subscribed, i have a small channel too so i know how much it helps!
@realtundratrash Thanks a lot for the sub and the comment! You're right, every bit helps. Takes a long time to build a channel thats based on real, informative content rather than just pranks or entertainment stuff.
That's a very helpful video. Thank you for taking the time to put this together for us out here that are hesitant about tackling a 4L80E rebuild. I would be interested in watching the pump rebuild if you find time to edit that video.
Transmission Bench had a video series on youtube tonight with a few videos. I went back later and now you have to buy the video series or it comes with a purchase. Just my luck I cant find it now. Great video thank you very much.
@onestopfabshop3224 Yeah I watched a couple of his videos on youtube before purchasing the set too. The full video series is well worth the money. He goes into a LOT of detail that is essential for a first time builder. He's not sponsoring me or anything. I just think if you want to get it right, you need a good teacher for your first build.
Great job on your video. There are some key differences between the early model and the late model 4L80E. You found one difference on that Sprague in the overdrive/overrun hub. You have an early model (1993 and earlier) with the larger Sprague. The later units (1994 and above) have a smaller Sprague with a different groove for the snap ring. I noticed how you skipped right over how to assemble the two parts of the aluminum overdrive clutch hub. There is a special tool for that process, however it can be done without it as you probably figured out. It just takes some time and some patience! As an engine builder as you mentioned, there's one key difference between building engines and automatic transmissions that I've noticed. With engines, we always have wear limit specifications for things like cylinder bores, rod and main journals, piston ring end gaps and the list goes on. With automatic transmissions there appears to be none of that. It leaves the builder to "guess" what's ok and what's not ok to reuse. This has bit me more than once. I will now always buy new spragues, new shift solenoids, new TCC solenoids, new internal harnesses and new pillow block switches when rebuilding these 4L80E transmissions because of this.
@user-bv1sn2wm8l Thats very true. I noticed there aren't very good guidelines on what to replace other than "visually inspect" it. I tend to err on the side of caution too and I replaced all the solenoids, harness, pillow block switch and also the forward hub and drum. I didn't replace the spragues though so hopefully I won't have an issue there.
@cameracamera1319 I just figured it would be helpful for beginners to see the basics and get an idea what it takes. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Seriously thinking of rebuilding a 4L80E core I have...that i Just swapped out with a rebuild I had from from another truck (that i took out of service )worked out okay shift's good How much were all the parts that you used including the upgrades you mentioned ?? I have more of these in service on my trucks so I was thinking of rebuilding the one I pulled out (which lost reverse by the way) i know some of issues with the reverse servo ect.( I saw videos on) I've done some manual transmissions & motors and I've done a lot of motorcycle . transmissions, & motors,;also rebuilt industrial, refrigeration compressors stuff like that Never did an automatic transmission always was a mystery 😂. Thank you again for the video You're a good man. .. definitely makes you understand what you're up against if you try to rebuild one of these Louie
@louiskile2645 The inside bore of my forward drum was shot so I had to get a new forward drum. Between that, upgraded clutch packs, a few other upgrades and the main rebuild kit I probably had a total of around 2K in it.
Very helpful video. I have the transmission bench videos and the ATSG manual already. Can’t decide if I should buy an expensive rebuild kit or just get the parts suggested in the video. What do you think? I have a 383 SBC making low 400’s HP and Torque in a 2WD C10. Would appreciate hearing your thoughts and what you chose to do.
@michaelwilliams8137 I bought the expensive kit from transmissionbench along with the videos. I didn't use the paper clutches, and as you saw in the video, some of the new steels were out of spec. That kit came from WIT (WhateverItTakes Transmission) and I'm not a fan of them. I think transbench is just a reseller for them. Next time I build one I'll go straight down to my local TransStar Industries and just have them put together a kit of recommended parts. They're a transmission parts supply warehouse, and I think most major cities have one. I've had great luck dealing with them. You do need a kit though because there are a lot of little rubber seals & stuff that need to be replaced.
@@vikingmech thank you for the reply. I will likely just reach out to Trans Star and spend a bit of extra money on good clutches, a shift kit, and various Sonnax improvements. I was thinking of getting Jake’s Stage 1 kit because it is very thorough but I’m not sure I’m making enough power to warrant that kind of kit.
@@michaelwilliams8137 That Jake's stage 1 looks like a good kit. I'd talk to TransStar and see what they could put together, compare prices and make a decision from there.
@christophernyquist3104 I got the main rebuild kit along with the video training course from transmissionbench.com. I got the upgraded clutch discs from summit I think. Also, if you need to replace any other parts, clutch drums, shafts, sensors, etc. I found a local place called transstar industries that is excellent. I believe they are a chain (like Napa or Autozone) that supplies transmission repair shops. Hopefully you can find one in your area.
@@vikingmech Nice and thank you . I can work with that . I couldn’t find anything on the size and looked for awhile. Getting parts sorted is harder than I thought.
@papergatorzfedducca7998 At the end of the video I show the resources I used. The ATSG manual has most of the info you'd need to know, but the video course from transmissionbench.com shows how to do the air checks etc.
@@papergatorzfedducca7998 Yep one part at at time and in the right order. I highly recommend that video course. They show how to do each step. There are a lot of details I didn't show in my video but if you just follow their directions step by step, its not hard.
The reason why you overdrive planetarium is different because you're working with our earlier 4L80E trans he shows you that on the video I think you're working on a 91 to 01 4L80E trans look at the tag on the passenger side of the trans
@@dennisalstonZ06 Yes the guy in the instructional video mentions his is a 2003 model. That would explain the smaller blue roller sprag in the overdrive drum.
I think anyone can do this if you follow the resources I recommended, take your time and be very detail oriented. My video is just an overview. There are a lot of steps to rebuilding one of these but if you go slow, take your time and follow the directions, it can be done.
Yes we would like the rebuild of the pump
@davenevarez4738 Ok I will get that underway. Thanks for the feedback!
@@vikingmech I would appreciate that as well.
Me too
Great video! That’s the only part of a vehicle I’ve never have rebuilt is an automatic transmission. I’ve always said maybe one day I will give it a try. I was initially was going to run a 4L80 in my truck but I’ve pretty much have decided to go with a manual transmission. I’m more of a manual type guy but who knows I may decide one day to go back to an automatic.
@slingingsteel9744 I was the same way and I think a lot of other people have always wanted to rebuild a transmission too, but just thought it was too complicated. Hopefully everyone can see here that its not impossible. I love driving a manual too.
Yes, it’s helpfully for sure . Thanks for your efforts and time to show us how to in just simple way but valuable points
Incredible! Thank you for doing this! Your videos are well made and I’d suggest to continue!
@arod227 Thanks for that nice comment. I'll keep making them!
Awesome video man, I'm doing a 4l60e to 4l80e in my 2004 sierra 1500 and this video definitely help me finally decide on rebuilding it before installing it. Thank you
im just here for part names ect i know what the inside looks like i just wanna know the order they go in and the names just in case i fuck up cause im a clutz and do almost everything without a thought in mind just the voices..
OH Hell,......I've been inspired....
@aubreyroche5080 Hahaa! Thats cool man. I wasn't sure anyone would even watch this video!
I have to say your teaching is so on point! Thank you for spending the time to do this!!
@JohnPierrotti Thanks, I appreciate the positive feedback!
This is awesome man. Thank you!
@83SquareK20 No prob man, thanks for the feedback! Let me know if there's any part I should do a more detailed video on. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Best OVERVIEW transmission video I've EVER SEEN!!!!! Bravo!!! Thanks so much!
@rufelestrada9791 Thanks! I appreciate the feedback. Hope the video was helpful and thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing, makes the thought of rebuilding a 4l80e less daunting
@dustinmcguire6892 No problem. I left out a lot of details in this vid, but still its very doable by the average person if you have some reference materials to follow.
Man i was dreading possibly having to rebuild this transmission but it seems possible thanks to your video! Think im going to give it a try
Thanks! Great video. I have a partially assemble 4L80E in my garage. I got sick and ended up in Hospital. Seeing your video has inspired me to go back to my project.
@SharifSalukis Wow, thats a great compliment. Thank you! Get well soon and get that project done brother!
@@vikingmech Thank You!
Fantastic video yes it was very helpful!
This is awesome, A great simple video for a shade tree mechanic like me with some experience.
Exactly the sort of video I was after; not a 3h step by step, but a quick oversight of if its within my wheelhouse!
@talljake Yep that was the idea. Hope you found it useful. Thanks for watching!
Yessir, basically looks like a th400 rebuild with a few extra fiddly bits!
Thanks for this mate. Great little movie, very well done. I'm over in the UK and have this transmission in a Silverado 2500 HD, we have very few people over here that will give you help with these units, your movie is really, really useful to guys like me! Thanks and keep well!
Thanks for that comment! I just made this little overview video and figured nobody would watch it. Its amazing how people all over the world are finding this. Thanks for watching!
ive been looking into rebuilding transmissions for some of my projects and I really appreciate your info. thanks for making this video
One of the best tutorials I've ever seen on a 4L80E man great job I've done a few I'm impressed with the lay out of your video ! This will be helpful for many out here that truly mechanics, and wants to tackle this sort of job. Like you say breaking it down in subs really is the way to tackle it and then bag it. Set it aside do the next item and patience, cleanliness, and paying attention to detail is a virtue.
New subscriber!!🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thanks man!
Great overview. Thank you for doing this!
Thank you for making this video. It was very helpful. I do appreciate it.
Thank you many nay sayers saying its takes special tools and knowledge and I’ve always been on the fence of doing it myself or paying someone well after three different builders and three short lived transmissions in three different trucks i think its about time i take it on. So thank you.
@dustinmostoller9109 I've had the same experiences. I figured it was time I learned too, and even if I messed it up the first time, I'll learn from my mistakes and keep getting better. I thing transmission building is a rare and valuable skill to have.
Have you made a video of rebuilding the pump? You do a very good job of explaining and showing each step. Thank you very much for doing this I appreciate your time and skills helps so much.
I did, if you check my channel there's a pump rebuild video there. Thanks for watching!
Wow. Amazing detail and a fantastic job on the entire video, especially for fitting so much knowledge into a short version! Thank you 🙏🏼. I just started a UA-cam channel and thought I was doing ok, but now I have a lot more to work on! I can’t imagine the time to put into editing! Great Job Viking!!
@AmericaFirst1974 Hey thanks for that nice comment! Yeah I think editing is a big part of making videos people will watch. I try to edit out as much of the fluff and empty space as possible so every second of the video has something useful in it. Good luck with your channel!
@@vikingmech Agreed and subscribed! Thank you so much man! 🙏🏼
Watched the whole thing this will be helpful!!! Yes do a pump video if you already haven’t 🎉
Thanks! The pump rebuild video is on my channel here: ua-cam.com/video/wiPA_OO4F_k/v-deo.html
Amazing video and content for 25 min. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Beautifull video! Well done!
Your way of explaning things is awesome!! Thank you.
Thank you for the time you spent making this video it was informative
@aliasguru5944 You bet, thanks for watching and commenting!
You know, I can remember back when I was a teen in early to mid 90's. My Gpa had a truck not too old at the time that he paid a shop about $3k. Translate to todays inflation costs and bs, that's about $8k-$9k. I think altogether, at most a rebuild kit is $600-$800. This is well worth the effort. Thanks for this great DIY content that wasn't so easily available then.
@jamesbenge7724 It can be a bit more than that depending on your needs. Mine needed a new forward drum because the center bore was worn out. And of course a new torque converter etc. But yeah you make a good point. There are so many shady transmission shops out there ripping people off, its really valuable to learn the skills yourself.
Thank you for the video you are the best
Very helpful, I was wondering if I should try to rebuild my 4l80e myself or not and after your video I've decided to go for it myself. Thanks
Heck yea it was worth the watch! Deff pumped me up to save money and do mine
@Stckit1 Thanks and good luck on your build!
I just did my first 4l80. When the intermediate shaft goes into the sun gear the lube oil holes have to line up. There’s about a 1 in 50 or so chance these hole will line up if you put the gear in first and then drop in the intermediate shaft. You have to put the 2 together and shine a light in the end to verify alignment. During assembly I noticed its very easy to pull this shaft up and mess up the alignment if a component is pulled back up. The shaft can easily be one spline off.
@kevinboutwell2243 Where did you find that info? Not saying its wrong but I didn't see any mention of that in the ATSG manual or the video classroom series I followed. Would be nice to know if I need to tear my trans all back apart again for that or not. Thanks!
Good question. I just looked in the ATSG book and can’t find anything about it. I had a friend show me that a while back thats done lots of 4l80s along with the bevel going down. I’ve also seen a couple rebuild videos of others that do it all the time and they line them up. I did it because monkey see monkey do principle. I just looked at a spare sun gear and intermediate shaft and the area where the hole lines up with a internal grove in the intermediate shaft. That hole has to be getting oil even when the holes aren’t lined up. My friend is out of the country right now so I can’t ask him. My gut feeling after looking is it doesn’t matter. The only thing i can say is the 2 holes lined up directly might spray oil better? If my buddy ever gets back in town I’ll ask him.
ua-cam.com/video/R7JB8Jqcif0/v-deo.htmlsi=Z4Uc-47GSOuympUA
Start watching this video at minute 18. Like you said, the book doesn’t say it and there’s a groove in the intermediate shaft. I’m not sure but mine is definitely lined up.
@@kevinboutwell2243 I did find an answer here (post #105) that says indexing the oil holes is not necessary. A few other random forum posts seem to agree, so I'm thinking its not necessary, hence no mention of it in the book or videos. bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/4l80e-rebuild-on-a-suburban.284668/page-6
@@kevinboutwell2243 Yeah I found that same video with a search, and saw him line up the holes. I think this must be similar to lifters in an engine. They have oiling holes but they don't line up with the oil feed holes in the block and they're in a groove which would be entirely pressurized. So the orientation of the holes doesn't really matter. Thanks for commenting though. Always good for myself and anyone else watching to learn about this stuff!
Thank you very much for the effort you put in this video! It was perfect, I've done a few c6's and th350's so i didn't need a 3 hour long snooze fest. I'll be yanking my 4l80 in a couple weeks, thanks again! I liked and subscribed, i have a small channel too so i know how much it helps!
@realtundratrash Thanks a lot for the sub and the comment! You're right, every bit helps. Takes a long time to build a channel thats based on real, informative content rather than just pranks or entertainment stuff.
That's a very helpful video. Thank you for taking the time to put this together for us out here that are hesitant about tackling a 4L80E rebuild. I would be interested in watching the pump rebuild if you find time to edit that video.
@Suds. Thanks and glad you found it helpful. The pump rebuild video is on my channel here: ua-cam.com/video/wiPA_OO4F_k/v-deo.html
Great Video - Thanks for taking the time to make it. I might give this a go!!
@ThomasHegland No problem, thanks for watching and good luck on your build!
Good training video. Thanks
Transmission bench is the goat
Good video I watched all of it you paid close attention and very good at explaining.
@RobinLovins Thanks! Hope it was helpful for you.
Great video, exactly the level of detail I was looking for, ATSG ordered, I’m ready to dive in, thank you!
@TheSargeK5 Glad to hear it! Thanks for the feedback and good luck on your build!
You get the good star😊
this is awesome .
I just got a 4l80e for a 383 build and was debating if I should try to rebuild it while its already out of a car. Thanks for this
very helpful. makes me wanna swap my 4l60 out and 5.3 with 480 and 6.0 or 6.2.
Very informative
Thank you for sharing 🙏
Fantastic video very helpful thank you!!
@curtislarab You bet, thanks for watching!
Extremely Helpful , Thank You Very Much.
@RANDOMNATION907 You're welcome...and thanks for the feedback!
Thank you for making this video.
@darrentenold5451 No problem, hope it was helpful. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I’m literally doing this now lol I’ve done 2-3 4l60e transmissions lol
Transmission Bench had a video series on youtube tonight with a few videos. I went back later and now you have to buy the video series or it comes with a purchase. Just my luck I cant find it now. Great video thank you very much.
@onestopfabshop3224 Yeah I watched a couple of his videos on youtube before purchasing the set too. The full video series is well worth the money. He goes into a LOT of detail that is essential for a first time builder. He's not sponsoring me or anything. I just think if you want to get it right, you need a good teacher for your first build.
Nice work!
great video! super helpful!!
I chickened out at tightening the hollow bolt! I'm freaked out about breaking it!
Excellent
great video thank you
Great video bro
@mackbee5763 Thanks for watching!
awsome raybestos blue clutch HI-PO
Great job on your video. There are some key differences between the early model and the late model 4L80E. You found one difference on that Sprague in the overdrive/overrun hub. You have an early model (1993 and earlier) with the larger Sprague. The later units (1994 and above) have a smaller Sprague with a different groove for the snap ring. I noticed how you skipped right over how to assemble the two parts of the aluminum overdrive clutch hub. There is a special tool for that process, however it can be done without it as you probably figured out. It just takes some time and some patience! As an engine builder as you mentioned, there's one key difference between building engines and automatic transmissions that I've noticed. With engines, we always have wear limit specifications for things like cylinder bores, rod and main journals, piston ring end gaps and the list goes on. With automatic transmissions there appears to be none of that. It leaves the builder to "guess" what's ok and what's not ok to reuse. This has bit me more than once. I will now always buy new spragues, new shift solenoids, new TCC solenoids, new internal harnesses and new pillow block switches when rebuilding these 4L80E transmissions because of this.
@user-bv1sn2wm8l Thats very true. I noticed there aren't very good guidelines on what to replace other than "visually inspect" it. I tend to err on the side of caution too and I replaced all the solenoids, harness, pillow block switch and also the forward hub and drum. I didn't replace the spragues though so hopefully I won't have an issue there.
Pretty great job on the video, for keeping it under a half an hour and going over the major parts .
Thanks. You should add 4l80e for dummies to title. Thanks again
@cameracamera1319 I just figured it would be helpful for beginners to see the basics and get an idea what it takes. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Great job
@toddsculley2710 Thanks!
Very good thank you
Very helpful
❤ wow, Thank you !!!! can you do this for the 4l60e??
Same here I built a motor but not a 4l60e💪🔥💯
@frankdatank7751 I'd love to do a 4L60e video but I don't have one to build. I imagine it would be mostly all the same steps.
Seriously thinking of rebuilding a 4L80E core I have...that i Just swapped out with a rebuild I had from from another truck (that i took out of service )worked out okay shift's good
How much were all the parts that you used including the upgrades you mentioned ??
I have more of these in service on my trucks so I was thinking of rebuilding the one I pulled out (which lost reverse by the way) i know some of issues with the reverse servo ect.( I saw videos on)
I've done some manual transmissions & motors and I've done a lot of motorcycle . transmissions, & motors,;also rebuilt industrial, refrigeration compressors stuff like that
Never did an automatic transmission always was a mystery 😂. Thank you again for the video You're a good man. .. definitely makes you understand what you're up against if you try to rebuild one of these
Louie
@louiskile2645 The inside bore of my forward drum was shot so I had to get a new forward drum. Between that, upgraded clutch packs, a few other upgrades and the main rebuild kit I probably had a total of around 2K in it.
Cool Man!!
Very helpful video. I have the transmission bench videos and the ATSG manual already. Can’t decide if I should buy an expensive rebuild kit or just get the parts suggested in the video. What do you think? I have a 383 SBC making low 400’s HP and Torque in a 2WD C10. Would appreciate hearing your thoughts and what you chose to do.
@michaelwilliams8137 I bought the expensive kit from transmissionbench along with the videos. I didn't use the paper clutches, and as you saw in the video, some of the new steels were out of spec. That kit came from WIT (WhateverItTakes Transmission) and I'm not a fan of them. I think transbench is just a reseller for them. Next time I build one I'll go straight down to my local TransStar Industries and just have them put together a kit of recommended parts. They're a transmission parts supply warehouse, and I think most major cities have one. I've had great luck dealing with them. You do need a kit though because there are a lot of little rubber seals & stuff that need to be replaced.
@@vikingmech thank you for the reply. I will likely just reach out to Trans Star and spend a bit of extra money on good clutches, a shift kit, and various Sonnax improvements. I was thinking of getting Jake’s Stage 1 kit because it is very thorough but I’m not sure I’m making enough power to warrant that kind of kit.
@@michaelwilliams8137 That Jake's stage 1 looks like a good kit. I'd talk to TransStar and see what they could put together, compare prices and make a decision from there.
Good idea. Thanks!
Good vid!
I will also replace all of the bushings in these transmissions when rebuilding them. There is no wear limit specifications listed for them either.
So what did you do with the lock ring
In the video he show you the Word what year goes with what trans as far as the over drive hub
Where did you purchase all your upgrade parts from
@christophernyquist3104 I got the main rebuild kit along with the video training course from transmissionbench.com. I got the upgraded clutch discs from summit I think. Also, if you need to replace any other parts, clutch drums, shafts, sensors, etc. I found a local place called transstar industries that is excellent. I believe they are a chain (like Napa or Autozone) that supplies transmission repair shops. Hopefully you can find one in your area.
Would you be able to tell me the size of the reamer that you used to oversize the valve body ?
@johnkurpiewski3996 Its kind of hard to measure as its a spiral shape cutter, but with a digital caliper my closest estimation is 0.375 inch.
@@vikingmech Nice and thank you . I can work with that . I couldn’t find anything on the size and looked for awhile. Getting parts sorted is harder than I thought.
I made it to the end and I got a question
Pump video please!
@timdontwannasay5889 The pump video is on my channel here: ua-cam.com/video/wiPA_OO4F_k/v-deo.html
What manual did you use to let you know what thickness, air checks etc?
@papergatorzfedducca7998 At the end of the video I show the resources I used. The ATSG manual has most of the info you'd need to know, but the video course from transmissionbench.com shows how to do the air checks etc.
@@vikingmech ok thank you and I love the video. I still have a few minutes left to finish it.
@@papergatorzfedducca7998 Awesome thank you for the feedback. That really helps me figure out what kind of videos people like to see.
@@vikingmech So basically as a beginner it’s best to assemble one part at a time? And when possible can do another one or a 4l60e😂😂😂
@@papergatorzfedducca7998 Yep one part at at time and in the right order. I highly recommend that video course. They show how to do each step. There are a lot of details I didn't show in my video but if you just follow their directions step by step, its not hard.
The sprag must be a different generation.
The reason why you overdrive planetarium is different because you're working with our earlier 4L80E trans he shows you that on the video I think you're working on a 91 to 01 4L80E trans look at the tag on the passenger side of the trans
@dennisalstonZ06 The one I'm rebuilding in this video is a 1998.
The he's working on in the video is a later model.
@@dennisalstonZ06 Yes the guy in the instructional video mentions his is a 2003 model. That would explain the smaller blue roller sprag in the overdrive drum.
So if I can't rebuild a motor don't try this ?
I think anyone can do this if you follow the resources I recommended, take your time and be very detail oriented. My video is just an overview. There are a lot of steps to rebuilding one of these but if you go slow, take your time and follow the directions, it can be done.
@@vikingmech thanks man
I think you missed the reverse band.
@marcusheesch4829 Check the 4:00 minute mark in the video.
Would you rebuild my 4L80E?
@rickwaldo4150 Well I've only rebuilt one, so I'm not exactly a professional. I would try to find a good shop with a lot of positive google reviews.