68RFE Transmission - Input Drum Assembly

[@russnewton10]

Hiram, you are awesome man! Your videos have taught me so much. Most good transmission techs keep thier knowledge a secret, like it's some sort of magic. Please keep up the good work and know that you are really appreciated.

[@happy543210]

Hiram, don't worry about the shop noise. just keep making these great videos!

[@Necromyaso]

Hiram, thank you very much for your guideness! I've rebuilt my 45RFE transmission with your video and manual. I read the manual, watched the video and did it step by step as described. I want to say that I took and installed the underdrive piston into balance piston, then put it together in the input drum. It took less time and works. More than 10000 kilometers passed.

[@wysetech2000]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, Hiram. I know what it's like to be uncomfortable while working. I can't wear gloves either when it's hot and humid.

[@satamanschmidt3428]

Hiram, you need to apologize for nothing. You're doing a great service for all of us by producing these videos. You seem to be overly sensitive to comments. Don't take these so seriously. Sometimes, we're just messing with you. You live in Houston, we understand that's a really humid and hot place. I live in Phoenix so I know what hot is. Fortunately we don't have your humidity. No need to apologize for a fan. You work in a shop no need to apologize for not filming these in a studio. As for the orange gloves, well, we'll let you slide this time just don't let it happen again. (That was a joke.)

[@jorgehernandez6992]

Muero acerté una pregunta donde t puedo ablar

[@bobfreeman415]

Great video! Great to see a video by someone who actually knows what he is doing and doesn't try to take 5 minutes of content and take 30 minutes to present it. One comment: If you do an edit, you might mention the snap ring on the seal hub of the front pump that holds the center of the "pie tin pump cover".

[@i94south34]

i enjoy all your vids,i hope you show us around the shop one day.

[@manuellezcano7583]

Hiram o Elian gonzalez valcero de la república de Cuba el mejor maestro de trasmiciones .es un gusto tener la oportunidad de ver sus video.yo no hablo inglés pero miro sus videos gracia y disculpe por la broma infórmate quien Era Elian Gonzales

[@ElectronicWorkshop]

Great video, thanks for making theses videos, I am sure you are helping many mechanics and diy

[@tradersnotion]

Thanks for sharing Hiram. Good information!

[@geoffboladeras8567]

Awesome videos. I have just pulled my rebuilt 68rfe and would like to know why the reverse cluth has four one sided friccion discs and the pressure plate. not like in your videos, ( friccion, steel, friccion and the pressure plate. cheers

[@robertwilson9698]

Hello Hiram! Thanks for the great videos man, I really appreciate you providing all of the great info! I just now finished rebuilding the input drum assembly for my 68RFE, following your instructions in this video. In my tranny the OD clutch pack was showing some signs that it had gotten hot with some discoloration, some small circle areas of friction material having pitted away, and a couple frictions were warped. The truck is new to me, so I don't know much about it's history. That said the tranny has obviously been rebuilt not too long ago, since everything other than the OD looked like new. My main concern/question is this: It seems from the homework that I've done that clearances can be very important to get right with the 68RFE, and want to make sure I give my tranny a chance to work well and last by ensuring my clearances are within specification. How do you check your clearances? Do you have on of those fixtures to mount the input drum into and use air pressure and a dial caliper; or do you use a feeler gauge or something else? Any chance you can do a video on this topic? Thanks again for all the great info!

[@fgalaviz00]

Is that the same way I can stake the orifice filter on a 42re? I couldn't see clearly how the filter staked. I saw that you punched it in one side a little. Getting ready to overhaul. Thanks for sharing your wisdom.

[@jessesmith1181]

Was having a little trouble seeing the inner thrust bearings. Is there a top or bottom when putting them in there. It looked like you were putting the black paint marks up except for bottom and plastic coated bearing. My question is if I put one in with black paint down on accident would it starve for oil or cause bearing to fail?

[@josephjones2243]

hey hiram how do we do a relearn on a 545rfe. we just installed a low mileage transmission in a 2wd 08 1500 and first to second is lazy and it won't go into lockup . we've pulled cables and a minute of driving the ck engine light comes right back on . we don't know what code it is yet

[@erics9213]

Hirarm, excellent video as usual. Question about the assembly lubes. Noticed you use green for some things and blue for others. I couldn't find a general rule when I did my 42RLE so I used the green that came with the TRANSGO shift kit for nearly everything. What's been your experience. Thanks, Eric S.

[@tjams74]

Good tips Hiram. I see those filters fall out all the time. Usually install new ones with a little lock tite and stake them back in. Question: Do you drill out the cup plug you install into the input drum any more than it is? It seems like the orifice size is small and could cause some restriction on oil release.

[@andrewthompsonuk1]

Enjoyed your video. Two questions. Tapered snap rings is there an easy way to remember what way up they should go? The lifting of the piston- was that because there is no return spring? Will they burn on startup if you dont?

[@rangertexas]

Just curious what that little orifice filter is called in the very first part of the video. Was rebuilding mine and I've lost that part everything else is there

[@joseamador8407]

I have a problem with this transmission when 5ft gear applies, it will feel like it goes back to 3rd and after it will go to 5ft it will continue fine and go to six , what you recommend I check

[@dls951]

Did you block the bleed hole with a plug on the drum?

[@geojor]

could bristles be left from the assembly brush?...

[@MRmwr2452]

HAve you done a complete re-install video yet for everything going back in the 68RFE housing?

[@HearnDaddyFresh]

Under drive over drive pressure plate. Which side goes down durring assembly?

[@EmyMachado-k7f]

Exelente

[@farleyaraujo8092]

Top top parabéns

[@threadfin2012]

Hiram,Great vídeo. Did you ever get around to making a vídeo of the reassembly of a 68RFE?

[@MD-cd7em]

YES SIRR...THANKYOU

[@63256325N]

Great video man. You need to hook up some central AC in the shop to stay cool. Wouldn't that be nice?

[@63256325N]

***** I hear ya about the humidity, I lived in southern Florida for a while years ago and the streets would steam after a bit of rain....sucked. Can't deal with it anymore. Bad lungs. Love the vids. keep 'em coming. When you can of course.

[@geojor]

what is the function of the input hub, is it similar to a drum?...

[@0001070181]

What's your take on Precision International rebuild kits?

[@rippyrogers]

thank you for the help

[@alkhashtee]

Hiram you are a super man. Will you hire me to help you? I can accept minimum wage just to learn from you. By the way, where is your shop at? I wanna visit you seriously

[@jeremybrooks9527]

I will not use that feeler blade on that piston. I would be too scared of cutting it.

[@hussainal-harbi2879]

Thank you for this vidio

[@moshe2002]

thank you

[@impalaep]

I need to send you some trans no one in my city will do them?

[@josephjones2243]

now it's stuck in 3rd . it's a low mileage pullout

[@bigtasty3153]

You didn’t show how to install the cushion plate at THE VERY BEGINNING??

[@AutomaticTransmission]

These don't use a cushion plate. It uses a waved snap ring underneath the Overdrive/reverse pressure plate.

[@YourMom-dj3yb]

How in the hell does that give you any gears? Where are the gears?

[@markvietti]

thought you had to check the clearances..

[@impalaep]

I need ur info

[@probuildjohnsonify]

For those of you that are rebuilding a hydraulic transmission for the first time. "peace of advice" DON'T USE A LIP SEAL TOOL!!!! to install the pistons. Take the drums and pistons to the dealer or a transmission shop that has the right piston installing tools, and pay them to do it. I guarantee you it's cheaper then buying pistons over and over again. Second! when shopping for a rebuild kit. Find one that has all the steels, all the pistons, and clutches etc... stay away from suncoast and BD. There's no since in buying half of what you need to do the job right the first. Learning experience could of saved a lot of money!

[@michealportwood5987]

Luke Johnson you can use t You can use a lip tool just go slow and be patient no reason to do the transmission if you can't do you use the lip tool have someone rebuild the whole thing for you then

[@memilome3431]

Bleed valve not filter

[@BuiltRiteTrans]

Wow, this will be my first negative comment. You never ever use a rol loc on a steel or apply or pressure plate, and I also disagree with the Emory cloth. You need a perfect polished surface, if not the friction material on the friction turns into the polishing material, which then causes premature failure. Shame Shame on you sir.