Retired GM auto worker here. I worked at a G.M. powertrain ( Warren, Michigan. ) plant. We built front wheel drive transmissions ( 4T 60 and then later 4T 60E models at the time I was in final assembly. These transmissions had approx. 1,100 individual parts. Some parts were built in a sub assembly area within the plant then moved to the final assembly line where they were assembled. I could build that transmission damn near blindfolded as I worked every single job assignment on the assembly line at one time or another and was an on-line repairmen at the three different repair areas. It was easy work but so repetitive. A people would literarily feel like a robot over time. The parts stack in the transmission barrel on the Thunderbird has very similar design and most parts did the same function however they were greatly improved over the years of course. I was so glad to finally get off that assembly line and when I did, I drove forklift truck on a shipping and receiving dock for the last 17 years of my career. I really liked driving a forklift.
Very nice job on the rebuild, glad the videos were able to help out! Your transmission was in much better shape than mine, also I love your extractor method for the rear pump discharge tube, simple yet effective lol. Hope everything works well!
@@Exit45Restorations Just got settled into the house, however the garage is still a disaster so gotta work on getting that all setup now, plenty to do lol
Another great job well done Your right about a little hesitation on auto trans I felt the same way about tearing into one and putting it back together. But if you take your time, use a little common since and follow the manual/ video you can do it as you proved it can be done. I always approached something mechanical as if someone else can do why can't I. Look forward to more of your videos I been watching since the first day you started working on your Thunderbird cannot wait to see it finished
I'm the same way. I like to do things myself and that means doing things you may not be comfortable with. I appreciate you watching all this time. It's been a fun journey
You know the service manual has step by step instructions on how to do this. If you follow the book it tells you to remove the rear band before you take out the center support and front clutch assemblies. Also note that there are 3 center support bolts, the two on the outside and one of the hold down bolts for the rear servo. The have special ends that fit into the center support.
One thing you should do while assembling the drive train is make sure the input shaft will still turn. If at any point the input shaft locks up, you need to stop and determine why. You should also check end play before disassembly and after reassembly. If it is over 0.030, you need to find out why. There are selective front thrust washers available to adjust end play.
I did check the end play but I didn't check the input shaft. Well i guess I'll find out when I try it out since I just put the engine and trans in the car today
If you think you have a challenge with your transmission go watch the video "This Makes Me Nervous But We Have No Choice... Abandoned 1962 AMC Rambler, " at Freemans Garage. I've been working on cars for close to 60 years, and that is the worst mess I've ever see. And he made it work.
Retired GM auto worker here. I worked at a G.M. powertrain ( Warren, Michigan. ) plant. We built front wheel drive transmissions ( 4T 60 and then later 4T 60E models at the time I was in final assembly. These transmissions had approx. 1,100 individual parts. Some parts were built in a sub assembly area within the plant then moved to the final assembly line where they were assembled. I could build that transmission damn near blindfolded as I worked every single job assignment on the assembly line at one time or another and was an on-line repairmen at the three different repair areas. It was easy work but so repetitive. A people would literarily feel like a robot over time. The parts stack in the transmission barrel on the Thunderbird has very similar design and most parts did the same function however they were greatly improved over the years of course. I was so glad to finally get off that assembly line and when I did, I drove forklift truck on a shipping and receiving dock for the last 17 years of my career. I really liked driving a forklift.
Very nice job on the rebuild, glad the videos were able to help out! Your transmission was in much better shape than mine, also I love your extractor method for the rear pump discharge tube, simple yet effective lol. Hope everything works well!
Me too. We're both hoping they work so we don't have to pull them out again. Are you done moving or still moving?
@@Exit45Restorations Just got settled into the house, however the garage is still a disaster so gotta work on getting that all setup now, plenty to do lol
Thank you Matt, this will come in handy for me when I tackle mine. 😊
Hey Alvin. Hope the trip was a relaxing time for you. I guess it's only fair since I got lots of help from your videos with my build.. lol
Another great job well done Your right about a little hesitation on auto trans I felt the same way about tearing into one and putting it back together. But if you take your time, use a little common since and follow the manual/ video you can do it as you proved it can be done. I always approached something mechanical as if someone else can do why can't I. Look forward to more of your videos I been watching since the first day you started working on your Thunderbird cannot wait to see it finished
I'm the same way. I like to do things myself and that means doing things you may not be comfortable with. I appreciate you watching all this time. It's been a fun journey
You know the service manual has step by step instructions on how to do this. If you follow the book it tells you to remove the rear band before you take out the center support and front clutch assemblies. Also note that there are 3 center support bolts, the two on the outside and one of the hold down bolts for the rear servo. The have special ends that fit into the center support.
One thing you should do while assembling the drive train is make sure the input shaft will still turn. If at any point the input shaft locks up, you need to stop and determine why. You should also check end play before disassembly and after reassembly. If it is over 0.030, you need to find out why. There are selective front thrust washers available to adjust end play.
I did check the end play but I didn't check the input shaft. Well i guess I'll find out when I try it out since I just put the engine and trans in the car today
My fingers crossed. Love the video.
Me too. Lol
Doing an engine or a transmission by myself I don't know if I could do it.
I did it.. sooooo... lol
If you use vaseline on the piston seals, you should be able to push them in by hand.
Ya. It didn't take too much to get that to go in
Did you find where all the debris came from?
I did. It was some old dried up cork gasket pieces
If you think you have a challenge with your transmission go watch the video "This Makes Me Nervous But We Have No Choice... Abandoned 1962 AMC Rambler, " at Freemans Garage. I've been working on cars for close to 60 years, and that is the worst mess I've ever see. And he made it work.
He has a good channel and I don't think I've seen that one.
My car could only be pulled forward , transmission only turns 1 way, think it's junk?
It is probably salvageable.. you could open it and look I.guess