Clutch Upgrade! 2nd Gen Cummins Back on the Road!

[@FORCE_PBC]

People take the little things for granted sometimes. Lost my dad at 8-1/2 so it’s nice to see an adult run over to dads or work with dad and they both enjoy it. Not feeling sorry for myself at all, just pointing out how cool it is. That’s why I try to be there for everything my 9 near old asks me to do. I want her to count on me like Sean counts on his dad whether he realizes it or not. I see where Sean gets his patience from, what a good trait to have. Oh and lights lights light lol….. Have a great week guys.

[@kevinscott404]

While using a transmission jack. that ole song Cotten Eye Joe comes to mind.

[@katreniaclark]

Sean, I know you were joking about women drivers BUT I got 140,000 miles out of my stock clutch in my 04 Dakota. It literally lost the springs in the plate. I even helped the mechanic change it. Good job on that truck, it is a good ol truck.

[@truracer20]

A truck parts and repair shop I worked in had a 94 Dakota shop truck with many different drivers and we replaced the original clutch at 170,000 miles. We specialized in mack and Cummins engines and that little red Dakota picked up and delivered hundreds of them all over western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio. That was a good truck but the clutch amazed me. What finally killed it was a new hire that thought he knew how to drive a stick. There were at least a dozen drivers that wracked up those 170K miles. Though we did nearly kill the engine at 150k because of a catalytic converter failure. the catalyst broke and plugged the exhaust.

[@iancollins5141]

Get down to Paul’s and get some alignment check done on that truck, the new toy in his new shed looks incredible to play with, jealous of the size of your workshops out there and the 2 pillar lifts you all have, struggled to get a 21’ x 13’ with just 8’ clear height, here in the uk, even that’s pushing the permitted development here for a shed 🙃

[@johnellis5179]

Love the longer video. I hope 2025 is a successful year for you and your channel. I enjoy watching y’all work on whatever needs done.

[@89Built]

Happy new year!

[@LAP1050]

Sean, glad I was able to (virtually) help you out 😅. Good job 👏 That transmission jack was the star 🌟 of this show, with your skills of course 😜 See you on the next video. Lou from Miami 👍🇺🇸

[@89Built]

You're the best!

[@marvincarter870]

Sean you and your wife did an amazing job removing that tranny, fllywheel, pressure plate and throw out bearing and installing all the new parts! This long video was very nice and good content! Thanks to your wife for helping out and of course Shane for letting you use his press!

[@landlocked4771]

Plenty of room no grease or oil...........ya that made me laugh. Nice going, you did make that trany install look pretty easy though, got her lined up nice an easy no oil or grease there either....LOL Thanks for taking the time to record that.

[@edwinschlee8374]

Good job getting that new clutch put in that old Dodge. I'm not a mechanic but I enjoy watching all you guys that I follow on You Tube do your things. I have a friend that does all my repairs on my 1994 GMC. Just turned over to 272k this week.

[@89Built]

Right on

[@andrewk6844]

In Australia A truck , start at a single cab over and up not a ute tub back vehicle , what you have is a Flat tray

[@davidcolesr.8628]

Happy new year gentlemen it’s good to see you Shane and Shawn, I wish you a very best and certainly hope it’s a prosperous year for 89 Built

[@89Built]

Thank you

[@craigschultz3409]

Darn good job taking that out all by yourself parndner😊

[@steveschmitt5137]

Sean, that was a nice job. I have to say putting a clutch in that old girl went pretty smooth. When you got the tranmission in so easily, I felt like as happy as you were. 😊😊thanks for sharing, and as always, stay safe.

[@89Built]

Thanks 👍

[@dennisnorthcutt1175]

Putting that clutch in by yourself is not an easy task! Great job.

[@89Built]

Thanks 👍

[@japanham5973]

It is great when a plan all comes together....it's a WIN!

[@fredluna1969]

I wish I could have been there to “help” you Sean. But I live in Texas. Let me know when you’re in Texas. Would love to meet you and your Dad. Great job on that clutch install. 🤠

[@89Built]

Will do!

[@harveystephens6115]

Sure glad you got better lighting in your shop now!!! Enjoyed

[@89Built]

Yes, thanks

[@chasespencer2002]

Little thing I learned on those 2nd gen crossmembers, while I was at Dodge. Service info called for the Use of a porta power between the rails, just behind the t case, and slip it in. Made life so much easier. If you have to change them on the ground, so you have the trans on a jack still, you can pick up one side of the frame and use the frame flex to spread the rails. That’s how I install the belly bands on KW W900s these days

[@doughaven-rf8id]

My dog, DMan, has a 2001 Ram 1500 of the same color, garnet red. It's so awesome seeing you, Sean, and your dad keeping the older stuff going. I'd say if you guys can't fix it it can't be fixed. Carry on !

[@johnsalmi4140]

At the end of the video I noticed No nuts on the two transmission mount studs

[@bradleymadosh911]

I use oven Degreaser for oil on my Vehicles works good

[@jeraldhite9744]

I enjoyed working on cars and trucks with my Dad. He passed away at 83. It was a good excuse to spend time with him with him.

[@dougreed9843]

Sean that is one big transmission I would have gotten a helping hand brother. You rock that's for sure.

[@dougreed9843]

Ever since seeing at Paul's and now here. You an inspiration, easy going positive guy that's getser done, that's goes for pops too.. Happy New Year fellas.

[@jerrybailey8072]

Sean don't forget to vacuum it out. LOL

[@mikekerby814]

An old trick to doing clutches by yourself. Use a couple of sticks of all thread. One on each side. Slide the trans back on the all thread supported by the trans jack. then when you go back it just slides up the all thread and seats. I use to do cast iron Clark 4 speeds that way.

[@GaryForgingOn]

That lift would be so nice to have. I would have to crawl on my back on the ground underneath to do that. Not fun. Thanks for the video

[@hosshoffer7579]

Happy New Year! Thanks for the video. Every time you do a test drive I narrate in my head where you are at. 8 more months and I am back permanently.

[@markwalters8884]

Yep that one is definitely gone. Lol!!!! Good job!!! Always enjoy watching your videos!!

[@bryansaunders3477]

Great job with the clutch! Love watching your videos. A good investment might be a cheap cart for your tools while you're working. Makes it easier with them at arms reach. Thanks Shawn!

[@briansmith1279]

Slick trick with the plasma ujoint removal!

[@curtism7203]

Really living on the edge with that hoist pad on your frame 🤣

[@bryduhbikeguy]

Thanks for the video. All that because someone drives with their foot setting on the clutch pedal too often. It would've needed it in a few thousand miles, but it may've been too hot then. It's easier to warm the shop,than to cool it in July.

[@albertorozco5981]

Props to you Sean. Doing all this work by yourself. 💯

[@CarltonSanders-og2up]

it looked like the nuts were missing on tthe transmission mount under the crossmember

[@tiredagain6722]

Wow, that clutch was hammered 😮

[@htalbott1899]

Another great vidio, changed lots of ujoints in my 78 years but that's cool never thought of that way thanks Sean look forward to the next one

[@patbullard9276]

Thanks for the editing work. I don’t need to see every turn of every bolt, so you spared me the boredom there. Thanks for the fine video.

[@89Built]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@smokeybearfan5960]

Wow you lucked out on the tranny lining up that easy. Fought a few for what seems like forever laying underneath bench pressing it into place. Tranny jacks are a God send thats for sure. One of my best purchases ever.

[@Keinandrew3]

I been sicker than crap for a few days sorry I'm so late watching Sean

[@89Built]

Lates better than not at all, thanks!

[@maguirecape]

Thanks Shaun another excellent and entertaining video. Keep them coming please. 👍

[@89Built]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@HamlinsFlatFenderAdventure1954]

Thank you for not being dramatic! Love the videos!

[@anthonycrumb9810]

Mechanic yoga is what I always called the under-dash work. Biggest difference when I was doing it was I did not need to roll around in dried cow poop :-)

[@boboda7]

Happy New Year to you and your family, I enjoy watching your videos because I can relate to what you’re doing , I have a 2001 dodge with a 6spd I put in the same dual disc clutch from south bend I almost didn’t align the red marks , but when I had the transmission out I replaced the rear main seal and I took off the trans adapter to replace the oil pan gasket so much easier, I also replaced the power steering pump and that took awhile trying to line up the cross on vacuum pump with the steering pump and to get to the nut that’s inside towards the block to unscrew and to screw on and that’s when I noticed where my power steering box bolts to the frame there were hairline cracks so I had to take off the box which was also leaking and welded the frame and got a rebuilt red head box , since your dodge is a 6spd it has the high out put just like mine, anyway take care and stay safe in the new year

[@alandawson2813]

Happy days the boys are back on my screen. Yay. Awesome job as per normal. Hi from kiwi land.

[@FloydGreer-v4m]

A lot of work for one man, but with the right tools not to bad. It's been a long time since I've done a clutch. I forgot about a few things you did here.

[@jamesshonk565]

Great job doin that job by yourself thats a heavy trany.

[@Kiss-qz2oj]

Thanks for another great video. Keep them coming.👍

[@johnperun232]

Happy New Year Shaun you and your Family 🙏 Nice to have a lift your clutch R AND R Went pretty well, Done a Variety of this work, on my back pretty rough and challenging You did Great Great Content and Video Thanx for sharing your experience with your work Have a Great Day 👍

[@johnperun232]

Thanx for All

[@johnperun232]

Thanx for sharing your Great Work 👍

[@jeb6653]

Great video learnd a lot watching it. It is great to see you and your son and your dad working togather. That is how I started out at the age of 8 helping my grand father and Dad I leared a lot that helped me when growing up. Teach them young it will be worth it for them. Have a great new year and stay safe and have fun. AZ

[@89Built]

Thanks 👍

[@AlsatianFever]

Nice work

[@tiredagain6722]

The only dual clutch i ever changed was in a fire engine. It was a bugger to change. Every part was super heavy 😮

[@rhondasweeney7271]

Awesome video! Thank you for sharing. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Great job Shawn!

[@kpdvw]

Nice job Shawn...! Happy new year..!

[@89Built]

Happy new year!

[@letitiacox6951]

Fun to watch. She will make a bunch more miles. Happy New Year

[@vborg001]

Lots of fun!!👍👍

[@Keinandrew3]

Morning guys thanks for the video will watch after work

[@albertorozco5981]

I hate those dowel pins 😂😂😂

[@charlesshope2611]

Great video Sean, keep up the great work and content!

[@89Built]

Thanks! Will do!

Hi Sean! Happy New Year! I followed you from Fab Rats and liked your work ethic and personality. It was sad to see leave that channel. I was glad to find your new channel. I enjoy your content. It is fun to watch you work through your projects. Your shop needs overkill on the lighting. Maybe find a lighting sponsor to light up your shop. This video was very dark and hard to see. Thank you for your channel!

[@89Built]

Happy new year!

[@thomaseagleburger9445]

Boy, that’s a hard one man job!👍

[@ROGE444]

Outa think about some better lighting in your shop, my friend.

[@89Built]

Yes it needs it

[@LeeHigginson]

You’re cheating with that torch on the u joint. Nice.

[@mikehornsby599]

Great job, if mine ever breaks down or needs repair I know who to contact for help !!! Happy new year!!

[@norcoredneck]

Ran into your Brother at Roam/Archies yesterday. He said the old Dodge is headed into the shop. Enjoying the content. Here’s to the channel subscriptions exploding in 2025!

[@89Built]

Thanks

[@jeffstephens7958]

Props to you doing that by yourself is no fun I did my f350 power stroke fwd it was not fun at all by my self with no lift

[@alexboomer8828]

What brand of transmission jack do you have that didn't last. And what is the good one. Like the videos you do.

[@H4rleyBoy]

I just watched Mike at Trailmater do the exact same job Sean :) :) Very dark, what happened to your new lights?

[@finger8r]

Dang Dr. Sean, you're like a surgeon. You need to give Paul some pointers, lol 😅😊

[@frostys64]

😂😂😂

[@goptools]

Nice repairs on the old Dodge. I know it's the right tool but those trans jacks just don't seem well suited for such a long trans/transfer case combination. I think everyone who has ever done a clutch job has a 3-foot long extension. I know I do. The trans went back it surprisingly easy. I thought it would have fought you more. Good tip about plasma cutting the old u-joint out. I changed the ones on my front driveshaft a couple months ago and had a heck of a time getting them out. Next time I'll know better!

[@jamessmith7691]

Looks like you hit the lotto with the disassembled clutch mess. Good video.

[@89Built]

Yeah I did

[@kevbev1524]

I love me some clutch action. 😊

[@papatomsthoughts]

-30f up here this week, northern Alberta, to get to -40f windchill tomorrow. 😊😊😊😊

[@89Built]

Dang we would take a little cold weather preferably wet we are dang dry right now.

[@Jade-d]

Good job Sean, at 32:46 it seems you have not put the nuts on to hold the T-Case to the cross member. Hopefully you got it later.

[@89Built]

Yes I actually remembered later thanks

[@anthonybostock4854]

That had a fair few pounds of mud and gunk on that trans, surprised you didn't take it outside to pressure was it before refitting it. good job fixing it all though.

[@kevbev1524]

This is the best youtube dudes

[@frankhage1734]

Best wishes to you and family for the new year. I'm hoping this is one of the "lost" videos on the hard drive that fell out of your jacket. If you don't backup your data or charge your batteries you will suffer.

[@malcolmyarnold6172]

Good job mate thanks for sharing love watching your videos

[@89Built]

Thanks 👍

[@VernLang-m7o]

Another great video from you today! Also great to see your team work with your dad? Keep up the great work love your channel.

[@89Built]

Thank you! Will do!

[@mamamarius]

Thank you for the video ! Most YT content since Christmas eve not my cup of tea. If it wasn't for you and Paul...

[@89Built]

Happy holidays!

[@rockercover]

Had me cringing; (due to weight and length of the trans. + t-case combo.), when you started pulling the transmission with the transfer case attached. Glad you were able to save it. (Quick corrective action saved these parts of the drive train combo., is my best *guess*). 👍

[@robertr4193]

You need to get yourself a long funnel to make filling the power steering pump easier.

[@HaimieMitchell]

howdy from alberta happy new year , iuse a porta power between the frame rails when putting in the crossmember it works slick

[@larrydavidson3402]

Big job, well done Sean.

[@albertorozco5981]

Dodge is a great truck. Is to fix. But cheap parts that need replacing often.

[@fred414141]

'non-flexible fat guy' .... I can relate to that! lol

[@chriswilson-smith3767]

Another great video thanks from the uk 👍👍👍

[@89Built]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rezboy327]

Nice👌🏽

[@thomasriggle6371]

I've got to do the same thing next summer. 418,000 on the old 2001, and the clutch is starting to feel a little weak.

[@TheresaCampbell-f3e]

Maybe one thing to work on is some better lighting. Slow but sure.

[@robertoperezjr.1119]

Great job!

[@89Built]

Thanks!

[@Eric-gi9kg]

One maning a trans takes a bit of rigging.. Nice job

[@thomasgardner1734]

Sean, when you get a chance and some money, better lighting would be great. Thank you for making your video's.

[@89Built]

Working on it!

[@FredieFarmer60]

👍🏽🇺🇸👍🏽 nice job Sean

[@89Built]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@karlgriggs8887]

32:47 in two transmissions mount nuts..?

[@kwseth]

Love your wife filming and the giggles!!

[@MichaelMaxim-ft5sv]

Never saw a clutch like that ..I used a racing clutch in my 05 six speed that was heavy duty from clutch masters..pulling 40 foot toy hailer

[@jaycroyle8761]

Great video Shawn, love that fully adjustable tranny jack, that thing is sweet. One thing I do when working by myself is i hook about 8 bungee straps up to the trans pulling hard forward to aid with the tranny going in, rotate the tranny and a little wiggle, she usually drops right in. Keep up the great work on your channel, I think you are doing good job with things. Jay from central Pa.

[@89Built]

Great idea! 👍

[@Mike-wn1vf]

Come on Sean, wood chisels are for wood. Now when you really need that for its intended use you are going to say this chisel sucks. : )

[@marklar7551]

Before the new lights. Now we can really see the difference! 🗿👽🗿👽🗿