Rebuilding the 6L80 Transmission - 2-6 Return Spring Tip (No Special Tools)

I show you a relatively simple way to get the 2-6 return spring snap ring back into its groove without having to purchase the special clutch return spring compressor tool (Kent Moore DT-47761). That tool is very hard to find and can be expensive if it does become available. But you don't need it.

[@Roscotech]

Happy to contribute. I think we can all pick up little things from each other. I ordered and used for the first time just yesterday the specific bushing driver set for these and it was a pleasure to use. I’m considering the snap ring installation tool for the 1,2,3,4 piston housing. After installing the last one I noticed it was a bit over expanded. Had a new one in my overall kit and liked it better but it’s still a little tricky to get into the groove without opening it up. Looks like the tool would make rather easy.

[@nickstransmissions]

Yep, for sure...I'm prob also going to buy that tool as well as it always a bit dicey installing that snap ring and they can get a bit over expanded...The tool would def make it easier...

[@doctorwebinstein4101]

Best transmission channel on UA-cam by a mile. I swear I learn 10 new things every video. Thanks Nick !

[@nickstransmissions]

Thanks, Doctor!

[@Roscotech]

I have been using the 3,5,R apply ring. I have a couple of large steels on top of the ring then an old molded piston from a 4L60 input drum on top of that. Push it down w my spring compressor and it snaps right in like butter.

[@nickstransmissions]

Great tip, will try this on my next 6L build..Thank you very much for sharing and watching!

[@hybridmusclegarage4590]

Awesome man!! Great video as always.

[@nickstransmissions]

Thanks, man!

[@koelzspeedgarage2796]

Very very detailed videos. Great job. I hope you're going to make videos of the complete 6L80 assembly. Thanks so much.

[@nickstransmissions]

Thanks, KoelzSpeed Garage! I have a 'DEMO' series that I'll be posting soon that walks folks through the assembly process using a 6L80 core as an example.

[@koelzspeedgarage2796]

@@nickstransmissions That's great. I will look forward to it.

[@olveramelinda]

I’ve had mine rebuilt again for some reason less than 100 miles burned out the clutch’s. New bell and stator first rebuild.

[@nickstransmissions]

Sorry to hear that, Ignacio. What was the reason for the rapid burn-up? And did all of the clutch packs burn, including low/reverse or just one or two?

[@leexxxa]

also lemme get you a new brush.. it’s the least i can do
i think
you really just said “& that’s it” 😂😩

[@nickstransmissions]

Haha, thanks. That paint brush has been in use for at least 5 years. It looks horrible but that's how it looked from day one, lol.

[@leexxxa]

i think i found you on here
i’m still so heartbroken lol

[@nickstransmissions]

Dont be - what's broken can be fixed (at least as far as the 6L80 is concerned). I'll be uploading more 6L80 vids over the next week or so. Thanks for watching, Lex!

[@russellstephan6844]

Here's a modification I performed on the old Harbor Freight 20-ton hydraulic press to take the slop out of the ram by adding gibs. It really turns the cheapie press into a precision pressing implement!
ua-cam.com/video/X6zGj9avKIQ/v-deo.html

[@nickstransmissions]

Awesome, looks great Russell! Thank you for sharing and will be doing that to my press very soon.

[@jamesethan3749]

So if i dont have a press Im screwed 🥵

[@nickstransmissions]

Hi James, thank you for watching...Grab a press from Harbor Freight...They have H-frame and Arbor presses and they aren't too expensive...The one you see me use in the video is a Harbor Freight press over 15 years old and still works great.
I literally couldn't and wouldn't build transmissions or otherwise be without one.