Rebuilding 4 speed

[Chlngrcrzy]

Anyone ever dive into a 4 speed and rebuild it, syncro's, bearings, seals, etc ? The kit from Classic seems to have everything in it for $260.
Am i wasting my money? I just dont want to put this transmission back into a restored car and then have to pull it.

Will a clutch fork from a small block work with my BB 440 setup?

[dodj]

I did my rebuild with a kit from Passon. Take it one step at a time and they are very easy to do.
Get a piece of 3/4" emt for loading the bearing rollers.
http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/techarticles/drivetrain/mopp_0606_dodge_transmission_rebuild/viewall.html

[Topcat]

I did my rebuild with a kit from Passon. Take it one step at a time and they are very easy to do.
Get a piece of 3/4" emt for loading the bearing rollers.
http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/techarticles/drivetrain/mopp_0606_dodge_transmission_rebuild/viewall.html

How long did it take you and what road blocks did you run into during the re assembly?

[Changin Gears]

The clutch fork will work, it's the pivot that's different.

Rebuilding a 4-speed is pretty straight forward.  The only really special tools needed are the rear driveshaft yoke bushing driver and a tool to remove the reverse counter shaft so you can replace the o-ring on the shift lever.  I use a spark plug socket with a bolt and nut for this.

[Chlngrcrzy]

i checked out Passon site. Prices were half as much, however it listed 2 different kits, one for a small block A833 and a BB A833. I thought they were the same transmission? I think i will give them a call next week.  I appreciate the article from Mopar Muscle. I rebuilt a ford transmission 25 years ago, it wasnt too bad. I had to replace the syncros.

[Chlngrcrzy]

Thanks CG. That will save me some dough. i was going to replace the pivot studs anyway. The rebuild kits are not too badly priced.

[Chryco Psycho]

I used kits from driveline suppliers , the kits were $150 range & include everything except the rear slip yolk bushing & speedo seals .
 Different 833 use different size front brgs , 307 4.35" diameter retainer  or 308 with 4.8 or 5.2" there is a front brg retainer at the 4.8diameter but uses the smaller 307 fron tbrg so make sure what you have .

[dodj]

How long did it take you and what road blocks did you run into during the re assembly?

The only issue I had was purchasing good quality snap ring pliers. The ones I had were cheapies and the snap rings in the 833 are pretty stiff. Apart and back together time was one easy going day in the garage.