Muncie 4 Speed Transmission Repair - Fixing a poor rebuild

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Some tips when rebuilding a Muncie 4 speed. Hard shifting and gear noise existed after what seemed like a good rebuild. I took this job in to investigate why these problems occured. Rebuilding transmissions and sourcing good quality parts is a challenge for any transmission rebuilder.
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@boonsnapper 4 жыл бұрын

Im 58 years old and life long diesel mechanic ... when I was training young mechanics I put emphasis on detail as you do so well. Its priceless to have that quality and glad to see its still out there. True professional

@GearBoxVideo 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@stevemiller6766 4 жыл бұрын

High school auto shop teachers should make these videos mandatory veiwing for students. Teaches craftsmanship, honor, and attention to detail. Great series of videos Paul - thank you.

@hankreardon6998 Жыл бұрын

The master. I was intimidated to rebuild my muncie but I bought his book which walked me through. Excellent teacher and excellent video. I like how he shows not just how it goes together, but why and how things work.

@GearBoxVideo Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@mikes9939 7 жыл бұрын

There is no one else to my knowledge that makes such thorough and informative videos of manual transmissions as you Paul. All the info that you have gathered from years of doing this is shocking, most people would never look for the things you do when taking a box apart. This is what most rebuilders do and thus the customer has problems later. Please keep the videos coming, we know they are much work for you but we certainly appreciate them.

@GearBoxVideo 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and I appreciate the comment

@judgeman6970 6 ай бұрын

Will be assisting my mechanic friend with my M21 repair/rebuild & conversion to an M20. Your videos are a great help for me, a complete beginner to the Muncie world. 👍

@stebstebanesier6205 Жыл бұрын

Leonardo da Vinci worked in oil paints, Michelangelo worked in marble. you sir work in 80W90. Hopefully you are still out there providing qualty service with an attention to detail. Any customer that has or will use your services is lucky to have you around.

@nzrestoration9486 6 жыл бұрын

This is what you are paying for folks, experience, not just parts! Nice work.

@GearBoxVideo 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@davidmiller9485 6 жыл бұрын

I go to you for manual transmissions, i go to hirem for auto's. Those can be seen here: kzfaq.infovideos I'm an old mopar racing rebuilder. I've done my share of both auto and manual and both of these channels are well worth the time to watch.

@videomaniac108 5 жыл бұрын

I love watching the work you do and following your lucid and insightful comments about what you see and do in working on these transmissions.

@toddgover2606 7 жыл бұрын

Another great video. I've personally called Paul for some of these issues when I rebuilt my M21 and he was more than happy to chat with me and be able to sell me the correct parts. Thanks again Paul!

@unclequack5445 2 жыл бұрын

Wow theres so much that goes into building a proper spec 4 speed Paul your videos are a master class. You could go crazy with all the mixing and matching of parts if you dont know.

@johnmilner7603 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff. I’ve been rebuilding Muncie’s for myself and friends since 1983 after taking a night school couse on a Muncie and an Automatic Transmission. Back in ‘83 I converted my M20 in my 70 Z/28 to a M22 b/c I wanted the whine even though I prefer the M20 ratio’s. I bought all new gears/parts from my local GM Dealer and it’s worked out perfectly.

@PhrankTube 6 жыл бұрын

Really, really useful! One of the best transmission videos you can watch. Beautiful explanations!!

@zmotorsports62 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Paul and I'm envious of your wealth of knowledge. I've been a mechanic for 30 years now and pride myself on doing the job correctly and attention to detail so I can very much appreciate your professionalism in your videos and gearboxes. Knowledge such as this is ONLY obtained by years of experience. I don't do enough manual transmissions to see patterns of issues or have enough data to support one theory or another so your videos help me to gain additional knowledge of things to look for during a rebuild. Thanks again and keep them coming. Mike

@orionscutlass7179 4 жыл бұрын

You are a amazing teacher. I bought your book and it’s a great tool. Thanks for sharing your wisdom and knowledge with us.

@ericbrandt8675 7 жыл бұрын

Paul, I really like that billet aluminum mid plate....next rebuild I'll be giving you and order for parts....thanks for the hard work and efforts in keeping the best shifting muscle car era 4 speed alive in these times.

@ronc8489 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, I worked on some manual transmissions when I was a dealer mechanic, I learned some stuff from you. Thank You

@mandsvschneider8726 3 жыл бұрын

I have been working with these boxes.....for years.... can never learn enough !! TY.. you will hear from me... Best Regards, M.

@ChaeSeo 2 жыл бұрын

You're the Tops! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and I enjoy your style and high quality camera work.

@josephnubile1970 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, love to see the rebuilds and its nice to know whats inside and how it works for a change.

@12345....... 3 жыл бұрын

7:40 nobody checkin quality. Love your stuff. You are bob ross of gears.

@michaelharris1895 6 жыл бұрын

great video, I really like the short videos that address a specific area as much as the longer videos.

@patrickphiri9955 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for the shared knowledge on the rebuilding of transmission. I believe many people have learnt one or two things on rebuilding the transmission

@brandonparr6345 8 ай бұрын

Definitely the info I was looking for. I have 3 sm420's that I will be picking through to make one solid case. Also good tid bit about all trans. I'm lucky enough to live hour away and put parts in my hands before I buy. Thanks again👍🏼

@dennissmith460 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. So many details to consider. It's no wonder very few rebuilders can get it right.

@67rcampbell 5 жыл бұрын

Sir, Thanks. You are a rock star for manual trans. I appreciate your videos.

@johnaiello1805 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul. Always looking forward to your videos. I consider them a gift, a gift of knowledge. I can't wait for the next one. Cheers.

@GearBoxVideo 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@ronaldbarney8330 4 жыл бұрын

I like the way you pay attention to detail . you speak clearly and use great lighting. you are a professional at heart. I love your program.

@GearBoxVideo 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@edgreen8988 7 жыл бұрын

Very interesting video Paul. Thanks. I am happy to say that with the help of your book, videos, and a couple emails, I successfully rebuilt my M20. Proud to say "I did it myself"!

@GearBoxVideo 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Great to hear

@ronsimpson547 7 жыл бұрын

Another fantastic and greatly informative video Paul! Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and precision craftsmanship for all to learn from.Looking forward to the next one!

@GearBoxVideo 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch

@CableGuy74 10 ай бұрын

Another excellent video, your attention to detail is incredible !!

@gracemifsud9034 3 жыл бұрын

Your video's have been a great help to me in the repair of my three speed mk2 zephyr gearbox ,no professional repair was interested in doing it,your help has been priceless thank you.

@GearBoxVideo 3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome

@ZChevyZ 7 жыл бұрын

Another great video Paul. I super enjoy your informative transmission videos, keep them coming and thanks again

@GearBoxVideo 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@marvinmoss9749 2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t realize there was that much difference in the parts of a transmission great work

@GearBoxVideo 2 жыл бұрын

Yes there is

@TheMezzy712 6 жыл бұрын

Attention to detail. That is the difference between a good mechanic and a great one. Thanks for a great video.

@snells-window 5 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed watching this: a very informative video. Thanks

@MiamiZombie2012 7 жыл бұрын

Morale of the story, if you want it done right the first time take it to Transmission Master Paul. Great video sir.

@GearBoxVideo 7 жыл бұрын

Very true

@leocoloma5919 4 жыл бұрын

Very impormative,i myself is a mechanic and currently doing an overhaul for scania gear box.

@biopsiesbeanieboos55 2 ай бұрын

If I go to sleep with your videos playing continuously on a loop, I’ll forget how to rebuild carburettors, but I’ll know my way around a gearbox.

@warrenmaffit1370 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I'm a newbie with this transmission repairs I have a Ford F-150 1995 and having problems with shifting from 2nd to 3rd with the synchros and they subscribe to your Channel that's the best thing I could ever done you're very very smart and a professional in what you do God bless you with those special gifts I also purchased your book out there on Amazon for repairs keep up the good work God bless you

@GearBoxVideo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support

@seahunt2001 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are fascinating. I can't watch them enough!

@GearBoxVideo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@steveflor9942 3 жыл бұрын

Superb video. I learned so much. Thank you, Paul

@ThePapa41 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Paul, outstanding explanations of operation along with fit-up specs and tips!!! Louis S.

@deanmeads7807 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video I really enjoyed it and learned a lot my first time in going into a 4 speed happens to be a Saginaw but you still showed me a lot. Thank you !

@deanhickey7450 4 жыл бұрын

Great series. Plan on pulling my 4speed this year and refresh as 3rd great synchro maybe shot.

@ALABAMAHEADHUNTER 6 жыл бұрын

Informative video ! I'm dealing with a bad rebuild right now myself . It's a 65 Muncie with the 7/8 shaft . The builder left a spacer out of the cluster assembly and the rear snap ring .

@tonipitesa1427 Жыл бұрын

A true professional as it should be bravo!!!!!

@beetragg 7 жыл бұрын

Wow great video! I look forward to more. Thank you.

@joannmclean4752 2 жыл бұрын

lots of great information, well explained.

@rohitshakyawar2526 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Paul I love your transmission rebuilding vedios.

@geneschildmeier3279 4 жыл бұрын

I was the Resident Product Engineering Manager at the GM Muncie plant for a period of time and I have to say that you have produced an excellent video. There are few people in the world who really understand how a manual transmission works. Nice job. E.S.

@GearBoxVideo 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@SpinnerSpinner-hw1wz Жыл бұрын

Great job sir ! Very educational !

@umustsurfumustsurf6603 Жыл бұрын

Breaking down my first t19....unbelievabley helpful.

@joshuaodowd9107 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome video man you explain stuff quite well so that people can follow along and I appreciate that

@GearBoxVideo 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@ON743729 7 жыл бұрын

Great video Paul!

@joegonzalez6403 Жыл бұрын

Paul!!! Thank you!!! Thank you for the education!!!!

@bonmorrison5956 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video good advice I put one together by readying a book long time ago when was young you make it look dio easy thanks

@larryhyatt1676 5 жыл бұрын

ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO THANKS PAUL

@joshuajacob6402 7 жыл бұрын

Was working on a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR, which is a 5-speed manual transmission and it wouldn't shift into reverse. When I took it apart I noticed that the shift rail had a bur on it and was hanging up the reverse gear. I learned a lot from you Paul and it really came in handy today. Different transmission yes, but the concept of how a transmission works is still the same.

@GearBoxVideo 7 жыл бұрын

Great to hear. Thanks for watching.

@snw56 7 жыл бұрын

Super video Paul. Your experience and attention to detail is unsurpassed!

@GearBoxVideo 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@alhodge4051 2 жыл бұрын

this man is a grand master

@caseyking608 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, I love your videos. I have recently purchased 2 ,M-20 4 Muncies, both of which were supposed to have been rebuilt units with less than 1000 miles on them. The first I installed in my 64 SS Chevelle popped out of 3rd gear on deceleration. I pulled it out and found worn and chipped shifting forks and the brass rings dont seam to grab like they should. The trans also seams to have a noticeable stiff spot when rotating the tail shaft while on the bench ,when its in any gear. When in the car it up-shifted great and at 65 mph was noise and vibration free.The speed teeth on 2nd and 3rd gears are double cut and look to be worn back over 1/2 way. The sliders are pretty sloppy. I believe I will end up rebuilding this one to fix the things that were done wrong or not done at all the first time.

@MrTemplerage 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the advice.

@ma61king 4 жыл бұрын

These boxes are so simple compared to the Japanese 6 speeds, but I still wish I watched your videos before rebuilding mine - so many little tips and tricks that all add up

@user-pq7yz5fp9y 6 ай бұрын

Wow! great expertise, thanks 🙏!

@milokoda 4 жыл бұрын

Paul, I just discovered your vids; they're an absolute jewel as a resource. I'll be reaching out to you soon for a rebuild kit on my m-22. Thank you.

@GearBoxVideo 4 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@garywesterhouse851 3 жыл бұрын

gw from badass cannons iam 1 of your subscribers love your work running a olds 455 i added a muncie 4 speed used a year ago week ago started to get a loud squeal pulled tran took apart spun input shaft bearing was going to rebuild it butt after going threw your book on rebuilds decided to get newer type super housing and going to get all new parts and build and save the other for another day the old one is a numbers match 63 vet, trans, so decided to keep it all together and do it another day so got some stuff ordered .waiting on more cash to get more stuff.i cant wait to get going on this i built the motor 30 years ago cant wait to do a trans,

@GearBoxVideo 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great project

@bigcalguns7782 7 жыл бұрын

I can't believe the builder chewed up that gland nut like that and shipped it. what are people thinking of. great video Paul thanks for sharing your knowledge.

@rohitpalsingh998 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this video Sir, really appreciate it.. Thank You

@pjsratrods8936 6 жыл бұрын

You explain how to tell when it's good and when it's not, differences in new parts, and the importance to notice tolerances.. Thank you for the education! I used it rebuilding a saginaw 3 speed in my '70 Chevy Van. It never shifted so smooth or had such a positive feel since I owned it. Thanks again!

@GearBoxVideo 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@DrewLSsix 5 жыл бұрын

See, what's so nice about this situation is that so many people simply assume that old cars are naturally clunky and unpleasant to drive. And the go-to solution is always to upgrade whatever's bothering you to whatever is new and modern. While there's nothing at all wrong with that I think a lot of people go that route based on a misconception of what the old Hardware is actually capable of.

@timot7746 7 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for sharing your knowledge, keep the vids coming.

@GearBoxVideo 7 жыл бұрын

I will keep em coming

@daviddevries65 6 жыл бұрын

Good video. Very informative. Thanks

@prasadkottayam1730 7 жыл бұрын

You are the principle of the Gearbox..Thanx

@GearBoxVideo 7 жыл бұрын

No we have nothing to do with that company. Gearboxvideo.com is this channels website. Our main site is www.5speeds.com

@dennispetty4125 3 жыл бұрын

Smart Guy. You must have been doing Muncie Trans for years. Thanks

@GearBoxVideo 3 жыл бұрын

2021 marks 40 years. Thank you.

@donniephillips30 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative great video

@m.richardlopez6655 7 жыл бұрын

I've found that the pitting or lash wear marks are indicative of the case hardened surface have been worn through. I'd replace them else noise will be evident. "Attention to details", as you say can't be overstated. Great video. Thank you.

@triplemotor 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Paul, thank you, very informative as usual..

@GearBoxVideo 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@jamesvienneau5318 7 жыл бұрын

Very well done! Thanks!

@jackpanzica8922 7 жыл бұрын

I not only enjoyed the video , it helped me better understand my M-20 Transmission. Thanks again. Jack Panzica aka Corvette Vagabond.

@GearBoxVideo 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@bassettraceengines 7 жыл бұрын

good job Paul.

@ON743729 7 жыл бұрын

Learning loads. Keep them coming

@GearBoxVideo 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@erniehenshaw4161 4 жыл бұрын

Great info Paul.

@GearBoxVideo 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@jimhinebaugh5622 7 жыл бұрын

Great information. Thanks for your time!!!

@GearBoxVideo 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@randallcribb668 4 жыл бұрын

Very good video, you give great information , your experience shows.

@GearBoxVideo 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@macdaddy.cycles2289 7 жыл бұрын

great video very informative learned something new today thanks Paul !

@GearBoxVideo 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@fiddlerpin 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply. Will wait for your mid plate

@GearBoxVideo 6 жыл бұрын

they are available in steel and aluminum on our website www.5speeds.com

@moh97gt 6 жыл бұрын

i'm a mechanic and i learn alot from you

@davidscott5903 6 жыл бұрын

Wow! Great video thanks!

@deaniacoponi2139 3 жыл бұрын

A great, informative video. You are certainly a master of the Muncie 4 speed. You taught this old dog some new tricks!!!

@GearBoxVideo 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@deaniacoponi2139 3 жыл бұрын

@@GearBoxVideo I have rebuilt just about every type of 3 and 4 speed gearbox over the past 40 years especially the Muncie, but to describe you as a"Guru" would be an understatement! Amazing!

@GearBoxVideo 3 жыл бұрын

Why thanks..

@viswanathaniyer2372 4 жыл бұрын

very good explanation

@shanesmith4491 3 жыл бұрын

And thank you for all your great info

@GearBoxVideo 3 жыл бұрын

Any time!

@malcolmyoung7866 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, thanks for sharing..

@GearBoxVideo 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@TwoWheelRocco 7 жыл бұрын

Great Video...I have a lot to learn...Thank you.

@austinromeo1508 7 жыл бұрын

thanks for making these videos

@GearBoxVideo 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@jeffconaway2225 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, very informative

@PaulBlaccard 6 жыл бұрын

Jeff Conaway Thanks for watching!

@fjodorsisa3962 4 жыл бұрын

Great video

@taylorsutherland9447 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice presentation, and comparison. I can see why Tooloaders were superior back in the 60s.

@justinwilliams3933 7 жыл бұрын

Great info Paul. I always say, the little details that you don't pay attention to will always come back to haunt you.

@GearBoxVideo 7 жыл бұрын

How true

@bolawdean 7 жыл бұрын

great video as usual

@GearBoxVideo 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@RobertKohut 7 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@GearBoxVideo 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@jamesboldt3588 3 жыл бұрын

A grate lnsruction and learning example please i also purchase your new Muncie book . Have all the parts you require to rebuild m21 to a m22 thanks I learn a lot jim

@GearBoxVideo 3 жыл бұрын

I do. It takes a few days for me to get the parts together. Visit www.5speeds.com