Daily Grind! Transmission Hack with Dirthead Dave.

[@drewallen5213]

Dear Dirt Head Dave...my heart is truly broken. Me and my daughter loved watching u and Fred at night before bed. Hands down the best show to date. Period. Gonna miss it for sure. Please keep the KZbin channel going. Rock on bro.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Those were the stories I loved to hear. I’m pretty bummed ded Is gone too. It was a special beast

[@dannyhulslander]

Gets safety glasses to cut a notch in the nut he's holding with his bare hand...premium dirthead content 😄. So glad you're still giving us a dose of dirthead dave!

[@thedirtheadshed]

I try to keep it just sketch enough

[@groomnzoom7860]

Thank you Dave!!!!! Ded and ded extra were amazing!!! I love that you kept your job, and your perspective, "at least publicly" while you were a tv personality. Your kindness, and sence of humor, and enjoyment of life has been infectious. I hope you keep making content, or another tv show, i know that is selfish, sorry. I just really appreciate you, thanks again for making to world and the car tv community a little more human and happy.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks for following along! Not quitting my day job. And hopefully this KZbin thing will hit pretty well

[@artpalmer9547]

Man, motortrend is done and you are building rigs with a multitool. Just joking, hope you and Fred kill it on youtube. You both deserve all of the success.

[@thedirtheadshed]

I must use that thing 236784 times a day

[@jerremyvinson6310]

Get it Dave !!!!! Please don’t stop making content always great watching and learning.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks for watching

[@jetskihoarder]

Sad to see dirt everyday was canceled but look forward to see whats coming on youtube. Always impressed by your fabrication skills and tips.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks . I’m looking forward to what’s next too

[@benharris4709]

I really like the fact that you and Fred have usually had the mindset of small and lighter makes a better rig that big with a bunch of horsepower.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Me too. Heavy and horsepower just breaks stuff

[@nathanclay5798]

Cool Dakota! Good idea adding the drain plug 👏 I like the “Thank you for watching me work on my truck” lol. Thank you for taking the time to edit and post the video!

[@thedirtheadshed]

It’s pretty fun

[@ericnelson6982]

Thanks Dave for the tip. I have been replacing the pans with one with a drain when I do the filter the first time. But they have been harder to find with a good price. The intro music brings me back to the late 80's. Reminds me of the all nighters trying to get rig ready for the weekend. Then taking a shower and out the door for the day job, witch was more wrenching. Except it was all imports, did that for almost 8 years.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Sounds like you know the routine

[@davidquarles6752]

Canceled my motortrend account when I found out they were not renewing y’all. Glad to see you on KZbin.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks for finding me here

[@robertcraft344]

gonna miss dirt everyday.. glad your still out here hope see you and Fred on another adventure

[@thedirtheadshed]

We’ll get the band back together eventually

[@jake1021]

You and Fred get some merch. Whole army of people want to support you.

[@jawsdawg1]

I'm loving the videos Dave! Passing on your experience is going to be invaluable for a lot of folks

[@thedirtheadshed]

I appreciate that!

[@savage-goose]

Guys let's really help Dave out here, we can do that by: 1.) Watching the entire video, even if it's just in the background (but it's totally worth watching duhhhh). 2.) Liking the video 3.) Putting a comment in the video. All of this will help drive Dave's channel ranking! It takes 2 seconds to do these!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks for the support!

[@beaushaw]

Done

[@717UT]

You're right man. Going to support old Dave and Fred in their endeavors. They have so much knowledge, it's great having more videos from them. And they need to do some sweet merch! Dirthead stickers and snapbacks!

[@jackcampbell6779]

What a guy, honestly

[@danielwright6707]

i will do just that

[@captainm7155]

Dave, loved watching you and Fred on DED. Glad you're still working on stuff on your KZbin channel. I have learned a lot watching you over the years. Subscribed.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks for following along

[@joebogey]

All of Dave's tips & tricks could be an entire show. Other than the uncontrollable laughter was one of the best parts of DED.

[@thedirtheadshed]

The laughs were great

[@Jsf445]

Still pouting cause you and Fred didn’t come hang out at my shop when you were in Idaho Falls working on the Dodge, but I’ll get over it. Glad to see you hard at it. I’ll keep watching as long as you keep building!👍🏻

[@thedirtheadshed]

Sorry. We’ll get back there

[@vrm86gt]

I'm not a 4x4 guy but I did like dirt everyday so I will be watching Yourself and Fred on KZbin now!

[@thedirtheadshed]

We appreciate it

[@brandonanderson6429]

Love the videos. Will watch everyone you put out. Keep up the good work. Miss DED.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks! I miss it too

[@chrispitre409]

All the best to you and Fred

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you

[@Mansfield_Motors]

Always been a fan of those trucks.

[@aaabbb6955]

Thanks for the knowledge and the entertainment, and please keep the technical stuff coming I've been learning so much from you over the years. I appreciate what you're doing for us, stay dirty brother

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks for the kind words

[@MrKACharlie1865]

So excited to see you and Fred on KZbin. Huge loss for Motortrend. Wish you all the success in the world.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you

[@GarthR]

Love the uploads being in australia motortrend cut us off couldn’t see your shows so glad u guys are on KZbin now

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks for sticking around

[@itsreallytom4310]

Maaannn I’m loving the channel. Good luck Dave! By far in my top 5 car show host!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks! It’ll get better and better

[@jessevons832]

Stoked to see you moving forward! Can't wait for is next and better phase!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Wonder where it’ll go?!

[@brianatkins8217]

Drag racing and muscle cars are my life but my escape.was the dirt and mountains. Whenever I clicked on MT app no matter what I was supposed to watch DED got watched first good luck and hope to help anyway possible

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks! It was fun

[@jasonfuller6527]

Keep it up, Dave! Can't wait for shirts and hats and stuff

[@JoeB3477]

Love ya Dave!. I'm here for every adventure.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you

[@SlowRideCo.]

Best truck ever, had one a long time ago and have always wanted to find another one.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Yours must have been nicer than mine

[@SlowRideCo.]

@@thedirtheadshed I couldn't complain had it for several years with no issues just light maintenance pretty reliable for me.

[@zackaryboulanger6595]

I just happened across this video, despite being a subscriber, and it's awesome because I picked up a spare pan for my truck for $15 and plan on adding a drain plug soon!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Right on! Glad you got something out of the videos

[@Mr420DEEZ]

Sad about dirt everyday but kinda cool to get more content from you now. Keep up the great work!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you

[@ckscotty1746]

PLIERS!!! Save your fingers, lol! Love the channel so far.

[@thedirtheadshed]

I am the pliers…. At least till I burn myself

[@savage-goose]

Always loved those trucks!!

[@unclewoobie1694]

You and Fred were my two favorite host on mt, Keep up the great work.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you

[@anthonygeisler4961]

The amount of stuff weve all learned from Fred and Dave is amazing. Its sad DED is gone. But i think its for the best cuz now we can see more of the technical side of how Dave fabs. Which tbh i find more interesting than anything else

[@thedirtheadshed]

I appreciate that

[@tinman73]

This episode is better than anything on MT lately! You and Fred are going to knock it out of the park with whatever you guys do now and in the future. Love your channel!!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you!

[@tinman73]

@@thedirtheadshed no Dave, thank YOU! Our family loved watching you and Freds antics and will continue to subscribe and watch you guys! Keep on keeping on with what you guys do. You guys have such a huge fan base and will continue to do so!! If you guys are able to make it back to the Southeast, we are more than happy to host y'all!! #mazdagrande 👀

[@thomaspressey7860]

Awesome video. An appropriate amount of time for the content and you kept the video moving quickly.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks. I felt like it never got too boring

[@chasevictoriano7266]

I had the same truck but red as my first truck. It was a beast.

[@717UT]

Sweet Dakota! My old work truck is a 95 Ram 5.9 Beater Supreme! I wouldn't mind a couple more videos on this little truck.

[@thedirtheadshed]

I will dig through my phone and see what else I have. Actually sold it about 6 months ago

[@iJeremyN]

Having one of those "why have I never thought of this" moments... Such a simple solution to an annoying problem. Thanks for sharing Dave!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks for watching

[@haydenkennedy3878]

So Glad you are doing your own content. I wish you and Fred success all the way from Australia!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks for watching!! Glad I didn’t lose ya

[@haydenkennedy3878]

@@thedirtheadshed Dave I’m in it, I enjoy watching what you do and learning new tricks.

[@traveladventureswithpaulto2458]

I like these types short tips and tricks videos. Keep up the good work. P.S. The Cherokee in the background looks nice.

[@thedirtheadshed]

The Cherokee was pretty sweet, but I traded it off for the Nissan hardbody

[@snake_eyes_garage]

Thanks for the tip on the drain bolt nut slot... 🔥

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks for watching

[@AUBREYTHOMAS1979]

I love the raw content. Just you doing stuff and showing us cool stuff and ideas.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks

[@geoffrey3668]

I love your video! So nice to see you again after MotorTrend went off...

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks for the support

[@OrdnanceOffroad]

Dave keep your head up and keep making content! You are an inspiration to get off the couch and into the shop!

[@jimduncan9638]

Dave keep the videos coming, you are a killer fabricator and I really enjoy learning things from you . Hope to see some videos of you driving your rigs . Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@thedirtheadshed]

Cheers!

[@arlodavid7377]

Awesome videos Dave, keep em coming! Love the fab tips

[@thedirtheadshed]

I will. Thanks

[@TBS_Machine]

Hope to see you and Fred on Roadkill soon, in the meantime thanks for the KZbin 👍

[@robertwells6454]

Hope to see You and Fred back together again soon. Glad You are making content here. DED was one of the best shows on MT. I will watch whatever You have going on in Your shop, matter fact I am looking forward to it. 😁👌

[@thedirtheadshed]

Much appreciated. Thanks

[@petejoy6328]

Really enjoy what you do Dave!!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you

[@yostyexplorer94]

I never thought about doing it that way. Pretty cool.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks

[@coles19960]

Love what you do! Keep up the great work

[@JuiceSpringsteen88]

I like the Dakota, I feel like they're really overlooked.

[@thedirtheadshed]

I like the idea of the Dakota. But In reality it was kind of a pile

[@R33-GTR]

Mate, very sad to see Dirt Every Day cancelled. You should make a Patreon, I'd happily pay to support your content - your fab work is top notch

[@thedirtheadshed]

I set up a Patreon account. I just don’t know what to do with it

[@R33-GTR]

@@thedirtheadshed add a link to your patreon to the description of your videos. Different creators do different things with them. Some add extra content, some don't. At the root level, it is just a way to directly support creators.

[@s-a-p-ek7976]

My favorite fabricator ever!!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks!

[@matthewcampbell4480]

Just saw a comment about swag. Motortrend never made any super cool DED shirts. Let’s see some awesome Dirthead Shed swag. Also, love the entry song man. Keep it up Dave!!!

[@thedirtheadshed]

On it

[@kassiernsberger3919]

thanks for making videos dave! we love you!!

[@thedirtheadshed]

no prob. im enjoying it. thanks

[@kylechandler788]

It's really sad about dirt every day, it felt like losing a family member. You guys inspired me to build my Jeep to where it's at today. I look forward to seeing what you and Fred have planned for the future. I hope you both have great success with what you're doing. Love the KZbin channel, and the intro. Keep up the good work, your killing it man!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you. All is good. It’s just a new hustle

[@jpk1962]

Dave Dude. Loving it. Once motor trend pulled the pin here in OZ i was shattered. Im wrapped you and Fred are doing your own thing. I still say you need to come out to OZ some time.keep it up buddy.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Much appreciated. Thanks for sticking around

[@beaushaw]

Of all the MT shows DED was my favorite. I think it comes down to your personalities. You are both guys I would love to hang out with in the garage or on a trail. And importantly none of the over-produced "we are going to lose the shop" fake drama bullshit. Just two cool dudes.

[@thedirtheadshed]

We try to keep it simple and fun

[@grantmiller5921]

Dirt heads for life! 😂. Can’t wait to see what else you fall into.

[@shawnmadden4966]

Love it we Need more Dakota content the 5.9 Dakota and Durango are criminally underrated and super Capable. I would love to see some slider or under body protection or maybe a Front bumper ? Thanks love your content!

[@thedirtheadshed]

I sold mine this spring.. need a new winter beater

[@rediron44]

This home brewed content is awesome. I love it.

[@stevemic]

Great video, keep them coming

[@hatchbackhound]

Glad to see you on this. Could not subscribe fast enough.

[@thedirtheadshed]

I appreciate that

[@yeahman1975]

Dave love the content thanks for the upload

[@mrad4234]

Getting some time to check out some videos, thanks for the content!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks for watching.

[@tonylovesjdmef9]

Wish you and Fred the best continue on and we will all follow you guys on social media

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks! I appreciate you following along

[@jimmohney5166]

I had the same truck I bought for my wife she loved it. I drove a 97 Dakota with a completely built 318, got bored of that so I put Dana 60s underneath of it with a big Block 440. Blew a head gasket in 440 and dropped a 12v Cummins with a 5 speed and magnum doubler box hooked to a 205.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Sounds like a beast

[@TheRealToykilla5150]

Dude, I like your style of videos. Good quality education with out all the major cuts and editing wizardry. Keep it up!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you

[@otox58]

Same! It’s actually better when it’s less polished. Those of us who build stuff love to see this bitty gritty stuff which would get cut on a more produced show.

[@mk2tom1]

Good job Dave! Liked, subscribed, and commented

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks Tom

[@branchandfoundry560]

Drill & tap a hole in a scrap (1"sq is fine) of 1/4" steel flat bar and weld it to the outside of the pan. Then fully TIG the pan-to-plate circle joint inside. That'll give your washer a bearing surface to seal against and allow you to completely drain fluid. Worked for me, anyway. Thanks again for keeping the dream alive here on YT for all of us!!!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Done that too in the past. Works good

[@RiggsGarage]

Great idea, going to do this on a transmission I'm about to swap into my truck. Thanks!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Sweet!

[@dogpotter]

I never understood why they didn’t put drain plugs on transmission pans. Some of the foreign models did (years ago) too easy I guess. And some of the domestic models had drain plugs on the converters, again years ago. I haven’t been under a late model car in quite a while. Thanks for sharing this idea. So simple and effective

[@thedirtheadshed]

I agree. Cars are just getting more and more disposable

[@ericisaacson4990]

Can’t wait to see what will come next

[@sqrcrwlr1947]

You’re the man. Keep the content flowing brother. We’ll support the heck out of you all the way

[@thedirtheadshed]

Much appreciated

[@Riffs_Garage]

Dave i have that same old craftsman tool in my garage. pretty good old box!

[@thedirtheadshed]

They do the job!

[@SammyTheDitchDoctor]

Happy to get new Dirt Head Shed video notifications now! Go Dave!!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you

[@terrylutz514]

You do a great job. Smart guy!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you

[@johndean4120]

Nice work Dave. Those are cool trucks that are often overlooked.

[@speedsharkgarage1787]

The dodge Dakota with the 5.9 such an underrated truck!

[@thedirtheadshed]

They are pretty darn good

[@MakeFixUpgrade]

You can also use a castellated nut and invert it inside the pan. Just weld it on 2 sides. When I did mine I welded the nut to the outside of the pan, it hangs down a little lower but worked fine.

[@thedirtheadshed]

I actually mentioned that as I was doing It , but cut that part so I wouldn’t confuse people

[@bobroberts2371]

One issue with a castle nut is it might not support the pan sheet metal around the sealing washer leading to a slight drip.

[@GrandmaRob]

Good info and these videos are awesome keep it up!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks

[@spintography]

Sad to see ded end! Love your work and hope to see your channel grow!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Me too. Thanks

[@greganderson2911]

Great video! Thanks Dave, i learned today

[@thedirtheadshed]

Mission accomplished!

[@monkthepunk19]

Keep the content coming Dave!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Still using up old stuff stored on my phone. Happy I can finally upload it

[@photographer-ordinare]

Great job! Hopefully someday I can use that tip 😅

[@shanechepren8119]

Excited to watch this channel grow!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Me too!

[@travispeoples]

I have installed the bulkhead drain fittings in transmission pans before to make less of a mess when changing the fluid and filter... but I never thought of draining and refilling to get more of the old fluid out of the converter! That's awesome! Thank you!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you

[@djwhitney8991]

Sad to see DED canceled. But glad to see you here.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Me too. Thanks

[@ericjon262]

Hey Dave, you have a fairly well developed shop, could you give us a tour and detail the things you like and don't like about it, along with what you would do differently if you started over from scratch on a new shop?

[@thedirtheadshed]

Yep. It’s in my list

[@one4x4nut]

I usually get two flanged nuts and weld the one upside down on the bottom of the pan to not trap any oil. But that’s a good idea with the notch never thought of that when doing it, now it makes me think a castle nut would be even better, then it would be slightly more up and protected.

[@lowbudgetbob1155]

I use a drain plug for a Chevy transmission mainly because they are easy to get just about anywhere....and I carry a couple of spares just in case. And yes, notching the bottom of the nut actually works.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Yep. Many options to make this mod work. Thanks for watching

[@Kevin-ql1hb]

Love the tech content, Keep it up man! subscribers are gonna keep pouring in.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks I’ll keep ‘em coming

[@dirtcheap1487]

DED was the best!! I’m stoked to see the rad stuff you and Fred do!! This video is great I have been thinking about this mod to some of my pans!

[@bren-xmotorsports55]

New sub. Just do you thing Dave and we will follow!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks!

[@wrenchnwithriley3015]

Keep it up man, looking forward to nee content

[@jeckwhite9099]

So excited to see the content you put out. No time constraints from edits and such. We can hear all the technical information that was likely cut from DED.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Yep! Hopefully I don’t bore everyone with it all