We are so lucky to get all this knowledge from an obviously very intelligent perfectionist ..you could never buy this knowledge anywhere.

I've been in the transmission business in the UK(Scotland) for 40 years and you guys are Top men--- my regards and respect--- thank you

The man is like an encyclopaedia/parts breakdown with part numbers all in one! Truly amazing to watch and listen to him. I have learned a lot more about automatic transmissions since watching his videos. I knew virtually nothing about them, other than put the lever in park, drive, neutral and reverse! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.

Addictive videos you guys are making. I can’t stop watching them.

This guy know so much about about transmissions he has ATF for blood

Is there anybody on the planet that knows more about transmissions? Richard is a master.

Not that I would ever dive into an auto trans, but when you hear Mr. Crich say it’s a 7 hour build, it makes me glad I’ve never attempted it.

My friend you should manufacture your own line of transmissions build to your specifications based on your extraordinary knowledge. You know how these transmissions function and fail better than Dodge, GM, Ford, etc. You are a true professional, a rare breed now a days. Thank you for your honesty and quality of work. Thumbs up.

Hopefully this shop has 5 or 6 young men learning from this wealth of knowledge 👊👊

It's always a pleasure to watch a master at work.

HOW the HELL does this guy remember so much about individual units !!! You're freaking amazing.

What a shame...ive heard so many ATS horror stories. The only thing you get with them is a deep pan amd a nice paint job. Richard you the man!

Ive installed a couple of these ATS transmissions in some decently powered Whipple equipped Rams... they never lasted long.

I don't know know where you got this guy but he is a genius. People with that depth of knowledge are few and far between. Thank you!

My grandfather was a mechanic for over 40-years...really had wished i paid more attention when he tried to teach me things as a young man!

Love watching an old dude who knows what he's doing.

Document and film all of this man's knowledge so it can go down in history. Priceless. No one else can tell you these things.

Thank you. I would never buy an ATS after seeing this video.

Owner took it to the right place, good move. ;)

ATS stands for another transmission soon

We don't care about a mic just keep these videos coming!

Why is watching a transmission tear down so satisfying? Thanks for sharing the knowledge too!

Hey guys, thanks for doing these videos. They are awesome. I'm sure it takes extra time to do it, just want you guys to know it's appreciated.

Automatic transmission always fascinates me,this guy knows his business,I always learn something from his viy

The one dislike is from ATS

Know what ATS stands for? Another Taken Sucker. What a rip! That thing barely belongs behind a healthy 318, much less a torque-monster Cummins! Unbelievable how they had that aluminum planetary in the back & hyped it as diesel capable. Special place in hell for crooks like that. Super enjoying this one Professor. From one tech to another, I'm in awe of what you do. Feed me more 🤤

Richard is the Bob Ross of Transmissions

That is a clean cut son you have there I would be proud to have him as my helper and son not too many around that give a crap anymore.

I got the top of the line ATS with the forever warranty for my 01 dodge..told them what I had built Cummins compounds ect.. broke it 4 times in a year! So much for an $8k "blowproof" trans

Great video! Sad to see once again how ATS cuts corners on internal parts. Love the content...one of my favorite transmissions(torqueflite family). Can you show details on parts used on rebuild? Be cool to see a timelapse of the entire assembly 😎

I needed a video that would empty my head like a hollowed out coconut after writing one report and before starting another, and this did it.

i love watching someone who knows his trade *thumbs up*

Appreciated very much You showed also dismounting from car! Thanks from Slovakia. Looking forward for 3rd part!

Ever since watching his videos, I've learned a great deal about transmissions.

You can tell this guys experience with things that would normally take the fingers or an eye out or off a guy, with perfect handwork.

I've rebuilt engines before, but every time I watch someone take apart an automatic trans, I might as well be watching someone disassemble the space shuttle! I love watching, though

Awesome info, a lot of knowledge, I have a 2005 ram 3500 with 48re with 118,000 miles on it, used for towing, 2WD, wish there were people around madison or milwaukee, wis with this kind of knowledge, TX is a long way, this is the type of guy I would like to rebuild my 48re.

Another gem! Your knowledge Richard is just mind-blowing - of course years of experience but even so - it's just fascinating watching you at work. :)

I've never wrenched a transmission in my life but I am still fascinated by the videos on this channel. Lapel mic or not, it's still top content.

I've got 430,xxx miles on my '95 Dodge/Cummins, with 323,000 on the ATS Stage IV trans I had built & installed at ATS in 2001. I've towed heavy, street raced with the TC locked, and driven 90% in town driving. It's never let me down, and is still going strong. The trans parts in the above video are not ATS upgrades. I'm thinking the P.O. had the ATS "rebuilt" with stock parts at some point. And the fluid!! I change my trans fluid every 20,000 miles with 3.5 gallons of fresh Dexron III--with ATS you don't need the full synthetic stuff.

This is amazing.... it must be nice to know how to tear apart and fix the most complicated part of a vehicle like it's a toaster. lol

Coming from a guy who as had multiple decent hp cummins trucks. 47RE second gen around 700hp and last 04.5 CR truck with built motor and lots of fuel and air. Right around 1k hp. I learned early on ATS is bad. I always ran all goerends stuff and found a good builder. Last trans never had any trouble. Would refresh it once a season at 1k hp. Had everything billet you could do. All shafts drum servos levers ect. Talk about alot of money in a trans...

Gentlemen, automatic transmissions are indeed incredibly complex with so many variable nuances. I can fix just about anything, but I am convinced that there are “transmission experts” and then there are guys like you who are at a level ABOVE expert. Allison transmissions are supposed to be top-notch, but you just proves how even those can be built incorrectly. I am STRONGLY considering getting my next RAM Diesel transmission upgrade through your shop. I appreciate your honesty, integrity and experience more than anything. Keep up the phenomenal work!

I am never going to do any work on any automatic transmission, and still watching all your videos😂😂 Awsome guy with much know how👍👍

In process of watching EVERY VIDEO lol. I want my trans serviced from you guys. As soon as she is ready we will make the drive from Illinois to yall.

every once in a while i think im gonna order an upgrade rebuild kit for my 47rh and make a weekend out of it. thank you for reminding me why i dont.

1.6K+👍's up guys thanks again for taking the time for us all

this kind of knowledge can only be obtained by rebuilding 100s of these transmissions. Great Job

It blows my mind how much knowledge he has of transmissions. The next one I get built is going directly to him, no one else.

I've been building car's and Engines of all types since 1990 and the average person doing the DIY wouldn't believe what comes out of an average transmission. I love the fact that everything you guys take out and apart you explain what everything does and how they get worn out. And i love the fact that you guys replace the lower grade parts with almost top of the line stuff weather it needs it or not. I can tell you take great pride in your work. KEEP UP THE GREAT VIDEOS AND I REALLY WISH I WAS CLOSER TO YOUR FACILITY. I WOULD HAVE EVERYONE AND MY OWN TRANSMISSION REPAIRS. THANKS FOR YOUR AWESOME VIDEOS THEY HAVE HELPED ME WITH CERTAIN PROBLEMS I'VE HAD THAT WENT UN ANSWERED EVEN FROM A SHOP THAT SUPPOSEDLY HAVE DECADES OF EXPERIENCE. YOU GUYS ARE BY FAR THE BEST I'VE EVER SEEN. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK

To hell with all electronics! Give me all hydraulic old school!

The humblest man alive .Keeps calm and just stays humble threw out it all .

Not only the knowledge to take these things apart but the knowledge that it took to think up such a system blows my mind every time I think about it

Just the way he digs in and tears it down you know he’s done a few in his day. Really hard to find this level of knowledge anymore.

Don't know why youtube sent me here. But I'm amazed that this complex machine has all these electronic parts with some kind of oil on them for some reason.

A good and honest trans tech is worth their weight in gold.

In the diesel industry we used to refer to ATS transmissions as "Another transmission soon". Overpriced junk. Installed five different ATS Allison transmissions for a guy in one year because they kept burning up almost instantly, one we sent back because when we took it out of the crate the pins on the harness plug were corroded to death... you could tell they took a junkyard core, slapped a rebuild in it, painted it and shipped it without any testing at all.

Literally ive learned more from the 3 videos I've watch then I have the last 5 years of actual going to school and working on cars

It's like a train wreck.....I can't look away. Thanks for the great videos!

This i so impressive the amount of knowledge this guy has you can tell he has been doing this a very long time

Chocolate syrup instead of transmission fluid? Who knew?? Congrats ATS for mastering purple paint.

Not sure why. But I could just sit and watch this all day.

Wow very impressive very impressive they made it so easy it's unbelievable the knowledge they know I admire you guys so March awesome to watch it's very intimidating

Those ATS transmissions don't come cheap. I guess that purple paint is very expensive.

( always) in awe, watching you guys build & tear down these "mystical" things... i appreciate yall investing yalls time ,just so "us" dummies can watch ( drooling ) how in hell ? what.? wow..! * thanks ya hear.

Trent, I hope you are retaining everything that your daddy is teaching you. He is amazing with a transmission. You can be the best since you have the best as a mentor. His knowledge is PRICELESS. Carry on your daddy’s hard work.

I've personally bought 2 ATS transmissions both 48RE. 1st was warrenty after the OD locked up and blew the case apart with only 150miles on it. Took 3 months to warranty. Which they stood behind. They sent me another stage 3 48RE. It came as a Modified 47RE case. It lasted about 12,000 miles. 2006 5.9 with nothing more than a SMARTY. ANDYS transmission in alpena Michigan rebuild it ... i demanded the gay purple be removed. A local transmission shop built me a 48RE that is still in the truck 183,000 miles later.

Good job on the videos. Really can see what your trying to show. Thanks for your guys time.

its so great watching a master of the trade sharing years of knowledge!

Got to have a press to rebuild that overdrive.

I did a 47 RH years ago; started to slip so I took it to trans shop. It was determined that piston seal may have rolled or had a cut in it; other than that I was told that everything was correct with rebuild. I was proud of myself other than the cost/ problem of having to take it somewhere for diagnosis. It was a good experience for me.

I would love to see the Seven Hour rebuild with you explaining your new parts. I always wondered what was in a transmission.

Thanks again for the video guys. Was expecting to see something really chewed up after seeing all the metal in the fluid. Trent mentioned microphone again but when you are as busy as you are it probably isn't at the top of the priority list. Regarding a video you made a short time ago about your qualifications or experience; If anybody who, in the past, were making negative comments are watching this video, take notes because you are getting another lesson here.

If my trans ever gives me problems, I will drive from Houston to Amarillo. You guys are amazing.

I don’t know anything about transmissions but these videos are really entertaining to watch. Really dang cool.

I get pissed off just thinking about the transmissions Chrysler put behind the Cummins... I had a 6.7 with a 68rfe, and it was beyond disappointing...

Aluminum doesn't belong in any diesel seeing early stuff in a "built" 48re that's a bummer but its purple!

You're watching a dying breed with this man. Truly a master of his craft. Guys like this are sadly disappearing in this country. Without the next generation carrying on these skills, we will be in a world of hurt in 10-15 years. Nobody wants to learn how to repair and improve things anymore. That's why we keep getting the same old crap and worse these days from everything...vehicles to appliances. It's been a sad thing to witness these last 25 years. With the country's middle class being gutted and all but wiped out, I hope we can bounce back and correct things before it's too late. There is huge opportunity in the trades for intelligent people. There is plenty of opportunity to earn a good 6 figure income, raise a family without money problems and retire comfortably. Do what you enjoy and you'll never work a day in your life. Be of service to others in all aspects of your life and you will have a life well lived.

These guys are Awsome. It’s always a pleasure watching a craftsman in his habitat

ATS = Another Transmission Soon

took me 2hrs to replace front band on my 48re and i felt like a wizard..now i watch this guy just tore the whole thing down in 15mins lol

That’s one massive torque converter

I love how this guy actually says that people do this at home. After watching him even slowing it down to a crawl i couldn't figure this out. If my allison ever blows, it is going to Precision I don't care how we work it out, this man is going to rebuild mine. lol

Trans mechanics are a different breed. So much knowledge. Keep up the awesome work

ATS will be watching this to see how to do it correctly. Essentially what this video is saying is dont buy from the big "name" diesel shops. Go to this man.

The wealth of knowledge he has about ATS's is amazing.

Great information, I am currently digging around the insides of a 1991 dodge 727 cummins diesel. When you mentioned the output shaft and its backlash, I was wondering how the that shaft would move in and out along with the clearances. Most of the those parts are very similar to what is inside the a727 1991 model trans. I'm glad I subscribed to your channel

Man this guy knows his shit!!! I wish I can get my transmission rebuilt by him. He’s not too far from me either...

Another absolutely amazing video. At this point I would rather have you build my transmissions than anyone locally here in South Carolina. Your expertise, skill, and integrity are all way up there. Thanks for sharing!

i could watch these videos for hours. very facinating and that guy is awesome

20:24.......wife calling. Nice job on the breakdown and explanations. Auto transmissions are their own art form.

It takes guts to put your work on display like this. My hat is off to you gentlemen.

You want to know why this man is a Transmission specialist? Note the grey hair. Life time of learning, doing and progressing, this is what will be missing in the world soon, I worked in a tooling dept for 40 years and these kids coming into the work force today do not have the attention span to progress, they get frustrated and no longer listen and just shut down. Truly a master of your trade partner, it's good to see a professional and a young man trying to learn from it. I haven't had that privilege in 10 years now.

Holy cow, I'll never look at another auto trans the same, man there's a lot of intricate parts..wow..great video..

None of my business but seems like you have something else on your mind, the kind that puts people in not so good moods in this video. Whatever it is I hope it’s over, I really appreciate all the knowledge you pass down to us.

I have no idea why I watch this guy but it's fascinating.

Epic fail for ATS, like they only cared about selling a "Branded" trans as a upgrade. i feel sorry for the owner.

7+ hours for him = 3 really long weekends DIY. Plus you have to know everything he knows and not forget something along the way.

Well, I guess it always comes down to the price. ATS must just do the absolute bare minimum to make a stock transmission just that little bit better. Is it really worth pulling a trani out of a truck, doing a bit of work and letting the customer roll off the yard? Not to me personally, but hey, they make the decision for their business model. The information provided and the technical know-how displayed is EXTREMELY rare and INVALUABLE! Thank you for taking the time to making this!

Absolutely agree. "Build it right the first time".