@@shadowopsairman1583 Transmission Technology in Cambridge, Ontairo. Guys are solid. Called me in the day after I dropped off my car ~5 years ago. Had my 4T65eHD all torn down to the case just like in the video. Showed me everything too just like these guys. No BS. No lies. Solid work. That was after I went to 2 other places. First place called me "riff raff" the 2nd place was a monster 10 bay transmission shop with only 1 car up on the hoist and the manager gave me one of those used car salesman vibes so I left and went to TT.
@@hoagie7859 I find a tell tale sign of a shit mechanic is if the guy has toys out front (race trailer with the garage's logo on it). The shop isn't paying for that stuff. The customer is. I want to see a mechanic with a 94 celica or an old crown vic or a late 80s rustang and the ability to allow you to come up to your car while it's up on the hoist so they can show you what's mangled. You know they're not messing around then.
I’m not a mechanic, I don’t race cars I don’t need any transmission work done. I don’t know why I love watching Richard rip transmissions a part but I watch every video!!
I like learning and I've never really known anything about how a transmission is actually built. I won't be tearing apart my own transmission, ever, cause I will take it to pro like Richard. But its certainly fascinating to see how complex these boxes we use almost every day really are!
Teaching the world the wrong way. There are 1000's of th400's out there with fixed line pressure and him saying it wears out the pump every time...is just wrong.
Also...he doesn't understand that the fwd clutch ALWAYS uses the full apply area. Leaving the center seal out in the fwd drum does nothing but make the shift from neutral to fwd more firm
@@gradyfarrer5146 all your replies on the channels are telling others that they're wrong lol chill out karen, this guy can take these apart blindfolded in the time it takes for you to get off the couch and make a hotpocket 🤫🤡
@@stealthywealthy7942 thank you I agree 100 percent with your comment. Right or wrong I not sure, people bring him their transmissions he builds them and is nice enough to let us watch. If I were to talk smack like Grady (and I'm not saying he is wrong) but maybe Grady could get a youtube channel and just show us how he would do it. Until then he can STFU. LOL
I'm sure if you are willing to pay for the techs time to stand there and explain everything they would. The vast majority of customers would have no clue what's what anyway.
But he didn't tell you why. I've gotten every pump gear stuck like his out fairly easy. What caused the direct clutch to weld? I don't know from the video, but I would have wanted the car with trans installed to run tests. Clutch and band failures like that are usually the result of low pressure.
Oh hes quick to point out how shitty the previous work of others is. Any builder that says he's never had a malfunction or a yoyo. Is an outright liar.
My grandfather worked for Chevrolet dealership for 37 years.. he died in 1987.. You remind me of him Sir and it is a pleasure to watch you. Like I used to watch him as a young man. He fixed my poor 64 falcon's 2 speed Auto so many times until there were none of them left in the wrecking yards. The last time he took 3 he found and took them all 3 apart to make me one that would work. He told me it was the last time. The th400 was in his opinion the best transmission..at least at the time..All these memories from a single video...Thanks..
I lost my transmission guy over 20 years ago. Refreshing to see someone on that level of expertise performing their craft. This was a nice trip down memory lane. He helped me rebuild my first TH400 when I was young.
I'm a retired diesel engine technician for forty years, just really impressed with your knowledge and the way you can just blow through a gearbox the way you do.
Been wrenching on cars for about 40 years now and I'm always amazed when someone can rip an auto trans apart AND put it back together. Absolutely amazing to watch you work.
Right,,, I'm fairly good at doing full rebuilds on ol v8s. Apart from machining bores and crack testing, I do it all. But,, Not enough brain power left for this new skill -- He enjoys his work.
Im amazed when I see one put back together and it works correctly and all the parts that were supposed to be replaced actually got replaced. To many half ass tranny guys out there
This is beautiful to watch. A lot of people “know what they’re doing”. . . A lot fewer know it so well that they can comfortable express themselves while they’re doing it. Always a pleasure to watch “King Richard in Action”.. . . the new King Richard (not trying to be petty about it)😀
This guy blows my mind when he's yanking these transmissions apart so quickly. A genuine master at his craft. Y'all are rebuilding my transmissions in the future. Thankyou for the videos they are fun and entertaining to watch
I havent seen someone on their game as much as you, in a WHILE. Its nice to hear the explanation of "why" the components failed, not just "which" ones failed. I consider myself pretty proficient in mechanical systems, but transmissions have always mystified me. I understand the basics, but holy shit, there are quite a few components. I almost get into a trance watching these vids. Thank you for showing us.
I just learned more in 10 mins than I've known about auto trans the last 39yrs of life. Also, the fact he admitted to not seeing part failures when making videos, is a humble move. 9/10 ppl on RUclips wouldn't say that. Definitely worth a like & follow.
I can see this Isn't your first transmission. I took an auto trans course and I can respect all the knowledge that you have. After completing the course I realized it was going to take me a very long time to truly understand these things so I decided not to go into the field. Watching you do a tear down brings back a lot of memories while taking the classes. I like the way you inspect all the components as you are taking it apart and your knowledge is second to none. Very cool.
One of Richards best shows. He shows a guy from up north with a racer what happened to his brand new rebuilt transmission. That the guy never replaced the seals and locked the pump on high pressure ruining the 1st and reverse clutches and 3rd gear clutches melted holding it in 3rd gear. This transmission even needs new sun gears with one smoked. Richard said they (took a modulator out and jacked the pressure spring up burning the pump up)?
I teach students at my shop in tulsa & i have them watch your videos as a teaching tool. Thank you for always providing great work & passing along your wealth of knowledge
So that what the inside of my Hydromatic looks like! Thanks for the teardowns! I've learned so much from y'all, but, I'll still leave the work to the professionals.
Its nice seeing some builders wearing gloves around the fluids now. Those fluids can lead to all sorts of health issues if you are constantly soaked in them. Nice to see a builder who values health over the "though guy" image.
@@jasonbernhardt1613 I believe if the reverse band is slipping then the 3/R clutch is the also in the chain and it's piston had the seal present that reduced the application pressure, and the transmission was providing low pump pressure to boot. So 3/R slipped itself to death in reverse eventually sticking in 3'rd waiting to disengage for first. If you're in reverse, you're applying direct (third) but the sprag's running free because the drum's locked by the band. Ask Richard, I may be wrong. Or just arranging my words wrong...
@@mfree80286 sure sounds like a good explanation. All I know is that in 1st gear the car wouldn’t move. The motor wouldn’t even rev up. But i did drive it out of arena in drive. And reverse worked.
My buddy’s truck has been at Aamco for 6 months for what I think is a simply converter failure. Was told to even put a off shelf rebuilt if they had any doubts and they are taking so long I’m about to just try and do it for him after these videos 😂😂😂
I has a snap on salesman 40 years ago say when he was a mechanic that he never used a screwdriver for a punch, prybar or scraper--everyone in the shop outright laughed in his face.
I'm still driving the very first T400 I built back in 1979. It's in my 580HP 65 Chevelle, still going strong with B&M Transpak installed over 40 years ago. Wore out pump nothing is going to last long.
I love how it looks like he's just making a random pile of parts but you know he's so good that there's a pattern to how he does it. Derails my OCD though. LOL
i love how your newer videos start with you coming out from another room like the tv shows from the 90s. "Hi I'm Stacey Rekt and on this weeks episode of Rat Rodz TV, we'll be putting the heads on Project Wicked Willies 572 big block." XD
As a weekend mechanic who has installed and rebuilt a variety of car and boat motors, this guy is at the top of his game in the world of transmission repair. Very rare to see this type of talent.
Some people enjoy Ballet, I just enjoy these types of videos. I myself am a jack-of-all-trades and master of none. So watching you guys do stuff always makes me wish I had just stuck with one thing...I can definitely see where this is actually very easy to do. It's just transmissions, a few pieces, but the devil is in the detail and creatures like you don't come around often. God bless!
Just came across your channel...very impressive. One piece of info that you shared was to learn, which reminded me of when I was a young teenager back in the late sixties and working after school hours and on the weekends in a corner gas station, the ones that still had repairs bays and mechanics. During the evenings, a Transmission Specialist who worked at a local Dealership would take on side work and rent one of the bays at the gas station and the vehicle he was repairing would be brought in during the afternoon and aside from attending the gas pumps, I was to prep the vehicle and have the transmission ready to drop when the Transmission Specialist arrived after 5pm. I always kept my face and hands right beside the job he was doing and did I ever learn a lot from him, also he delighted in the fact that I was eager to learn about transmission repair ( wasn’t expecting to be paid to help and did not get paid as he shared his knowledge and skills freely to teach ). His teaching skills were great which made everything easy to learn and remember...which I also find the same skill and presentation in your videos. Thank you.
You’re know when you’re doing something right when a guy brings you the 4th transmission after he shipped 3 already to be built. Richard has a God given talent and Blessed Beyond Measure.
I’m not going to act like a know even 1/3 when it comes to the inner workings of a transmission. I’m familiar with replacing front seals and tail shaft seals and an input shaft here and there or getting the tranny out of the way to do what I do best on engines. But when it comes to the gears and ratios or the ports or diagnosing issues inside the tranny, I might as well be a green hand. Watching your channel has simplified things and taught me stuff I had no idea about. It’s easy to sit down after a long day and be on your channel 3 hours and not realize. But when you’re watching someone take pride in their craft and having an immense understanding of what they’re doing is mesmerizing to me. You also explain it so clearly and respectfully. Find myself going “ahh okay, now I see” at least once or twice on every video I’ve watched
You could literally take an entire transmission, in pieces. Throw it into a bag, shake and throw the whole thing over your shoulder and still rebuild from scratch. Nice 👍 love watching a proper professional work. Ty.
Yo,this guy is soo knowledgeable,he took the clutch out then says “were probably gonna take that clutch out” ...doesnt even place things “neatly” bcuz he can do this in his sleep..GREAT VIDEO GREAT INFO..just great knowledge
A screwdriver has many functions. I'm a industrial mechanic. I enjoy watching another professional that does things the right way. Keep up the good work.
I can just hear customers all over the country saying "Rebuild this transmission proper, otherwise I am driving it to Amarillo and will let Richard of Precision Transmission show the entire whole world what you did and did not do" Richard might not give out the name of the prior shop, but it wouldn't stop the customer from adding it to the comments. Richard is doing everyone a big favor. Proper work requires skill, experience and know how. Richard makes it look easy, but he has paid his dues, advanced his knowledge and developed his own tricks to serve best the customer.
I must be learning something. When the valve body came off with hardly any fluid showing on the gaskets I suspected a lubricant failure somewhere. Blown pump, bingo.
I had a th400 built for a k20 and I got about 30 miles out of it, so I pulled it again and took it to a different builder and he took it apart in front of me and showed me how it was not put back together right. The first guy was a retired transmission guy at a local dealership so I trusted him cause he was a friend of a friend , never again. The second time I took it to a complete stranger and his knowledge was off the charts needless to say going on a year now and transmission is doing great.
You sir, are a true artist. Teaching your son this trade and seeing him become proficient is something that I'm sure you're very proud of. There were times in my life that I would have paid good money to just to have someone like you, and your shop, work on my transmission. Unfortunately, I too was loaded in the boat with scam transmission repairs. Thanks for the education...
Taking something apart , and putting it back together is building ,isn't it 🤔 It's built 🤣🤣🤣 Maybe the" I pick stuff up and put it down" guy did the build.
lots of work done to it,much of it done right but because too much constant high pressure it burnt up..this was actually a good build,just not set up to idle
@@trillrifaxegrindor4411 I'm not an expert, but I take Richard's word over yours that this "build" wasn't anything nearly "good." Many old parts which should have been changed out.
I enjoy watching and listening to anyone that knows their gift and shares it. After 30 years of automotive mechanics, I still hate R&R. All I ever built were manual gearboxes and Warner Velvet Drive ski boat transmissions. I am confident my first 4L60E build will be successful and durable. Thanks guys.
@@snickerdoodleduke Richard has explained why he doesn't make more build videos. He can film a teardown video in a single take and minimal editing. It takes hours to film a build video, and it requires a lot of editing. That's time they aren’t working on transmissions.
I appreciate these Videos so much. Richard completely opens these transmission in 15 min. Explaining everything to a Customer, while being intresting and friendly, filming a video on youtube, and teaching everybody. Amazing to see such mechanics.
Wish you the best luck! Rebuilt the 60e in my lil nitrous truck. Haven’t beat on it but it drives nice. Then after that I built a glide for my ws6. Went 6.5 at 107mph first pass with the new tranny. It’s a good feeling when you let go of the button and you still have your feet 🤣🤣
I am an atv mechanic, I can tear one down piece by piece, thoroughly diagnose, repair and reassemble, I have been an auto mechanic as well. I also spent twenty two years plumbing and building and servicing hydronic heating systems. Every time I think I should try rebuilding an automatic transmission I just watch a video and the urge goes away. I wish I knew a transmission guy that I could trust near me.
That guy could have been more enthusiastic in the beginning. He could have pugged his demo derby team, where they race/crash/bash, next event, and his socials
You been watching long? Took Richard awhile to get comfortable with the camera. He doesn’t have much of a social media presence. He a good ole boy. The whole social media etiquette thing is probably something he ain’t even aware of
I don’t like being on camera so I was nervous. I don’t have a team. I do it all on my own basically. A few friends help me when they can. It’s hard to tell when I will run a car next. Covid canceled a lot of shows last year. Hopefully I will get to try out at least one transmission this year a few times.
@@jasonbernhardt1613 do you have a RUclips channel? I run in the open mod derbies here in Northern Ontario and love watching the boys and girls down south.
Never pressured the guy at all! Why in the world would I pressure a guy that I drove 450 miles to have help me?? I was honored that he was willing and able to help me! Richard, Trent and Theresa are first class people! They are super kind and treated me like I have known them my entire life! It was a pleasure getting to talk to them not only about transmissions. But just life in general!!! The guys are just super busy and have more work going on there than you can imagine!!!
Sir. I never intended to seem that way. They're awesome! My apologies to you sir....I love the content and I learn alot about my trans as well. God bless you all!
Been here since ford FR100 bout a year ago when I built mine with my little brother now I’m watching him and his high school buddies watching your videos on th400 rebuilds 👍🏼
Man the way he throws parts around I'm jealous he can put them all back together without a issue😡😡. I would've been FUCKED😭😭😭😢😢😢. Asking if anyone can help me make sure everything is in the right place when time to put back together. We all have our skills set. But I can't do what he does and still place together perfectly. Good work man. You are going to have me come way from Florida. Just to watch you work. This is amazing! I'm such a hater right now. You should become a teacher once you retire. Teach the new kids how to do this.
Yeah I'd need a sharpie and a box of freezer bags to keep everything labeled and separated, and I'd still have a snap ring left over after putting it back together.
The Maestro. Need I say more. And of course I'm far away in little 'ol Delaware. Your honesty integrity and true hard work ethic are such a treat. WE need more like you guys. I might be able to tinker around with cars and all but a man like Richard has forgotten more than I'll ever know. Just awesome. And his quiet humble nature is even better. Like watching a surgeon at work.
I've watched so many of your videos and I'm just so amazed at how much knowledge and know how you have when it comes to such a complicated piece of machinery. And it's not as if this is a "one size fits all" piece of equipment either. You seem to know all the ins and outs of any transmission that rolls into your shop. It's so impressive. And not only do you fix them, you improve on the manufacturers faults. Thank you for sharing what you do with the world!
I am a retired Diesel Mechanic and Gas Mechanic you impressed Me I'm going to send it to my son even he's a mechanic great video very educational I think that people that rebuild drainage and don't replace all the seals that is just wrong that's like not putting all the bushings in you got to put all of it then I do appreciate seeing the tricks that you were showing can you talk about the field pressure had an idol great video that's all I can say good work brother
Up north Canadian here haha Absolutely fascinating watching you tear these things down in minutes. And it’s nice that you share this information with everyone!! Not many people would be so generous. Thanks. I am 36 and a self taught home mechanic on my own junk and RUclipsr too!! Love to watch your videos!!
This guy is something else. I have never seen anyone rip something apart that fast and randomly toss bolts and pieces all over the place. Especially with something as complicated as a transmission. I cant stop watching. And the best part is, you know he can put it back together blindfolded.
You guys are awesome, actually used some tips and tricks I learned from watching you guys today while replacing a woodchippers brake and drum. Knowing how to tap with a hammer to gently loosen a cap, or to smoothly put one back in. Saved a lot of our time and frustration. Cheers from Colorado, were we will cut trees in negative temps as long as we can get there.
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Doesn't matter what the profession, It's a pleasure to watch someone that knows their craft.
The sheer speed that he can tear down a trans amazes me every time.
And he explains everything
Same here, its amazing to see the level of skill here.
Its just beautiful to watch.
Exactly what I was thinking. Just amazing.
The world needs more transmission specialists with the amount of integrity, honesty, and friendly nature like you guys. Great Content!
@@shadowopsairman1583 Transmission Technology in Cambridge, Ontairo. Guys are solid. Called me in the day after I dropped off my car ~5 years ago. Had my 4T65eHD all torn down to the case just like in the video. Showed me everything too just like these guys. No BS. No lies. Solid work. That was after I went to 2 other places. First place called me "riff raff" the 2nd place was a monster 10 bay transmission shop with only 1 car up on the hoist and the manager gave me one of those used car salesman vibes so I left and went to TT.
Right? It'd be great if we could all have faith in our local mechanics, ect.
@@hoagie7859 I find a tell tale sign of a shit mechanic is if the guy has toys out front (race trailer with the garage's logo on it). The shop isn't paying for that stuff. The customer is. I want to see a mechanic with a 94 celica or an old crown vic or a late 80s rustang and the ability to allow you to come up to your car while it's up on the hoist so they can show you what's mangled. You know they're not messing around then.
@Erick Jamari that’s funny last night I met your Gf on Instagram and she didn’t say much about you.
Shadow Opps - Not all of them are good.
Every tool has a hammer side to it.
spotted the SMA viewer ;)
Yes it does, years of using different tools will teach you that.
Some you hammer harder
The 12" Harbor Freight adjustable wrench works real good in hammer mode.
Every tool is a hammer unless it’s a screwdriver then it’s a prybar
I’m not a mechanic, I don’t race cars I don’t need any transmission work done. I don’t know why I love watching Richard rip transmissions a part but I watch every video!!
Me either. But im planning on something to bring them
Same here. I know that if I ever need one built....he's my guy
It’s true. Most videos are in a way very similar, but I never get bored. I’m totally fascinated and impressed how complex these boxes are.!👌🏻
I like learning and I've never really known anything about how a transmission is actually built. I won't be tearing apart my own transmission, ever, cause I will take it to pro like Richard. But its certainly fascinating to see how complex these boxes we use almost every day really are!
Me too!
Teaching the world the right way step by step without missing a bolt. We need more guys teaching like you all
As a uti student currently this man has given me a giant leg up in class, a true idol
Teaching the world the wrong way.
There are 1000's of th400's out there with fixed line pressure and him saying it wears out the pump every time...is just wrong.
Also...he doesn't understand that the fwd clutch ALWAYS uses the full apply area.
Leaving the center seal out in the fwd drum does nothing but make the shift from neutral to fwd more firm
@@gradyfarrer5146 all your replies on the channels are telling others that they're wrong lol chill out karen, this guy can take these apart blindfolded in the time it takes for you to get off the couch and make a hotpocket 🤫🤡
@@stealthywealthy7942 thank you I agree 100 percent with your comment. Right or wrong I not sure, people bring him their transmissions he builds them and is nice enough to let us watch. If I were to talk smack like Grady (and I'm not saying he is wrong) but maybe Grady could get a youtube channel and just show us how he would do it. Until then he can STFU. LOL
Explaining everything to the customer like that is service you just dont get anymore. Thanks Jason for funding this evening entertainment 👍
I'm sure if you are willing to pay for the techs time to stand there and explain everything they would.
The vast majority of customers would have no clue what's what anyway.
@@Cheepchipsable people who get built TH400 know a thing or two about cars lmfao.
you got to pay for that information
@@Taydrum or just let them film it so they get paid off youtube...?
Failure at 10 mins of run time and 10 mins for mr. Richard to tell you why. Truly a master!
But he didn't tell you why. I've gotten every pump gear stuck like his out fairly easy. What caused the direct clutch to weld? I don't know from the video, but I would have wanted the car with trans installed to run tests. Clutch and band failures like that are usually the result of low pressure.
Good point, he really is amazing. Took me 2 weeks just to realize I needed 2 months of studying first.
Oh hes quick to point out how shitty the previous work of others is. Any builder that says he's never had a malfunction or a yoyo. Is an outright liar.
@@howardjohnson6584 Rewatch the video. He told me why.
@@mr.joshuah1412 you watch it.
My grandfather worked for Chevrolet dealership for 37 years.. he died in 1987.. You remind me of him Sir and it is a pleasure to watch you. Like I used to watch him as a young man. He fixed my poor 64 falcon's 2 speed Auto so many times until there were none of them left in the wrecking yards. The last time he took 3 he found and took them all 3 apart to make me one that would work. He told me it was the last time. The th400 was in his opinion the best transmission..at least at the time..All these memories from a single video...Thanks..
I lost my transmission guy over 20 years ago. Refreshing to see someone on that level of expertise performing their craft. This was a nice trip down memory lane. He helped me rebuild my first TH400 when I was young.
I'm a retired diesel engine technician for forty years, just really impressed with your knowledge and the way you can just blow through a gearbox the way you do.
I feel the same way.
Been wrenching on cars for about 40 years now and I'm always amazed when someone can rip an auto trans apart AND put it back together. Absolutely amazing to watch you work.
Right,,, I'm fairly good at doing full rebuilds on ol v8s. Apart from machining bores and crack testing, I do it all. But,, Not enough brain power left for this new skill -- He enjoys his work.
Im amazed when I see one put back together and it works correctly and all the parts that were supposed to be replaced actually got replaced. To many half ass tranny guys out there
This is beautiful to watch. A lot of people “know what they’re doing”. . . A lot fewer know it so well that they can comfortable express themselves while they’re doing it. Always a pleasure to watch “King Richard in Action”.. . . the new King Richard (not trying to be petty about it)😀
Well said.
I saw what you did there.
I was thinking, "This is the Bob Ross of transmission rebuilding."
This guy blows my mind when he's yanking these transmissions apart so quickly. A genuine master at his craft. Y'all are rebuilding my transmissions in the future. Thankyou for the videos they are fun and entertaining to watch
Can you imagine the waiting list there is to have this guy work on your transmission
@@whorubitch well worth the wait and $ to have it done right
mine too
Blows my mind, transmissions must be some of the greatest inventions of our time and this dood is a whisperer.
Like watching one of them autopsy shows... who doesn't love a good troubleshoot?
As long as it's not my own vehicle/ toy
I havent seen someone on their game as much as you, in a WHILE. Its nice to hear the explanation of "why" the components failed, not just "which" ones failed. I consider myself pretty proficient in mechanical systems, but transmissions have always mystified me. I understand the basics, but holy shit, there are quite a few components. I almost get into a trance watching these vids. Thank you for showing us.
As a panelbeater tradesman for 30 years i love watching you dismantal gearboxes and fix them...so rewarding👍👍👍👍
I just learned more in 10 mins than I've known about auto trans the last 39yrs of life. Also, the fact he admitted to not seeing part failures when making videos, is a humble move. 9/10 ppl on RUclips wouldn't say that. Definitely worth a like & follow.
This guy is great! Super informative and polite, not condescending at all.
Wish I could find a mechanic like this.
Dr. Manhattan stops by every now and then to watch a real G.O.A.T. at work.
I can see this Isn't your first transmission. I took an auto trans course and I can respect all the knowledge that you have. After completing the course I realized it was going to take me a very long time to truly understand these things so I decided not to go into the field. Watching you do a tear down brings back a lot of memories while taking the classes. I like the way you inspect all the components as you are taking it apart and your knowledge is second to none. Very cool.
One of Richards best shows. He shows a guy from up north with a racer what happened to his brand new rebuilt transmission. That the guy never replaced the seals and locked the pump on high pressure ruining the 1st and reverse clutches and 3rd gear clutches melted holding it in 3rd gear. This transmission even needs new sun gears with one smoked. Richard said they (took a modulator out and jacked the pressure spring up burning the pump up)?
The way he knows the things, and the simple way he explain everything, its a gift, sometimes good professionals arent good teachers . . . Awesome vids
It's nice to see a professional who know his stuff, I'll donate $10 to a charity of Richard's choosing if he'd take one apart blindfolded
,, you know he could do it too...
@@Gecko88 Group Effort x$10 x viewers
When I went to auto repair school my transmission teacher said he knew a guy who was blind and rebuilt transmissions.
It is amazing how you keep reaching in and pulling out pieces from inside the trans, like a magician pulling out stuff from his magic bag.
I teach students at my shop in tulsa & i have them watch your videos as a teaching tool. Thank you for always providing great work & passing along your wealth of knowledge
Just watching you work has gained my respect. I run an aircraft maintenance shop and I strive to have the integrity you have.
So that what the inside of my Hydromatic looks like! Thanks for the teardowns! I've learned so much from y'all, but, I'll still leave the work to the professionals.
Damn....I bet Richard would make a good oyster shucker....he’s got the moves...lol
Amazing how many parts there are. He tears it down like nothing. The man knows his business. Nice to watch.
Always a joy to watch him taking transmissions apart. So cool to watch.
Richie keep up the good work! You are an excellent transmission specialist!! 👌👌
Its nice seeing some builders wearing gloves around the fluids now. Those fluids can lead to all sorts of health issues if you are constantly soaked in them. Nice to see a builder who values health over the "though guy" image.
I’ve never seen them welded together like that
Guy must of had it to the wood in third the whole time. Love the carnage
Never ran it in 3rd. Only 1st gear and reverse!!!
@@jasonbernhardt1613 I believe if the reverse band is slipping then the 3/R clutch is the also in the chain and it's piston had the seal present that reduced the application pressure, and the transmission was providing low pump pressure to boot. So 3/R slipped itself to death in reverse eventually sticking in 3'rd waiting to disengage for first.
If you're in reverse, you're applying direct (third) but the sprag's running free because the drum's locked by the band.
Ask Richard, I may be wrong. Or just arranging my words wrong...
@@mfree80286 sure sounds like a good explanation. All I know is that in 1st gear the car wouldn’t move. The motor wouldn’t even rev up. But i did drive it out of arena in drive. And reverse worked.
@@jasonbernhardt1613 I guess the final verdict is "It's busted." Good enough for me :)
@@mfree80286 lol. Exactly!
My buddy’s truck has been at Aamco for 6 months for what I think is a simply converter failure. Was told to even put a off shelf rebuilt if they had any doubts and they are taking so long I’m about to just try and do it for him after these videos 😂😂😂
When you said (you know I've been acused of abusing a screwdriver in these video's) I started laughing.
My screwdriver saw this and now needs therapy.
I has a snap on salesman 40 years ago say when he was a mechanic that he never used a screwdriver for a punch, prybar or scraper--everyone in the shop outright laughed in his face.
I'm still driving the very first T400 I built back in 1979. It's in my 580HP 65 Chevelle, still going strong with B&M Transpak installed over 40 years ago. Wore out pump nothing is going to last long.
I love how it looks like he's just making a random pile of parts but you know he's so good that there's a pattern to how he does it. Derails my OCD though. LOL
Richard your a good man sir..Thanks for your time, patience, and proper teaching....Its truly priceless
i love how your newer videos start with you coming out from another room like the tv shows from the 90s. "Hi I'm Stacey Rekt and on this weeks episode of Rat Rodz TV, we'll be putting the heads on Project Wicked Willies 572 big block." XD
Shade Tree Mechanics was a fav of mine.
As a weekend mechanic who has installed and rebuilt a variety of car and boat motors, this guy is at the top of his game in the world of transmission repair. Very rare to see this type of talent.
Imagine getting to watch the transmission professor tear down your transmission. It would be awesome!
He just said as much. He's replying to some of these comments.
Some people enjoy Ballet, I just enjoy these types of videos. I myself am a jack-of-all-trades and master of none. So watching you guys do stuff always makes me wish I had just stuck with one thing...I can definitely see where this is actually very easy to do. It's just transmissions, a few pieces, but the devil is in the detail and creatures like you don't come around often. God bless!
Richard open a transmission school.
I am 55 and would gladly pay to learn from you
In am a wrench, just never got into transmissions
I’m 65 and I would like to attend.
I’m 56 and I pay to learn from him
@@LazloNQ I would pay to learn from him
@@LazloNQyou would pay what he charges.
Just came across your channel...very impressive. One piece of info that you shared was to learn, which reminded me of when I was a young teenager back in the late sixties and working after school hours and on the weekends in a corner gas station, the ones that still had repairs bays and mechanics. During the evenings, a Transmission Specialist who worked at a local Dealership would take on side work and rent one of the bays at the gas station and the vehicle he was repairing would be brought in during the afternoon and aside from attending the gas pumps, I was to prep the vehicle and have the transmission ready to drop when the Transmission Specialist arrived after 5pm. I always kept my face and hands right beside the job he was doing and did I ever learn a lot from him, also he delighted in the fact that I was eager to learn about transmission repair ( wasn’t expecting to be paid to help and did not get paid as he shared his knowledge and skills freely to teach ). His teaching skills were great which made everything easy to learn and remember...which I also find the same skill and presentation in your videos. Thank you.
You’re know when you’re doing something right when a guy brings you the 4th transmission after he shipped 3 already to be built. Richard has a God given talent and Blessed Beyond Measure.
nothing god did here,its doing thousands of them........you get good by doing,not praying ffs
@@trillrifaxegrindor4411 God made you now honor him with your tongue
I’m not going to act like a know even 1/3 when it comes to the inner workings of a transmission. I’m familiar with replacing front seals and tail shaft seals and an input shaft here and there or getting the tranny out of the way to do what I do best on engines. But when it comes to the gears and ratios or the ports or diagnosing issues inside the tranny, I might as well be a green hand.
Watching your channel has simplified things and taught me stuff I had no idea about. It’s easy to sit down after a long day and be on your channel 3 hours and not realize. But when you’re watching someone take pride in their craft and having an immense understanding of what they’re doing is mesmerizing to me. You also explain it so clearly and respectfully. Find myself going “ahh okay, now I see” at least once or twice on every video I’ve watched
Witnessing god like work at around 11:03 when it seems like a trillion pieces fall outta part and the man don't skip a beat.
You could literally take an entire transmission, in pieces. Throw it into a bag, shake and throw the whole thing over your shoulder and still rebuild from scratch. Nice 👍 love watching a proper professional work. Ty.
Dame I wish I had 10% of the knowledge this guy has on transmissions
Yo,this guy is soo knowledgeable,he took the clutch out then says “were probably gonna take that clutch out” ...doesnt even place things “neatly” bcuz he can do this in his sleep..GREAT VIDEO GREAT INFO..just great knowledge
Eric O. at South Main Auto channel says, "every tool has a hammer side."
A screwdriver has many functions. I'm a industrial mechanic. I enjoy watching another professional that does things the right way. Keep up the good work.
Keep up the great work/videos!! Blessings to you all!
I've torn down probably 5000 turbochargers and built 4500 turbochargers This guy knows his craft, causes and remedies.
Awesome video as usual. Never been this early to viewing it. Brilliant work you folks are doing.
I can just hear customers all over the country saying "Rebuild this transmission proper, otherwise I am driving it to Amarillo and will let Richard of Precision Transmission show the entire whole world what you did and did not do"
Richard might not give out the name of the prior shop, but it wouldn't stop the customer from adding it to the comments.
Richard is doing everyone a big favor. Proper work requires skill, experience and know how. Richard makes it look easy, but he has paid his dues, advanced his knowledge and developed his own tricks to serve best the customer.
I must be learning something. When the valve body came off with hardly any fluid showing on the gaskets I suspected a lubricant failure somewhere. Blown pump, bingo.
But the pump wasn't blown up.
Kinda like guessing the bad guy on tv show
I had a th400 built for a k20 and I got about 30 miles out of it, so I pulled it again and took it to a different builder and he took it apart in front of me and showed me how it was not put back together right. The first guy was a retired transmission guy at a local dealership so I trusted him cause he was a friend of a friend , never again. The second time I took it to a complete stranger and his knowledge was off the charts needless to say going on a year now and transmission is doing great.
Woooooo! Thanks for another awesome video. 🙏 ✌️
Man this really sheds a lot of light on the dark arts of automatic transmissions.
It’s just so impressive.
Thank you!
Every tool has a hammer side. Yep, learned that from SMA.
You sir, are a true artist. Teaching your son this trade and seeing him become proficient is something that I'm sure you're very proud of. There were times in my life that I would have paid good money to just to have someone like you, and your shop, work on my transmission. Unfortunately, I too was loaded in the boat with scam transmission repairs. Thanks for the education...
So, this feller got himself a "built" transmission, but in reality, it was just a fluid/filter change. Too many old and tired parts still in there.
Taking something apart , and putting it back together is building ,isn't it 🤔
It's built 🤣🤣🤣
Maybe the" I pick stuff up and put it down" guy did the build.
@@MrTheHillfolk Haha, that guy truly was a "lunk." ;-)
MrHillfolk Nah, thats disassemble and reassemble. Got have casting to actually build transmission.
lots of work done to it,much of it done right but because too much constant high pressure it burnt up..this was actually a good build,just not set up to idle
@@trillrifaxegrindor4411 I'm not an expert, but I take Richard's word over yours that this "build" wasn't anything nearly "good." Many old parts which should have been changed out.
Hey I’ll tell ya, a 400’s pan looks like an outline of Texas w/extra room for Amarillo.
I enjoy watching and listening to anyone that knows their gift and shares it. After 30 years of automotive mechanics, I still hate R&R. All I ever built were manual gearboxes and Warner Velvet Drive ski boat transmissions. I am confident my first 4L60E build will be successful and durable. Thanks guys.
I would like to see Richard assemble a transmission.
Search for: Precision Transmission build video. He has uploaded 3 build videos.
@@alstuart Thanks!
@@alstuart 3 build videos out of how many. He's getting torn down in blogs about this and other questionable methods he uses.
@@snickerdoodleduke Richard has explained why he doesn't make more build videos. He can film a teardown video in a single take and minimal editing. It takes hours to film a build video, and it requires a lot of editing. That's time they aren’t working on transmissions.
@@alstuart hes making big money off the 100,000 subscribers he has. Thats a BS excuse.
I appreciate these Videos so much. Richard completely opens these transmission in 15 min. Explaining everything to a Customer, while being intresting and friendly, filming a video on youtube, and teaching everybody. Amazing to see such mechanics.
I tried “rebuilding” my 4l80e and installing a brake, I’m a bit nervous to go test it lol
Wish you the best luck! Rebuilt the 60e in my lil nitrous truck. Haven’t beat on it but it drives nice.
Then after that I built a glide for my ws6. Went 6.5 at 107mph first pass with the new tranny. It’s a good feeling when you let go of the button and you still have your feet 🤣🤣
I am an atv mechanic, I can tear one down piece by piece, thoroughly diagnose, repair and reassemble, I have been an auto mechanic as well. I also spent twenty two years plumbing and building and servicing hydronic heating systems. Every time I think I should try rebuilding an automatic transmission I just watch a video and the urge goes away. I wish I knew a transmission guy that I could trust near me.
I guess the Milwaukee checks have cleared.
I wonder if the first anonymous impact was from Milwaukee factory? Very smart of them if it was.
Tons of Knowledge, Fast, and skillful.....a true Master at his craft! I hate I gave away my TH400 core now....
How about getting a microphone on Trent so we can better hear the interaction between you guys?
That is a great idea
You are a master. What a pleasure watching you and your diagnosis skills
Anything can be used as a hammer if you use it wrong enough!
Lol 😆
My olds silhouette power sliding door was stuck, I got annoyed so I hit the door with the spare tire..... It opened 🤷🤣🤣🤣🤣
Man you are awesome you certainly know your stuff from Cape breton nova Scotia canada 👍👍👍👏👏
That guy could have been more enthusiastic in the beginning. He could have pugged his demo derby team, where they race/crash/bash, next event, and his socials
You been watching long? Took Richard awhile to get comfortable with the camera. He doesn’t have much of a social media presence. He a good ole boy. The whole social media etiquette thing is probably something he ain’t even aware of
I don’t like being on camera so I was nervous. I don’t have a team. I do it all on my own basically. A few friends help me when they can. It’s hard to tell when I will run a car next. Covid canceled a lot of shows last year. Hopefully I will get to try out at least one transmission this year a few times.
@@jasonbernhardt1613 I hear you! you could get a million views! you would be more famous than most HGTV cable shows
@@jasonbernhardt1613 do you have a RUclips channel? I run in the open mod derbies here in Northern Ontario and love watching the boys and girls down south.
@@michaelsmutnick lol. That would be great. But I’m horrible at videos and cameras and that type of stuff.
I don’t have any transmissions that need work. If I ever have one I know where I’m taking it. This guy is awesome.
Dad seemed like he was under some pressure from the customer.... Not cool. Love y'all.
Never pressured the guy at all! Why in the world would I pressure a guy that I drove 450 miles to have help me?? I was honored that he was willing and able to help me! Richard, Trent and Theresa are first class people! They are super kind and treated me like I have known them my entire life! It was a pleasure getting to talk to them not only about transmissions. But just life in general!!! The guys are just super busy and have more work going on there than you can imagine!!!
Sir. I never intended to seem that way. They're awesome! My apologies to you sir....I love the content and I learn alot about my trans as well. God bless you all!
No reason to apologize to me ! But thank you sir!!! The knowledge they have is incredible!!! Hope you have a wonderful day !!!
Yes sir you too!! Good luck winning the race. Every race!!!
@@jasonbernhardt1613 do u have a FB or utube so we can keep up with you we derby in Indiana and Ohio good luck to ya we know u have a strong trans
Been here since ford FR100 bout a year ago when I built mine with my little brother now I’m watching him and his high school buddies watching your videos on th400 rebuilds 👍🏼
Man the way he throws parts around I'm jealous he can put them all back together without a issue😡😡. I would've been FUCKED😭😭😭😢😢😢. Asking if anyone can help me make sure everything is in the right place when time to put back together. We all have our skills set. But I can't do what he does and still place together perfectly. Good work man. You are going to have me come way from Florida. Just to watch you work. This is amazing! I'm such a hater right now. You should become a teacher once you retire. Teach the new kids how to do this.
Yeah I'd need a sharpie and a box of freezer bags to keep everything labeled and separated, and I'd still have a snap ring left over after putting it back together.
@@MOE-db8oc 😳! I couldn't have said it any better. Your comment is better then mine lol. Perfect analogy 🤝🏿.
The Maestro. Need I say more. And of course I'm far away in little 'ol Delaware. Your honesty integrity and true hard work ethic are such a treat. WE need more like you guys. I might be able to tinker around with cars and all but a man like Richard has forgotten more than I'll ever know. Just awesome. And his quiet humble nature is even better. Like watching a surgeon at work.
Can you even say “Tranny” anymore? /s
Call it a Bruce....
Gotta pull my Bruce, do a few Bruce modifications, then slap the Bruce back together and reinstall the Bruce into the ride. I prefer the T400 Bruce.
The amount of knowledge this man has with transmissions is a joy to watch
I've watched so many of your videos and I'm just so amazed at how much knowledge and know how you have when it comes to such a complicated piece of machinery. And it's not as if this is a "one size fits all" piece of equipment either. You seem to know all the ins and outs of any transmission that rolls into your shop. It's so impressive. And not only do you fix them, you improve on the manufacturers faults. Thank you for sharing what you do with the world!
Richard and Trent another excellent video. Thanks for sharing 👍 Artie
I am a retired Diesel Mechanic and Gas Mechanic you impressed Me I'm going to send it to my son even he's a mechanic great video very educational I think that people that rebuild drainage and don't replace all the seals that is just wrong that's like not putting all the bushings in you got to put all of it then I do appreciate seeing the tricks that you were showing can you talk about the field pressure had an idol great video that's all I can say good work brother
You sir are a Brain surgeon, fighter pilot and rockstar with transmissions!!!
It’s amazing watching someone working on something that knows what he’s doing & I don’t 😊
Up north Canadian here haha
Absolutely fascinating watching you tear these things down in minutes. And it’s nice that you share this information with everyone!! Not many people would be so generous. Thanks. I am 36 and a self taught home mechanic on my own junk and RUclipsr too!! Love to watch your videos!!
Fantastic autopsy, you are unbelievable mechanic, thank u from nyc
Could watch these videos for hours always been fascinated with turbo Diesel engines/trans
Love the old down home brilliance of this modest artist and master mechanical genious
Truly an amazing expert /master transmission guy..!!
This guy is something else. I have never seen anyone rip something apart that fast and randomly toss bolts and pieces all over the place. Especially with something as complicated as a transmission. I cant stop watching. And the best part is, you know he can put it back together blindfolded.
Finally a master mechanic on RUclips this guy knows his stuff.
You guys are awesome, actually used some tips and tricks I learned from watching you guys today while replacing a woodchippers brake and drum. Knowing how to tap with a hammer to gently loosen a cap, or to smoothly put one back in. Saved a lot of our time and frustration.
Cheers from Colorado, were we will cut trees in negative temps as long as we can get there.
Keep your gaffs sharp, and climbing knot tight. 2022 words of wisdom.😆
@@treeguyable Back at you brother!
Richard, your knowledge is incredible! Awesome. Peace
Although I'm in Canada and British Columbia this guy I would have me built or rebuild my transmission! This is awesome content
i wish i was closer,a genuine doctor of transmissions right here.it would be great to just watch and learn ,so many years of knowledge
master mechanic. Knows that transmission thoroughly.