Great Video. This video illustrates why I am a stick shifter for life. I love the muncie, the borg warner, THE FULLER and even the NV4500. Not that fond of the 5600. But these boxes are yards in front of any automatic in terms of reliability, capability and their ability to haul a herd of dead hippies.
The best mechanic I have ever seen warned me about cleaning parts in solvent with no gloves. He had lost alot of feeling in his hands from the practice and told me to never do it. Just a headsup to all the mechanics out there.
@@ShainAndrews Yeah, solvent exposure being one of the. It'll dissolve the fat layer around your nerves and damage them. I got it from wiping down a boat bottom before an epoxy application. Took months for the feeling in my hands to come back.
Man you fucking nailed this video. Speed it up a little but not so much someone can't keep up. Good music choices. This is what more repair videos should be like. If People have questions after they can leave em below.
Thanks for the step by step process on the rebuild of the NV 4500. Great to see what I’ll be working on before I get in there. I laud your efforts of helping other enthusiasts wherever they are.
@@samueladams7798 I don't think it could be better. It would take some serious effort and a dedicated film crew and I still would have my doubt on the outcome. Now I just have to find a good video of removing one from a 04 Ram 2500 4X4 with a Hemi. I swear when I ordered my truck it was seriously the only one like it. Never seen another 04 2500 4x4 with a Hemi and a 5 speed. My friends call my truck the 6,500 pound Porsche. Sam this video is so well made anyone who know righty tighty lefty loosy could follow along and find success.
Can't seem to find this info anywhere, but can the front bearing retainer from a 96+ work on a 95 GM? My understanding is that the input size changed in 95 and stayed the same after that, so in theory, it should fit, right?
Looks like a very fun project. Can you send us a link to those directions you got from that guy and maybe make a list of any special tools needed oh, it looks like you just slide the gears on tap the bearing on till it's all tight and go for it I figured it would have to be a lot of feeler gauges and other special tools. My 97 Chevy C 3500 has synchronizer issues for first and reverse no, not that I really care that much but maybe someday when I'm bored I could do something like this for fun
Very impressive! Question I have a 1995 Dodge Ram 3500 2WD with 5 speed NV4500. It has a low gear then 1 - 4 speed and reverse. The truck pulls like a crazy horse but will not run over 78 mph and fuel consumption is poor because of the low gear in the transmission. I have changed the rear ended from 4:10 to 3:55 made just a bit of difference. Can I change the low gear to just a first gear?
I've got a video on my channel with an issue on a "rebuilt" NV4500. Have you seen many "overdrive" selector sleeves moving too far and making contact with the inside of the tail shaft housing? This seems to be an issue I've run into. I easily have a .100" groove in the case nearly all the way around. I've never run the transmission however it was bought as a swap kit that I have "parted out" (project stayed automatic rather than manual), and repurposed for another truck I have. I'm at a loss on where to go as I was hoping for a straight forward transmission swap. Thanks! Great video as well.
I had my dld 241 transfer case rebuilt.I tryed to put the transfur case back in and it likes about 3/4 of an inch from going all the way back. Is it possible the 5th gear nut backed off and is not allowing me to let the transfer case slide alt the way back to the transmission on a 1998 dodge cummins 2500 5 speed.COULD ANYONE PLEASE HELP ME.
Good video! so im assuming you didnt need a press to rebuild this trans? cause i might be rebuilding one to put in a truck, would rather do it all myself but i dont know if anything need to be pressed appart?
You happen to have any pdf files of a service manual how to tear one apart and go back together? Im getting ready to tear apart a dodge trans and rebuild it
Jeff this was a personal trans of mine, I just tinker around in my shop most the time but if a brother needed help I’m always available. I’m in New Brunswick Canada tho haha little ways away
@@mikepriest2758 I just found a crack in my main housing, I'll be rebuilding after assessing the damage and sourcing parts. I'm across the border from you in NS and I've been having a tough time sourcing a good core, any leads?
Do you do rebuild for fun or work? I have a core 4500 with bad reverse, need a rebuild. Where are you located? My name is Ben, snappbuildingco@gmail.com
Lori Snapp I did this one for my personal truck I'm building. I'm not a mechanic buy trade I just grew up around restoring old cars. It's what I like to do. If your wanting your core rebuilt I could help you out if ya like.
I didn't buy a manual, how ever I did find great forum on cummins forums were the guy walk threw every step and also had pictures. I just printed that off! www.cumminsforum.com/forum/94-98-drivetrain-except-engine/516911-diy-nv4500-rebuild-information.html
i have a dirty grind when i wanna go into 3rd. i dont know if i should pay the $3100.00 CDN to get it rebuilt or to do it myself and learn for under $1000.00.
If it grinds going into gears then she needs new synchronizers. My advise is, if you have mechanical aptitude and are confident then do it yourself. This was my first try at rebuilding a trans and I got to say. It was a lot easier than I thought it would be. If you need help just ask me. In some earlier comments I have gave the web address to the Cummins forum page were a guy gives a full step by step instructions with pictures.
Okay I mean, I bought a 2001 Cummins with the NV4500 to learn on. So i do have my other truck to get around. But i mean how can i learn if i dont do it right. haha Um with this being your first one you bought how many days did you take you from getting the trans out to in again?
Would you have the website for the kit you used? I friends are saying it might just be a synchro as well because it only grinds when im moving goes in fine when its parked? going to change the fliuds and see if that can help it
@@filthyafro4679 third gear grinding is the synchro worn down. It's brass, and will require a full teardown of the mainshaft to get to it. But, if you are savvy about the structure of things and you have "the knack" about working on things,,, you can follow the post via the link to the diesel page forum, and walk right through the procedure, its really basic inside of the 4500. Cleanliness is key to success, and among other suppliers, 'Whatever It Takes transmission parts, out of Indianapolis Indiana is a fantastic group to source your parts from. They know their stuff and their prices absolutely KILL other bigger name outfits who charge almost 4 times as much for nothing but lipservice and glitz. Powerwash that pig, and dig into it Brother!
Russell Dugosh I didn't buy a manual, how ever I did find great forum on cummins forums were the guy walk there every set and also had pictures. I just printed that off! www.cumminsforum.com/forum/94-98-drivetrain-except-engine/516911-diy-nv4500-rebuild-information.html
Just kidding I will just add a gear vendors over/underdrive then you have bulletproof set up. I have a 2003 dodge 3500 I bought new and my NV 4500 now has 387,000 miles on it and still going.
I bet 100 bucks you are a Vet. Thanks if you are a brother. Till all else I need a build sheet. POL needed, a kit P/N, the better stuff like the shaft nut. What to look for. what to do and not. 04 Ram 2500 tuff frame 4x4 with a Hemi. My War prize. Needs a bring back to line ready level.
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Mike, 28 year Journeyman Tech here. Great demo of good practices. Enjoyed the vid.
Really need to use a torque wrench on that 5th gear nut.
this is very helpful for me at this time. My transmission went to shit now i got to rebuild it. Thanks mike this helped a lot
Great Video. This video illustrates why I am a stick shifter for life. I love the muncie, the borg warner, THE FULLER and even the NV4500. Not that fond of the 5600. But these boxes are yards in front of any automatic in terms of reliability, capability and their ability to haul a herd of dead hippies.
The best mechanic I have ever seen warned me about cleaning parts in solvent with no gloves. He had lost alot of feeling in his hands from the practice and told me to never do it. Just a headsup to all the mechanics out there.
You know there are a lot of medical reasons that would happen?
@@ShainAndrews Yeah, solvent exposure being one of the. It'll dissolve the fat layer around your nerves and damage them. I got it from wiping down a boat bottom before an epoxy application. Took months for the feeling in my hands to come back.
@@damanifesto Gotta stop throwing "solvent" around. I mean water is a solvent. Your symptoms sound like isocyanate exposure.
@@ShainAndrews Four years of chemistry. I think i know a 'solvent' when I work with it. Hydrocarbons are common solvents.
Thanks for your time making the video
Man you fucking nailed this video. Speed it up a little but not so much someone can't keep up. Good music choices. This is what more repair videos should be like. If People have questions after they can leave em below.
DobermansRock thanks man! I mainly did this video because I couldn't find a good one on TH-cam.
I don't care about views on my channel. If I can help someone then it shall be.
Thanks for the step by step process on the rebuild of the NV 4500. Great to see what I’ll be working on before I get in there. I laud your efforts of helping other enthusiasts wherever they are.
@@mikepriest2758 Thanks a bunch for the rebuild video. Your efforts are to be commended !!
@@samueladams7798 I don't think it could be better. It would take some serious effort and a dedicated film crew and I still would have my doubt on the outcome.
Now I just have to find a good video of removing one from a 04 Ram 2500 4X4 with a Hemi. I swear when I ordered my truck it was seriously the only one like it. Never seen another 04 2500 4x4 with a Hemi and a 5 speed. My friends call my truck the 6,500 pound Porsche.
Sam this video is so well made anyone who know righty tighty lefty loosy could follow along and find success.
Had me singing a little Five Finger there :-) Sweet music choice!
still too loud.
FFDP! thanks for the vid.
Great Video!!! Good music choice too always in the mood for five finger death punch
What happened to the part of the video where the bearing behind reverse is removed?
What gear sits under the input shaft??
What do the fifth gear housing need to be torqued to?
At 6:30 is hammer the ring an alternative to torquing it with a torque wrench? Thanks
Can't seem to find this info anywhere, but can the front bearing retainer from a 96+ work on a 95 GM? My understanding is that the input size changed in 95 and stayed the same after that, so in theory, it should fit, right?
From start to finish how long did this take?
nice
What sealant you using?
Good quick visual reference. Would you mind giving me part numbers for the tools and spacers you used to seat bearings and install rings?
I know that early gm nv4500s have a 6.34 first gear is this interchangeable to a 5.61 dodge
Transmisión oil??
Looks like a very fun project. Can you send us a link to those directions you got from that guy and maybe make a list of any special tools needed oh, it looks like you just slide the gears on tap the bearing on till it's all tight and go for it I figured it would have to be a lot of feeler gauges and other special tools. My 97 Chevy C 3500 has synchronizer issues for first and reverse no, not that I really care that much but maybe someday when I'm bored I could do something like this for fun
kevedamanyo I got it off the Cummins forum.
I love the music!
Very impressive!
Question I have a 1995 Dodge Ram 3500 2WD with 5 speed NV4500. It has a low gear then 1 - 4 speed and reverse. The truck pulls like a crazy horse but will not run over 78 mph and fuel consumption is poor because of the low gear in the transmission. I have changed the rear ended from 4:10 to 3:55 made just a bit of difference. Can I change the low gear to just a first gear?
Get bigger tires, changing first gear isn’t going to help top end mpg.
I've got a video on my channel with an issue on a "rebuilt" NV4500. Have you seen many "overdrive" selector sleeves moving too far and making contact with the inside of the tail shaft housing?
This seems to be an issue I've run into. I easily have a .100" groove in the case nearly all the way around. I've never run the transmission however it was bought as a swap kit that I have "parted out" (project stayed automatic rather than manual), and repurposed for another truck I have. I'm at a loss on where to go as I was hoping for a straight forward transmission swap.
Thanks! Great video as well.
MadMachinist5.9 tag me in the video I’ll watch it
I had my dld 241 transfer case rebuilt.I tryed to put the transfur case back in and it likes about 3/4 of an inch from going all the way back. Is it possible the 5th gear nut backed off and is not allowing me to let the transfer case slide alt the way back to the transmission on a 1998 dodge cummins 2500 5 speed.COULD ANYONE PLEASE HELP ME.
nice clean and quality build. we use that blue anaerobic or blue glue as we call it at cat.... it wont ever leak lol
hayden ingram thanks man, and yeah shes good quality stuff!
it 518 loctite or 5127 loctite? thank you
So what would you charge someone to rebuild an Envy 4500 for a Dodge first gen
If it’s the factory 5 speed from that dodge it’s not an NV, it’s a GETRAG 360
Good video! so im assuming you didnt need a press to rebuild this trans? cause i might be rebuilding one to put in a truck, would rather do it all myself but i dont know if anything need to be pressed appart?
dan you will need a bearing puller to get the old bearings off. But no you don't need a press just a good size hammer but watch your swings
Man you made that look easy lol
Is that for a Dodge?
You happen to have any pdf files of a service manual how to tear one apart and go back together? Im getting ready to tear apart a dodge trans and rebuild it
Fuel28 yup go on the cummins fourm page and look up nv4500 rebuild. There a guy on there got the whole thing step by step with pictures! 👍🏼
How heavy was just the gear case?
OldLeatherHands&Friends about 196 dry without bell housing.
Damn? Parts washer , lubing everything
better than most other techs
holy sheeeiitt!!! and he`s torquing everything!
And checks fitment and clearance after he installs another peice
mike do you do rebuilds of the nv4500. I have a 1998 chevy k3500 4.7 and I'm looking for someone to do some work on mine. I'm in Oregon
Jeff this was a personal trans of mine, I just tinker around in my shop most the time but if a brother needed help I’m always available. I’m in New Brunswick Canada tho haha little ways away
@@mikepriest2758 I just found a crack in my main housing, I'll be rebuilding after assessing the damage and sourcing parts. I'm across the border from you in NS and I've been having a tough time sourcing a good core, any leads?
This is really good work mike! maybe if you're up to a bit more editing you should try formatting your videos like car mod channel: Gingium
snowsurfer 251 thanks! I'm working my way in that direction this was my first serious video, lots more to come.
Do you do rebuild for fun or work? I have a core 4500 with bad reverse, need a rebuild. Where are you located? My name is Ben, snappbuildingco@gmail.com
Lori Snapp I did this one for my personal truck I'm building. I'm not a mechanic buy trade I just grew up around restoring old cars. It's what I like to do. If your wanting your core rebuilt I could help you out if ya like.
Mike Priest where do you get the rebuild manual?
I didn't buy a manual, how ever I did find great forum on cummins forums were the guy walk threw every step and also had pictures. I just printed that off!
www.cumminsforum.com/forum/94-98-drivetrain-except-engine/516911-diy-nv4500-rebuild-information.html
Love the paint job! What paint did you use?
Jonathan Squires all powdercoated in house at the shop.
Mike Priest What color?
Is that the stock bellhousing?
Brandon Montz yes it is. Off of a second gen dodge
i have a dirty grind when i wanna go into 3rd. i dont know if i should pay the $3100.00 CDN to get it rebuilt or to do it myself and learn for under $1000.00.
If it grinds going into gears then she needs new synchronizers. My advise is, if you have mechanical aptitude and are confident then do it yourself. This was my first try at rebuilding a trans and I got to say. It was a lot easier than I thought it would be. If you need help just ask me. In some earlier comments I have gave the web address to the Cummins forum page were a guy gives a full step by step instructions with pictures.
Okay I mean, I bought a 2001 Cummins with the NV4500 to learn on. So i do have my other truck to get around. But i mean how can i learn if i dont do it right. haha Um with this being your first one you bought how many days did you take you from getting the trans out to in again?
John Tocheniuk well I bought the trans for a guy cause I swapped my first Gen to the mv4500. But the trans rebuild only took me 3-4 evenings
Would you have the website for the kit you used? I friends are saying it might just be a synchro as well because it only grinds when im moving goes in fine when its parked? going to change the fliuds and see if that can help it
@@filthyafro4679 third gear grinding is the synchro worn down. It's brass, and will require a full teardown of the mainshaft to get to it. But, if you are savvy about the structure of things and you have "the knack" about working on things,,, you can follow the post via the link to the diesel page forum, and walk right through the procedure, its really basic inside of the 4500.
Cleanliness is key to success, and among other suppliers, 'Whatever It Takes transmission parts, out of Indianapolis Indiana is a fantastic group to source your parts from. They know their stuff and their prices absolutely KILL other bigger name outfits who charge almost 4 times as much for nothing but lipservice and glitz.
Powerwash that pig, and dig into it Brother!
Can I ask what manual you are using?
Russell Dugosh I didn't buy a manual, how ever I did find great forum on cummins forums were the guy walk there every set and also had pictures. I just printed that off!
www.cumminsforum.com/forum/94-98-drivetrain-except-engine/516911-diy-nv4500-rebuild-information.html
Thanks Mike. Where do you recommend getting a rebuild kit from? and do I need any special tools?
Just looked at that forum and it pretty much answers what i just ask. Thanks
Russell Dugosh glad I could help you Russell!
Now I want to see the video where you add a sixth gear to it.
Quiero ver conons sac el arbol de arribar
Great video but why didn't you use the long spline newer style main shaft??? First and reverse gear assembly is a bitch to put together isn't ?
Larry Mulalley on a budget 😑plus the trucks not gonna be high horsepower application.
Just kidding I will just add a gear vendors over/underdrive then you have bulletproof set up. I have a 2003 dodge 3500 I bought new and my NV 4500 now has 387,000 miles on it and still going.
Watched this video twice. My transmission still grinds in third gear...
@Landon Schad I let her drive mine, and she chewed the splines off my main shaft.
Hi second gen gang
Can someone point me to a video where they actually explain stuff?
Dude gloves on when using solvent tanks
I bet 100 bucks you are a Vet. Thanks if you are a brother.
Till all else I need a build sheet. POL needed, a kit P/N, the better stuff like the shaft nut.
What to look for. what to do and not.
04 Ram 2500 tuff frame 4x4 with a Hemi. My War prize.
Needs a bring back to line ready level.