BUILDING A 48RE FOR TOWING & RELIABILITY

BUILDING A 48RE FOR TOWING & RELIABILITY - FIREPUNK TOWMASTER

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@fbiz01 4 жыл бұрын

I sold my 2 shops, transmission parts store and core business in 2005 and retired. The transmission business was very good to me and I like watching videos from operations like yours where you have your act together. Everyone has opinions on upgrades and fixes for things like the crack in the case. I won't comment on any of that because the business is largely made up of doing what's right for the customer and using best practices to put the transmission back on the road. You did a great job of explaining why you did each upgrade and how it affected the transmission. Enjoyed watching this.

@Mr69barracuda 3 жыл бұрын

My only thought was that he should have tapped the threads "Before assembly" so that any remaining contaminants could be thoroughly flushed from the inside out. Like you said "Everybody does things different"... And yes , "It is nice and appreciated to see a "Pro" video. Well done guys.

@Dirtydigger Жыл бұрын

I’m restoring a 2001 3500 4x4 I’ve researched upgrades for every part of my truck example 1999 HD oem “T” style steering w/ 1999 oem drop pitman arm . Every part of the truck has been replaced with new parts . With the exception of the cab shell ,front clip the frame and the outer axle housings. The fact that you as a retired transmission expert made a major compliment in the comments about the knowledge of Firepunk eases all concerns of the quality of the Towmaster plus transmission and triple disc torque converter I bought from them almost a year ago but haven’t driven the truck more than a mile while getting a ballanced long block trimmed out for 400-500 hp + thanks for assuring me I made a good decision with Firepunk. Steven B.

@joesalazar770 5 ай бұрын

Ok I have a question who answers is unimportant. I have a 04 2500 Cummins 5.9 48 re. I have replaced the trans at 123k second gear gone so I did not wait till it quit as I operate a ranch and had to have the truck to haul hay. I bought a reman and it has lasted unfortunately about 5000 miles. I bought it from the big reman in Florida I am sure they'll honor warrentee. However what is the trans capable of towing regularly and would a Manuel lock up with low stall and Manuel valve body improve towing. I have 0 issues keeping it cool there is three coolers on it and last time rolling down the road with trailer in tow was operating about 125 degrees frhrenhieght. However it decided to chatter upon take off and shortly after bit the Rick it looks like pump failure gears disintegrated and plugged valve body causing two clutch packs to fail as well as second gear band breakage and this is without disassembling the trans prices in pan and I'm sure in coolers exc. So it's all got to be cleaned out and or replaced before a rebuilt trans can go back in. However I am thinking an inline filter just before it drops back into the trans would prevent particles from getting in the new trans. Kinda a expensive fix for all three coolers. I'm concerned of blockage as well. Which is possible. And this a concern. I'm considering removing or eliminating the water to oil cooler the OEM dealer has on it as well as it seems to heat the trans up more than using the air to. Oil coolers. Opinion on this as well thank you all for any info.

@jasoninglehart3923 4 жыл бұрын

This is why a good mechanic is invaluable. He's a wealth of knowledge. Especially for being so young.

@supporterofsanity 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! You have convinced me to never touch inside my transmission lol!

@restoration3264 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking it don’t look that difficult but now I see lol

@mann_idonotreadreplies 2 жыл бұрын

If it's reliable or if you purchased the tow master upgrade then you don't have to touch it for a very long time ☺️

@bullrambler 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome 48RE rebuild video. I've watched it a few times and learned more with each visit.

@rememberthis8795 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! I remember watching my dad rebuild many Torqueflights back in the day, using a 15 gallon drum as a jig to load the front end. The tube gig you have is great!

@SeveredChad 4 жыл бұрын

Nice to see all the steps and all the small details you guys check!

@johnsigafoose6243 4 жыл бұрын

I love videos like this. You get to see the whole step and work that goes into a transmission.

@hey_youtubeim_back2159 3 жыл бұрын

Videos like this really shows how much heart a company puts into their work.

@bodiearmstrong2973 4 жыл бұрын

Great info Lavon, I appreciate yall making this.

@twotone505 4 жыл бұрын

Killer video, thanks for all the info you are continually realising.

@victorhex6380 3 жыл бұрын

Very well done video, even the music is fitting. I gave been a backyard mech for 35 years, but learned more about transmissions....

@tomduncan1970 4 жыл бұрын

Outstanding Video..... I could watch this type of work all day.

@CCWSig 4 жыл бұрын

Automatic transmissions are about the only car work I wont tackle. I'll gladly pay guys like your shop do to that work for me. Thanks for the video!

@evadevries2952 4 жыл бұрын

I don't touch anything that touches oil.

@ericlandry7520 4 жыл бұрын

Great job on the details keep up the hard work👍

@Americas450R 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video guys👍👍👍 I've been saving for one of these!

@CastIronPhilosopher Жыл бұрын

Excellent, excellent video! Thank you so much for sharing all that knowledge. Outstanding information.

@matthewesmay3659 2 жыл бұрын

This is an all around really well done video.

@KenMrKLC 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing video. Everything was explained exceptionally well and made sense. If you guys were close I would without a doubt have you do mine. I have an 05 with 250k with what I believe to be original trans. 2 long owner all stock truck well maintained. No issues yet but I am about to start plowing with the truck and towing 6000-10000 lb on a fairly reg basis. Hoping to get it rebuilt before I break it

@spencerbuchanan8530 4 жыл бұрын

Great informative video. Sweet pan by the way.

@Mr450bench 9 ай бұрын

One of the best videos Ive ever seen on a tranny rebuild. I learned alot. Thank you very much! Joe

@tct9mm151 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. I have a 48RE and you showed a lot of info.

@kjax76 4 жыл бұрын

Some good info in this vid. Especially for the DIY guys.

@mattwood9981 4 жыл бұрын

I like seeing that sub count climbing!! Hell yeah

@barrerastowing2791 4 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for the information you give in this video---this video is gold, thank you

@yourfavoritelawnguy2722 4 жыл бұрын

My friends Dodge with the 68rfe had the internal filter fall down and it destroyed his pressures and ate up the clutches within a couple of days time. Its great seeing people take care of the little things so stupid things like that dont happen

@juanar6233 4 жыл бұрын

Very detailed video, keep up the good work:)

@mikestrucks 4 жыл бұрын

Nice interesting video ! I use the borg Warner band as swell,and it holds up very good 👍🏻

@sonogunis 2 жыл бұрын

Man ol Man Just watched this video. I have been getting the royal run around about my 48re in a 2005 Ram 3500. Dodge dealer charged me 300 to check why my truck takes a while to move after its been sitting and they had no clue. Somebody else want to charge me 6500 to go through my tranny. After this video I know what to do. Great video. Good explanations.

@dasnvps 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for posting

@kjbrown670 4 жыл бұрын

Super great information man. Nice brake down

@Rx7man 4 жыл бұрын

great vid.. ONly thing I'd say is I'd tap out that cracked part before the case goes for cleaning, though it's good to see how to do it if you have to do it in the truck! I'm planning on rebuilding a 47RH here in a while for a first gen, so it'll probably be equivalent to a towmaster, a few basic upgrades

@bernhard8540 Жыл бұрын

I found that q-tips with a little grease or whatever on the ends works really good for getting the shavings out if you have to tap it ❤❤❤ i havent done as many as you guys by any means but just a helpful tip ❤

@carlwarkentin6968 4 жыл бұрын

A lot of good information- thanks

@dwaynehagle7445 4 жыл бұрын

What a well Documented Tech.

@ericmillier6652 4 жыл бұрын

Great info. I’m still not Goni for to try any of this. I’ll just leave it to the experts!

@gustavotrejo5433 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video.

@joshuagumm8485 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks. I'm now convinced the transmission shop that rebuilt my 48re was not as thorough and slapped my transmission back together like a cheap lego set.

@openyoureyes3113 2 жыл бұрын

Most times they Only change what parts that they needed to get it Working normal. I had a transmission rebuilt. I had an issue with it six months later. Took it apart myself Found out they only change to clutch bands. So now I do my Transmissions myself I have a few trucks.

@simeonwitmer 4 жыл бұрын

Great video 👍🏼

@chrispitts9010 4 жыл бұрын

Great video 👍

@garyking2792 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Thank you

@JMSynthetics 4 жыл бұрын

Great video

@ms.karihart2983 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome content

@rustynutzclassicrestorations Жыл бұрын

Great video .. have 2013 and 2004 Cummins engines and auto transmissions - I would box mine up and send mine to your business mainly for the mods you do and the way you rebuild.. However, once it go rebuilt I probably couldn't afford to take it out of hock after that>>> LOL!

@omnipubgmobile1615 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful video. And the music is just perfect. Tyvm

@isbcornbinder 4 жыл бұрын

Very good video.

@DieselRacer75 4 жыл бұрын

The other videos are good but I can watch hours of this. 👌

@WrecklessEnterainment 4 жыл бұрын

People might say your transmissions are expensive, but really you’re not just paying for parts and labor time. You’re paying for knowledge and r&d on what works and what doesn’t. And that’s something that just comes with experience, which makes it worth the money.

@AbbeyRoad69147 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah. Just did mine. I also add 10 thou clearance. Plus extra clutch on all packs. 42RE.

@cokeyNbk 3 жыл бұрын

What's it in? Think my 95 zj needs a rebuild

@ssceverythingcummins2985 4 жыл бұрын

This finger nail situation has me mind boggled

@CCWSig 4 жыл бұрын

I was kinda wondering that myself, at first I thought hey maybe the guy likes nice nails, or maybe hes got little daughters and let's them paint them. I've let my nieces do my toe nails... turns out he was born with white nails. Fascinating.

@henuemphuse 11 ай бұрын

Now i know where im getting my new 48re from. Thankfully mine hasnt gotten too bad yet. But my truck was an old farm truck when i bought it, and idk how well it was taken care of for the first 250k miles. But in the last 80k miles since ive owned my truck ive noticed trans fluid leaks and some seals going out. To include the rear main that needs done and the transmission just started having a strange issue where it acts like 3rd gear doesnt exist. (It stays in 2nd until about 2500rpm then seems to bypass 3rd for a brief moment right into 4th.) Similar issue when slowing down it will drop almost down to 6-700rpm then hit 2nd. No rough shifting just seems like 3rd gear doesnt exist.

@RobertKohut 4 жыл бұрын

Nice!! great work... :-)

@omegajax4671 4 жыл бұрын

Rite on time!!!

@jakekallenborn6732 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this. Always wondered what it takes rebuild one. Glad to see you're local. Do you guys recommend doing a heat exchanger bypass?

@scottleggejr 4 жыл бұрын

You want to make a 48RE more reliable? Swap it for a 4L80E... Just fuckin with ya. On a less joking note, I've rebuild a bunch of transmissions and you guys and your shop really look like you know what you're doing and doing it all right. Good work guys.

@sugargoldy 4 жыл бұрын

Good video. Thank you. How much horsepower would that transmission handle?

@greglopez7345 10 ай бұрын

Thanks you for explaining everything what’s go in rebuilding Transmission , one question I have Dodge 2500 O5 has about 250,000 miles can Flush my fluid on the transmission

@1g4u 3 жыл бұрын

Dope 👍

@jackmyers6040 4 жыл бұрын

01 24v Thinking my baby needs a new pump assembly not getting that quick crisp shift when drop in gear ! Even when I pull it into neutral and give her a small Rev or 2 trying to speed the pump up !Even after a 5 or 6 min idle warm up ! Still using my 12yr old Dayco triple disc on this 3rd rebuild in 9 years ! I have upgraded 9 year old value body! But not the upgraded solenoid plungers don't know if they was available 12 years ago ? Did have a old 727 torque flight solid band and upgraded tensioner bolt installed for second gear hold ! Which was recommended by they trans builder ! Old girl needs some newer version parts in her ! 140,000 on 180 hp edge pro comp ,150 hp injectors, 63/74mm killer b super single turbo, straight 5 ' dymond eye exhaust, 3 peice dps exhaust manifold and banks big boss high flow intake manifold ! P.S Thanks for making the video full of very useful information !

@Tsumarinai 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Hey Landon?, I saw you...

@travismitchell2630 4 жыл бұрын

Now do a 68rfe !!! I loved the info in this video !

@noHandle1776 4 жыл бұрын

Travis Mitchell I don’t think firepunk builds whole 68rfe trans. They seem to lean on the 48re swap side. So you likely won’t see 68rfe year down video from them .

@travismitchell2630 4 жыл бұрын

Scott Simmons I spoke on the phone with a salesman at the shop and he mentioned that they aren’t in that field yet but are trying to come up with a system that they trust entirely before releasing anything

@Jacob-oi9nr 3 жыл бұрын

Can y’all do a similar video with your full comp trans, and show the differences?

@timothywilloughby8653 4 жыл бұрын

Do you have specific modifications you do to the valve body or separator plate? I guess meaning more than a shift kit.

@functionelitist 2 жыл бұрын

Wow you guys are awesome. Thanks for the breakdown. I know who I'm sending my tranny to when the time comes.

@farmalllover8217 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video. I have a friend who has a high horse power 2nd gen but wouldn’t spend any money on the transmission and burnt it up. I don’t understand why people do horse power mods but won’t help the transmission out. I’m doing a kinda custom drive line in my k1500. I’m doing a supercharged 454 and a 4l60. What do you recommend to do to the transmission to hold the power?

@lentmain 4 жыл бұрын

Where do you get that transmission mount, fixture..???

@bdjm8595 4 жыл бұрын

Well, this convinced me to not attempt to rebuild my own trans!! sometimes its best to leave this kind of work to the guys that do it all the time and know all the little tricks !!!

@ramtrucks721 4 жыл бұрын

U didn't Know that before?. U don't know anything about cars

@bdjm8595 4 жыл бұрын

@@ramtrucks721 Thank you for your insightful response, always wonderful to have input from the brain-trust!

@04busaman 4 жыл бұрын

dan... me too. I got discouraged in doing it my self also. I'd rather pay the pros

@wesleytruax2469 4 жыл бұрын

What line pressures do you recommend a WOT for a 47rh transmission like from stock to different hp ratings

@ronniephipps6555 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. It helps me a lot if you don't mind I got a 1999 3500 cummins it has a build trans with a programmer in it I was on level 5 and broke the 3.8 band lever. What would calls that to happen and I got a 4.4 billet band lever now what you thought on it if you could help out pls and thank you

@wesleytruax2469 4 жыл бұрын

What specs do you recommend for band adjustment on performance transmissions

@95Z28A4 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! I have a 173K mile 1999 V10 47RE that I want rebuilt as a Towmaster for a 1995 CPL1550 12 valve with approximately 250HP/635TQ. I am installing the 12 valve/47RE in a Suburban. Do you upgrade the 47RE internals to 48RE spec? Can you setup the 1999 47RE for Anteater control when rebuilding it? Thanks.

@jeramiemock1462 4 жыл бұрын

When you are determining your overdrive selective shim you said you add 10 thousands. Is that to the measurement you make or to the shim after you made your measurement

@The_MadPatter 4 жыл бұрын

Anyone else wonder why Lavon's nails are painted? 🤔

@clickclkboom 4 жыл бұрын

Probably because he is an awesome dad!

@bagged1998 4 жыл бұрын

There not painted he was born with them like that

@FirepunkDiesel 4 жыл бұрын

Correct, I was born with white fingernails

@The_MadPatter 4 жыл бұрын

@@bagged1998 you messing with me?

@The_MadPatter 4 жыл бұрын

@@clickclkboom I can understand that haha

@jimkillen1065 3 жыл бұрын

I watched the rebuild and do you use a different stall convertor. My old 12 valve which is not very powerful any way will blow though the convertor . I hate the 750 rpm gear splits for towing so I was wondering if a low stall might help for towing . Thanks for the video .

@chrissd08 3 жыл бұрын

Where or who makes those tools you used for measuring the overdrive clearance? Any special adapters required for the shop press?

@davidfrishcosy6158 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Levon great video, why wouldn't you have tapped out the case before you started putting it back together???

@1Shignog 2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering the same thing, that way it would be easier to clean after tapping it

@ChiefCabioch 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 46RE that was behind a gas 5.9, and I believe a 47RE, that's got the cutout on the bottom of the bell housing for the larger converter and I'm wanting to beef this 46 RE up to handle a 30' - 40' trailer with my Fiat and tools and stuff, what parts interchange between the 2 trans?

@TimA-lo6sg 4 жыл бұрын

02 47re...not stock....dies when put into drive after sitting overnight unless truck warms up for 5 mins...drain back maybe...seems like the tc is locked...pinched or exposed pigtail wire to GPS solenoid grounding out maybe? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for posting these great vids btw.

@sethmccaa4813 3 жыл бұрын

How much horsepower can the stock Aisin transmission in the new dodges handle and still be a reliable towing transmission?

@scottdowney4318 3 жыл бұрын

Tap the case before assembly for that cracked oil line fitting is the thing I would have done differently. Otherwise, I see you know what your doing.

@andrewvance965 2 жыл бұрын

I was curious why it wasn't done while the case was apart but we all forget things at times.

@Andrew-hh3ol 3 жыл бұрын

What would be different paired with more torque for mudding

@michaelwhalen4072 3 жыл бұрын

Where do you get the transmission measurement tools.

@metalwright Жыл бұрын

Zero chance I could get that back together!

@joesalazar770 Жыл бұрын

One other question I have on these is how much horse power will these unis stand before failing I'm running around 500 rwhp. When yowning it may see 400 most as the cooling is always the limiting factor thanks for any info.

@benbabcock3818 4 жыл бұрын

Whats a rebuild like this for a 68 cost roughly? What are your thoughts on revmax products?

@ScottDLR 4 жыл бұрын

What about the torque converter, did you upgrade that? (Sorry if I missed it).

@ZachMontizor 4 жыл бұрын

Really wish I could have you guys rebuild my 48re. Whats the chances we could do a swap from Hawaii?

@kylefitzherbert9381 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. And for everyone asking his nails were like that when he was born. They arnt painted

@josephvanderdoes9813 2 жыл бұрын

I have a question I have a 2006 dodge ram 2500 diesel 4 x 4 make a cab the problem that I am having is the indicator with tells you what gear you’re in flickers and the truck cuts out for a sec or two I’ve replaced the neutral safety switch three times

@thatblack6.7cummins 4 жыл бұрын

Wish u guys made a 68rfe oil pan

@HamRadio200 3 жыл бұрын

Do you do this type of build for the 68RFE? I realize the 68 can't hold as much as the 48, but for 700hp or less they're supposed to hold up just fine if it's built right...

@bertfriedman 4 жыл бұрын

46RE Loaded with Red Eagle and Kolene extra throughout. On the forward clutch is it ok to use a flat snap ring as opposed to the Waved ring? Also I have .090 on my forward clutch and .025 on my rear clutch. Are the numbers inline with your specs? I do have a higher ratio kick down lever. I see at one point you guys drill something at the back of the case under the OD piston support what is that and why?

@alanpulsipher9664 3 жыл бұрын

Do you guys do 4L80E and where R U located? I liked what U did on that trans.

@lukefarmer5391 4 жыл бұрын

My understanding was the second gear band adjustment was 13/4 turn out not two for Cummins? Am I incorrect? I saw A manual spec for it I thought 2 turns was for gas. Can you confirm and if you deviate what is the thinking or knowledge behind it. Thanks , love your videos.

@joesalazar770 Жыл бұрын

So aside from fluid changes on a 47rh 47re 48 rh exc what would be a good idea as mileage to replace wear items I have a 04 ram 2500 4 x 4 47 Rh it has 120k heavy towing miles on it. Plus it's running 35" tires. What's a good mileage to teardown check wear items and do a soft rebuilding it sits over a week it must be repressirizef building at a high idle before it will engage I think this is normal just looking for good info. 😀

@gdotone1 3 жыл бұрын

what is the difference between a rebuild and a recondition transmission?

@hey_youtubeim_back2159 3 жыл бұрын

How come you do not do the thread repair before you assemble that transmission?

@bigboygames8800 4 жыл бұрын

Backround song for this video?

@AEV305 4 жыл бұрын

The Question is how do I ship this to Switzerland 😅😅

@jeffreyrebitski2269 2 жыл бұрын

I have an 07 Cummins and out of nowhere it started to roll after placing it in park.... Thoughts?

@joshburts1044 7 ай бұрын

I was hoping to rebuild my transmission before adding any power, are there any recommended shops you know of in the Spokane washington area to put my kit of choice in? Was looking at a power driven diesel kit, that is rated for much more power than i plan to put it at.

@hey_youtubeim_back2159 3 жыл бұрын

I have an 03' Cummins but do not know if I have a 47re or a 48re. If I have the 47 can you rebuild it to the 48re? If so how much would that run me?