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Thu, 27 June 2013 11:36  |
powerjon
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It would be very helpful if someone would do a video of Manny R&Ring a transmission. Would take a lot of the fear of doing it yourself.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Manny Transmission Video [message #212516 is a reply to message #212513] |
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I'd say "Amen" to Hupy's comments; I stayed at Manny's home for a couple of days and "we" did three tx. (One was mine) From disassembly to hot chemical bath to whatever; I mostly just stayed out of his way and cleaned up the floor, lathe and whatever. He is a fast-working marvel.
geo groth '73 260 Sequoia
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| Re: [GMCnet] Manny Transmission Video [message #212542 is a reply to message #212516] |
Thu, 27 June 2013 15:22 |
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It sounds like if you filmed Manny it would just come out blurry ;)
Todd Sullivan
Sully
77 royale
Seattle
On Jun 27, 2013, at 10:02 AM, George Groth <grggroth@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
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> I'd say "Amen" to Hupy's comments; I stayed at Manny's home for a couple of days and "we" did three tx. (One was mine) From disassembly to hot chemical bath to whatever; I mostly just stayed out of his way and cleaned up the floor, lathe and whatever. He is a fast-working marvel.
> --
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> Carson City Nevada 89703
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| Re: [GMCnet] Manny Transmission Video [message #212577 is a reply to message #212516] |
Thu, 27 June 2013 20:44 |
Ken Henderson
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Me too!!! And my memory's about as fresh as can be, having just left there
this morning. :-)
Ken H.
On Jun 27, 2013 10:02 AM, "George Groth" <grggroth@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
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> I'd say "Amen" to Hupy's comments; I stayed at Manny's home for a couple
> of days and "we" did three tx. (One was mine) From disassembly to hot
> chemical bath to whatever; I mostly just stayed out of his way and cleaned
> up the floor, lathe and whatever. He is a fast-working marvel.
> --
> geo groth '73 260 Sequoia
> Carson City Nevada 89703
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| Re: [GMCnet] Manny Transmission Video [message #212579 is a reply to message #212577] |
Thu, 27 June 2013 22:25 |
powerjon
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All,
Actually I am pretty serious here! Manny is the Man that knows the in's and out's of R&Ring a transmission. A disk showing how he does it similar to Ken Thoma's CD on how to rebuild the front bearings. Seeing how it is done can help a fellow GMC'er do it him or her self. We need to pass this knowledge on so others can work on there coaches in the future.
JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
Michigan
On Jun 27, 2013, at 9:44 PM, Ken Henderson <hend4800@bellsouth.net> wrote:
> Me too!!! And my memory's about as fresh as can be, having just left there
> this morning. :-)
>
> Ken H.
> On Jun 27, 2013 10:02 AM, "George Groth" <grggroth@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> I'd say "Amen" to Hupy's comments; I stayed at Manny's home for a couple
>> of days and "we" did three tx. (One was mine) From disassembly to hot
>> chemical bath to whatever; I mostly just stayed out of his way and cleaned
>> up the floor, lathe and whatever. He is a fast-working marvel.
>> --
>> geo groth '73 260 Sequoia
>> Carson City Nevada 89703
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| Re: [GMCnet] Manny Transmission Video [message #212582 is a reply to message #212579] |
Thu, 27 June 2013 22:51 |
Ken Henderson
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John,
I don't disagree at all about Manny's skill and the value of preserving
it. BUT, what very few people realize is that it's practically impossible
for ANYONE to do as good a rebuild as he does. He doesn't publicize the
fact that he's essentially cornered the market on many essential parts --
he simply bought all the remaining inventory when they went out of
production. Others became unavailable so he's had them reproduced (NO, NOT
in China). For example, most, if not all, of the springs he replaces are
newly manufactured -- just for Manny. No overhaul kit I've seen includes
ANY springs.
And that doesn't even touch on his unique modifications; few have the
machining equipment, knowledge, or skills to do those. Some may be able to
build a reliable 425, but no one else is going to build a Manny Tranny. I
should have made a panoramic photo of the inventory shelves lining his
shop; everyone would be astounded.
Very few of us, including me, have realized just how very dedicated Manny
is to the GMC community, and how much he gives of himself -- for, IMHO, far
too little financial remuneration -- by personal choice. He's a "GMC
Saint" in greasy work clothes.
Ken "Newly Educated" H.
On Jun 27, 2013 8:25 PM, "John Wright" <powerjon@chartermi.net> wrote:
> All,
> Actually I am pretty serious here! Manny is the Man that knows the in's
> and out's of R&Ring a transmission. A disk showing how he does it similar
> to Ken Thoma's CD on how to rebuild the front bearings. Seeing how it is
> done can help a fellow GMC'er do it him or her self. We need to pass this
> knowledge on so others can work on there coaches in the future.
>
> JR Wright
> 78 Buskirk Stretch
> Michigan
>
> On Jun 27, 2013, at 9:44 PM, Ken Henderson <hend4800@bellsouth.net> wrote:
>
> > Me too!!! And my memory's about as fresh as can be, having just left
> there
> > this morning. :-)
> >
> > Ken H.
> > On Jun 27, 2013 10:02 AM, "George Groth" <grggroth@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> >
> >>
> >>
> >> I'd say "Amen" to Hupy's comments; I stayed at Manny's home for a couple
> >> of days and "we" did three tx. (One was mine) From disassembly to hot
> >> chemical bath to whatever; I mostly just stayed out of his way and
> cleaned
> >> up the floor, lathe and whatever. He is a fast-working marvel.
> >> --
> >> geo groth '73 260 Sequoia
> >> Carson City Nevada 89703
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| Re: [GMCnet] Manny Transmission Video [message #212583 is a reply to message #212582] |
Fri, 28 June 2013 00:05 |
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the man of steel, super man that is what Jim K call manny.
When i bought my gmc and the trans was out in san diego,
i was stuck. how am i going to get this up to anaheim? 100 miles.
when i talked with him he said, i will be there in a few days and
give you a new one and and put it in - in the front yard of the place i bought it.
actually the drive way. He drove from his north home about 10 hours to do it.
It saved me a lot of trouble and worry
I had only 10 minutes with he and his family to pay as he drove through the disneyland area.
i have never seen him since. Who was that mask man with the red cape.
Respect, total respect. This is hard to find in the business of mechanical services.
when you find a person like this it is royal and a treasure to all of us.
He is a hero that all the others in this service industry should try and be like.
Manny your the best. Thank you, i want to get a new front end next. please.
thanks for your inventions as well.
Mickey :-)
77 palm beach
anaheim ca.
On Jun 27, 2013, at 8:51 PM, Ken Henderson wrote:
> John,
>
> I don't disagree at all about Manny's skill and the value of preserving
> it. BUT, what very few people realize is that it's practically impossible
> for ANYONE to do as good a rebuild as he does. He doesn't publicize the
> fact that he's essentially cornered the market on many essential parts --
> he simply bought all the remaining inventory when they went out of
> production. Others became unavailable so he's had them reproduced (NO, NOT
> in China). For example, most, if not all, of the springs he replaces are
> newly manufactured -- just for Manny. No overhaul kit I've seen includes
> ANY springs.
>
> And that doesn't even touch on his unique modifications; few have the
> machining equipment, knowledge, or skills to do those. Some may be able to
> build a reliable 425, but no one else is going to build a Manny Tranny. I
> should have made a panoramic photo of the inventory shelves lining his
> shop; everyone would be astounded.
>
> Very few of us, including me, have realized just how very dedicated Manny
> is to the GMC community, and how much he gives of himself -- for, IMHO, far
> too little financial remuneration -- by personal choice. He's a "GMC
> Saint" in greasy work clothes.
>
> Ken "Newly Educated" H.
> On Jun 27, 2013 8:25 PM, "John Wright" <powerjon@chartermi.net> wrote:
>
>> All,
>> Actually I am pretty serious here! Manny is the Man that knows the in's
>> and out's of R&Ring a transmission. A disk showing how he does it similar
>> to Ken Thoma's CD on how to rebuild the front bearings. Seeing how it is
>> done can help a fellow GMC'er do it him or her self. We need to pass this
>> knowledge on so others can work on there coaches in the future.
>>
>> JR Wright
>> 78 Buskirk Stretch
>> Michigan
>>
>> On Jun 27, 2013, at 9:44 PM, Ken Henderson <hend4800@bellsouth.net> wrote:
>>
>>> Me too!!! And my memory's about as fresh as can be, having just left
>> there
>>> this morning. :-)
>>>
>>> Ken H.
>>> On Jun 27, 2013 10:02 AM, "George Groth" <grggroth@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I'd say "Amen" to Hupy's comments; I stayed at Manny's home for a couple
>>>> of days and "we" did three tx. (One was mine) From disassembly to hot
>>>> chemical bath to whatever; I mostly just stayed out of his way and
>> cleaned
>>>> up the floor, lathe and whatever. He is a fast-working marvel.
>>>> --
>>>> geo groth '73 260 Sequoia
>>>> Carson City Nevada 89703
>>>> _______________________________________________
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| Re: [GMCnet] Manny Transmission Video [message #212587 is a reply to message #212583] |
Fri, 28 June 2013 00:55 |
jimk
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If we were to film him R&R a trans, everyone will feel that they can do it
as easily as he does it effortlessly and makes it look too simple.
Like a fine race horse, we need to be careful not to run him in too many
races.
As Ken H mentioned, his overhaul kit has twice as much new parts as any.I
hate to figure out how many dollars are tied up on trans . parts there.
On Thu, Jun 27, 2013 at 10:05 PM, Mickey Space Ship Shuttle <
mickeysss@me.com> wrote:
> the man of steel, super man that is what Jim K call manny.
>
> When i bought my gmc and the trans was out in san diego,
>
> i was stuck. how am i going to get this up to anaheim? 100 miles.
>
> when i talked with him he said, i will be there in a few days and
>
> give you a new one and and put it in - in the front yard of the place i
> bought it.
>
> actually the drive way. He drove from his north home about 10 hours to do
> it.
>
> It saved me a lot of trouble and worry
>
> I had only 10 minutes with he and his family to pay as he drove through
> the disneyland area.
>
> i have never seen him since. Who was that mask man with the red cape.
>
> Respect, total respect. This is hard to find in the business of mechanical
> services.
>
> when you find a person like this it is royal and a treasure to all of us.
>
> He is a hero that all the others in this service industry should try and
> be like.
>
> Manny your the best. Thank you, i want to get a new front end next. please.
>
> thanks for your inventions as well.
>
> Mickey :-)
>
> 77 palm beach
>
> anaheim ca.
>
>
> On Jun 27, 2013, at 8:51 PM, Ken Henderson wrote:
>
> > John,
> >
> > I don't disagree at all about Manny's skill and the value of preserving
> > it. BUT, what very few people realize is that it's practically
> impossible
> > for ANYONE to do as good a rebuild as he does. He doesn't publicize the
> > fact that he's essentially cornered the market on many essential parts --
> > he simply bought all the remaining inventory when they went out of
> > production. Others became unavailable so he's had them reproduced (NO,
> NOT
> > in China). For example, most, if not all, of the springs he replaces are
> > newly manufactured -- just for Manny. No overhaul kit I've seen includes
> > ANY springs.
> >
> > And that doesn't even touch on his unique modifications; few have the
> > machining equipment, knowledge, or skills to do those. Some may be able
> to
> > build a reliable 425, but no one else is going to build a Manny Tranny.
> I
> > should have made a panoramic photo of the inventory shelves lining his
> > shop; everyone would be astounded.
> >
> > Very few of us, including me, have realized just how very dedicated Manny
> > is to the GMC community, and how much he gives of himself -- for, IMHO,
> far
> > too little financial remuneration -- by personal choice. He's a "GMC
> > Saint" in greasy work clothes.
> >
> > Ken "Newly Educated" H.
> > On Jun 27, 2013 8:25 PM, "John Wright" <powerjon@chartermi.net> wrote:
> >
> >> All,
> >> Actually I am pretty serious here! Manny is the Man that knows the in's
> >> and out's of R&Ring a transmission. A disk showing how he does it
> similar
> >> to Ken Thoma's CD on how to rebuild the front bearings. Seeing how it
> is
> >> done can help a fellow GMC'er do it him or her self. We need to pass
> this
> >> knowledge on so others can work on there coaches in the future.
> >>
> >> JR Wright
> >> 78 Buskirk Stretch
> >> Michigan
> >>
> >> On Jun 27, 2013, at 9:44 PM, Ken Henderson <hend4800@bellsouth.net>
> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Me too!!! And my memory's about as fresh as can be, having just left
> >> there
> >>> this morning. :-)
> >>>
> >>> Ken H.
> >>> On Jun 27, 2013 10:02 AM, "George Groth" <grggroth@sbcglobal.net>
> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> I'd say "Amen" to Hupy's comments; I stayed at Manny's home for a
> couple
> >>>> of days and "we" did three tx. (One was mine) From disassembly to hot
> >>>> chemical bath to whatever; I mostly just stayed out of his way and
> >> cleaned
> >>>> up the floor, lathe and whatever. He is a fast-working marvel.
> >>>> --
> >>>> geo groth '73 260 Sequoia
> >>>> Carson City Nevada 89703
> >>>> _______________________________________________
> >>>> GMCnet mailing list
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| Re: [GMCnet] Manny Transmission Video [message #212614 is a reply to message #212582] |
Fri, 28 June 2013 09:25 |
powerjon
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Guys,
Were missing the point here!
How does he remove and replace and transmission, that is all! It is not how he builds a tranny or all the great parts that he uses or where he gets them from. Manny is a great resource for the GMC community that does quality work and goes out of his way to help when needed without being asked. People just need to see how it is done by the best! What are the little tricks and tools setups that could be used by the GMC owner that does the work himself?
JR Wright
TZE Zone Restorations
78 Buskirk Stretch
Michigan
On Jun 27, 2013, at 11:51 PM, Ken Henderson <hend4800@bellsouth.net> wrote:
> John,
>
> I don't disagree at all about Manny's skill and the value of preserving
> it. BUT, what very few people realize is that it's practically impossible
> for ANYONE to do as good a rebuild as he does. He doesn't publicize the
> fact that he's essentially cornered the market on many essential parts --
> he simply bought all the remaining inventory when they went out of
> production. Others became unavailable so he's had them reproduced (NO, NOT
> in China). For example, most, if not all, of the springs he replaces are
> newly manufactured -- just for Manny. No overhaul kit I've seen includes
> ANY springs.
>
> And that doesn't even touch on his unique modifications; few have the
> machining equipment, knowledge, or skills to do those. Some may be able to
> build a reliable 425, but no one else is going to build a Manny Tranny. I
> should have made a panoramic photo of the inventory shelves lining his
> shop; everyone would be astounded.
>
> Very few of us, including me, have realized just how very dedicated Manny
> is to the GMC community, and how much he gives of himself -- for, IMHO, far
> too little financial remuneration -- by personal choice. He's a "GMC
> Saint" in greasy work clothes.
>
> Ken "Newly Educated" H.
> On Jun 27, 2013 8:25 PM, "John Wright" <powerjon@chartermi.net> wrote:
>
>> All,
>> Actually I am pretty serious here! Manny is the Man that knows the in's
>> and out's of R&Ring a transmission. A disk showing how he does it similar
>> to Ken Thoma's CD on how to rebuild the front bearings. Seeing how it is
>> done can help a fellow GMC'er do it him or her self. We need to pass this
>> knowledge on so others can work on there coaches in the future.
>>
>> JR Wright
>> 78 Buskirk Stretch
>> Michigan
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| Re: [GMCnet] Manny Transmission Video [message #212619 is a reply to message #212583] |
Fri, 28 June 2013 10:13 |
peabody
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When my OEM tranny went out in 2003 I was not a menber of this group. I saw an ad in a previuos (out of production) GMC magazine for Danny Dunn transmissions. So I got one. It works but I sure wish that I'd gone with one of Manny's transmissions.
Bill Schurman
Steamboat, Springs, CO Ski Town USA
at the base of Rabbit Ears Pass (7% grade)
'78 Palm Beach TZE 168V100258
'66 Porsche 912
'97 Expedition
> From: mickeysss@me.com
> Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 22:05:11 -0700
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Manny Transmission Video
>
> the man of steel, super man that is what Jim K call manny.
>
> When i bought my gmc and the trans was out in san diego,
>
> i was stuck. how am i going to get this up to anaheim? 100 miles.
>
> when i talked with him he said, i will be there in a few days and
>
> give you a new one and and put it in - in the front yard of the place i bought it.
>
> actually the drive way. He drove from his north home about 10 hours to do it.
>
> It saved me a lot of trouble and worry
>
> I had only 10 minutes with he and his family to pay as he drove through the disneyland area.
>
> i have never seen him since. Who was that mask man with the red cape.
>
> Respect, total respect. This is hard to find in the business of mechanical services.
>
> when you find a person like this it is royal and a treasure to all of us.
>
> He is a hero that all the others in this service industry should try and be like.
>
> Manny your the best. Thank you, i want to get a new front end next. please.
>
> thanks for your inventions as well.
>
> Mickey :-)
>
> 77 palm beach
>
> anaheim ca.
>
>
> On Jun 27, 2013, at 8:51 PM, Ken Henderson wrote:
>
> > John,
> >
> > I don't disagree at all about Manny's skill and the value of preserving
> > it. BUT, what very few people realize is that it's practically impossible
> > for ANYONE to do as good a rebuild as he does. He doesn't publicize the
> > fact that he's essentially cornered the market on many essential parts --
> > he simply bought all the remaining inventory when they went out of
> > production. Others became unavailable so he's had them reproduced (NO, NOT
> > in China). For example, most, if not all, of the springs he replaces are
> > newly manufactured -- just for Manny. No overhaul kit I've seen includes
> > ANY springs.
> >
> > And that doesn't even touch on his unique modifications; few have the
> > machining equipment, knowledge, or skills to do those. Some may be able to
> > build a reliable 425, but no one else is going to build a Manny Tranny. I
> > should have made a panoramic photo of the inventory shelves lining his
> > shop; everyone would be astounded.
> >
> > Very few of us, including me, have realized just how very dedicated Manny
> > is to the GMC community, and how much he gives of himself -- for, IMHO, far
> > too little financial remuneration -- by personal choice. He's a "GMC
> > Saint" in greasy work clothes.
> >
> > Ken "Newly Educated" H.
> > On Jun 27, 2013 8:25 PM, "John Wright" <powerjon@chartermi.net> wrote:
> >
> >> All,
> >> Actually I am pretty serious here! Manny is the Man that knows the in's
> >> and out's of R&Ring a transmission. A disk showing how he does it similar
> >> to Ken Thoma's CD on how to rebuild the front bearings. Seeing how it is
> >> done can help a fellow GMC'er do it him or her self. We need to pass this
> >> knowledge on so others can work on there coaches in the future.
> >>
> >> JR Wright
> >> 78 Buskirk Stretch
> >> Michigan
> >>
> >> On Jun 27, 2013, at 9:44 PM, Ken Henderson <hend4800@bellsouth.net> wrote:
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> >>> Me too!!! And my memory's about as fresh as can be, having just left
> >> there
> >>> this morning. :-)
> >>>
> >>> Ken H.
> >>> On Jun 27, 2013 10:02 AM, "George Groth" <grggroth@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> I'd say "Amen" to Hupy's comments; I stayed at Manny's home for a couple
> >>>> of days and "we" did three tx. (One was mine) From disassembly to hot
> >>>> chemical bath to whatever; I mostly just stayed out of his way and
> >> cleaned
> >>>> up the floor, lathe and whatever. He is a fast-working marvel.
> >>>> --
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| Re: [GMCnet] Manny Transmission Video [message #212620 is a reply to message #212508] |
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Susie and I could not agree more with all of your good comments about Manny.
We arrived at the bottom of Manny's hill!
There is Manny waiting for us.
His instructions me put it in low and stand on the throttle do not let up make a hard left at the top.
Manny how did you like the trip up the hill.
Me not a problem.
Manny half the people can't stand the run up his hill.
One more thing I had called Manny before driving up asking for his address.
Why?
Me I'm renting a car.
No need you can use one of ours.
Manny we are going to see my sister in Marshall about at 200 mile round trip.
Manny not a problem.
We park and plug in.
Next morning 6:30-7:00 Manny jacks up the front end of our GMC.
Then here comes the rain.
This is mid January.
Your not going to work in the rain?
Manny gives me a "Look"
We get back the next day new one ton installed.
Manny has us follow him to his local front end shop.
The owner of the shop has us in and out in just over an hour
Still raining.
I know this is a long story
We where so impressed with Manny and his work ethics.
Thank you Manny.
Gotta Love This Guy.
Howard and Susie
Alpine CA
74 Canyon Lands
All is well with my Lord
On Jun 28, 2013, at 7:25 AM, John Wright <powerjon@chartermi.net> wrote:
> Guys,
> Were missing the point here!
> How does he remove and replace and transmission, that is all! It is not how he builds a tranny or all the great parts that he uses or where he gets them from. Manny is a great resource for the GMC community that does quality work and goes out of his way to help when needed without being asked. People just need to see how it is done by the best! What are the little tricks and tools setups that could be used by the GMC owner that does the work himself?
>
> JR Wright
> TZE Zone Restorations
> 78 Buskirk Stretch
> Michigan
>
> On Jun 27, 2013, at 11:51 PM, Ken Henderson <hend4800@bellsouth.net> wrote:
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>> John,
>>
>> I don't disagree at all about Manny's skill and the value of preserving
>> it. BUT, what very few people realize is that it's practically impossible
>> for ANYONE to do as good a rebuild as he does. He doesn't publicize the
>> fact that he's essentially cornered the market on many essential parts --
>> he simply bought all the remaining inventory when they went out of
>> production. Others became unavailable so he's had them reproduced (NO, NOT
>> in China). For example, most, if not all, of the springs he replaces are
>> newly manufactured -- just for Manny. No overhaul kit I've seen includes
>> ANY springs.
>>
>> And that doesn't even touch on his unique modifications; few have the
>> machining equipment, knowledge, or skills to do those. Some may be able to
>> build a reliable 425, but no one else is going to build a Manny Tranny. I
>> should have made a panoramic photo of the inventory shelves lining his
>> shop; everyone would be astounded.
>>
>> Very few of us, including me, have realized just how very dedicated Manny
>> is to the GMC community, and how much he gives of himself -- for, IMHO, far
>> too little financial remuneration -- by personal choice. He's a "GMC
>> Saint" in greasy work clothes.
>>
>> Ken "Newly Educated" H.
>> On Jun 27, 2013 8:25 PM, "John Wright" <powerjon@chartermi.net> wrote:
>>
>>> All,
>>> Actually I am pretty serious here! Manny is the Man that knows the in's
>>> and out's of R&Ring a transmission. A disk showing how he does it similar
>>> to Ken Thoma's CD on how to rebuild the front bearings. Seeing how it is
>>> done can help a fellow GMC'er do it him or her self. We need to pass this
>>> knowledge on so others can work on there coaches in the future.
>>>
>>> JR Wright
>>> 78 Buskirk Stretch
>>> Michigan
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| Re: [GMCnet] Manny Transmission Video [message #212682 is a reply to message #212508] |
Fri, 28 June 2013 20:48 |
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When it comes time, I would like to get one of Mannys transmissions. Problem is, I live on the East coast. I know I can have it shipped, but can I ship Manny too??
Otherwise I could probably r&r it myself if I had good instructions. I think that's what would be great to have a video of, the "tips and tricks". Even a couple of pics of the things that help make it easier would be very helpful.
1975 Eleganza II
Hudson Valley NY
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| Re: [GMCnet] Manny Transmission Video [message #212683 is a reply to message #212682] |
Fri, 28 June 2013 20:53 |
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Jim Bounds has them in stock. Manny flies in and builds a bunch.
Larry Davick
On Jun 28, 2013, at 6:48 PM, Daryn <An87ttype@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> When it comes time, I would like to get one of Mannys transmissions. Problem is, I live on the East coast. I know I can have it shipped, but can I ship Manny too??
> Otherwise I could probably r&r it myself if I had good instructions. I think that's what would be great to have a video of, the "tips and tricks". Even a couple of pics of the things that help make it easier would be very helpful.
> --
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| Re: [GMCnet] Manny Transmission Video [message #212704 is a reply to message #212508] |
Sat, 29 June 2013 00:41 |
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Pulling the trans is not difficult. I can not do it in Manny's time but here are my hints.
A flat surface (preferably concrete.
Remove the wheel liners. It gives you more room to work.
A floor jack. To raise the coach and drop the trans with.
A piece of angle or steel square tube to put across the hatch hole. I have heard of people using a wood 2x2 in an emergency.
Through the piece across the hatch attach two eye bolts and two pieces of chain. The chain gets attached to the two bolts holes on the back of the heads to support the rear of the engine while the trans is removed.
After that it is merely a matter of disconnecting things and removing bolts.
It took two of us 1.5 hours to get the trans out and about 2.5 hours to install the new one and put the coach back on the road.
That is almost 3 times Manny's 1.5 hour time.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: [GMCnet] Manny Transmission Video [message #212706 is a reply to message #212614] |
Sat, 29 June 2013 01:19 |
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| powerjon wrote on Fri, 28 June 2013 07:25 |
Guys,
Were missing the point here!
How does he remove and replace and transmission, that is all! It is not how he builds a tranny or all the great parts that he uses or where he gets them from. Manny is a great resource for the GMC community that does quality work and goes out of his way to help when needed without being asked. People just need to see how it is done by the best! What are the little tricks and tools setups that could be used by the GMC owner that does the work himself?
JR Wright
TZE Zone Restorations
78 Buskirk Stretch
Michigan
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Other than the gantry (metal tower over the hatch) as KenHen calls it, the tools are not that special. Two jack stands and a floor jack he pumps himself. Two come-a-longs, two pieces of chain and end wrenches. I would like to say he uses his pneumatic wrenches with specially made attachments, but nope. Creeper and some end wrenches. He did use a socket a couple of times on inner CVs because he was also putting in a 3.21 final drive. Oh, and a stainless steel pan, big, square, flat and very low on castors to let it ride out on. It's belly drags a tiny bit on unlevel concrete. He also has a small pan for bolts.
He has just done this so many times he knows what comes next with no wasted moves.
'74 Eleganza, SE, Howell + EBL
Best Wishes,
George
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| Re: [GMCnet] Manny Transmission Video [message #212908 is a reply to message #212706] |
Sun, 30 June 2013 22:47 |
Mr ERFisher
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Don't forget the secret bolt
And
Push the Tc back
Gene
On Friday, June 28, 2013, George Beckman <gbeckman@pggp.com> wrote:
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>
> powerjon wrote on Fri, 28 June 2013 07:25
>> Guys,
>> Were missing the point here!
>> How does he remove and replace and transmission, that is all! It is not
how he builds a tranny or all the great parts that he uses or where he gets
them from. Manny is a great resource for the GMC community that does
quality work and goes out of his way to help when needed without being
asked. People just need to see how it is done by the best! What are the
little tricks and tools setups that could be used by the GMC owner that
does the work himself?
>>
>> JR Wright
>> TZE Zone Restorations
>> 78 Buskirk Stretch
>> Michigan
>
>
> Other than the gantry (metal tower over the hatch) as KenHen calls it,
the tools are not that special. Two jack stands and a floor jack he pumps
himself. Two come-a-longs, two pieces of chain and end wrenches. I would
like to say he uses his pneumatic wrenches with specially made attachments,
but nope. Creeper and some end wrenches. He did use a socket a couple of
times on inner CVs because he was also putting in a 3.21 final drive. Oh,
and a stainless steel pan, big, square, flat and very low on castors to let
it ride out on. It's belly drags a tiny bit on unlevel concrete. He also
has a small pan for bolts.
>
> He has just done this so many times he knows what comes next with no
wasted moves.
> --
> '74 Eleganza, SE, Howell + EBL
> Best Wishes,
> George
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| Re: [GMCnet] Manny Transmission Video [message #212912 is a reply to message #212704] |
Mon, 01 July 2013 00:31 |
Ken Henderson
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No way on god's green earth I'd ever trust a wooden 2x2 to support the back
of the engine!!! Just not strong enough when someone WILL be working
under it. A 2x4, clear of knots and with the 4" vertical, MAYBE -- but not
willingly.
Ken H.
On Jun 28, 2013 10:41 PM, "Ken Burton" <n9cv@comcast.net> wrote:
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> A piece of angle or steel square tube to put across the hatch hole. I
have heard of people using a wood 2x2 in an emergency.
>
> Through the piece across the hatch attach two eye bolts and two pieces of
chain. The chain gets attached to the two bolts holes on the back of the
heads to support the rear of the engine while the trans is removed.
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Manny Transmission Video [message #212916 is a reply to message #212912] |
Mon, 01 July 2013 06:35 |
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have to ask Manny about the 5 second tranny drop , that almost got him.
be very careful who is running the chains on the top
gene
On Sun, Jun 30, 2013 at 10:31 PM, Ken Henderson <hend4800@bellsouth.net>wrote:
> No way on god's green earth I'd ever trust a wooden 2x2 to support the back
> of the engine!!! Just not strong enough when someone WILL be working
> under it. A 2x4, clear of knots and with the 4" vertical, MAYBE -- but not
> willingly.
>
> Ken H.
>
> On Jun 28, 2013 10:41 PM, "Ken Burton" <n9cv@comcast.net> wrote:
> ...
> > A piece of angle or steel square tube to put across the hatch hole. I
> have heard of people using a wood 2x2 in an emergency.
> >
> > Through the piece across the hatch attach two eye bolts and two pieces of
> chain. The chain gets attached to the two bolts holes on the back of the
> heads to support the rear of the engine while the trans is removed.
> >
> ...
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