GOOD MORNING, FROM THE PHILIPPINES. I AM STILL USING A CJ2A, WILLYS JEEP, WHICH I INHERITED FROM MY FATHER, WHO WAS A USAFFE VETERAN DURING WORLD WAR 2. THE TRANSMISSION IS T-90, WITH A TRANSFER CASE WHICH I SUPPOSSED IS A DANA 18. MY PROBLEM IS: 1) 2ND AND 3RD GEARS CANNOT BE ENGAGED ANYMORE; 2) GEAR OILS ARE LEAKING FROM BOTH THE TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE; 3) PARTS SUPPLIERS OF THIS KIND OF JEEP ARE NO LONGER STOCKING OF SUCH PARTS, RENDERING MY JEEP UNMAINTAINED FOR 2 YEARS NOW. I LOVE THIS JEEP. IT HELPED ME A LOT IN MY FARM FOR MANY YEARS. I WAS VERY RELIABLE. I WANTED VERY MUCH TO RESTORE ITS RELIABILITY BACK TO ITS FORMER CAPACITY. I HAVE MADE A THOROUGH OVERHAUL OF THE ENGINE 8 YEARS AGO, AND IT IS STILL VERY RELIABLE. I NEED ADVISE ON THE FOLLOWING: 1) WHERE CAN I POSSIBLY GET THE COMPONENT PARTS TO REBUILD MY T-90 TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE BACK TO ITS FORMER GLORY. 2) HOW CAN I GET THE PARTS ON LINE? MANY THANKS.
@kalebtheloser6162 ай бұрын
So just sell it
@northernstoner9623 ай бұрын
I have a 98 subaru impreza 5 speed that is stuck in reverse what are your guys thoughts
@swarnendubanerjee2883 ай бұрын
Sir, recently I assembled a T90 wirlth the help of your videos. However, due to some mistake of mine, the engine stops when I release the clutch on 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear, although I have not connected the output shaft to wheel. The transfercase shaft are also rotating on engaging transfercase shift lever (the transmission gear in neutral). What may possible be the mistake I have made
@rickstivers39653 ай бұрын
Believe it or not I have experienced a similar problem. In my case, when I installed the shift tower, the first reverse fork did not get into the slot on the gear. It was stuck in reverse all the time. When I would shift into 2nd or 3rd gear it would stall the engine. That is because it was going into two gears at once and this locked the transmission. I don’t understand why your’s would do it in 1st gear. If that isn’t the issue I would look at the shift tower linkage to make sure it’s operating properly. I’ve gotten rid of all of my transmissions and Jeeps so I can’t make another video to assist you further. I hope this helps. If you go to the 5 minute point in this video I think it will explain enough to get you through it with what I told you above. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6urZoaNlsqYnbMsi=7HRLrrCQlo_te_8I
@swarnendubanerjee2883 ай бұрын
Sir, further today when I turned on the engine without the tower shifter, I find out that the counter shaft is rotating in neutral also, whereas it is rotating freely when the engine is switched of. What possibly may be the cause. Regards
@rickstivers39653 ай бұрын
It is normal for the counter shaft to rotate with the engine running if you don’t have the transfer case in gear or if you don’t have the driveshafts hooked up. There isn’t enough friction in the drive train to stop the transmission from turning with the clutch disengaged. There is usually a small amount of rub from a disengaged clutch plate that it will still turn a low friction drive train.
@MitchKrisRegal-qe2wc3 ай бұрын
I know that you used #2 Forma gasket on the bolts. Did you use any sealant on the gasket? Did you place the lever against the cam or above it or below it ? Did you move the cam with the crank bolt ?
@rickstivers39653 ай бұрын
It’s been years ago since I did that but if I remember correctly the lever is spring loaded in the up position. I pushed the lever down under the cam, seated the pump and installed the bolts. I used a regular liquid gasket sealer on both gasket. I don’t remember what brand. I didn’t need to move the cam to install it. I might have just been lucky.
@clinthutcheson26404 ай бұрын
Sir you have done a great job explaining this issue!
@user-nm5xb7ob2p4 ай бұрын
If you weren't a teacher, well then you should have been. Thank you
@rickstivers39654 ай бұрын
I was a technical instructor in the Air Force for 6 years but never a teacher. I left that up to my wife.
@user-nm5xb7ob2p4 ай бұрын
@@rickstivers3965 Well then thank you for your service as well Rick!
@Huffy_Turns_a_Wrench6 ай бұрын
could you still use the bad main gears as clutch alignment tools?
@rickstivers39656 ай бұрын
Absolutely, they make perfect alignment tools. The only problem is that they are heavy and they rust.
@battlejack18636 ай бұрын
I just use light hrease to hold the washers in place and install the cluster gear i have never had any issues where I needed to dry fit or use a dial indicator nor does the factory manual make any mention of it
@rickstivers39656 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, many people are not as skillful as you and find the stacking process intimidating. That why I came up with the instructions in the video. For many people it simplifies the process.
@battlejack18636 ай бұрын
@@rickstivers3965whatever works I’ve just never done it that way is all im saying
@jonahhuff18410 ай бұрын
Definitely wizard level information. Just what i was looking for, thanks!
@fredocastillo698411 ай бұрын
Is this mustang gt ? Mt82?
@lifestyleraceing5468 Жыл бұрын
Does it work the same with first gear I have a 1941 Chevy special deluxe coupe 2 speed manual 3 on the tree my probably is first gear would get stuck but will shift is 2nd and 3rd np always gets stuck in 1st and I would have to give it gas while letting go of clutch and shift hard for it to move
@rickstivers3965 Жыл бұрын
I’m sorry but the T-90 is the only transmission I’m familiar with. I have no idea what would cause that in a Chevy transmission.
@Venom-nk8nd Жыл бұрын
🇵🇬🇵🇬,,
@jeep2003 Жыл бұрын
Mine walks out of first after I rebuilt it. I dont understand how since they are straight cut. It is an aftermarket cluster gear. I guess I can pull off the cover and see what its doing
@KGioche Жыл бұрын
Good day..I have a 2014 fuso 4p10 stuck in 2nd gear but can be released from the gear cable connections under the truck. Once released and try another gear it also gets stuck and cannot come back to neutral..is it a synchroniser issue aswell?
@billbrisson Жыл бұрын
in 30 years those kids are still going to remember how much fun they had working in the shop with you!
@rickstivers3965 Жыл бұрын
Bill, I hope so but I’m not even sure they remember now. At least the videos will be there to remind them.
@randconner Жыл бұрын
These videos make my heart happy!
@rickstivers3965 Жыл бұрын
Rand, I’m glad they make your heart happy.
@aw8388 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for making a difference in the Willys World!!
@GrantslickerBR549 Жыл бұрын
Great videos, Rick, I just took my apart and the main shaft has metal basically welded to it where the pilot bearing is in the motor and looks like there was issues near the throwout bearing. Also my case is shot due to bad area where the brass washer rides up against it. It’s pitted and scraped up. My question is, are the T 90 transmissions that you see on eBay for $1000 from India any good? I’m sure my transmission has more problems than what I stated, but that was enough for me to stop inspecting.
@billsmithson3394 Жыл бұрын
Hi Rick, Thanks for this great info. I'm hoping you may have some tips to help me with my situation. I just got a '48 Willys up and running and got it out on the road for some short rides. For the most part all shifting went well for the first few days but then at one point I started having trouble with shifting. Now when the Engine is running I can no longer shift into first or reverse. It just grinds the gears. However, if I stop the engine I can then shift into first or reverse and then fire the engine back up to get going. The shifting continues to be an issues though after doing this. Any ideas? Thanks in advance! -Bill
@reuterindustries8240 Жыл бұрын
Hi Rick, I realize this video is a bit older now, but man it’s incredibly informative! As a younger guy, I appreciate this sort of knowledge getting passed down for these old machines. Thank you!!
@rickstivers3965 Жыл бұрын
It might be getting old but compared to these old Jeeps it’s practically brand new. When I first started the T-90 rebuild guide (written version), it was back in 1999. Then the first rebuild guide was shot in 2005. When that one became unavailable I moved on to the KZbin version. I hope it will still be around when I’m long gone. I’m glad you found it useful.
@billbrisson Жыл бұрын
Great series, answered a lot of questions... unfortunately all the answers were "replace the part" or at least in my case... My T90's were both full of water and rust when I disassembled them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/laWzdYx6btOjr9E
@rickstivers3965 Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, I’ve pulled several of those apart myself. It’s usually cheaper to find another transmission than replace all of the parts.
@billbrisson Жыл бұрын
@@rickstivers3965 The up-side to replacing all the guts is I know I'm going to have a zero time transmission/transfer case to go with the zero time axles and engine... just like a brand new Jeep :)
@billbrisson Жыл бұрын
just getting into my T90 and transfer case.... but for some reason mine doesn't come apart quite as easy as yours...lol mine is full of rust and grime and who knows what else! lots of good content, i am subscribing for sure! kzbin.info/www/bejne/laWzdYx6btOjr9E
@motorv8N Жыл бұрын
I’ve watched all five of your rebuild videos now and they are very well done. I think I’ve now got the confidence to tackle a rebuild when and if the time comes. So...here’s a question: My 49 CJ3a doesn’t jump out of second gear, however it does crunch ever so slightly going into second unless I either double clutch or shift veeery slowly from first to second at about a fast walking pace. Is there anything I should try or investigate before tearing the thing apart? Am I likely to see the issue by just taking the tower off for a look see? All other shifting is smooth and silent. Thanks again.
@rickstivers3965 Жыл бұрын
I’m sorry to say the only thing that can fix that problem is a new second gear synchronizer. Unfortunately, to replace that requires a full tear down. If you can stand it, live with it until you get a major failure. That won’t cause much damage that hasn’t already been done.
@motorv8N Жыл бұрын
@@rickstivers3965 - I was worried that might be the case. Ah well - it’s certainly workable for the time being.
@motorv8N Жыл бұрын
Great walk through of an inspection and invaluable tips. For instance I wonder how many folks don’t realize that first gear wear you showed is inconsequential while that teeny tiny extra bit of material on the synchro springs can be a big problem.
@rickstivers3965 Жыл бұрын
That’s why the original rebuild guide was created and put up on the web. I coordinated it but many people contributed to it. If you haven’t read the guide with everybody’s inputs it’s certainly worth the read. We did that guide back around 1999 and it was updated several times. I don’t think it’s been touched since around 2005. Many of the people that added their inputs have passed away since then. At least the info is still out there and not lost.
@motorv8N Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video - thank you.
@rickstivers3965 Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it.
@motorv8N Жыл бұрын
Fantastic to have discovered your channel and thanks for the effort you have put into these videos. Good lighting and camera work makes all the difference! I’m a year into owning my first jeep - a 49 CJ3a and have a lot to learn from you. Looking forward to the journey.
@rickstivers3965 Жыл бұрын
I’m glad I’m able to assist. I’ll be uploading my body rebuild videos over the next few months.
@pierrehuard1341 Жыл бұрын
Hi Rick, I discovered your videos last week as I'm rebuilding tranny and transfer case on my M38. Very informative and well explained... In this video do you use an air saw or cutting disc to cut out body parts? Thank you for posting all your knowledge and experience for everybody to see, greatly appreciated 🙂👍
@rickstivers3965 Жыл бұрын
Pierre, I use a 4” angle grinder. I’m using a new technique next time that I’ve learned from Fitzee on KZbin. You tack the panel over top the bad panel, then cut it out slowly at a 45 degree angle. As you cut you press the new panel in and tack it in place. I’ll see if I can find his video. It looks like just what I need for my Jeep. kzbin.info/www/bejne/laaWYqdnaLaCbKM
@michaelwedin5474 Жыл бұрын
Use a little air or damp rag to cool metal as you weld to keep down warpage. I find it helps a little.
@rickstivers3965 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael, I’ll do that. I was afraid the damp rag would introduce flash rust. Maybe I’ll try the air. Should I keep the air pressure low? I’m open to suggestions.
@michaelwedin5474 Жыл бұрын
@@rickstivers3965 I don’t think it matters? Just blow air after every 5-6 spot welds. As you can tell it is a slow process.
@christopherjenkins2373 Жыл бұрын
Boy how I dislike doing body work on cars. I’ve only ever restored 1 vehicle and was together with my brother’s help. The car was a 1969 Datson 2000 Roadster 5-speed convertible. It was silver and had a shiny lacquer paint job. I wish I had never sold it but I got married and needed more reliable transportation. I saw your fishing poles behind the toolbox. This is quite the project Rick. I certainly find this interesting. I’m looking forward to seeing your progress! - Chris
@rickstivers3965 Жыл бұрын
Chris, I think maybe this is a little beyond body work. It's more like Frankenstein meets the Transformers. Glad to have you along on both the Reels and Jeeps projects.
@christopherjenkins2373 Жыл бұрын
@@rickstivers3965 I know nothing about the Jeep work as my experience with anything close was my old college fun car almost 50 years ago. As I have said before you are fearless and I might add resourceful! - Chris
@larryscholes1949 Жыл бұрын
Your doing a fine job of bringing her back to life. Mine required nearly as much welding patches as yours. It's all good work and you will be very satisfied that you saved her. Love my 46 cj2q.
@rickstivers3965 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Larry, I think the reel proof is going to be how the welding comes out. I hope I can do a good job of it. Almost twenty years ago I welded up a cut hole in a hood for a guy. I didn’t know I should stitch weld it and neither did he. When we got done the hood was so warped that it wouldn’t lay flat. If you tried to force it flat, it popped up the other way. I’m hoping to go slow and easy this time and prevent that from happening. I was fairly confident on the mechanical restoration but this part I’ve been putting off for a long time. I’m not looking for car show looks, just a good solid body again. Thanks for watching. Maybe we’ll all learn something as we go along.
@bamoffett Жыл бұрын
My 46 needs a floor mostly, and I have zero experience with Jeep body repair so I’ll be watching from the perspective of ‘can I do that’. I trust you’ll be a fine example! Thanks sincerely for making vids of your project.
@rickstivers3965 Жыл бұрын
Ben, that makes two of us. Most of my experience at this has been watching KZbin videos and talking to people that have done it. Follow along with me and I will show you when I make mistakes and hopefully, I'll explain how to avoid them.
@HDHD-yv9np Жыл бұрын
I have watched your previous videos, I love the way you get things done, easy and effective. By the way, I consider my self super lucky, when I bought mine for restoration I did not have to weld a single hole, all I did wire brush, paint and it was back to when it was born :) Looking for the rest of the videos as you go, its been a while :)
@rickstivers3965 Жыл бұрын
HD, I'm happy your Jeep had been taken care of. Maybe once I get this one done it will be well cared for too.
@michaelwedin5474 Жыл бұрын
All your other videos were great, can’t wait for the rest of these!
@rickstivers3965 Жыл бұрын
Michael, I'm glad you liked my previous videos. I hope to make these as informative as possible.
@jeepinbanditrider2 жыл бұрын
I got stuck between second/neutral yesterday while in town. When I pulled the shift tower, the square on the end of the shift cane was actually twisted a bit and jammed between the rails.
@jeepinbanditrider2 жыл бұрын
My T90 pops out of second on decel. I noticed as much or more play in my 2-3 shift fork (actually on both) that was on yours. What size roll pin did you use for yours? The shift tower fixes are something I can do quick and easy, I'm supposed to take my CJ2 to Arkansas in a few weeks and am tracking down the last few little issues.
@estancieradel662 жыл бұрын
Muchas gracias, excelente presentación!!
@rickstivers39652 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you liked it.
@criscross65912 жыл бұрын
I feel like the little kid following along! Great way to spend time with your family!
@rickstivers39652 жыл бұрын
It certainly was, those kids are now 14 and 16. They aren’t nearly as interested in hanging out with the old man as they were then. That’s okay, we still made memories and the videos are around to help them remember. I figure they’ll want to hang out again when they get older.
@charlestimmons6042 жыл бұрын
Great video, short sweet and to the point, I've got a Mazda five speed in an f150 that keeps getting stuck in fourth. Ive been inside a five speed out of a ranger before and after tearing it apart and putting it back together about three times on my daughter's high school pickup I had a sneaking suspicion that this was probably my issue.
@jeffmackey85402 жыл бұрын
Hello Rick, I just picked up a 1945 Jeep Willys CJ2A. It won't go into 2nd gear. 1, 3 and Reverse work fine but it will not shift to second. What do you suggest may be an issue? I would like to have some idea of what to look for before I go opening it up. Thanks
@jeffmackey85402 жыл бұрын
The shift lever has a lot of play in it as well. I was going to replace the entire shift tower assembly.
@ronrevisky66072 жыл бұрын
Well, like a dope I followed Rick's Part Number SKS 6206-2RSNR/CE to the tee. I should have checked it but I found out it should be SKS ##### 6208 ####### -2RSNR/CE when I opened the package to the one I ordered. WAAAy TOO Small!
@joe39732 жыл бұрын
What about the T-84 transmission jumps out of second gear do you have a video???
@rickstivers39652 жыл бұрын
Sorry Joe, I don’t know anything about the T-84.
@josephkadzban55242 жыл бұрын
Hey Rick, this is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for making the video short and complete.
@rickstivers39652 жыл бұрын
I’m glad I was able to help.
@SunkCostGarage2 жыл бұрын
Is there a reason you skipped the transmission oil retainer washer when assembling the main shaft?
@rickstivers39652 жыл бұрын
No, It got cut out during editing. You are the first person in four years to mention it. Good catch.
@battlejack18636 ай бұрын
@@rickstivers3965the oil slinger was eliminated in later T90s and plugs were installed in place of the screws the slinger isn’t really needed
@rickstivers39656 ай бұрын
Battle Jack, what you say is true, but he was actually asking about the oil retainer washer that is installed on the main gear and not oil slinger. Unfortunately, I edited out the installation of the washer in the video.
@carrvego70452 жыл бұрын
Rick, just watching your videos and I absolutely love it your sharing these experiences with your kids, grandkids. My son tells me all the time he remembers fondly our time working on projects together!
@rickstivers39652 жыл бұрын
They look back at them now and smile about how young they were. The memories we make today are the treasures of tomorrow. I’m glad you liked the videos.
@flhxs83642 жыл бұрын
Hello, Rick! I came across your videos on T90 transmissions and have found them to be extremely helpful. I appreciate you being methodical in your lessons and anecdotal on potential problem areas as well. I have always felt that if you have a gift or solid experience in something that it is a good thing to share with others. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise too.
@rickstivers39652 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you found them useful. Let me know if you run into any problems with it.
@7CAJONEZ2 жыл бұрын
Similar to a T-86. Studebaker manual says to instal cluster gears, shaft, needles, washers and then install output and then input shaft and THEN install input shaft bearing. Nothing abouf how to install input shaft bearing without beating or pressing which could destroy brass synchronizer. It does say to use special tool to protect synchronizer ring. Cant imagine what that is.
@rickstivers39652 жыл бұрын
You might try heating the bearing in an oven to around 300 degrees then immediately try to slip it on the shaft before it cools. I’ve never tried that but I have done it the other way by freezing the shaft and sliding the gear on. If I tried the oven I would clean out all of the oil and grease prior to putting it in the oven. I guess you could try using a freeze spray to cool the shaft and try slipping on the bearing.
@7CAJONEZ2 жыл бұрын
@@rickstivers3965 Thanks for replying I have an idea for a tool that holds the shaft away from the synchro and use the 3 TO bearing cover holes to push the bearing on.
@martinfleming7592 жыл бұрын
Hey Rick, wow! Ive niw watched the whole series and your videos are helping me so much. I really appreciate all the work and please know how helpful they are to shadetree mechs like myself. A question for you: I'm redoing the T90 in my International scout 800 with a T90 c. Unfortunately, the nose on my main shaft is shot and I'm having a heck of a time finding a replacement. I see so many jeep main shafts online, ut the pictures look slightly different a bit back from the nose end. Will any of those work for me or do i need an international harvester specific main shaft? And how bout the overhaul kits for jeep t90s? Are the needle bearings, thrust washers and ball bearings the same for IH and Jeep T90s? Thanks for any help.
@rickstivers39652 жыл бұрын
Martin, As far as I know the rebuild kits are the same. I couldn’t tell you for sure about the main shafts.
@martinfleming7592 жыл бұрын
@@rickstivers3965 thanks, Rick. I appreciate your response. One difference, I've noted for sure...IH Scout T90s dont have the oil collector ... what's up with that?
@rickstivers39652 жыл бұрын
Martin, Even the later model Jeep’s deleted the oil collector. I guess they decided it really wasn’t needed. The biggest difference I know of between the Scout and Jeep T90s is the main gear and cluster gear. The beveled gears on those are cut in the opposite direction. That’s because the engines turned in opposite directions.
@charlesfitton96772 жыл бұрын
Thx for the feedback, but it"s not as pleasant as a reverse whine. I'll check the end float on the cluster gear when it finally comes out.