I sold my 2 shops, transmission parts store and core business in 2005 and retired. The transmission business was very good to me and I like watching videos from operations like yours where you have your act together. Everyone has opinions on upgrades and fixes for things like the crack in the case. I won't comment on any of that because the business is largely made up of doing what's right for the customer and using best practices to put the transmission back on the road. You did a great job of explaining why you did each upgrade and how it affected the transmission. Enjoyed watching this.
My only thought was that he should have tapped the threads "Before assembly" so that any remaining contaminants could be thoroughly flushed from the inside out. Like you said "Everybody does things different"... And yes , "It is nice and appreciated to see a "Pro" video. Well done guys.
I’m restoring a 2001 3500 4x4 I’ve researched upgrades for every part of my truck example 1999 HD oem “T” style steering w/ 1999 oem drop pitman arm . Every part of the truck has been replaced with new parts . With the exception of the cab shell ,front clip the frame and the outer axle housings. The fact that you as a retired transmission expert made a major compliment in the comments about the knowledge of Firepunk eases all concerns of the quality of the Towmaster plus transmission and triple disc torque converter I bought from them almost a year ago but haven’t driven the truck more than a mile while getting a ballanced long block trimmed out for 400-500 hp + thanks for assuring me I made a good decision with Firepunk. Steven B.
Ok I have a question who answers is unimportant. I have a 04 2500 Cummins 5.9 48 re. I have replaced the trans at 123k second gear gone so I did not wait till it quit as I operate a ranch and had to have the truck to haul hay. I bought a reman and it has lasted unfortunately about 5000 miles. I bought it from the big reman in Florida I am sure they'll honor warrentee. However what is the trans capable of towing regularly and would a Manuel lock up with low stall and Manuel valve body improve towing. I have 0 issues keeping it cool there is three coolers on it and last time rolling down the road with trailer in tow was operating about 125 degrees frhrenhieght. However it decided to chatter upon take off and shortly after bit the Rick it looks like pump failure gears disintegrated and plugged valve body causing two clutch packs to fail as well as second gear band breakage and this is without disassembling the trans prices in pan and I'm sure in coolers exc. So it's all got to be cleaned out and or replaced before a rebuilt trans can go back in. However I am thinking an inline filter just before it drops back into the trans would prevent particles from getting in the new trans. Kinda a expensive fix for all three coolers. I'm concerned of blockage as well. Which is possible. And this a concern. I'm considering removing or eliminating the water to oil cooler the OEM dealer has on it as well as it seems to heat the trans up more than using the air to. Oil coolers. Opinion on this as well thank you all for any info.
When you tap the trans housing! You don't do all of them that way with that problem ? Only showing this if it's in the truck ? Correct ? Because to me , it would b much safer and less likely to contamination of the intermediate assembly with cuttings ! If u done that before dropping it in thecleaning tank ?? assembly
@@PotatoTacoman I did many of the best Upgrades as well as these folks are showing here for $4289.45 out the door.. Plus, I was given 2 Trans Oil Changes for later on changes that I will need.. My show also saved many of the replacement parts they could keep and place in a box for me to see.. I somehow was provided with a 15 minute educational basis for my parts having to be replaced.. I was very surprised and happy with this Trans shop that I chose to do my rebuilding job for them to take the time and inform me of what they did to the Transmission there.. It's very much what they did on this U-Tube video here.. Certainly worth every penny... Plus, my Transmission helps make my 1999 Dodge Van haul butt...
good morning where can i buy the kit to upgrade this gearbox i am from brazil and i can import this kit i have a 2005 dodge ram and i am having a lot of problem with my gearbox i
I was kinda wondering that myself, at first I thought hey maybe the guy likes nice nails, or maybe hes got little daughters and let's them paint them. I've let my nieces do my toe nails... turns out he was born with white nails. Fascinating.
Well, this convinced me to not attempt to rebuild my own trans!! sometimes its best to leave this kind of work to the guys that do it all the time and know all the little tricks !!!
Great video! I remember watching my dad rebuild many Torqueflights back in the day, using a 15 gallon drum as a jig to load the front end. The tube gig you have is great!
great vid.. ONly thing I'd say is I'd tap out that cracked part before the case goes for cleaning, though it's good to see how to do it if you have to do it in the truck! I'm planning on rebuilding a 47RH here in a while for a first gen, so it'll probably be equivalent to a towmaster, a few basic upgrades
Absolutely amazing video. Everything was explained exceptionally well and made sense. If you guys were close I would without a doubt have you do mine. I have an 05 with 250k with what I believe to be original trans. 2 long owner all stock truck well maintained. No issues yet but I am about to start plowing with the truck and towing 6000-10000 lb on a fairly reg basis. Hoping to get it rebuilt before I break it
Nice video. I have a friend who has a high horse power 2nd gen but wouldn’t spend any money on the transmission and burnt it up. I don’t understand why people do horse power mods but won’t help the transmission out. I’m doing a kinda custom drive line in my k1500. I’m doing a supercharged 454 and a 4l60. What do you recommend to do to the transmission to hold the power?
One other question I have on these is how much horse power will these unis stand before failing I'm running around 500 rwhp. When yowning it may see 400 most as the cooling is always the limiting factor thanks for any info.
My friends Dodge with the 68rfe had the internal filter fall down and it destroyed his pressures and ate up the clutches within a couple of days time. Its great seeing people take care of the little things so stupid things like that dont happen
Best thing to do, buy a book, buy a bad trans, buy the parts and teach yourself. Read and re read and test when you've got it done and the. Apply somewhere now that you have somewhat knowledge on it
How much for the tow master rebuilt? I have a 2006 Dodge Cummins with the 48re. Where are you located at? I am a disabled vet and when it comes time to rebuild mine, I would like it to rebuild with the care you boys do. Thanks
You would think a shop like this would repaired the cooler line threads in the case prior to building the transmission. 18:20 This would illuminate the chance of trashing a brand new built transmission. (Just my opinion though.)
Great video .. have 2013 and 2004 Cummins engines and auto transmissions - I would box mine up and send mine to your business mainly for the mods you do and the way you rebuild.. However, once it go rebuilt I probably couldn't afford to take it out of hock after that>>> LOL!
Man ol Man Just watched this video. I have been getting the royal run around about my 48re in a 2005 Ram 3500. Dodge dealer charged me 300 to check why my truck takes a while to move after its been sitting and they had no clue. Somebody else want to charge me 6500 to go through my tranny. After this video I know what to do. Great video. Good explanations.
I had recently had a customer ask for instructions on how to repair his cracked case while installed in the truck, so I did it this way so I could reference this video to customers asking how to do the repair without removing the transmission.
Thanks you for explaining everything what’s go in rebuilding Transmission , one question I have Dodge 2500 O5 has about 250,000 miles can Flush my fluid on the transmission
I was hoping to rebuild my transmission before adding any power, are there any recommended shops you know of in the Spokane washington area to put my kit of choice in? Was looking at a power driven diesel kit, that is rated for much more power than i plan to put it at.
sheesh, i need this on my old girl; she's gone through too much for just solenoid ans sensor replacement 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏾♂️. and did too much transmission fluid do something to your nails?
When you are determining your overdrive selective shim you said you add 10 thousands. Is that to the measurement you make or to the shim after you made your measurement
Great video. Thanks. I'm now convinced the transmission shop that rebuilt my 48re was not as thorough and slapped my transmission back together like a cheap lego set.
Most times they Only change what parts that they needed to get it Working normal. I had a transmission rebuilt. I had an issue with it six months later. Took it apart myself Found out they only change to clutch bands. So now I do my Transmissions myself I have a few trucks.
Travis Mitchell I don’t think firepunk builds whole 68rfe trans. They seem to lean on the 48re swap side. So you likely won’t see 68rfe year down video from them .
Scott Simmons I spoke on the phone with a salesman at the shop and he mentioned that they aren’t in that field yet but are trying to come up with a system that they trust entirely before releasing anything
Great vid, thanks for making it. How much hp and tq are these builds good for on a work truck that pulls dump trailers, equipment trailers, and probably drives 200 miles per week? All I have is a cold air intake, two tune, and exhaust. The seat of the pants dyno feels like 375-425 hp and 750-800 lb ft. Thanks, again.
wish this was out 5 months ago when I purchased the shitty ATS stage 4 48re. the center of their flex plate broke in 2000 miles. The welds broke. Do not buy ATS, theyre shit. It shifts hard, has crappy shift points, the co pilot is garbage as well. also overheats just sitting in drive at a light or in traffic. I got 3000 miles on it and can't use it to run in my hotshot bussiness.
Now i know where im getting my new 48re from. Thankfully mine hasnt gotten too bad yet. But my truck was an old farm truck when i bought it, and idk how well it was taken care of for the first 250k miles. But in the last 80k miles since ive owned my truck ive noticed trans fluid leaks and some seals going out. To include the rear main that needs done and the transmission just started having a strange issue where it acts like 3rd gear doesnt exist. (It stays in 2nd until about 2500rpm then seems to bypass 3rd for a brief moment right into 4th.) Similar issue when slowing down it will drop almost down to 6-700rpm then hit 2nd. No rough shifting just seems like 3rd gear doesnt exist.
Only got through the first 6 1/2 minutes and I realized my 2000 Dodge's tranmission is in serious need of help. It only has 230K miles on it. ( Air bubble thingy, and not holding in gear.....) And much of that was easy with wery little heavy towing. IE going after friends vehicles and bring them home off the road dead. NOw I am left wondering how $deep should I get into getting it right again?????
So aside from fluid changes on a 47rh 47re 48 rh exc what would be a good idea as mileage to replace wear items I have a 04 ram 2500 4 x 4 47 Rh it has 120k heavy towing miles on it. Plus it's running 35" tires. What's a good mileage to teardown check wear items and do a soft rebuilding it sits over a week it must be repressirizef building at a high idle before it will engage I think this is normal just looking for good info. 😀
01 24v Thinking my baby needs a new pump assembly not getting that quick crisp shift when drop in gear ! Even when I pull it into neutral and give her a small Rev or 2 trying to speed the pump up !Even after a 5 or 6 min idle warm up ! Still using my 12yr old Dayco triple disc on this 3rd rebuild in 9 years ! I have upgraded 9 year old value body! But not the upgraded solenoid plungers don't know if they was available 12 years ago ? Did have a old 727 torque flight solid band and upgraded tensioner bolt installed for second gear hold ! Which was recommended by they trans builder ! Old girl needs some newer version parts in her ! 140,000 on 180 hp edge pro comp ,150 hp injectors, 63/74mm killer b super single turbo, straight 5 ' dymond eye exhaust, 3 peice dps exhaust manifold and banks big boss high flow intake manifold ! P.S Thanks for making the video full of very useful information !
46RE Loaded with Red Eagle and Kolene extra throughout. On the forward clutch is it ok to use a flat snap ring as opposed to the Waved ring? Also I have .090 on my forward clutch and .025 on my rear clutch. Are the numbers inline with your specs? I do have a higher ratio kick down lever. I see at one point you guys drill something at the back of the case under the OD piston support what is that and why?
I have a question I have a 2006 dodge ram 2500 diesel 4 x 4 make a cab the problem that I am having is the indicator with tells you what gear you’re in flickers and the truck cuts out for a sec or two I’ve replaced the neutral safety switch three times
I have a 46RE that was behind a gas 5.9, and I believe a 47RE, that's got the cutout on the bottom of the bell housing for the larger converter and I'm wanting to beef this 46 RE up to handle a 30' - 40' trailer with my Fiat and tools and stuff, what parts interchange between the 2 trans?
Excellent video! I have a 173K mile 1999 V10 47RE that I want rebuilt as a Towmaster for a 1995 CPL1550 12 valve with approximately 250HP/635TQ. I am installing the 12 valve/47RE in a Suburban. Do you upgrade the 47RE internals to 48RE spec? Can you setup the 1999 47RE for Anteater control when rebuilding it? Thanks.
You want to make a 48RE more reliable? Swap it for a 4L80E... Just fuckin with ya. On a less joking note, I've rebuild a bunch of transmissions and you guys and your shop really look like you know what you're doing and doing it all right. Good work guys.
Thank you for the video. It helps me a lot if you don't mind I got a 1999 3500 cummins it has a build trans with a programmer in it I was on level 5 and broke the 3.8 band lever. What would calls that to happen and I got a 4.4 billet band lever now what you thought on it if you could help out pls and thank you
My understanding was the second gear band adjustment was 13/4 turn out not two for Cummins? Am I incorrect? I saw A manual spec for it I thought 2 turns was for gas. Can you confirm and if you deviate what is the thinking or knowledge behind it. Thanks , love your videos.
02 47re...not stock....dies when put into drive after sitting overnight unless truck warms up for 5 mins...drain back maybe...seems like the tc is locked...pinched or exposed pigtail wire to GPS solenoid grounding out maybe? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for posting these great vids btw.
Do you do this type of build for the 68RFE? I realize the 68 can't hold as much as the 48, but for 700hp or less they're supposed to hold up just fine if it's built right...
I watched the rebuild and do you use a different stall convertor. My old 12 valve which is not very powerful any way will blow though the convertor . I hate the 750 rpm gear splits for towing so I was wondering if a low stall might help for towing . Thanks for the video .
I have a Dakota with 5.9 and this trans Will it live long if I service it as well? I haven’t adjusted bands , and my trans builder passed away so I have no trust yet in a new trans guy and I don’t feel completely comfortable adjusting them y self.. is that something that is the kiss of death , how do I know if it’s done correctly ?
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I sold my 2 shops, transmission parts store and core business in 2005 and retired. The transmission business was very good to me and I like watching videos from operations like yours where you have your act together. Everyone has opinions on upgrades and fixes for things like the crack in the case. I won't comment on any of that because the business is largely made up of doing what's right for the customer and using best practices to put the transmission back on the road. You did a great job of explaining why you did each upgrade and how it affected the transmission. Enjoyed watching this.
My only thought was that he should have tapped the threads "Before assembly" so that any remaining contaminants could be thoroughly flushed from the inside out.
Like you said "Everybody does things different"... And yes , "It is nice and appreciated to see a "Pro" video. Well done guys.
I’m restoring a 2001 3500 4x4 I’ve researched upgrades for every part of my truck example 1999 HD oem “T” style steering w/ 1999 oem drop pitman arm . Every part of the truck has been replaced with new parts . With the exception of the cab shell ,front clip the frame and the outer axle housings. The fact that you as a retired transmission expert made a major compliment in the comments about the knowledge of Firepunk eases all concerns of the quality of the Towmaster plus transmission and triple disc torque converter I bought from them almost a year ago but haven’t driven the truck more than a mile while getting a ballanced long block trimmed out for 400-500 hp + thanks for assuring me I made a good decision with Firepunk. Steven B.
Ok I have a question who answers is unimportant. I have a 04 2500 Cummins 5.9 48 re. I have replaced the trans at 123k second gear gone so I did not wait till it quit as I operate a ranch and had to have the truck to haul hay. I bought a reman and it has lasted unfortunately about 5000 miles. I bought it from the big reman in Florida I am sure they'll honor warrentee. However what is the trans capable of towing regularly and would a Manuel lock up with low stall and Manuel valve body improve towing. I have 0 issues keeping it cool there is three coolers on it and last time rolling down the road with trailer in tow was operating about 125 degrees frhrenhieght. However it decided to chatter upon take off and shortly after bit the Rick it looks like pump failure gears disintegrated and plugged valve body causing two clutch packs to fail as well as second gear band breakage and this is without disassembling the trans prices in pan and I'm sure in coolers exc. So it's all got to be cleaned out and or replaced before a rebuilt trans can go back in. However I am thinking an inline filter just before it drops back into the trans would prevent particles from getting in the new trans. Kinda a expensive fix for all three coolers. I'm concerned of blockage as well. Which is possible. And this a concern. I'm considering removing or eliminating the water to oil cooler the OEM dealer has on it as well as it seems to heat the trans up more than using the air to. Oil coolers. Opinion on this as well thank you all for any info.
Great video! You have convinced me to never touch inside my transmission lol!
I was thinking it don’t look that difficult but now I see lol
If it's reliable or if you purchased the tow master upgrade then you don't have to touch it for a very long time ☺️
Anyone else wonder why Lavon's nails are painted? 🤔
Probably because he is an awesome dad!
There not painted he was born with them like that
Correct, I was born with white fingernails
@@bagged1998 you messing with me?
@@clickclkboom I can understand that haha
I love videos like this. You get to see the whole step and work that goes into a transmission.
Videos like this really shows how much heart a company puts into their work.
When you tap the trans housing! You don't do all of them that way with that problem ? Only showing this if it's in the truck ? Correct ? Because to me , it would b much safer and less likely to contamination of the intermediate assembly with cuttings ! If u done that before dropping it in thecleaning tank ?? assembly
He probably did it to show that it's possible to repair it with the trans on the truck if needed.
Tap the case before assembly for that cracked oil line fitting is the thing I would have done differently. Otherwise, I see you know what your doing.
I was curious why it wasn't done while the case was apart but we all forget things at times.
How much does a rebuild like this cost?
Did you get a answer on the cost ?
I would take a look at their website. Depends on the year/make. 3k to 10k+ depending on how wild your engine mods are.
tacoman stop Just stop
tacoman sounds reasonable 👍🏼
@@PotatoTacoman I did many of the best Upgrades as well as these folks are showing here for $4289.45 out the door.. Plus, I was given 2 Trans Oil Changes for later on changes that I will need.. My show also saved many of the replacement parts they could keep and place in a box for me to see.. I somehow was provided with a 15 minute educational basis for my parts having to be replaced.. I was very surprised and happy with this Trans shop that I chose to do my rebuilding job for them to take the time and inform me of what they did to the Transmission there.. It's very much what they did on this U-Tube video here.. Certainly worth every penny... Plus, my Transmission helps make my 1999 Dodge Van haul butt...
Awesome 48RE rebuild video. I've watched it a few times and learned more with each visit.
Hey Levon great video, why wouldn't you have tapped out the case before you started putting it back together???
I was wondering the same thing, that way it would be easier to clean after tapping it
good morning where can i buy the kit to upgrade this gearbox i am from brazil and i can import this kit i have a 2005 dodge ram and i am having a lot of problem with my gearbox i
This finger nail situation has me mind boggled
I was kinda wondering that myself, at first I thought hey maybe the guy likes nice nails, or maybe hes got little daughters and let's them paint them. I've let my nieces do my toe nails... turns out he was born with white nails. Fascinating.
Automatic transmissions are about the only car work I wont tackle. I'll gladly pay guys like your shop do to that work for me. Thanks for the video!
I don't touch anything that touches oil.
Great informative video. Sweet pan by the way.
Well, this convinced me to not attempt to rebuild my own trans!! sometimes its best to leave this kind of work to the guys that do it all the time and know all the little tricks !!!
U didn't Know that before?. U don't know anything about cars
@@ramtrucks721 Thank you for your insightful response, always wonderful to have input from the brain-trust!
dan... me too. I got discouraged in doing it my self also. I'd rather pay the pros
Great video! I remember watching my dad rebuild many Torqueflights back in the day, using a 15 gallon drum as a jig to load the front end. The tube gig you have is great!
great vid.. ONly thing I'd say is I'd tap out that cracked part before the case goes for cleaning, though it's good to see how to do it if you have to do it in the truck! I'm planning on rebuilding a 47RH here in a while for a first gen, so it'll probably be equivalent to a towmaster, a few basic upgrades
Absolutely amazing video. Everything was explained exceptionally well and made sense. If you guys were close I would without a doubt have you do mine. I have an 05 with 250k with what I believe to be original trans. 2 long owner all stock truck well maintained. No issues yet but I am about to start plowing with the truck and towing 6000-10000 lb on a fairly reg basis. Hoping to get it rebuilt before I break it
Would you recommend this transmission for a hotshot truck
towing 15k - 20klbs max, and would you recommend additional upgrades?
If I was building it for you and obviously heavy towing I'd put a billet input shaft in it.
Nice video. I have a friend who has a high horse power 2nd gen but wouldn’t spend any money on the transmission and burnt it up. I don’t understand why people do horse power mods but won’t help the transmission out. I’m doing a kinda custom drive line in my k1500. I’m doing a supercharged 454 and a 4l60. What do you recommend to do to the transmission to hold the power?
One other question I have on these is how much horse power will these unis stand before failing I'm running around 500 rwhp. When yowning it may see 400 most as the cooling is always the limiting factor thanks for any info.
My friends Dodge with the 68rfe had the internal filter fall down and it destroyed his pressures and ate up the clutches within a couple of days time. Its great seeing people take care of the little things so stupid things like that dont happen
If I work for free will you teach me to rebuild transmissions the right way?
Best thing to do, buy a book, buy a bad trans, buy the parts and teach yourself. Read and re read and test when you've got it done and the. Apply somewhere now that you have somewhat knowledge on it
Tear it down and rebuild over and over, learn the names learn how it works.
How much for the tow master rebuilt? I have a 2006 Dodge Cummins with the 48re. Where are you located at? I am a disabled vet and when it comes time to rebuild mine, I would like it to rebuild with the care you boys do. Thanks
They're located just outside Plain City, OH.
tapping a hole after you start assembly ???????
You would think a shop like this would repaired the cooler line threads in the case prior to building the transmission. 18:20 This would illuminate the chance of trashing a brand new built transmission. (Just my opinion though.)
Nice to see all the steps and all the small details you guys check!
The Question is how do I ship this to Switzerland 😅😅
What about the torque converter, did you upgrade that?
(Sorry if I missed it).
what'd you do bout the cracked case?? Weld repair/ or replace??
oops, nvmnd. didn't watch far enough b4 openin my pie-hole
He showed the repair, new fitting too:)
Great video .. have 2013 and 2004 Cummins engines and auto transmissions - I would box mine up and send mine to your business mainly for the mods you do and the way you rebuild.. However, once it go rebuilt I probably couldn't afford to take it out of hock after that>>> LOL!
Great job on the details keep up the hard work👍
Great info Lavon, I appreciate yall making this.
Good video. Thank you. How much horsepower would that transmission handle?
19:45, no, the goop kept SOME of the shavings from going in there. That should have been done before the case cleaning was done.
Man ol Man Just watched this video. I have been getting the royal run around about my 48re in a 2005 Ram 3500. Dodge dealer charged me 300 to check why my truck takes a while to move after its been sitting and they had no clue. Somebody else want to charge me 6500 to go through my tranny. After this video I know what to do. Great video. Good explanations.
Why didn't you tap the cooler line fitting before you cleaned it to make sure there was less chance of getting metal in your lubrication system?
First thing i thought as well...why go through all that and then introduce shavings into the case????
I had recently had a customer ask for instructions on how to repair his cracked case while installed in the truck, so I did it this way so I could reference this video to customers asking how to do the repair without removing the transmission.
Excellent, excellent video! Thank you so much for sharing all that knowledge. Outstanding information.
Ok, what's with the nails, Lavon?
Yeah....
Born like that
@@bagged1998 ohhh I thought it being a dad or playing fingerstyle guitar or something.
I see a benifit, can't see the dirt under his nails.
Great info. I’m still not Goni for to try any of this. I’ll just leave it to the experts!
Why not repair the cooler line fitting before you send it through the cleaner, take care of shavings while it is getting washed.
Really isn't any reason why the cracked fitting shouldn't have been addressed while the case was disassembled is there.
Only did it this way to give the guys doing it in the truck an example of how to do it when assembled
Thanks you for explaining everything what’s go in rebuilding Transmission , one question I have Dodge 2500 O5 has about 250,000 miles can Flush my fluid on the transmission
I would like to know how much can this transmission tow with a tuner
I know u started this yesterday here's a free advice hit it with degreaser and hot pressure washer 😊 thank me later
I was hoping to rebuild my transmission before adding any power, are there any recommended shops you know of in the Spokane washington area to put my kit of choice in? Was looking at a power driven diesel kit, that is rated for much more power than i plan to put it at.
Have a 2004.5 with 120,000 miles will you rebuild the trans for me towing installed a trans - go when new..like drive out and wait for it ..From N.H.
Did you go back with the factory transmission fluid I assume the ATF +4 or something different?
sheesh, i need this on my old girl; she's gone through too much for just solenoid ans sensor replacement 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏾♂️. and did too much transmission fluid do something to your nails?
My truck has 370000miles have been wondering what the trany looks like wanna rebuild it put cost of parts right now is absurd
Would the rebuild be the same with a 47rh?, Do you sell this specific rebuild kit with the current upgrades?.
When you are determining your overdrive selective shim you said you add 10 thousands. Is that to the measurement you make or to the shim after you made your measurement
Where do you get that transmission mount, fixture..???
What kind of paint did y’all use on this transmission and does it come in different colors
Do you have specific modifications you do to the valve body or separator plate? I guess meaning more than a shift kit.
How much for a 2014 68rfe tow trans build?
Great video. And for everyone asking his nails were like that when he was born. They arnt painted
You never said any thing about the torque converter
Awesome video guys👍👍👍 I've been saving for one of these!
Great video. Thanks. I'm now convinced the transmission shop that rebuilt my 48re was not as thorough and slapped my transmission back together like a cheap lego set.
Most times they Only change what parts that they needed to get it Working normal.
I had a transmission rebuilt. I had an issue with it six months later. Took it apart myself
Found out they only change to clutch bands.
So now I do my Transmissions myself
I have a few trucks.
I like seeing that sub count climbing!! Hell yeah
Zero chance I could get that back together!
The other videos are good but I can watch hours of this. 👌
Now do a 68rfe !!! I loved the info in this video !
Travis Mitchell I don’t think firepunk builds whole 68rfe trans. They seem to lean on the 48re swap side. So you likely won’t see 68rfe year down video from them .
Scott Simmons I spoke on the phone with a salesman at the shop and he mentioned that they aren’t in that field yet but are trying to come up with a system that they trust entirely before releasing anything
How much is that transmission installed?
This is why a good mechanic is invaluable. He's a wealth of knowledge. Especially for being so young.
There's no reason to not weld that crack up.
Great vid, thanks for making it.
How much hp and tq are these builds good for on a work truck that pulls dump trailers, equipment trailers, and probably drives 200 miles per week?
All I have is a cold air intake, two tune, and exhaust. The seat of the pants dyno feels like 375-425 hp and 750-800 lb ft.
Thanks, again.
This build has clutch capacity to hold 600hp/1200tq, but the weakest link is the stock input that is at risk anything over 450hp
@@FirepunkDiesel so with a billet input this would be a good 600hp trans? Or would it need other hard parts as well?
Music undesirable, distracting and too loud
Is it me or does this dude have white fingernails?
I can smell this video lol
SAME!!!!!
Joe Biden???lol
What brand is the second gear band you use
This is an all around really well done video.
wish this was out 5 months ago when I purchased the shitty ATS stage 4 48re. the center of their flex plate broke in 2000 miles. The welds broke. Do not buy ATS, theyre shit. It shifts hard, has crappy shift points, the co pilot is garbage as well. also overheats just sitting in drive at a light or in traffic. I got 3000 miles on it and can't use it to run in my hotshot bussiness.
Do you have a tow master 68rfe??
Now i know where im getting my new 48re from. Thankfully mine hasnt gotten too bad yet. But my truck was an old farm truck when i bought it, and idk how well it was taken care of for the first 250k miles. But in the last 80k miles since ive owned my truck ive noticed trans fluid leaks and some seals going out. To include the rear main that needs done and the transmission just started having a strange issue where it acts like 3rd gear doesnt exist. (It stays in 2nd until about 2500rpm then seems to bypass 3rd for a brief moment right into 4th.) Similar issue when slowing down it will drop almost down to 6-700rpm then hit 2nd. No rough shifting just seems like 3rd gear doesnt exist.
Only got through the first 6 1/2 minutes and I realized my 2000 Dodge's tranmission is in serious need of help. It only has 230K miles on it. ( Air bubble thingy, and not holding in gear.....) And much of that was easy with wery little heavy towing. IE going after friends vehicles and bring them home off the road dead. NOw I am left wondering how $deep should I get into getting it right again?????
A lot of good information- thanks
So aside from fluid changes on a 47rh 47re 48 rh exc what would be a good idea as mileage to replace wear items I have a 04 ram 2500 4 x 4 47 Rh it has 120k heavy towing miles on it. Plus it's running 35" tires. What's a good mileage to teardown check wear items and do a soft rebuilding it sits over a week it must be repressirizef building at a high idle before it will engage I think this is normal just looking for good info. 😀
Nice interesting video ! I use the borg Warner band as swell,and it holds up very good 👍🏻
How much to service and flush my 68?
Approximate $300, there are some variables, if you have a 5" exhaust that needs removed to get lines off for Hot flushing the coolers it will be more
01 24v Thinking my baby needs a new pump assembly not getting that quick crisp shift when drop in gear ! Even when I pull it into neutral and give her a small Rev or 2 trying to speed the pump up !Even after a 5 or 6 min idle warm up ! Still using my 12yr old Dayco triple disc on this 3rd rebuild in 9 years ! I have upgraded 9 year old value body! But not the upgraded solenoid plungers don't know if they was available 12 years ago ? Did have a old 727 torque flight solid band and upgraded tensioner bolt installed for second gear hold ! Which was recommended by they trans builder ! Old girl needs some newer version parts in her ! 140,000 on 180 hp edge pro comp ,150 hp injectors, 63/74mm killer b super single turbo, straight 5 ' dymond eye exhaust, 3 peice dps exhaust manifold and banks big boss high flow intake manifold !
P.S Thanks for making the video full of very useful information !
Some good info in this vid. Especially for the DIY guys.
How much is a job like this cost ...? I have 2003 2500 Cummins 4x4
$4350 for trans, and converter complete ready to install, to get an out the door quote email andy@firepunkdiesel.com
I got one for $17.00
Killer video, thanks for all the info you are continually realising.
46RE Loaded with Red Eagle and Kolene extra throughout. On the forward clutch is it ok to use a flat snap ring as opposed to the Waved ring? Also I have .090 on my forward clutch and .025 on my rear clutch. Are the numbers inline with your specs? I do have a higher ratio kick down lever. I see at one point you guys drill something at the back of the case under the OD piston support what is that and why?
I have a question I have a 2006 dodge ram 2500 diesel 4 x 4 make a cab the problem that I am having is the indicator with tells you what gear you’re in flickers and the truck cuts out for a sec or two I’ve replaced the neutral safety switch three times
I have a 46RE that was behind a gas 5.9, and I believe a 47RE, that's got the cutout on the bottom of the bell housing for the larger converter and I'm wanting to beef this 46 RE up to handle a 30' - 40' trailer with my Fiat and tools and stuff, what parts interchange between the 2 trans?
what is with the crappy music?
Excellent video! I have a 173K mile 1999 V10 47RE that I want rebuilt as a Towmaster for a 1995 CPL1550 12 valve with approximately 250HP/635TQ. I am installing the 12 valve/47RE in a Suburban. Do you upgrade the 47RE internals to 48RE spec? Can you setup the 1999 47RE for Anteater control when rebuilding it? Thanks.
I just bought a 2006 Cummins with 247,000 miles and I am having issues shifting the last gear what is the ballpark on a rebuilt like this?
You want to make a 48RE more reliable? Swap it for a 4L80E... Just fuckin with ya. On a less joking note, I've rebuild a bunch of transmissions and you guys and your shop really look like you know what you're doing and doing it all right. Good work guys.
Thank you for the video. It helps me a lot if you don't mind I got a 1999 3500 cummins it has a build trans with a programmer in it I was on level 5 and broke the 3.8 band lever. What would calls that to happen and I got a 4.4 billet band lever now what you thought on it if you could help out pls and thank you
My understanding was the second gear band adjustment was 13/4 turn out not two for Cummins? Am I incorrect? I saw A manual spec for it I thought 2 turns was for gas. Can you confirm and if you deviate what is the thinking or knowledge behind it. Thanks , love your videos.
02 47re...not stock....dies when put into drive after sitting overnight unless truck warms up for 5 mins...drain back maybe...seems like the tc is locked...pinched or exposed pigtail wire to GPS solenoid grounding out maybe? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for posting these great vids btw.
Do you do this type of build for the 68RFE? I realize the 68 can't hold as much as the 48, but for 700hp or less they're supposed to hold up just fine if it's built right...
Can you let me know what all is required for the 1000 mile service? my Firepunk Towmaster is getting close..
I watched the rebuild and do you use a different stall convertor. My old 12 valve which is not very powerful any way will blow though the convertor . I hate the 750 rpm gear splits for towing so I was wondering if a low stall might help for towing . Thanks for the video .
I have a Dakota with 5.9 and this trans Will it live long if I service it as well? I haven’t adjusted bands , and my trans builder passed away so I have no trust yet in a new trans guy and I don’t feel completely comfortable adjusting them y self.. is that something that is the kiss of death , how do I know if it’s done correctly ?
It's hard for me to trust a transmission shop in Vegas. Your knowledge and skill make me want to drive my Ram 2500 to Ohio for future service.