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[GMCnet] Tranny Identification [message #265525] Wed, 05 November 2014 23:23 Go to next message
Guy Lopes is currently offline  Guy Lopes   United States
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Hello all,



When looking around at coaches for sale, is there an easy way to tell if a
GMC has a Manny Tranny installed? In other words, does he do anything
externally that would make one of his transmissions identifiable?



Thanks,



Guy Lopes

76 Birchaven "Orion"

Sacramento, CA

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Re: [GMCnet] Tranny Identification [message #265532 is a reply to message #265525] Thu, 06 November 2014 04:45 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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TAWPTool wrote on Wed, 05 November 2014 23:23
Hello all,

When looking around at coaches for sale, is there an easy way to tell if a
GMC has a Manny Tranny installed? In other words, does he do anything
externally that would make one of his transmissions identifiable?

Thanks,
Guy Lopes


There was nothing I noticed on mine. I suggest you call Manny. He would be the one to know for sure.


Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI
Re: [GMCnet] Tranny Identification [message #265533 is a reply to message #265532] Thu, 06 November 2014 05:26 Go to previous messageGo to next message
George Zhookoff is currently offline  George Zhookoff   United States
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Manny uses stainless steel bolts on his rebuilds.

George Zhookoff


> On Nov 6, 2014, at 5:46 AM, "Steve Southworth" wrote:
>
> TAWPTool wrote on Wed, 05 November 2014 23:23
>> Hello all,
>>
>> When looking around at coaches for sale, is there an easy way to tell if a
>> GMC has a Manny Tranny installed? In other words, does he do anything
>> externally that would make one of his transmissions identifiable?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Guy Lopes
>
>
> There was nothing I noticed on mine. I suggest you call Manny. He would be the one to know for sure.
> --
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> 1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
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Re: [GMCnet] Tranny Identification [message #265542 is a reply to message #265525] Thu, 06 November 2014 08:50 Go to previous messageGo to next message
John Heslinga   Canada
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Later ones used powder coated chain covers.

John and Cathie Heslinga 1974 Canyonlands 260 455, Manny tranny and 1 ton, 3:70 LS, Red Seal Journeyman, DTE, BEd. MEd. Edmonton, Alberta
Re: [GMCnet] Tranny Identification [message #265563 is a reply to message #265542] Thu, 06 November 2014 15:59 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Ken Henderson is currently offline  Ken Henderson   United States
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You definitely CANNOT go by the chain covers being powder coated. Not one
of the 5 he built here last year had that feature, and I doubt the
logistics in Orlando allow him to do it there either.

ALL stainless steel bolts is the best clue.

Ken H.
Americus, GA
'76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL,
Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, etc., etc.
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On Thu, Nov 6, 2014 at 6:50 AM, John Heslinga wrote:

> Later ones used powder coated chain covers.
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Re: [GMCnet] Tranny Identification [message #265566 is a reply to message #265525] Thu, 06 November 2014 16:54 Go to previous messageGo to next message
John Heslinga   Canada
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YIKES!!!

Quote:
You definitely CANNOT go by the chain covers being powder coated. Not one
of the 5 he built here last year had that feature,


Just goes to say there really is not much on the outside that really identifies his transmission.

In 2011 when he did mine. He was pretty proud that he got the covers coated. He only used the stainless fasteners inside the tranny at that time too. Therefore he must have run out and not done any more. (He had a pretty good supply at the time)
I suspect somone should ask him to reply directly.

(Something like "directly from the horse's mouth." Wink )

Sorry for steering you wrong!


John and Cathie Heslinga 1974 Canyonlands 260 455, Manny tranny and 1 ton, 3:70 LS, Red Seal Journeyman, DTE, BEd. MEd. Edmonton, Alberta
Re: [GMCnet] Tranny Identification [message #265569 is a reply to message #265563] Thu, 06 November 2014 17:02 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Ken,

Both the transmissions I got from Manny use these types of flanged bolts on the chain case cover and the transmission pan.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#hex-head-flange-cap-screws/=uhd25b

Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426

-----Original Message-----
From: Ken Henderson

You definitely CANNOT go by the chain covers being powder coated. Not one of the 5 he built here last year had that feature, and I
doubt the logistics in Orlando allow him to do it there either.

ALL stainless steel bolts is the best clue.

Ken H.

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Re: [GMCnet] Tranny Identification [message #265571 is a reply to message #265566] Thu, 06 November 2014 17:27 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Mr ERFisher is currently offline  Mr ERFisher   United States
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On Thursday, November 6, 2014, John Heslinga wrote:

> YIKES!!!
>
> Quote:
>> You definitely CANNOT go by the chain covers being powder coated. Not one
>> of the 5 he built here last year had that feature,
>
>
> Just goes to say there really is not much on the outside that really
> identifies his transmission.

But
He knows the serial numbers of every tranny he has rebuilt..
Some vendors are trying to get manny to warranty their junk rebuilds
Only manny builds or buys the correct parts



>
> In 2011 when he did mine. He was pretty proud that he got the covers
> coated. He only used the stainless fasteners inside the tranny at that
> time too.
> Therefore he must have run out and not done any more. (He had a pretty
> good supply at the time)
> I suspect somone should ask him to reply directly.
>
> (Something like "directly from the horse's mouth." ;) )
>
> Sorry for steering you wrong!
> --
> John and Cathie Heslinga
> 1974 Canyonlands 260
> 455, Manny tranny and 1 ton, 3:73 LS,
> TC4W "Too Cool For Words"
> Retirement Projects Galore
> Edmonton, Alberta
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Re: [GMCnet] Tranny Identification [message #265573 is a reply to message #265525] Thu, 06 November 2014 18:08 Go to previous messageGo to next message
John Heslinga   Canada
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Rob:
Re:

Quote:
Both the transmissions I got from Manny use these types of flanged bolts on the chain case cover and the transmission pan.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#hex-head-flange-cap-screws/=uhd25b


Mine and the two others he built at the same time, had the identified flange bolts that were not stainless.

(I was fortunate enough to be with him when he was doing the rebuilds. It really added to my knowledge of how the 425 was put together. )


John and Cathie Heslinga 1974 Canyonlands 260 455, Manny tranny and 1 ton, 3:70 LS, Red Seal Journeyman, DTE, BEd. MEd. Edmonton, Alberta
Re: [GMCnet] Tranny Identification [message #265574 is a reply to message #265569] Thu, 06 November 2014 18:03 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Ken Henderson is currently offline  Ken Henderson   United States
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Rob,

I presume you're talking about the SS versions. When I asked Manny "Why
SS?", his reply was that he started using them early on and now it's his
trademark so he can't quit. But if it came to "fix it without SS" or
"don't fix it", he'd probably fix it.

Ken H.


On Thu, Nov 6, 2014 at 3:02 PM, Robert Mueller
wrote:

> Ken,
>
> Both the transmissions I got from Manny use these types of flanged bolts
> on the chain case cover and the transmission pan.
>
> http://www.mcmaster.com/#hex-head-flange-cap-screws/=uhd25b
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> Sydney, Australia
> AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ken Henderson
>
> You definitely CANNOT go by the chain covers being powder coated. Not
> one of the 5 he built here last year had that feature, and I
> doubt the logistics in Orlando allow him to do it there either.
>
> ALL stainless steel bolts is the best clue.
>
> Ken H.
>
> _
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Tranny Identification [message #265576 is a reply to message #265566] Thu, 06 November 2014 18:20 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Mr ERFisher is currently offline  Mr ERFisher   United States
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On Thursday, November 6, 2014, John Heslinga wrote:

> YIKES!!!
>
> Quote:
>> You definitely CANNOT go by the chain covers being powder coated. Not one
>> of the 5 he built here last year had that feature,
>
>
> Just goes to say there really is not much on the outside that really
> identifies his transmission.

But
He knows th serious numbers of every tranny he has rebuilt..
Some vendors are trying to get manny to warranty their junk rebuilds

>
> In 2011 when he did mine. He was pretty proud that he got the covers
> coated. He only used the stainless fasteners inside the tranny at that
> time too.
> Therefore he must have run out and not done any more. (He had a pretty
> good supply at the time)
> I suspect somone should ask him to reply directly.
>
> (Something like "directly from the horse's mouth." ;) )
>
> Sorry for steering you wrong!
> --
> John and Cathie Heslinga
> 1974 Canyonlands 260
> 455, Manny tranny and 1 ton, 3:73 LS,
> TC4W "Too Cool For Words"
> Retirement Projects Galore
> Edmonton, Alberta
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Re: [GMCnet] Tranny Identification [message #265577 is a reply to message #265573] Thu, 06 November 2014 18:22 Go to previous messageGo to next message
USAussie is currently offline  USAussie   United States
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Ken / John,

Perhaps my comment should have read:

I believe Manny uses flange bolts whereas the factory did not.

Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426

-----Original Message-----
From: John Heslinga

Mine and the two others he built at the same time, had the identified flange bolts that were not stainless.

(I was fortunate enough to be with him when he was doing the rebuilds. It really added to my knowledge of how the 425 was put
together. )
--
John

-----Original Message-----
From: Ken Henderson

Rob,

I presume you're talking about the SS versions. When I asked Manny "Why SS?", his reply was that he started using them early on and
now it's his trademark so he can't quit. But if it came to "fix it without SS" or "don't fix it", he'd probably fix it.

Ken H.

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Regards, Rob M. (USAussie) The Pedantic Mechanic Sydney, Australia '75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428 '75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
Re: [GMCnet] Tranny Identification [message #265578 is a reply to message #265577] Thu, 06 November 2014 19:17 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Ken Henderson is currently offline  Ken Henderson   United States
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Nope, that don't compute neither: I've seen flanged bolts on several
factory-fresh 425's.

Ken H.


On Thu, Nov 6, 2014 at 4:22 PM, Robert Mueller
wrote:

> Ken / John,
>
> Perhaps my comment should have read:
>
> I believe Manny uses flange bolts whereas the factory did not.
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> Sydney, Australia
> AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Heslinga
>
> Mine and the two others he built at the same time, had the identified
> flange bolts that were not stainless.
>
> (I was fortunate enough to be with him when he was doing the rebuilds. It
> really added to my knowledge of how the 425 was put
> together. )
> --
> John
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ken Henderson
>
> Rob,
>
> I presume you're talking about the SS versions. When I asked Manny "Why
> SS?", his reply was that he started using them early on and
> now it's his trademark so he can't quit. But if it came to "fix it
> without SS" or "don't fix it", he'd probably fix it.
>
> Ken H.
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Tranny Identification [message #265580 is a reply to message #265525] Thu, 06 November 2014 20:03 Go to previous message
John Heslinga   Canada
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Hi Guys:

I only have the experience of 1 (one) time so anything goes with the way Manny does things I Guess. (Im glad to say, I've only had to buy one tranny) Here are some pictures or what I got in 2011. Maybe they will help someone.
Read the photo captions for more information.

Here is what I did when I installed mine. (Stamped the Transmission Tag)
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/discussion-photos/p56404-i-stamped-the-manny-tr.html

Here are three pictures of the transmission as it came home with me. (I had to install the final drive (3.70 limited slip)

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/discussion-photos/p56407-drivers-side-transmission-as-delivered.html
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/discussion-photos/p56410-passenger-side-of-transmission-as-delivered.html
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/discussion-photos/p56413-powder-coated-chain-cover-and-new-flange-bolts.html

Finally the Transmission ready to install into the coach.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/discussion-photos/p56422-completed-transmission-set-aside-for-installation.html

And Just before installation

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/discussion-photos/p56419-transmission-ready-to-install.html

Best Regards
John


John and Cathie Heslinga 1974 Canyonlands 260 455, Manny tranny and 1 ton, 3:70 LS, Red Seal Journeyman, DTE, BEd. MEd. Edmonton, Alberta
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