Thanks Nick! I have learned much from you these past few lessons . I have been collecting tools based on transmission repair and have begun to understand the inner workings of components because of the concise way you explain things. There is much about your operation standing as examples for persons to use toward independence. I am suggesting that you could possibly have a less technical vacuum pump. In fact the fumes from the (proper oil )are not osha approved!! Your methods are top notch BTW. As a career dude myself in motive and materials handling I recognize greatness. I'm back for recreational purposes now with modern medicine and all behind me just a glutton for punishment!!!
Great, thank you Larry! Had a feeling it was a GM transaxle unit but had no clue which one, haha! I need another one so will head to the junk yard to tear down a 4T65E, prob tomorrow...Those things are just laying around all over the place in the yards I frequent.
Hey Nick, thanks for another great video and, Happy New year. One question I had pertained to part cleaning. Are you using a parts washer/cleaner or do you send things out for cleaning? Also, I couldn't find anything definitive as to what can/can't go in a washer or what can be washed with a specific cleaner. I know most things shouldn't go near water but there are some that can. For my fist build I di a lot by hand with mineral spirits and sent a few big things out to a shop for washing.
Hi Tony, thanks again for watching; Happy New Year to you as well! I clean everything on site, use high pressure water for nearly everything...Bolts and small parts go into a small solvent tank that I'm probably going to get rid of soon as I've been moving to an all-water cleaning process for health reasons (nothing wrong with me now, want to ensure it stays that way). You can clean anything with water as long as you dry it off right away; any flash surface rust can be removed from metal parts w/WD40.
Another get set of recommendations. I feel I have to give you a hard time about the dyi'er, I'm know you meant diy'er but said dyi'er a lot. I'm sure you are having a good laugh about that too. Happy New Year. A $47 bushing tool on amazon works well, a little ATF makes install easier than going in dry. 52 in 1 Custom Bushing Bearing & Seal Driver Set The stator and input shaft expander and resizing tool sets out of aluminum are $10 now. China has greatly reduced the prices on specialized tools. The outer race from the input sprag, a threaded rod, a 2x4 and a piece of metal work great to remove the low revers piston snap ring.
Thanks for watching and for all of the tips as posted - those should save folks some more money on tooling....I always say 'DYI'er' as it rolls off the tongue better...As the warlord says in 'Lord of War' ... "I know you are right but I like my way better" Cheers!
Any good resources for hydraulic flow charts on 4L60/700r4’s? I have the ATSG book as well as the SA Design book but neither have one unless I missed it.
Hi Scott, I think All-data or Mitchell-on-Demand had some but not sure if they are still available on the net. Would have to dig a bit to see what I can find...
Hello friend, happy new year, a question. I repaired a 4L65E transmission. But I left the same converter. The fault it causes is that the 4th gear slips and applies and disengages it, the engine rpm goes up and down... I changed the converter. for another used one and the same failure continues... what could it be, could it be the converter? Both converters are used. If you could tell what the problem could be. Regards
Happy New Year to you as well. I never reuse torque converters as they are always contaminated with old clutch, bushing and other debris. It's like putting dirty clothes on a clean body. Id first flush the entire system then remove the trans to install a new torque converter and see if that helps.
Hey man I was wondering if you had any insight on this problem I’m having. I have a 2005 Chevy Silverado and about 6 months ago I wired new front door speakers, a double din head unit which was fuse tapped into the ign o fuse. And shortly after started having transmission issues and hearing clanking at a low rpm and idle but not every time. This went on for quite awhile until finally it gave out. What I was wondering was, what do you think I should have done before installing the transmission and prevent this from happening again?
Hi Tyler, unfortunately I don't. Once you get outside the transmission realm and into hard-core electrical, my expertise in that area falls to near zero, haha...Good luck with it; hope you figure it out!
I notice that there is a version of that rear spring compressor made for the input side ('SST-0149') - any experience using that style? Are they enough of a trainwreck to warrant spending multiple times as much on the adapter for the foot compressor you recommended for a Do Yourself It'er? (Will admit I twitched every time you said it, but it's a small price to pay!)
Hope you're ok and the twiching wears off soon , if it hasnt already. AND you develop a resistance/immunity to it going forward if you continue to watch my videos as that's how i say it and it's not going to change. Now as to your question: that tool should be perfectly fine for occasional use as it's well made, just takes a little bit longer to install and uninstall which is the least of a do it yourselfer's concerns. The low reverse tool that i was referring to as just being replaced was also a street side tools product and it lasted nearly 15 years and over 2000 units.
I went on amazon and purchased a Stainless Steel kitchen supply table, they are very stong, can hold the transmission with no issues. They clean really well, and they have a back lip, so by lifting the front legs, the fluid flows to the back of the table, and tilting to one side can pour into a bucket.
I made mine from 4 jack legs some angle iron n alum sheet from scrapyard. Drilled drain hole installed adapter n drains just like hi cost work table. Spent less than $200.
Thanks for watching, Gail...They come up every so often on FB Marketplace but as you said, it's relatively rare as most keep them. @jerrycolumbus5173, @th2R0b0t - great idea for table mods! The commercial style stainless tables are usually fine provided they're big enough...Someone had a video of themselves on YT about 10 years ago or so showing him and a buddy rebuilding a 200-4R (IIRC) on a dining room table...Every time they would move the transmission for any reason, the entire table shook and shimmied, haha!
About to do this for my first time in a couple weeks.. wish me luck!! 😂😂
Thanks for watching, Tyler....You won't need luck as you have my videos, haha!😎💪
Feel free to ask questions as you go, man.
@ Thank you !
Another great video Nick. I enjoy watching anything 4l60e or GM related.
Thanks, John!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience
You're welcome, man - thank you for watching.
I see you have a bomber bench now! I did like the lip at the front
Thanks for watching, Keith...You'll see that other bench in near future videos as it's in the back shop now.
Thanks Nick! I have learned much from you these past few lessons . I have been collecting tools based on transmission repair and have begun to understand the inner workings of components because of the concise way you explain things. There is much about your operation standing as examples for persons to use toward independence. I am suggesting that you could possibly have a less technical vacuum pump. In fact the fumes from the (proper oil )are not osha approved!! Your methods are top notch BTW. As a career dude myself in motive and materials handling I recognize greatness. I'm back for recreational purposes now with modern medicine and all behind me just a glutton for punishment!!!
Thanks, man! Yea, I'd like to grab a pure electric air/vacuum pump that doesn't use oil but haven't run across any as of yet.
Your piece out of the front wheel drive. Is out of a 4T65E.
Very good informative video. Well done sir.
Great, thank you Larry! Had a feeling it was a GM transaxle unit but had no clue which one, haha! I need another one so will head to the junk yard to tear down a 4T65E, prob tomorrow...Those things are just laying around all over the place in the yards I frequent.
Hey Nick, thanks for another great video and, Happy New year. One question I had pertained to part cleaning. Are you using a parts washer/cleaner or do you send things out for cleaning? Also, I couldn't find anything definitive as to what can/can't go in a washer or what can be washed with a specific cleaner. I know most things shouldn't go near water but there are some that can. For my fist build I di a lot by hand with mineral spirits and sent a few big things out to a shop for washing.
Hi Tony, thanks again for watching; Happy New Year to you as well!
I clean everything on site, use high pressure water for nearly everything...Bolts and small parts go into a small solvent tank that I'm probably going to get rid of soon as I've been moving to an all-water cleaning process for health reasons (nothing wrong with me now, want to ensure it stays that way).
You can clean anything with water as long as you dry it off right away; any flash surface rust can be removed from metal parts w/WD40.
Another get set of recommendations. I feel I have to give you a hard time about the dyi'er, I'm know you meant diy'er but said dyi'er a lot. I'm sure you are having a good laugh about that too. Happy New Year.
A $47 bushing tool on amazon works well, a little ATF makes install easier than going in dry.
52 in 1 Custom Bushing Bearing & Seal Driver Set
The stator and input shaft expander and resizing tool sets out of aluminum are $10 now. China has greatly reduced the prices on specialized tools.
The outer race from the input sprag, a threaded rod, a 2x4 and a piece of metal work great to remove the low revers piston snap ring.
Thanks for watching and for all of the tips as posted - those should save folks some more money on tooling....I always say 'DYI'er' as it rolls off the tongue better...As the warlord says in 'Lord of War' ... "I know you are right but I like my way better"
Cheers!
Just bought that kit from Vevor for $43!
Any good resources for hydraulic flow charts on 4L60/700r4’s? I have the ATSG book as well as the SA Design book but neither have one unless I missed it.
Hi Scott, I think All-data or Mitchell-on-Demand had some but not sure if they are still available on the net. Would have to dig a bit to see what I can find...
Hey Nick how are you dude i wanted to know what kind of water trap do you use.
Hi Ice, I don't use any; I just power wash then blow dry them with shop air.
Hello friend, happy new year, a question. I repaired a 4L65E transmission. But I left the same converter. The fault it causes is that the 4th gear slips and applies and disengages it, the engine rpm goes up and down... I changed the converter. for another used one and the same failure continues... what could it be, could it be the converter? Both converters are used. If you could tell what the problem could be. Regards
Happy New Year to you as well. I never reuse torque converters as they are always contaminated with old clutch, bushing and other debris. It's like putting dirty clothes on a clean body.
Id first flush the entire system then remove the trans to install a new torque converter and see if that helps.
@nickstransmissions I put another used converter and the error continues
Put a NEW converter, not a used one! Why are you installing used torque converters on a freshly rebuilt transmission???
Hey man I was wondering if you had any insight on this problem I’m having. I have a 2005 Chevy Silverado and about 6 months ago I wired new front door speakers, a double din head unit which was fuse tapped into the ign o fuse. And shortly after started having transmission issues and hearing clanking at a low rpm and idle but not every time. This went on for quite awhile until finally it gave out. What I was wondering was, what do you think I should have done before installing the transmission and prevent this from happening again?
Hi Tyler, unfortunately I don't. Once you get outside the transmission realm and into hard-core electrical, my expertise in that area falls to near zero, haha...Good luck with it; hope you figure it out!
@ Dang it, well thanks again for your help !
I notice that there is a version of that rear spring compressor made for the input side ('SST-0149') - any experience using that style? Are they enough of a trainwreck to warrant spending multiple times as much on the adapter for the foot compressor you recommended for a Do Yourself It'er? (Will admit I twitched every time you said it, but it's a small price to pay!)
Hope you're ok and the twiching wears off soon , if it hasnt already. AND you develop a resistance/immunity to it going forward if you continue to watch my videos as that's how i say it and it's not going to change.
Now as to your question: that tool should be perfectly fine for occasional use as it's well made, just takes a little bit longer to install and uninstall which is the least of a do it yourselfer's concerns. The low reverse tool that i was referring to as just being replaced was also a street side tools product and it lasted nearly 15 years and over 2000 units.
Trans benches are very expensive. Not likely to find one used either. Main issue is capturing fluid.
I went on amazon and purchased a Stainless Steel kitchen supply table, they are very stong, can hold the transmission with no issues. They clean really well, and they have a back lip, so by lifting the front legs, the fluid flows to the back of the table, and tilting to one side can pour into a bucket.
I made mine from 4 jack legs some angle iron n alum sheet from scrapyard. Drilled drain hole installed adapter n drains just like hi cost work table. Spent less than $200.
@@jerrycolumbus5173 Noice!
Im here now too! talk about prized possessions!
Thanks for watching, Gail...They come up every so often on FB Marketplace but as you said, it's relatively rare as most keep them.
@jerrycolumbus5173, @th2R0b0t - great idea for table mods!
The commercial style stainless tables are usually fine provided they're big enough...Someone had a video of themselves on YT about 10 years ago or so showing him and a buddy rebuilding a 200-4R (IIRC) on a dining room table...Every time they would move the transmission for any reason, the entire table shook and shimmied, haha!