stevasaurus 22,841 #1 Posted April 15, 2011 There has been a lot of transmissions going bad lately, and a lot of new guys with them, so I decided to help with a video of putting one together. I think the only difference between the 3 speed and the 4 speed uni-drives, is that the brake shaft comes out of a different hole in the trans case. The bearings are the same, it is just that one of the cap and one of the through bears have switched places. I have laid out and labeled all of the parts. The first video builds the differential. And because my batteries died, the 2nd video builds the trans. In the video, I wrongly said the bolts go up when placing the differential at the end...the nuts must be up in order for the differential not to interfere with the 11T-44T gear. There is more to this video stuff then I thought, but I hope it shows how really easy it is to put one of these transmissions together. Hope you enjoy, and I hope it helps our fellow horse lovers. Click on these last 2 pictures for the videos. 6 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racinfool40 202 #2 Posted April 15, 2011 :wh: Looks Good Steve!! Must be nice to be retired!!!! Another re-unbroke Tranny!!! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #3 Posted April 15, 2011 Thanks for taking the time to demo this. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puddlejumper 67 #4 Posted April 15, 2011 Couldnt beat that tutorial with a stick! Awesome just Awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dennist 139 #5 Posted April 15, 2011 That was one of the most educational videos that I have seen in along time. It will help many who feel unsure about tearing into one much better about doing it. Thanks :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
btrrg1969 11 #6 Posted April 15, 2011 you made it look easy , good show :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #7 Posted April 15, 2011 Excellent work in this thread Steve. This is another thread to put in the Redsqaure best of all time category. Well done my friend! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH854 44 #8 Posted April 15, 2011 Atta Boy Steve I finished my 8 speed up yesterday or was it the day before Only I didn't have a wine case to sit mine on Chas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmoore 883 #9 Posted April 15, 2011 Am I missing something here? All I can see are pics no video link :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racinfool40 202 #10 Posted April 15, 2011 For the vid's click on the last 2 pic's!! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse'n Around 22 #11 Posted April 15, 2011 Steve, thank you for taking the time to do this. Im going to make sure to save the whole thing because I know its going to come in handy. I am curious, does a 6 or 8 sp trans go together the same way for the most part? I have a damaged 6 speed that came out of my '70 Raider 10 that Im collecting parts for thats going to need my attention in a big way. Thanks Steve! John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwgdog66 23 #12 Posted April 15, 2011 :wh: Steve this is a very good "How To" it will help a lot of folks. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest Road 594 #13 Posted April 15, 2011 Steve Thanks for going the extra mile on this! I really appreciate it. Just received the parts and hope to get to it this weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,841 #14 Posted April 16, 2011 I am curious, does a 6 or 8 sp trans go together the same way for the most part? John John...yes the 6 and 8 speeds go together exactly the same way...in fact...they use the same gears. The only difference is the shallow side of the case has been milled out under where the shift forks go to make room for the Hi/Low shifter assembly. There are some great pictures of that in the Useful Post section. After putting in the Hi/Low stuff, the transmissions are the same. Hey guys...thanks for all the great comments...I really appreciate them. :wh: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gattonde 1 #15 Posted April 16, 2011 Great Video's Steve, this should be a great help for working on trannys. Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,424 #16 Posted April 17, 2011 Steve, Well done! Photos are very useful, and there's lots of good ones on this site, but there's nothing like a good video to really experience and understand the process. I'll be watching yours again when it comes time to rebuild my own 8-speed. :wh: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massey 118 #17 Posted April 17, 2011 Thanks for taking the time to do this, very helpful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgjks6 6 #18 Posted April 17, 2011 Its becasue of members like you that this site helps so many people. This needs to be moved to most useful posts section. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suburban 550 28 #19 Posted April 18, 2011 You're the man, Steve. I learned alot from ya. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpmcleod 4 #20 Posted June 11, 2011 Steve. Thanks so much for the phone call and the fine information you provided. Watched the video and I am in the mood to give it a shot. I hope my response will be a positive one as some have had good luck. I am planning on pullimg it off the tractor tomorrow afternoon and break it apart Monday morning. I will be in touch with the results. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,012 #21 Posted July 18, 2011 Great Video Steve Will help keep me from Bucking up my Tranny! Cheers ~Duke :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,134 #22 Posted February 22, 2012 Thanks once again Steve, for the great how to tutorial. Can we get this moved to the technical section of the FAQ and Mechanical Tips, or at least pinned at the top of the trans thread so it's easier to find in the future? :thanks: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 650 #23 Posted February 23, 2012 This is an awesome post! I had never seen this before, but it sure would have been nice back when I had my 4speed apart. Can someone make a sticky out of this, so that it is easy to find? Great job Steve. :text-thankyoublue: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wyattrrp 59 #24 Posted February 25, 2012 Best All Times Forum Post area would be a great place for this link! This is a VERY helpful posting. :text-bravo: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fun Engineer 859 #25 Posted February 26, 2012 Great and helpful video Steve. Perfect timing as my bearings and seals should be in next week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites