How to Rebuild a Allison 1000 Transmission | Duramax

[@jerrymiles1558]

I watched the rebuild from start to finish and I was impressed. I have rebuilt many transmissions and you impressed me at every step. I am 84 years old and you are all business. Thank you.

[@davidgoliath982]

this is exactly the kind of person u want rebuilding your trans. very pro.

[@Armedlegally]

He's a pro for sure but not "Very Pro" You can see he's without gloves and a surgical mask.

[@movingearth3726]

and 6,000$ for roughy installing new parts with a flat head screw driver ?! Yeah ok bud your maring and rushing if you don’t have the time don’t make a video then ... thanks

[@chriswootney124]

@@movingearth3726 you aren’t paying $6k for his labor. Get a clue.

[@johndebrock3560]

@@movingearth3726you’ll be really mad when you learn $100k pro built trans are also assembled with a screwdriver haha

[@aman4189]

I can’t believe the number of parts that go into a transmission, and how complicated it is, you would think technology would reduce car parts and making cars less complicated. These guys deserve the respect & appreciation equal to doctors , engineers, etc , mechanics are way under appreciated

[@akonitony2]

Over 1,000 pieces in many of them. The imports are the worst.

[@armaletalia3254]

Good mechanics are under appreciated. Key word: good.

[@ivegonemad]

Nah, if anything technology makes it worse, they keep adding and redesigning transmissions like if they are cell phones lol

[@cl4367]

Watched it all. Its down in. Great video. Thank you.

[@MrAdrianhdz]

man this guy put that back together like if he was tying his shoes , Experience shows much respect .

[@CHICOB4261]

I have to tell you Truckmaster I have watched this video about a dozen times and this gentleman who does this rebuild is like an artist of the highest caliber. I am not joking when I say I would drive in my 05 GMC truck (Duramax of course) from Georgia to Wisconsin to drink some beer and maybe buy him a steak dinner. I love to watch someone do something with the kind of expertise and precision Mark does. He is in the “masters class” of his craft. Perhaps one day I will meet him. Thank you for posting this video! Semper Fi soldier!

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

I'm on number 3.

[@joeyjames3214]

This shop is so confident in their work they show everyone how to do it, but because they do it so professional and familiar they know you will still prefer them to do it. So they know they will not lose business, it's still best to let them do it. Great job and video

[@janeymarquardt664]

This is the best video on utube there needs to be more like this

[@ELKOBRA03]

This builder looks like a person who takes his job serious as if it was a piece of art 👌

[@ptetiatshawdotca]

I know NOTHING about automatic transmissions but I was impressed and captivated by this video. Firstly, the engineering that has gone into the development of this unit is incredible! Secondly, our teacher exudes expertise with the speed of his work and his rapid and clear non-stop narration. Truly amazing!

[@tyrellboggs2863]

I have seen many tutorials and this guy just plain knows his shit. Usually the guy presenting this much material bores the viewer to sleep. Not this guy. Very knowledgeable, very sharp to all of the things that can go wrong and will if you dont watch this video. Or if you have not all ready made all of the mistakes and learned from them. Most of the people who make the small mistakes that lead to failure seldom understand what they did wrong to cause their failure. This makes it a lot more difficult to learn from your mistakes when you dont know what they were. This tutorial has to be one of the best at calling out all of the common mistakes the first timer is bound to make. Very well done. I really hope to see more of these tutorial videos for other types of transmissions. The presenter was able to make his points in a way that made the viewer pay attention. This was an absolute professional at work and it showed.. I wasnt bored one second. You didnt waste time showing stuff you didnt need to and you made all of your points very clear and easy to understand.

[@discoverlight]

Man I can say this man has done that build so many times before, he already knows what's next what to do, pretty much zero mistake. WOW!

[@aerialrescuesolutions3277]

Also, exactly what he said about " Making your own special tools to fit a particular application" This statement alone is golden truth. Total. Excellent. Quality. Jim

[@dieseljo2]

In my younger days I rebuild a variety of automotive automatics and a lot of 543 and 545 Allison's. The quality of this Kodiak rebuild is outstanding! The entire video was pure entertainment. Thank you for posting!

[@michaellong6002]

This mechanic is the best instructor in the internet....IK want him to rebuild my Duramax transmission.....

[@seanrubek5731]

God bless the engineer that designed this transmission. Thank you for this video

[@willjohnson9445]

This! This is why it’s worth every penny to have an experienced professional do your rebuild. 10/10

[@willjohnson9445]

@truckmaster07...... Of course! I have really enjoyed watching Josh with all of his projects. Very helpful, he’s a humble guy who genuinely wants to help others. We need more guys like him in this community.

[@garyhaller-l4j]

By far one of the best automotive videos I think I've seen in a long time! Nice Job!

[@aaronmoritz9878]

I’m not sure how many times. But throughout the whole video I kept say, “that’s amazing”. This guy is so skilled.

[@ondago2]

Some people and many dogs act like they know how things work and what to do but, don't. It's just fake bravado. This guy, know this trans build like I know how to breathe. Effortlessly, EXPERT!. Clearly. I knew Kodiak from TruckMaster but I just got my first DuraMax. If I ever need the trans rebuilt, I will deliver it to Kodiak; no doubt. Incredible skill. I'm barrel qualified to watch the video but, Christ; imagine making, talking, clearly, illustrating and near faultless in near continuous flow. Incredible

[@joshuaquilliam2887]

Man what an outstanding video! I drive a 700hp 05 Cummins and this had me hooked from start to finish. I tell you the Duramax community seems to be far more open to sharing insider secrets, you all are like a family. Love the channel and content keep it up, I see a Duramax sitting besides my Cummins soon lol.

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks!

[@dustinkasten824]

Best mechanical video I think I have ever watched. This guy would be a great teacher at a school. What a great asset to society!

[@colinrathman2192]

i watched the whole thing and all i can say is i sure am glad my dad was a mechanic for gm for close to 15 years before moving to greener pastures. because there is alot of information to remember when rebuilding transmissions he helped me replace the tail housing on my lb7 without pulling the whole thing out when i let a u joint go to far.

[@aco246inf]

this is what im gonna do. but how far up did you have to jack it up to not have clutch plates move?

[@nahrens223]

The key takeaway I took from this video was this is why they're so expensive to rebuild, and this is exactly why I will never do one of them. Mark is clearly a wizard at doing these things!!

[@SupraSav]

This man is a wizard. The gandalf of diesels. Thanks for sharing this priceless tutorial.

[@stephenleelawson]

There are literally millions of how to videos out there. Almost anything I need help with to understand how something was designed, function and/or repair. Most of them are done by amateurs that bore me to death and leave me with a headache. On a scale of one to ten this instructional video scores a ten. It is fast paced and professionally done. Excellent job fellas.

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks

[@gregwillett2363]

I watched the whole video! I'm about ready to buy a Duramax and I didn't know a single thing about an Allison transmission. Mark is a TRANSMISSION PIMP! Nice job running the camera and getting good angles so we could see what Mark was doing!

[@aerialrescuesolutions3277]

This person is totally beyond Qualified to do this. Awesome, I couldn't stop watching. I'll probably never do this type of rebuild, but as a mechanic it's great to watch a real Pro doing some serious work like he was sleeping. The upgrades are a must if you're gonna haul anything. Superb.

[@thewarnextdoor6.5]

I love my 2015 Duramax 3500HD I just went on a camping trip pulling a 32foot travel trailer my Allison shifted like a dream and never got hotter than 196°. They really are bad ass transmissions and engines.

[@organichemone]

He definitely knows his s***. The builder is awesome!

[@dennisrockwell7834]

STUFF HAS 2 FS

[@mancogokartrider]

dennis rockwell shit has 4 letters lol

[@slopoke8656]

So what’s the cost to have one built

[@travis1572]

​@@slopoke8656 How mush for rebuild, anybody 🤔

[@dougsweldingfabrication953]

I have to say... This man knows his stuff. I'm sure we can all appreciate the knowledge, and experience. Bolts are flying, pieces are coming off, not a care in the world. I'd be taking about 1,000 pictures along the way. Thank for the awesome video :-)

[@jehoney]

The most helpful video on the Allison 1000 I have seen. All I was doing was replacing all of the solenoids and the pressure switch, but there is enough detail in this video of every part of the transmission so that it covered what I needed to know to do what I was doing. THANKS!

[@drawbridge611]

This guy's depth of knowledge is incredible. Look how totally in his element he is while he's wrenching on this thing. Much respect.

[@everardosalinasjr2812]

Not many mechanics like this man left!!! Very tuff to find QUALITY work on anything nowadays!!!

[@redlywaxer]

I have a brother in law who is at this level of skill and has been building automatics since his teens, although he may not specialize as much in the Allisons. He has built a bunch of them and really likes them. He also builds many antique units from all over the Eastern US. This builder reminds me so much of him. And their shop is always jam packed with waiting jobs.

[@scottg391]

This guy is amazing. I’ve seen several builds on the Allison but no one makes it look so easy. You almost forget that the automatic transmission is one of the most complex devices ever invented. One misplaced part will render the entire unit to nothing more than a worthless brick of metal. However, I was disappointed when the milk crate was sent packing. When my 01’hits 300k and the engine comes out for a rebuild, the transmission is getting shipped to this shop. Great video on a true master of his craft!

[@FarmerSteveO]

“Professor” Mark! Thanks for the in-depth schooling! I would pay the freight to Wisconsin for a rebuild after watching this! That is 30+ years of experience in street and truck pulling builds right there! Thank you Josh as well! BTW, loved the cameo of Mrs. Kodiak with the 10mm spoof and Kile crashing the party at the end! Broken record here but your killing it Bro!!

[@analyticalmastermind2569]

I learned one thing, Mark definitely knows what he's doing. Thanks for the upload.

[@mtwz71]

What a good job on this rebuild. I really like Marks attention to detail and his style of building a transmission. A good and reliable transmission builder only come with time and experience.

[@kevinboyd3543]

I can't wait till mark builds my trans the 1000 mile journey will be worth it

[@MrAllister9]

Ya that guy can work on my Duramax any day ... you can just tell how much experience he has and not just experience but highly skilled Thanks for the vid

[@patience8884]

Seriously loved the video! Watched from the beginning and was worth my time.

[@travelingbadger]

I just sat here and watched the whole video, and I don't even own an Allison transmission. Fantastic content in this one, and as for Mark, he is a master at his craft. It is great to see that there are still some people out there that take pride in the things they do.

[@TruckMaster]

Definitely 👍

[@Bgray95]

Same here I own a Cummins lol

[@marcusupshaw829]

Mark is a total pro. He is awesome at what he does. I loved the video and the incorporated sense of humor

[@samthomas808]

I see why transmissions cost so much to buy , and rebuild, wow you have to be very smart to do that job. Good job very impressed.

[@theyoungmechanic1677]

This is I deed the most in depth video of rebuilding a allison that I've see, I watched this whole video as i plan to rebuild my allison 5 speed in the 03 lb7, I will for sure reference to the video plenty of times to do this, I should be able to after all I am a diesel mechanic🙄

[@teamunicorn9389]

you'll be calling him

[@chevy5137]

I have an 03 with an Allison as well and there's no way I could rebuild it. I worked at a diesel shop but I was a welder/fabricator and autobody specialist and painter. I did do some basic diesel repair work as well but nothing to serious, I did know enough to do all the repair work on my own vehicles. Word to the wise even though your a diesel mechanic transmissions are a totally different game, there's a reason they have shops dedicated to fixing only transmissions, no offense intended. Me and my buddy both who know quite a bit about mechanical work tried to rebuild a 3 speed Turbo 350 transmission and it took us 6 tries to get everything right before we were successful and even after that when we put the assembly back into the bellhousing 2 of the 6 bolts in the bellhousing stripped even though we torqued them to spec so the transmission leaked fluid constantly. If I were you I'd let a professional rebuild your transmission or just buy a new one, thats what I plan to do since my truck has a lot of performance parts and is running 400+hp and I need a transmission that can handle that kind of power!

[@glyshorts9107]

Did you have success with your rebuild?

[@Jessehermansonphotography]

Man, transmissions have always been the scary part of cars to me. I’ve rebuilt engines and many other parts. Worked in a fab and tuning shop for 3 years. A trans always has been something I avoid at all costs. This didn’t necessarily make me feel confident in doing this rebuild myself. But it did make me know I need to send my trans to Kodiak when it goes!

[@t.j.henneborn8352]

ive built a shit load of these and i can tell you he does everything i do i was like i was waching myself wok. i take pride in doing the best, i can say i would let him build a unit for me. you all kno how that is thats why we fix our own stuff. good job.

[@Steve-fz9gt]

WOW, you should be the top mechanic at NASA. I have never seen anyone do such a good and thorough job!!! 👍🤸

[@bmerryman77]

This is the greatest Allison build kit installation in history! Mark you are the man! Wish I was close to Wisconsin!

[@TruckMaster]

Agreed

[@MrBILLBO58]

It's about understanding what it's designed to do, what we want it to do, what it used to do, what it didn't ever do, then. how to make it do. Then, finally, ultimately, how to eliminate the weak link; clear that ID-10-T error code behind the tiller assembly. Great job, Grasshopper, bullet proof. What we've done here; pushed that driveline failure to a less expensive more easily accessible area; slip yoke, u-joint, ring and pinion, axle spline... ;)

[@elvoz82]

Im buying my first Diesel truck tomorrow. LB7 Just doing some research on the drive train and came across this video, watched it all from start to finish. Great video.

[@chriselectric1116]

Mark ,, you are a genius, i can not imagine how you remember how to put all these parts back together, you and richard at another place on the tube here, wow your experience and knowledge really shows here, i have shown this vid to all my buds man. Nice to know there are guys that totally know their stuff, now all i need is a winning lotto ticket and i could enjoy this ultra high end fun stuff,....................

[@popprider4224]

Easily the best video out there on explaining and showing the teardown and build of a transmission.... so when he speaks listen!

[@89vette1]

It amazes me how complex an automatic trans is. Looks like a very good thorough job

[@terryharleyrides6109]

Absolutely appreciate you for allowing all of us the opportunity to learn the correct manner and most importantly, the correct way to rebuild what so obviously requires our fullest attention. Thanks so much, I definitely with making some careless mistakes. I’ve learned so much,... thanks again.

[@7novalee]

Who knew how to design all these parts. There is gotta be 500 plus drawings to make all the trans parts. And builder/narrator is dong all the work from memory which is equally impressive.

[@UnderPressure04]

As an engineer and amateur mechanic, I agree that both the design of the thing and the ability to tear it down and rebuild are, at first glance, mind blowing and humbling. However, at least on the design side, keep in mind a couple things. One, no one person designs something with this level of detail. Obviously it is a team of people, most of whom have a very narrow scope- all they worry about is a specific component in a specific section of the transmission, and don't need to know or worry about much that goes on outside of that. Of course I'm sure there are technical experts within Allison that have a remarkable amount of knowledge of how the whole thing works, even they likely can't design things at the component level to create a working modern transmission from scratch. Second, keep in mind that what we are seeing is the result of 60 years of design evolution and iteration. It's not like someone, or even a large team of people, sat down one day with a blank sheet of paper and designed this from first principles. Rather, they were starting with a huge amount of proven knowledge and design history that they could refine and build upon for a specific application. That makes the design side a little easier to swallow. This guy tearing this thing down and reassembling from memory, though- that's just witchcraft.

[@thatssonathan1066]

@@UnderPressure04 I got my reading in for the next 2 weeks; thanks for that man! I need the practice🤓

[@lb7wade518]

Watched every second!! What a TRANS MAN!! Very knowledgeable

[@dadefope80]

Agree, there is also a guy named Hiram Gutierrez that does mean transmission jobs.

[@codyjohnson1982]

@@dadefope80 I watch him too. You need a good amount of free time to watch his videos.

[@ahmadhackett7383]

I swear I thought he was a dude

[@brianglover7629]

The best video I have seen, the best transmission mechanic for sure If my transmission dies I will take it to them , It's all about piece of mind ,

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks

[@omegatimes6014]

Invaluable info, you know as i watched this entire video. I thought how much more useful this video alongside a mechanic how to book. I remember back in the day, one could head to a Mechanic parts store and go to their book rack, find your vehicle truck or car by date and model and BAM most everything was there that you needed to get greasy in your garage or driveway. But a video, TONS MORE USEFUL, eliminates a lot of guessing. Sry, no, I do not drive a Allison trans truck, but I watched anyway, they are popular enough transmissions to warrant a closer look, and this guys such a pro, very clear spoken easy to keep up with.👍 Great video and happy new year 2021!

[@pablomay28]

This guy is amazing. Never seen anyone work so clean.

[@bullnpcola]

It’s amazing someone figured automatic transmissions out to start with .

[@matthewtabolt4145]

This was a great experience watching a Master. I could not take my eyes off the entire tear down and rebuild. Thanks Mark...

[@johnnymorrison6806]

Tiko

[@ToXSicK1340]

HOLY CHIT MAN!!!! I can Not believe we can get this Amazing info for FREE! Thank you BOTH Very much, Wow I could watch that Pro for hours & Hours! I would bet this this video will help SOOO MANY people in the future! Thanks again Men.

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks

[@donlindell1994]

I applaud you as professionals. This video was awesome. The technology you work with is no less complicated than what resides inside an iPhone and I am amazed at the craftsmanship and skill required in your work. Thank you for your everyday effort in keeping this country moving forward.

[@YahyaibnZaqariah]

Another master at his craft just like richard over at precision transmission!! Its so fascinating as too how much is involved in a transmission just so your vehicle can change gears!!

[@Legally_its_a_joke]

This video came on while I was making lunch, when I came back I thought it was precision transmission for almost a minute! Lol

[@allarson9114]

Watched this one about 5-6 times very informative video. Mark is master in his trade! Oh and Truck master isn’t to bad either.

[@jimkillen1065]

I watched Mark rebuilt a few transmissions . HE always do a really nice job . I might be able to overhaul a Allison If I had a good shop manual but really I prefer to just pay a professional especially like this shop to do it right . I perfer Goerend products also . Dave has helped me before . At one time I considered the Allison for my 12 valve but I went g56 . Thanks for the videos

[@davidhoover8862]

I have mastered the process of rebuilding Allison Transmissions., Just take them to people that know what they are doing. Its that simple.

[@Wretched2JZ]

Wow and this my friends is what an expert looks like! 👍🏼 Great video for reference for anyone DIY

[@alexvoyatzis211]

I will never complain about the cost of transmission repair ever again. Nice job!

[@kauaihawaii5836]

Just found this. You guys are like surgeons. Great knowledge. Thank you

[@bigmurph1447]

I like to rebuild my own transmission because shops to half ass work. But I would let mark rebuild any transmission after watching him work. Thanks mark for some pointers

[@Dirtyol12valve]

big murph just gotta find the right shop. But yea doing it yourself can save a bunch and be a learning experience

[@redlywaxer]

Man no kidding! Many shops only tear down to point of failure vs a complete overhaul to bring back to new like condition. Notice most only give 12 month warranties. A minimum warranty should be 3 years or 36,000 miles with a check at 12,000 miles/1 year.

[@qballusajasondavis7923]

I watched it all. Very informative video. You can tell when someone knows what they are doing and he does

[@RoadhogRNA]

If your gonna spend your money spend it wisely!!!! This was money well spent!!!! Great video thank you guys!!!!

[@wyattb3138]

I would love to teardown an Allison sometime and learn how it works. Great rebuild. My dad and I rebuilt a transmission from my mom’s car 2 years ago. It took 5 days to complete.

[@timmayer8723]

I am watching a mechanical surgeon operate on a mechanism as complicated as any hundred thousand dollar fine watch. Maybe one in five thousand technicians will ever reach this mans level of competence. Write and sign a blank check and thank him for working on your transmission.

[@Max-nh3gp]

This looks 10x easier than the ford e04d. Mark is making it look easy.

[@mikeleatherbury8627]

Thanks guys for the excellent service guide just finishing up my Allison 1000 couldn't of hàd the courage to take it on without your awesome video made it so easy thanks God Bless you an your families!

[@sun450]

Mark is a credit to his profession,,,, job well done young man, and GREAT VIDEO

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks 🙏

[@fitmmahitt]

Will be rebuilding mine next weekend and have a lot more confidence knowing I have this video for reference

[@MrCujo1]

TM -- My new favorite D-Max channel. Thanks for delivering the great content..more importantly, thank for doing it with great sound and excellent camera work. The sound really matters. Keep doing it right.... Married a 10... :)

[@TruckMaster]

I really appreciate it I took a lot of time to get these shots and Mark did a great job

[@lancewilliams3396]

Wish I knew half of what Mark knows about the Allison. Very impressive. Great vid Josh!

[@TruckMaster]

thanks Lance

[@p52457]

Mark, you are a rare bird. Great attention to detail and very neat and tidy. I would never attempt this rebuild. Excellent video.

[@TruckMaster]

Mark is the best

[@JCiechon22]

Dude your videos are some of the most helpful videos on here but this one blows everything else out of the water. I learned more in an hour of this video then I learned in 2 years of technical college for heavy duty truck repair. Nice job🤘

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks Jesse! 👍

[@edwardomietanski8934]

I live in NC ..i would drive to Marks Shop for a built lml allison...guy is a true professional and expert hands down when the time comes im making the trip

[@MrBreckler]

Just used this video and the actual manual to finish my 5 speed rebuild. Great video.

[@TruckMaster]

Nice 👍

[@akm03051]

I spent from 1994 to 2014 in Various GM dealers and had many, many transmissions apart but never an Allison. We just never seen them fail other then NSBU switches. The size of that park pawl is incredible! I remember when these first came out GM said that the park pawl in the LCT1000 was designed to hold the full GVW of the vehicle plus a trailer at the max tow rating of the vehicle. I thought that thing must have been big but it is a huge chunk of steel along with the pin.

[@fishguts1618]

i like how you take about the pump because i did blow one up with 8k on it... but the spacer on the inter shaft i feel you left out the lube oil passage that should be keyed for better oil flow, over all a great video!!! i def. could have used this 6 years ago on my first and my second!!! Goerend stuff has never done me wrong happy to see there stuff still doing what it does, living!!

[@stevevivish1310]

Thank you Sir? Love the video and the explanation and the details. I am not a Master but I did overhaul many American automatic transmission and truck some Japanese and European car for 25 years and retired now. God bless you all from Tahiti French Polynesian.

[@MrDmax19681]

This guy is fast. Maybe just for the video but I would bet he runs likes this most of the time. Great vid by the real professionals.

[@joshboyer7540]

This is the coolest transmission rebuild video I have ever seen! Great job guys!

[@blthetube1]

I always marvel at how much though, and trial and error that went into designing certain mechanical components.

[@wyattb3138]

The thing is that it all starts simple.

[@stephendennis7871]

You can see this engineer (Mark) has a lot of experience and using a flat screwdriver to make sure the c clip has been seated is something I and many engineers do.....great job.

[@av8tore71]

I'm not a diesel guy but an Attorney and an A&P IA airplane mechanic on the weekends. I found this video very interesting but also scared for owning a truck with a diesel engine. I would think it's quite expensive. Great video!!

[@deanslack718]

Just had my 6- speed rebuilt…. That’s a lot of work!

[@wretchedrider2157]

13:03 may be the most satisfying transmission noises I've heard in a while

[@olderolderman4603]

Step by step great video I'll watch it few times. Thank. A MASTER at Work

[@shimon2476]

When I saw you mixing up the parts and bolts almost got a mini heart attack then again that's usually the sign of a pro.

[@redlywaxer]

I know, right? I am thinking sequential pictures or continuous video during teardown as a backup to getting it back together

[@shimon2476]

@@redlywaxer that's your inner novice speaking lol but I always do that with new teardowns makes the job easier

[@laszlovass7326]

This is good example of you get what you paid for. This guy is gonna give you what you wanted for your money. Thank you, excellent video.

[@jasonhansen6632]

Great video but you forget to mention what the torque rate is for the bell housing bolts????????? I need it.

[@doesntmatter3068]

Mark , I'm retiring early next year....35 + years machining......I will come work for you cheap just to learn!! I now rebuild/reman/repair jet engines. This is EASY compared to what your doing. Awesome!!