4 spd 833OD Rebuild

[gichy]

How hard is it to rebuild a 4 spd 833OD.
I have never had this tranny in my car, so I would like to overhaul it first.
Does any body know of some web site's which would help.
Or any books / instruction?

How about this rebuild kit, has any body ever purchased from this guy??

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mopar-A-833-MASTER-REBUILD-KIT-1964-86-4-Speed-NP833_W0QQitemZ270075870844QQihZ017QQcategoryZ33733QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Thank Rich

[Chryco Psycho]

looks like a good kit & the price is good too , I get the same kit here for $145 can
 the Factroy service manual covers rebuilding them , you need 2 different types of snap ring pliers & some patience but really not too hard to do , , you will need some way to load the countershaft with the 72 needle brgs inside , I have used heater hose in a pinch , Mopar does sell the miller tool or if the counter shaft is worn you can have it cut down to work

[gichy]

Thanks Chryco

Where do you buy your kits from in Canada, I am in Ontario

I believe the trans is from a 86 or 87 Dodge Ram.
Would I need a service manual from the Ram or would the Barracuda manual be the same for the Transmission?
I'm cheap and trying not to buy 2 manuals

Thanks

[Chryco Psycho]

I get them from King-o-matic
the Cuda service manual covers most of the same thing with rebuilding the 833 , the differences are the cluster gear  shaft has to be dropped into the case then the mainshaft  installed , then the case is inverted & the cluster gear is raised into position & the counter shaft is inserted , on the normal 833 the cluster gear can be completely installed Before the mainshaft

[gichy]

Would you suggest the Chilton's or the Haynes manauls.
I went to canadian tire last night and look at the Haynes manauls and all it says about the truck tranny is to leave it to a mechanic and then show a picture?

[Chryco Psycho]

Nope Chiltons I have always found to be poorly researched & inaccurate , & Haynes is basic , buy the FSM

[gichy]

I  am asuming that FSM = Factory Service Manual
Do you have to buy this from the dealership or do other companies sell them

Thanks

[Chryco Psycho]

Year one has them
 they are also available on disc from a # of places so you can print the page you need as many times as you want 

[Stacked440]

I bought that kit, nice parts, definitely worth the money, spend 45 bucks on 1 bearing or get 2 in a rebuild kit for 170...cant go wrong.

[Pistol Gripper]

Finally found a good site for rebuild info:

http://www.slantsix.org/articles/4-speeds/ODA833fourspeed1.htm

This one is good for the Auto to 4 speed conversion:

http://www.bigblockdart.com/techpages/4sptech.shtml

P.G.