I can't possibly imagine why anyone needs to disparage any of your videos. They're the best of the best. This build video highlighted some info that every THM 350 builder can use everyday...
Hiram has got it going on! He is one of the best instructors on UA-cam. I have rebuilt a transmission myself once, but I didn't trust my work, therefore I did not use it. Hiram shows where the mistakes can occur, and he also informs us of the proper parts used for the particular rebuild. This is great! Hiram, keep-up the good work. I'll keep watching.
You did a very good job of explaining the different processes and the terminologies. Being about your age, I think, I can hear in your vernacular your experience as well as the people you learned from. This video was fun for me, as it reminded me of the work I did as a young man. I wish we had those rebuild kits 30 years ago. I hope the young people watching your instruction can appreciate not only your skills and knowledge, but the learning environment you create. Teaching while doing is not an easy thing to do. I did it for many years in my profession. Your verbal delivery of instruction while showing the process at the same time is about as perfect as can be. I have watched to many training videos to count. I actually enjoyed yours. I thank you much.
You rock. No need to defend against a negative comment or two. They will grow up one day, hopefully. It is very obvious that you know what time it is. Love your work. Rock on. We love ya.
Part 3? Please do not stop making Videos,, hard to find people like you that are willing to share your knowledge. And you are an awesome teacher. Kids nowadays need all the help they can get,,,
I really enjoyed this video!! Learned a whole bunch. I still remember my 16 year old self taking one of those apart and having no idea how it worked it looked like magical voodoo. So I ended up grabbing one from the junkyard. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the world
i think most of us hit that point sometime in our lives. " oh shit how does it go back together? screw it just go to the junkyard" before we had youtube.
Hiram, Thank you for taking all the time to produce these videos. I am NOT a professional mechanic but have been building and repairing cars & motorcycles for several decades. With little experience on an automatic transmission and only your videos and a book, I completely rebuilt my TH350 for my '78 Trans Am (w/'73 455 bored and stroked). Took me about two weeks off/on after work kept going back to your videos as reference. Today, my T/A got a test drive and everything is perfect. My car would not move an inch before I started. It turns out the outer seal on the Low/Reverse piston had deteriorated. There was no way pressure would build behind it to engage the clutches. All seals replaced, all fibers, all metals, band, etc. Thanks again!!!! My car runs perfect thanks to your help!!!!
My father is a retired police mechanic and he did all the transmissions, Hiram you sound just like my dad talking about ingenuity, the screwdriver your special tools look just like the ones he gave me. I am doing my first rebuild since tech school, that was 2000. My father is not into social media and such but he has found UA-cam recently and I am going to have him make you his first subscription! He said he put his tools away one final time now its my time to build my own transmissions, I just wanted a refresher on assembly, but I am walking away from the computer with a smile on my face. You are A #1 for hands on real life scenario bench building. My hat off to you sir!
If every mechanic worked like you the world would be a much better place! If mechanics were like you I would take my own car to one - but they aren't so I fix my own...Great job!
THANK YOU HIRAM. I watched your vids to rebuild my 4l60e. That was 5 years ago and it's still working great! Thanks to you. You are one of my Hero's, Brother. I watched your Vid about 50 times throughout the process. You are a You Tube King as far as I'm concerned.
Gracias Hiram once again for a very thorough and informative video. I appreciate the time and effort you put into these videos. Full of knowledge . I actually have one of these on my bench getting ready to go through it. Aver que le sale.Thank You Carnal. Looking forward to part 3.
Hiram: i owned/operated an AAMCO franchise for 15 yrs. You are dead on, regarding get it done right and get it out the door. These young "rookies" will learn that it has to work right or the owner is not happy, lost $, R&R men frustrated, taking the unit out and reinstalling again. 20 yrs ago a builder could push out 4 (350, c-6 etc) a day, today he is good to get 1-2 a day and that is a top notch builder. Unreal pressure on builders. Great builders make great money as does the owner.
Dead on John. I started with Aamco in 1972. learned on all the old iron. It was nothing to pump out 3-4, C-4, Powerglides, Torqueflites in a day... I made good money for 30 years in the transmission industry.
I've been away for a while but the th350 videos were a GREAT help! I built one over a year ago for a truck I no longer have and it has been in storage ever sense. I went with the high performance kit with the kolene steels. Also put in the Transgo kit. Up to this time, I had only rebuilt a powerglide back in the early 80s for class. The th350 ended up in a Mazda b2200 with a SBC that I recently completed. With your help and common sense approach to teaching with videos, my project was a complete success!!!! Thank you for posting informative and entertaining videos! Blessings!!
Thank you Hiram. I’ve watched this and part 1 and they were a huge help in rebuilding my first 350. You obviously bring a lot of experience and knowledge to your videos and I really appreciate you taking the time to share it. I can’t wait to watch part 3!
Don't know anything about automatic transmissions but i do know from watching you and listening that you are the real deal. Thank you for sharing you experience and knowledge.
It's Sat 4am, dreaming, I'm hearing this constant banging and rattling metal to metal. WTF as I'm coming-to and hoping it'll go away. Gawd, it's like a metal shop bench I recognize as an FAA Certified Aircraft Mechanic at 16 years old. It's coming from my PC and I roll over trying to focus on the display I remember last night ...Mercedes E320 Wheel Speed Sensors... and wha? TN350? How did this huh? 2:00++ hours long omg??!! But I couldn't stop watching, before my eyes you're reassembling a trans I've only heard about. Actually decades ago, I was an Auto Service Contract Claims Adjuster where I discussed these components on the phone with mechanics, parts to which you were referring this very moment. Quite a fascinating video and I really enjoyed your expertise, finesse and mechanical "address" of energy. Theory vs. practicality is oh so a reality in the field, further, an A&P mechanic does not an automotive one make - that's for sure - and your video clearly demonstrates. As a DIY'er on my own benz's for 30 years I'm comfortable amongst the technology and fluid dynamics but still apprehensive when it comes to the automotive-astute mind you exemplify. Only a wrench in both realms can try describe another wrench, better, you just "know." Mostly I've learned, one is really good at one more than the other. You're really really good at what you do bro. Thanks for the great production! And to the Spring Valley and Cajon Speedway post, I feel ya'. Carlsbad dragstrip was a great venue too!
Unbelievable that people don't SUBSCRIBE for free after watching. Millions of views yet only thousands of subs don't make sense!! Your knowledge is staggering! Thank you for taking the time to make this video and sharing it with us!
i've been watching your videos for a while now & i think you make a great teacher. i do all my own transmission work myself. the first trans i ever done was a th350 & the second was a 2004r (200r4 whichever it is lol) which lasted at least 12 years until the car got stolen a couple years back. then a c6 (easy) & now i'm building a nice th400 to go behind a stout 383 sbc. when i was younger i ran around with a boy who's dad rebuilt transmissions for a living so i learned a lot from both of them. his dad walked me through a th350 that he was doing for a customer. that was pretty cool to do. most people are intimidated by them & are afraid to tackle doing it themselves, but in all honestly they're not to bad. get a good manual & watch Hiram's videos (or whoever has one of what your working on) & try it yourself. not all take special tools to work on & a lot of people show you tricks on how to get the job done without the specialty tools. thank you for doing what you do. you make a difference whether you know it or not.
I am not 30 years old any more but 2 units a day has been a standard of industry for as long as i can remember. Great videos , I have the utmost respect for you , and have learned many things watching you in such harmony. Keep up the good work. JIM
WELL I HAVE A 1974 CHEVY TRUCK, 350 TURBO TRANMISSION THAT NEEDS TO BE REBUILT, YOUR VIDEO WAS THE BEST OUT OF 20 OTHERS I WATCH (PARTIALY WATCHED) GOT TO YOURS AND VERY INFORMATIVE AND GOOD ATTENTION TO DETAIL. I DO KNOW I HAVE ALL THE TOOLS TO REBUILD MINE, BUT MY BRAIN COULD NEVER KEEP THE PARTS AND PIECES ORGANIZED, SO HERE IN SPOKANE WASHINGTON I HAVE A FEW FOLKS THAT SPECIALIZE IN 350 BUILDS AND I WILL CHOOSE ONE OF THEM. I KNEW THAT AUTOMATICS HAD LOTS OF PARTS, OVER MY HEAD EVEN THOUGH IM A MECHANICLLY INCLINED PERSON. I HAVE A SM465 TORE DOWN BUT IT NEEDS MORE PARTS AND A LOT MORE TIME TO GET IT UP AND GOING TO PUT INTO MY TRUCK THAT IS SET UP FOR AUTOMATIC, SO GOING TO HAVE THE TRANS REBUILD BY A SHOP AND I WILL REBUILD THE 205 T CASE AND THE DIFFS MYSELF. NEED TO GET THE TRUCK ROLLING IN THE SPRING TIME. WHAT WOULD BE THE BEST REBUILD KIT FOR A TRUCK 350 TRANS AND WHAT MANUFACTUER,I HAVE SEEN THIS ONE COMPANY CALLED "MONSTER" DO YOU HAVE A OPINION ON THIS COMPANYS PARTS. THANKS AGAIN ON SUCH A GREAT VIDEO. IF ANYONE IS WORKING ON CHEVY TRUCKS AND REBUILDING SM465'S AND 205 TRNAFER CASES THE PLACE ON UA-cam TO GO IS "GEBBUILD" CHANNEL HE HAS LOTS OF VIDEOS HEAVY CHEVY FIXES.
I have no idea why people won’t subscribe . I’ve watched this video at least 5 times . I built a TH 350 for my drag car 3 years ago . Works great 9.24 in 1/4 mile very good video . You might think of a 350 with trans brake and the 7004r center support ! People aren’t using them there afraid of them .you know a hell of a lot more than I do !
felicidades Sr Hiram Hernández es ud. todo un experto y muy profesional en su trabajo permítame felicitarle por su tiempo tan valioso que comparte con nosotros yo admiro y respeto alas personas como usted muchas gracias bary
I have been in the Automatic Transmission business for over 43 years and Hiram is teaching you the right way,there should never be any bad comments about him.I dont know him personally but he seems like a damn good person as well.You can bank on what he is preaching.
Hiram? I'm SURE you've heard this thousands of times, but YOU REALLY ARE...The MANNNN!!!!! A Million thanks for the years of your hard work, and having me LMAO on every video!
You remind me of my friend Steve, he ran the transmission shop rebuild room at Palm Chevrolet in Ocala Florida .. just like him you know your shit an ace wrench and you most definitely know your shit. You make transmission rebuilds look like Child's Play, and of course anybody that has ever turned a wrench nose they are not,and there isn't a more technical job in the world.... Transmissions have a bazillion moving Parts they only fit if positioned correctly,and everything has to be in good working order.. undoubtedly Transmissions is one of the hardest positions at a dealership,or in any shop really..I subscribed, and I plan on watching all the time.. Thank you for the videos God bless you,, and your family my friend....Be well
While I never rebuld an automatic transmission, I've learned enough from these videos to be able to understand the basics and if I need any work done on mine I'll at least be able to understand what they are talking about!
I hit the like button before I watch because I know it's gonna be good....thanks Hiram! Be cool....run your fans!!! Man that foot press is a right handy tool.
I'm a Dodge dealership transmission technician. You helped me a lot with my first GM 4L80E overhaul for my buddy. I felt more comfortable doing the overhaul after watching your video. Look forward to watching more of your videos. You need to make one of the fix for A604 P1776 switching valve issue. Thanks Hiram.
Im a retired Chevy Olds Cad. mechanic. this 350 brings back old memories. You do a great job doing the recon and explaining. I enjoy your videos keep up the good work. Ill be seeing you on the next vidoe! Thanks!
Hiram is truly an expert. His videos are not only informative, they are extremely entertaining. I've watched several "hammer mechanic's" videos that only waste your time, but put you on the wrong track. Stick with a PRO as is Hiram. Oh, and thank you Hiram. un verdadero placer
You ask why other people do not subscribe, whst happened to me was fell asleep watching different video but woke up to this. I work on my cars all the time, so it was probably a recommendation. Anyway, I see your an expert so I subscribed right away even though I have never repaired an automatic and few standards, I hope to learn. What would be great is to have someone like you explain the basics and the terminology in your words so that we can grasp the meaning better. Thaks, I hope youtube money inspires you to keep this going.
Hey I was commenting on what you said about these guys going threw tech school and posting negative comments. You know text book and real life is different. You are the King of Transmission builders and I would trust what you say over any text book. I'm a certified tech and have been in the automotive field all my life, and you truly inspire me and as long as you have made a video on the transmission I'm building I feel comfortable doing the job. All of us mechanics are blessed to have you sharing your skills and experience. Thank you and please keep on posting your tech videos. I hang on to every word you say.
HIRAM ERES UN PROFECIONAL TE FELICITO..CUANDO NOS PODRAS DAR UN TUTORIAL DE LA TRANSMISION 4HP16 AQUI EN MEXICO ENTRE OTROS ES PARA CHEVROLET OPTRA 2008 GRACIA
Hiram, you are a very intelligent man. Well versed, the way you explain what you are doing is important information without making beginners feel bad. You are a good man.
Your memory is amazing. Regardless of what occupation you chose in life, you would have been successful. We are all lucky that we can drive cars with your rebuilt transmissions! Thanks for sharing your videos!
This was great. Watching that table bounce reminded me of a 1" thick steel table I had. Needed a fork truck to move it but did it move when I had several hundred pounds of engine or transmission on it? No, no it did not.
Just seeing these videos now, (sept 2021) first time rebuilder for my 1979 Chevy k20. Purchased a rebuild kit, shift kit, assemblee goo, and a manual on th350.What I didnt need, was the Manual. Excellent video and in fact the first time I've ever liked, subscribed, or even commented on a UA-cam video. Keep up the great work. Very helpful!
Thanks Hiram for your th350 trans I up until the time I watched your video on the rebuild I never been inside a trans myself I’ve been around them but never personally attempted the overhaul I just wanted to say your video helped me go through the th 350 I used hp parts and shift kit your instructions were so precise to my amazement I put it back together and it actually works great, thank you for sharing
Hiram, being an ol retired trans. mechanic I couldn't agree with you more, schooling in nice but no replacement for experience in the shop. You have great videos, I really enjoy them. Thanks
Great video but, I thought you said that you would omit 3 of the 4 ck balls for performance reasons as described on the shift kit. and yet you did install all 4 why??
You can only learn certain things by reading a book, and being in a classroom. Reality is a whole different ballgame. Just like with engine mechanics, classroom, and reality are entirely different. You did a fantastic job of rebuilding that THM 350. I have rebuilt a few back in the day along with a THM 400. I work on small engines now, and I love it. Thanks for great the videos.
Hi Hiram, I just wanted to tell you that I really enjoyed your video. Just so you can gain some perspective concerning your viewers, I am a truck nut (Square body Chevys) with no training concerning transmissions. I am getting ready to rebuild my engine and transmissions and I wanted to be up to date on the inner workings of a turbo 350 tranny. To me this is one large 1000 piece puzzle. You explained every part of it and showed us all how to access things and how to pull and then re install the parts. This video ensures I don't get ripped off by some smooth talking con artist at a shop. Now Ive seen the parts, and Ive seen what it takes to tear one down and put one back together...in detail! I am sure there is TONS more to know, but I can tell you I do feel so much better now that Ive seen you do the work. It was a pleasure listening to you work and I thank you very much for putting this on UA-cam. And yes, I subscribed!
Just finished my 2nd TH350, since watching the video, 3 mos ago. The latter had severe damage, to center support case splines. So glad Hiram showed us the case fix metal tabs. Honestly took a bit of in and out to make them work, but in the end, everything tight as a drum. Thanks again. This one going in a 1949 Studebaker truck Hot Rod.
Just finished watching and I will tell you why instead of why not I subbed. Knowledge is the currency of life, and the time in a life is finite, and so I gained a little of both, and saved money. Thanks.
Hands down best tutorial videos on UA-cam....my first time into an automatic transmission, I watched and referenced your 4L80E vid and applied a couple 'techniques' to the direct drum and it pulls like a freight train after 20,000 miles and I tow in overdrive all the time except on hard pulls and that's mostly to keep the engine cool...GREAT TEACHER
Man i appreciate your time and experience, expertise, you share with us. It's not very often a man with your talent takes the time to share with people, so Thank you.
Wow! - thank you for taking the time to do this..I'm inspired to tackle this more now than ever - I tore down a c4 years ago when I was younger in the basement of our house and got freaked out..now it makes way more sense. Thank you.
Awesome video sir! I bought a book, watched both your videos, and now I'm gonna go build my THM350 till it shifts hard enough to break a output shaft. Brutal hard shifts ramming horsepower into my slicks! YES!
Hey Hiram, I'm not a mechanic but I really appreciate you taking the time to make these videos. And because you don't swear I can listen with my family around!
Hands down best transmission videos I've seen. Straight to the point and real talk. I could tell that you knew what you were doing just by the way you disassembled this transmission. I would love to have you build a transmission for my 4x4 Chevy...
HI, HIram. I dont think ive watched a film that was so entertaining and facinating. you truly are an expert in your field. I look forward to watching you work your magic in future films thanks, many regards.
I wanted to say thank you for running videos on different transmissions I have built 6 different transmissions off of your videos and if you continue I will continue watching you because you know what s going on with them thanks a million
I'm a subscriber you are providing great tech videos real world hands on all the way,, great job, I am a former tech school instructor, and life long early hodrodder. Running. Many sbc and th350 combo.
Dear Hiram, Giving is receiving!!! So keep doing that,God will bless you with all good things!!! Give all your heart you will receive many folds!!! Instead of telling people what to do, ask people to subscribe with a smile!!! 🤩😎👍👌😘
i think the people that don't subscribe is because they are not planning on rebuilding a transmission after they see how many parts are involved and the people like myself that do subscribe are planning on doing it ourselves and you are really good at showing every step of the process and why you have to do things the right way and show us the right way.. i am going to rebuild my first THM 350 with a shift kit just like the one in the video, so i will be re-watching your videos a few times prob.. lol thanks a lot Hiram
You remind me of the builder that taught me years ago. Practice & feel like you said. My days were all hydraulic trany's. You refreshed my old rebuilding day of long ago. Apritiated your show.
I don't know why people don't subscribe. It was done in a way the back yard er can understand. Some people don't realize you have to have viewers so you can get the sponsors. Some don't care. Looking forward to part 3 Thank you
I have no interest in rebuilding a transmission, yet after 2 hours and 35 minutes...I'm still watching. Great job Hiram and yes I watched part one first. Subscribed.
Great videos Hiram! I'm a licensed tech in canada but never got into trannys much other than shift solenoid issues in the field. I have an old hotrod with a th350 in it and I haven't been into a th350 since I was in college in 1990. It was dropping out of 3rd gear, but not any more, thanks buddy!
I'm glad I subscribed when I did, messing part three is not an option. I can't tell you, adequately with words, how much I appreciate you sharing your expertise. you have helped me, and others I have no doubt immeasurably. thanks brother.
you didn't check end play or pressure check real good job I can tell you are a good trans man from way back thanks I also over haul trans for Ford and Dodge for 30 years
not allot of flash, just a bare bones, step by step, detailed how to video. Watching this video, to brush up on th350's. Have not done one, in awhile. At the Dodge dealership in SE Cleveland, I did a ton of RWD truck and Jeep automatics. Then I moved to Florida, went to work for a race team and did all their NMT200 Hewland 6 speed sequentials. What a BIG difference! Had 35 gearboxes to maintain. As President of our car club, fixing all the hoodlums transmissions, seems to be part of the deal. No worries. Love exercising my skills. This one is going in Nads' 1959 El Camino. So, debating on upgrading the shifts or just keeping it stock. Just a mild custom cruiser, with 400 small block.Thanks for sharing. SubscribedJTMisfires CCOrlando, FLA
Thanks Hiram. I just finished my 350 with your videos. My core looked even better than yours, but because of you I figured out many issues. I pulled the pan and thought the box would have damage, now I believe it’s torque converter blew up. My trans had NO end play shims, missing one internal filter, worn clutches and TONS of red silicone. Plugged up oil passages in the front pump. A lot of work to pick all the pieces out!
Hey justin i learn something from u every video and i dont mind admitting im 52 this year love metal works/ welding im into motorsports 2 and 4 wheels recently picked up a 180 acdc unimig too supplement my large mig i build bike and car trailers as a hobby which i onsell to club members of my bike and car clubs which helps me finance my son and my own motorsports always nice too see my builds at nearly every trackdays not too mention positive comments.I probably sell my trailers a little cheap.Most dont believe i build them from home i put a lot of attention too detail as i say not bad for a trade qualified newspaper press operater.Keep up ur good work ur an inspiration too me mate take care
Wonderful video. Learned a lot. I noticed that you didn't use gasket sealer when you put the pan on. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. You didn't have to do that. True professional.
Sir, I salute you! At my neck of the woods automatic transmission rebuild is considered something of a dark art. You make it seem very straightforward. Thanks to your videos I don't have to pay an arm and a leg to rebuild my THM 350. I think I can manage it all by myself. So thanks a million!
I can't possibly imagine why anyone needs to disparage any of your videos. They're the best of the best. This build video highlighted some info that every THM 350 builder can use everyday...
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Hiram has got it going on! He is one of the best instructors on UA-cam. I have rebuilt a transmission myself once, but I didn't trust my work, therefore I did not use it. Hiram shows where the mistakes can occur, and he also informs us of the proper parts used for the particular rebuild. This is great! Hiram, keep-up the good work. I'll keep watching.
You did a very good job of explaining the different processes and the terminologies. Being about your age, I think, I can hear in your vernacular your experience as well as the people you learned from. This video was fun for me, as it reminded me of the work I did as a young man. I wish we had those rebuild kits 30 years ago. I hope the young people watching your instruction can appreciate not only your skills and knowledge, but the learning environment you create. Teaching while doing is not an easy thing to do. I did it for many years in my profession. Your verbal delivery of instruction while showing the process at the same time is about as perfect as can be. I have watched to many training videos to count. I actually enjoyed yours. I thank you much.
You rock. No need to defend against a negative comment or two. They will grow up one day, hopefully. It is very obvious that you know what time it is. Love your work. Rock on. We love ya.
Best video ever you explain step by step I learn a lot
Part 3? Please do not stop making Videos,, hard to find people like you that are willing to share your knowledge. And you are an awesome teacher. Kids nowadays need all the help they can get,,,
I am watching your video 5 years later. i hope you’re doing great and thanks. for the teaching.. watching is how we learn
Fell asleep and woke up on this video. Interesting stuff here
That actually happened to me
Yup
Same😭😭😭
Same lmao
Same here 😂😂😂
This is the best video by far. Almost 5 yrs later and it's still ringing the sun shell.
I really enjoyed this video!! Learned a whole bunch. I still remember my 16 year old self taking one of those apart and having no idea how it worked it looked like magical voodoo. So I ended up grabbing one from the junkyard. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the world
i think most of us hit that point sometime in our lives. " oh shit how does it go back together? screw it just go to the junkyard" before we had youtube.
Hiram, Thank you for taking all the time to produce these videos. I am NOT a professional mechanic but have been building and repairing cars & motorcycles for several decades. With little experience on an automatic transmission and only your videos and a book, I completely rebuilt my TH350 for my '78 Trans Am (w/'73 455 bored and stroked). Took me about two weeks off/on after work kept going back to your videos as reference. Today, my T/A got a test drive and everything is perfect. My car would not move an inch before I started. It turns out the outer seal on the Low/Reverse piston had deteriorated. There was no way pressure would build behind it to engage the clutches. All seals replaced, all fibers, all metals, band, etc. Thanks again!!!! My car runs perfect thanks to your help!!!!
The voice of experience/wisdom, "When you cross over from THEORY to REALITY".....priceless!
My father is a retired police mechanic and he did all the transmissions, Hiram you sound just like my dad talking about ingenuity, the screwdriver your special tools look just like the ones he gave me. I am doing my first rebuild since tech school, that was 2000. My father is not into social media and such but he has found UA-cam recently and I am going to have him make you his first subscription! He said he put his tools away one final time now its my time to build my own transmissions, I just wanted a refresher on assembly, but I am walking away from the computer with a smile on my face. You are A #1 for hands on real life scenario bench building. My hat off to you sir!
If every mechanic worked like you the world would be a much better place! If mechanics were like you I would take my own car to one - but they aren't so I fix my own...Great job!
THANK YOU HIRAM. I watched your vids to rebuild my 4l60e. That was 5 years ago and it's still working great! Thanks to you. You are one of my Hero's, Brother.
I watched your Vid about 50 times throughout the process. You are a You Tube King as far as I'm concerned.
Gracias Hiram once again for a very thorough and informative video. I appreciate the time and effort you put into these videos. Full of knowledge . I actually have one of these on my bench getting ready to go through it. Aver que le sale.Thank You Carnal. Looking forward to part 3.
I am a retired automation engineer that is disabled. I could watch your videos all day, thank you for sharing your talent very you are very inspiring.
Hiram: i owned/operated an AAMCO franchise for 15 yrs. You are dead on, regarding get it done right and get it out the door. These young "rookies" will learn that it has to work right or the owner is not happy, lost $, R&R men frustrated, taking the unit out and reinstalling again. 20 yrs ago a builder could push out 4 (350, c-6 etc) a day, today he is good to get 1-2 a day and that is a top notch builder. Unreal pressure on builders. Great builders make great money as does the owner.
Dead on John. I started with Aamco in 1972. learned on all the old iron. It was nothing to pump out 3-4, C-4, Powerglides, Torqueflites in a day... I made good money for 30 years in the transmission industry.
Those were simple compared to the transmissions today. Just the difference from a 350 to a 4l60e is quite bit more time
I've been away for a while but the th350 videos were a GREAT help! I built one over a year ago for a truck I no longer have and it has been in storage ever sense. I went with the high performance kit with the kolene steels. Also put in the Transgo kit. Up to this time, I had only rebuilt a powerglide back in the early 80s for class. The th350 ended up in a Mazda b2200 with a SBC that I recently completed. With your help and common sense approach to teaching with videos, my project was a complete success!!!! Thank you for posting informative and entertaining videos! Blessings!!
Thank you sir
Thank you Hiram. I’ve watched this and part 1 and they were a huge help in rebuilding my first 350. You obviously bring a lot of experience and knowledge to your videos and I really appreciate you taking the time to share it. I can’t wait to watch part 3!
Don't know anything about automatic transmissions but i do know from watching you and listening that you are the real deal. Thank you for sharing you experience and knowledge.
It's Sat 4am, dreaming, I'm hearing this constant banging and rattling metal to metal. WTF as I'm coming-to and hoping it'll go away. Gawd, it's like a metal shop bench I recognize as an FAA Certified Aircraft Mechanic at 16 years old. It's coming from my PC and I roll over trying to focus on the display I remember last night ...Mercedes E320 Wheel Speed Sensors... and wha? TN350? How did this huh? 2:00++ hours long omg??!! But I couldn't stop watching, before my eyes you're reassembling a trans I've only heard about. Actually decades ago, I was an Auto Service Contract Claims Adjuster where I discussed these components on the phone with mechanics, parts to which you were referring this very moment. Quite a fascinating video and I really enjoyed your expertise, finesse and mechanical "address" of energy. Theory vs. practicality is oh so a reality in the field, further, an A&P mechanic does not an automotive one make - that's for sure - and your video clearly demonstrates. As a DIY'er on my own benz's for 30 years I'm comfortable amongst the technology and fluid dynamics but still apprehensive when it comes to the automotive-astute mind you exemplify. Only a wrench in both realms can try describe another wrench, better, you just "know." Mostly I've learned, one is really good at one more than the other. You're really really good at what you do bro. Thanks for the great production! And to the Spring Valley and Cajon Speedway post, I feel ya'. Carlsbad dragstrip was a great venue too!
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Unbelievable that people don't SUBSCRIBE for free after watching. Millions of views yet only thousands of subs don't make sense!! Your knowledge is staggering! Thank you for taking the time to make this video and sharing it with us!
i've been watching your videos for a while now & i think you make a great teacher. i do all my own transmission work myself. the first trans i ever done was a th350 & the second was a 2004r (200r4 whichever it is lol) which lasted at least 12 years until the car got stolen a couple years back. then a c6 (easy) & now i'm building a nice th400 to go behind a stout 383 sbc. when i was younger i ran around with a boy who's dad rebuilt transmissions for a living so i learned a lot from both of them. his dad walked me through a th350 that he was doing for a customer. that was pretty cool to do. most people are intimidated by them & are afraid to tackle doing it themselves, but in all honestly they're not to bad. get a good manual & watch Hiram's videos (or whoever has one of what your working on) & try it yourself. not all take special tools to work on & a lot of people show you tricks on how to get the job done without the specialty tools. thank you for doing what you do. you make a difference whether you know it or not.
I am not 30 years old any more but 2 units a day has been a standard of industry for as long as i can remember. Great videos , I have the utmost respect for you , and have learned many things watching you in such harmony. Keep up the good work. JIM
Great video. So true about the things experienced builders do that arent "by the book".
WELL I HAVE A 1974 CHEVY TRUCK, 350 TURBO TRANMISSION THAT NEEDS TO BE REBUILT, YOUR VIDEO WAS THE BEST OUT OF 20 OTHERS I WATCH (PARTIALY WATCHED) GOT TO YOURS AND VERY INFORMATIVE AND GOOD ATTENTION TO DETAIL. I DO KNOW I HAVE ALL THE TOOLS TO REBUILD MINE, BUT MY BRAIN COULD NEVER KEEP THE PARTS AND PIECES ORGANIZED, SO HERE IN SPOKANE WASHINGTON I HAVE A FEW FOLKS THAT SPECIALIZE IN 350 BUILDS AND I WILL CHOOSE ONE OF THEM. I KNEW THAT AUTOMATICS HAD LOTS OF PARTS, OVER MY HEAD EVEN THOUGH IM A MECHANICLLY INCLINED PERSON. I HAVE A SM465 TORE DOWN BUT IT NEEDS MORE PARTS AND A LOT MORE TIME TO GET IT UP AND GOING TO PUT INTO MY TRUCK THAT IS SET UP FOR AUTOMATIC, SO GOING TO HAVE THE TRANS REBUILD BY A SHOP AND I WILL REBUILD THE 205 T CASE AND THE DIFFS MYSELF. NEED TO GET THE TRUCK ROLLING IN THE SPRING TIME. WHAT WOULD BE THE BEST REBUILD KIT FOR A TRUCK 350 TRANS AND WHAT MANUFACTUER,I HAVE SEEN THIS ONE COMPANY CALLED "MONSTER" DO YOU HAVE A OPINION ON THIS COMPANYS PARTS. THANKS AGAIN ON SUCH A GREAT VIDEO. IF ANYONE IS WORKING ON CHEVY TRUCKS AND REBUILDING SM465'S AND 205 TRNAFER CASES THE PLACE ON UA-cam TO GO IS "GEBBUILD" CHANNEL HE HAS LOTS OF VIDEOS HEAVY CHEVY FIXES.
Have no intent of rebuilding a transmission. Just admiring your work. Subscribed.
I have no idea why people won’t subscribe . I’ve watched this video at least 5 times . I built a TH 350 for my drag car 3 years ago . Works great 9.24 in 1/4 mile very good video . You might think of a 350 with trans brake and the 7004r center support ! People aren’t using them there afraid of them .you know a hell of a lot more than I do !
felicidades Sr Hiram Hernández es ud. todo un experto y muy profesional en su trabajo permítame felicitarle por su tiempo tan valioso que comparte con nosotros yo admiro y respeto alas personas como usted muchas gracias bary
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I have been in the Automatic Transmission business for over 43 years and Hiram is teaching you the right way,there should never be any bad comments about him.I dont know him personally but he seems like a damn good person as well.You can bank on what he is preaching.
Hiram? I'm SURE you've heard this thousands of times, but YOU REALLY ARE...The MANNNN!!!!!
A Million thanks for the years of your hard work, and having me LMAO on every video!
You remind me of my friend Steve, he ran the transmission shop rebuild room at Palm Chevrolet in Ocala Florida .. just like him you know your shit an ace wrench and you most definitely know your shit. You make transmission rebuilds look like Child's Play, and of course anybody that has ever turned a wrench nose they are not,and there isn't a more technical job in the world.... Transmissions have a bazillion moving Parts they only fit if positioned correctly,and everything has to be in good working order.. undoubtedly Transmissions is one of the hardest positions at a dealership,or in any shop really..I subscribed, and I plan on watching all the time.. Thank you for the videos God bless you,, and your family my friend....Be well
tHANKS BEEN WATCHING SOME OF YOUR LESSIONS. Realyl liked the 4L60E it helped. I'm ASE Master but not a trans expert by no means. Thanks again
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While I never rebuld an automatic transmission, I've learned enough from these videos to be able to understand the basics and if I need any work done on mine I'll at least be able to understand what they are talking about!
I hit the like button before I watch because I know it's gonna be good....thanks Hiram! Be cool....run your fans!!! Man that foot press is a right handy tool.
i do also
You sir are an artisan ! I don't get to say this often but I'm impressed . Concider teaching you clear , concise and have a lot of patience .
I never owned an automatic transmission in my forty some odd years of driving but you made this very interesting.
Nice job boss.
I'm a Dodge dealership transmission technician. You helped me a lot with my first GM 4L80E overhaul for my buddy. I felt more comfortable doing the overhaul after watching your video. Look forward to watching more of your videos. You need to make one of the fix for A604 P1776 switching valve issue. Thanks Hiram.
I think UA-cam wants me to watch this video cause every time I fall asleep watching Chrisfix I land here lol
Same 😂
yep
I get to it after Scotty!! 😂😂
this happened to me today
I was watching The Detail Geek and I just woke and my phone was on this lmao
Im a retired Chevy Olds Cad. mechanic. this 350 brings back old memories. You do a great job doing the recon and explaining. I enjoy your videos keep up the good work. Ill be seeing you on the next vidoe! Thanks!
You, my friend, are a skilled surgeon!
Hiram is truly an expert. His videos are not only informative, they are extremely entertaining. I've watched several "hammer mechanic's" videos that only waste your time, but put you on the wrong track. Stick with a PRO as is Hiram. Oh, and thank you Hiram. un verdadero placer
Hiram,
good video!
no blingbling... just what it's about!
Regards from Europe.
I can do it thank you before no way now I can do it
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You ask why other people do not subscribe, whst happened to me was fell asleep watching different video but woke up to this. I work on my cars all the time, so it was probably a recommendation. Anyway, I see your an expert so I subscribed right away even though I have never repaired an automatic and few standards, I hope to learn. What would be great is to have someone like you explain the basics and the terminology in your words so that we can grasp the meaning better. Thaks, I hope youtube money inspires you to keep this going.
Hiram, I appreciate you sharing your expertise with us. I would subscribe twice if I could.
Hey I was commenting on what you said about these guys going threw tech school and posting negative comments. You know text book and real life is different. You are the King of Transmission builders and I would trust what you say over any text book. I'm a certified tech and have been in the automotive field all my life, and you truly inspire me and as long as you have made a video on the transmission I'm building I feel comfortable doing the job. All of us mechanics are blessed to have you sharing your skills and experience. Thank you and please keep on posting your tech videos. I hang on to every word you say.
ES USTED UN SUPER MAESTRO!!....
You really know your transmissions. You are very good, quick, and through both with repairs and explaining at the same time.
HIRAM ERES UN PROFECIONAL TE FELICITO..CUANDO NOS PODRAS DAR UN TUTORIAL DE LA TRANSMISION 4HP16 AQUI EN MEXICO ENTRE OTROS ES PARA CHEVROLET OPTRA 2008 GRACIA
Hiram, you are a very intelligent man. Well versed, the way you explain what you are doing is important information without making beginners feel bad.
You are a good man.
Hiram, You're The Man...
Your memory is amazing. Regardless of what occupation you chose in life, you would have been successful. We are all lucky that we can drive cars with your rebuilt transmissions! Thanks for sharing your videos!
this bacicly has no part of your statment but where is part 3?
This was great. Watching that table bounce reminded me of a 1" thick steel table I had. Needed a fork truck to move it but did it move when I had several hundred pounds of engine or transmission on it?
No, no it did not.
And nothing hit the floor!
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Just seeing these videos now, (sept 2021) first time rebuilder for my 1979 Chevy k20. Purchased a rebuild kit, shift kit, assemblee goo, and a manual on th350.What I didnt need, was the Manual. Excellent video and in fact the first time I've ever liked, subscribed, or even commented on a UA-cam video. Keep up the great work. Very helpful!
Automatic users: I don’t have a clutch.
Me who has a stick: Yeah, you have more than a clutch.
Thanks Hiram for your th350 trans I up until the time I watched your video on the rebuild I never been inside a trans myself I’ve been around them but never personally attempted the overhaul I just wanted to say your video helped me go through the th 350 I used hp parts and shift kit your instructions were so precise to my amazement I put it back together and it actually works great, thank you for sharing
i have never seen a man just make a pile out of an automatic transmission he intends to rebuild with no regret.
Hiram, being an ol retired trans. mechanic I couldn't agree with you more, schooling in nice but no replacement for experience in the shop. You have great videos, I really enjoy them. Thanks
Great video but, I thought you said that you would omit 3 of the 4 ck balls for performance reasons as described on the shift kit. and yet you did install all 4 why??
Omit one closest to modulator. I done several hundred TH350s
You can only learn certain things by reading a book, and being in a classroom. Reality is a whole different ballgame. Just like with engine mechanics, classroom, and reality are entirely different.
You did a fantastic job of rebuilding that THM 350. I have rebuilt a few back in the day along with a THM 400. I work on small engines now, and I love it.
Thanks for great the videos.
HIRAM ,WHERE DID YOU GO BUDDY, We miss your videos man
Hi Hiram, I just wanted to tell you that I really enjoyed your video. Just so you can gain some perspective concerning your viewers, I am a truck nut (Square body Chevys) with no training concerning transmissions. I am getting ready to rebuild my engine and transmissions and I wanted to be up to date on the inner workings of a turbo 350 tranny. To me this is one large 1000 piece puzzle. You explained every part of it and showed us all how to access things and how to pull and then re install the parts. This video ensures I don't get ripped off by some smooth talking con artist at a shop. Now Ive seen the parts, and Ive seen what it takes to tear one down and put one back together...in detail! I am sure there is TONS more to know, but I can tell you I do feel so much better now that Ive seen you do the work. It was a pleasure listening to you work and I thank you very much for putting this on UA-cam. And yes, I subscribed!
I fell asleep on my laptop and woke up to being 2:01:46 hours in the video lmfao
Spiche haha same thing happened to me
This man is the truth of transmissions! Damn! I'm a military electronics weapons expert, and my head is spinning!
drink every time he says "bushing" and "with meaning"
I can’t see man
Just finished my 2nd TH350, since watching the video, 3 mos ago. The latter had severe damage, to center support case splines. So glad Hiram showed us the case fix metal tabs. Honestly took a bit of in and out to make them work, but in the end, everything tight as a drum. Thanks again. This one going in a 1949 Studebaker truck Hot Rod.
I am not a mechanic but I like you. Watching you work is great. You are professional!
Excellent workmanship 👍🏼I like that you keep your work area clean and organized 👍🏼
Just finished watching and I will tell you why instead of why not I subbed. Knowledge is the currency of life, and the time in a life is finite, and so I gained a little of both, and saved money. Thanks.
Hands down best tutorial videos on UA-cam....my first time into an automatic transmission, I watched and referenced your 4L80E vid and applied a couple 'techniques' to the direct drum and it pulls like a freight train after 20,000 miles and I tow in overdrive all the time except on hard pulls and that's mostly to keep the engine cool...GREAT TEACHER
Definitely gives me insight into why transmission repairs and rebuilds aren't cheap - that's a technical job for sure.
first trans i rebuilt, 1988. brought back lots of memories, and knowledge I had forgotten. Thanks!
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Man i appreciate your time and experience, expertise, you share with us. It's not very often a man with your talent takes the time to share with people, so Thank you.
Wow! - thank you for taking the time to do this..I'm inspired to tackle this more now than ever - I tore down a c4 years ago when I was younger in the basement of our house and got freaked out..now it makes way more sense.
Thank you.
Awesome video sir! I bought a book, watched both your videos, and now I'm gonna go build my THM350 till it shifts hard enough to break a output shaft. Brutal hard shifts ramming horsepower into my slicks! YES!
One the most thorough videos I have ever seen, you are an amazing teacher!!!
Thank you for teaching in a method that is easy to learn by, very helpful and very understanding and thank you for supporting the car culture
i don't know a lot about rebuilding transmissions ,but i keep watching over and over, so i will get it sooner or later. thanks you are great at this
Hey Hiram, I'm not a mechanic but I really appreciate you taking the time to make these videos. And because you don't swear I can listen with my family around!
Hands down best transmission videos I've seen. Straight to the point and real talk. I could tell that you knew what you were doing just by the way you disassembled this transmission. I would love to have you build a transmission for my 4x4 Chevy...
HI, HIram. I dont think ive watched a film that was so entertaining and facinating. you truly are an expert in your field. I look forward to watching you work your magic in future films thanks, many regards.
I wanted to say thank you for running videos on different transmissions I have built 6 different transmissions off of your videos and if you continue I will continue watching you because you know what s going on with them thanks a million
I'm a subscriber you are providing great tech videos real world hands on all the way,, great job, I am a former tech school instructor, and life long early hodrodder. Running. Many sbc and th350 combo.
Dear Hiram,
Giving is receiving!!! So keep doing that,God will bless you with all good things!!! Give all your heart you will receive many folds!!! Instead of telling people what to do, ask people to subscribe with a smile!!! 🤩😎👍👌😘
i think the people that don't subscribe is because they are not planning on rebuilding a transmission after they see how many parts are involved and the people like myself that do subscribe are planning on doing it ourselves and you are really good at showing every step of the process and why you have to do things the right way and show us the right way.. i am going to rebuild my first THM 350 with a shift kit just like the one in the video, so i will be re-watching your videos a few times prob.. lol
thanks a lot Hiram
You remind me of the builder that taught me years ago. Practice & feel like you said. My days were all hydraulic trany's. You refreshed my old rebuilding day of long ago. Apritiated your show.
I don't know why people don't subscribe. It was done in a way the back yard er can understand. Some people don't realize you have to have viewers so you can get the sponsors. Some don't care. Looking forward to part 3 Thank you
Harim, Great informative video. Well done from an old automotive mechanic, now a aircraft A&P mechanic. Thank You!
Thanks for teaching this old dog some new tricks. Getting ready to do my first THM350 rebuild. Will be using your training as a tool.
I have no interest in rebuilding a transmission, yet after 2 hours and 35 minutes...I'm still watching. Great job Hiram and yes I watched part one first. Subscribed.
Great videos Hiram! I'm a licensed tech in canada but never got into trannys much other than shift solenoid issues in the field. I have an old hotrod with a th350 in it and I haven't been into a th350 since I was in college in 1990. It was dropping out of 3rd gear, but not any more, thanks buddy!
I'm glad I subscribed when I did, messing part three is not an option. I can't tell you, adequately with words, how much I appreciate you sharing your expertise. you have helped me, and others I have no doubt immeasurably.
thanks brother.
+David Rogers You welcome.
you didn't check end play or pressure check real good job I can tell you are a good trans man from way back thanks I also over haul trans for Ford and Dodge for 30 years
not allot of flash, just a bare bones, step by step, detailed how to video. Watching this video, to brush up on th350's. Have not done one, in awhile. At the Dodge dealership in SE Cleveland, I did a ton of RWD truck and Jeep automatics. Then I moved to Florida, went to work for a race team and did all their NMT200 Hewland 6 speed sequentials. What a BIG difference! Had 35 gearboxes to maintain. As President of our car club, fixing all the hoodlums transmissions, seems to be part of the deal. No worries. Love exercising my skills. This one is going in Nads' 1959 El Camino. So, debating on upgrading the shifts or just keeping it stock. Just a mild custom cruiser, with 400 small block.Thanks for sharing. SubscribedJTMisfires CCOrlando, FLA
Thanks Hiram. I just finished my 350 with your videos. My core looked even better than yours, but because of you I figured out many issues. I pulled the pan and thought the box would have damage, now I believe it’s torque converter blew up. My trans had NO end play shims, missing one internal filter, worn clutches and TONS of red silicone. Plugged up oil passages in the front pump. A lot of work to pick all the pieces out!
I like the way that everything is well explained because all the tricks to the rebuild are exposed to the viewer's eye
Hey justin i learn something from u every video and i dont mind admitting im 52 this year love metal works/ welding im into motorsports 2 and 4 wheels recently picked up a 180 acdc unimig too supplement my large mig i build bike and car trailers as a hobby which i onsell to club members of my bike and car clubs which helps me finance my son and my own motorsports always nice too see my builds at nearly every trackdays not too mention positive comments.I probably sell my trailers a little cheap.Most dont believe i build them from home i put a lot of attention too detail as i say not bad for a trade qualified newspaper press operater.Keep up ur good work ur an inspiration too me mate take care
I love seeing your work you are a good man for sharing your knowledge and experiance
Wonderful video. Learned a lot. I noticed that you didn't use gasket sealer when you put the pan on. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. You didn't have to do that. True professional.
Sir, I salute you! At my neck of the woods automatic transmission rebuild is considered something of a dark art. You make it seem very straightforward. Thanks to your videos I don't have to pay an arm and a leg to rebuild my THM 350. I think I can manage it all by myself. So thanks a million!