ATS transmission tear down... HERE we GO and it isn’t looking good. Video 3-4 

We are so lucky to get all this knowledge from an obviously very intelligent perfectionist ..you could never buy this knowledge anywhere.

I've been in the transmission business in the UK(Scotland) for 40 years and you guys are Top men--- my regards and respect--- thank you

Addictive videos you guys are making. I can’t stop watching them.

This guy know so much about about transmissions he has ATF for blood

Is there anybody on the planet that knows more about transmissions? Richard is a master.

Hopefully this shop has 5 or 6 young men learning from this wealth of knowledge 👊👊

What a shame...ive heard so many ATS horror stories. The only thing you get with them is a deep pan amd a nice paint job. Richard you the man!

Not that I would ever dive into an auto trans, but when you hear Mr. Crich say it’s a 7 hour build, it makes me glad I’ve never attempted it.

It's always a pleasure to watch a master at work.

The man is like an encyclopaedia/parts breakdown with part numbers all in one! Truly amazing to watch and listen to him. I have learned a lot more about automatic transmissions since watching his videos. I knew virtually nothing about them, other than put the lever in park, drive, neutral and reverse! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.

HOW the HELL does this guy remember so much about individual units !!! You're freaking amazing.

Love watching an old dude who knows what he's doing.

My friend you should manufacture your own line of transmissions build to your specifications based on your extraordinary knowledge. You know how these transmissions function and fail better than Dodge, GM, Ford, etc. You are a true professional, a rare breed now a days. Thank you for your honesty and quality of work. Thumbs up.

The one dislike is from ATS

My grandfather was a mechanic for over 40-years...really had wished i paid more attention when he tried to teach me things as a young man!

Owner took it to the right place, good move. ;)

ATS stands for another transmission soon

Ive installed a couple of these ATS transmissions in some decently powered Whipple equipped Rams... they never lasted long.

Document and film all of this man's knowledge so it can go down in history. Priceless. No one else can tell you these things.

We don't care about a mic just keep these videos coming!

Thank you. I would never buy an ATS after seeing this video.

I don't know know where you got this guy but he is a genius. People with that depth of knowledge are few and far between. Thank you!

Hey guys, thanks for doing these videos. They are awesome. I'm sure it takes extra time to do it, just want you guys to know it's appreciated.

Richard is the Bob Ross of Transmissions

Another gem! Your knowledge Richard is just mind-blowing - of course years of experience but even so - it's just fascinating watching you at work. :)

Automatic transmission always fascinates me,this guy knows his business,I always learn something from his viy

Why is watching a transmission tear down so satisfying? Thanks for sharing the knowledge too!

Ever since watching his videos, I've learned a great deal about transmissions.

Glad to see you guys are branching into longer vids. Gives us a little more time to see whats going on and get some detailed explanations. Keep up the great content guys!

Another absolutely amazing video. At this point I would rather have you build my transmissions than anyone locally here in South Carolina. Your expertise, skill, and integrity are all way up there. Thanks for sharing!

I think it awesome how you take the extra time to explain everything keep the videos coming absolutely amazing job!

I needed a video that would empty my head like a hollowed out coconut after writing one report and before starting another, and this did it.

I am never going to do any work on any automatic transmission, and still watching all your videos😂😂 Awsome guy with much know how👍👍

Appreciated very much You showed also dismounting from car! Thanks from Slovakia. Looking forward for 3rd part!

Good job on the videos. Really can see what your trying to show. Thanks for your guys time.

You can tell this guys experience with things that would normally take the fingers or an eye out or off a guy, with perfect handwork.

its so great watching a master of the trade sharing years of knowledge!

I've never wrenched a transmission in my life but I am still fascinated by the videos on this channel. Lapel mic or not, it's still top content.

That is a clean cut son you have there I would be proud to have him as my helper and son not too many around that give a crap anymore.

( always) in awe, watching you guys build & tear down these "mystical" things... i appreciate yall investing yalls time ,just so "us" dummies can watch ( drooling ) how in hell ? what.? wow..! * thanks ya hear.

These guys are Awsome. It’s always a pleasure watching a craftsman in his habitat

Love watching an honest trans builder with true experience tell it like it is. Thanks guys

Literally ive learned more from the 3 videos I've watch then I have the last 5 years of actual going to school and working on cars

i love watching someone who knows his trade *thumbs up*

You only get to know as much as you do with many many years of experience, respect from across the pond

Not only the knowledge to take these things apart but the knowledge that it took to think up such a system blows my mind every time I think about it

I love your videos! I have no urge to tear a transmission apart, but I feel that I possibly can due to your wealth of knowledge and your willingness to share it to a world that is trying to eliminate shadetree mechanics. Thank you.

Trent, I hope you are retaining everything that your daddy is teaching you. He is amazing with a transmission. You can be the best since you have the best as a mentor. His knowledge is PRICELESS. Carry on your daddy’s hard work.

I've rebuilt engines before, but every time I watch someone take apart an automatic trans, I might as well be watching someone disassemble the space shuttle! I love watching, though

In process of watching EVERY VIDEO lol. I want my trans serviced from you guys. As soon as she is ready we will make the drive from Illinois to yall.

This is amazing.... it must be nice to know how to tear apart and fix the most complicated part of a vehicle like it's a toaster. lol

It’s nice to see people that actually care about what they do. Great video!

It's like a train wreck.....I can't look away. Thanks for the great videos!

Great video! Sad to see once again how ATS cuts corners on internal parts. Love the content...one of my favorite transmissions(torqueflite family). Can you show details on parts used on rebuild? Be cool to see a timelapse of the entire assembly 😎

Just the way he digs in and tears it down you know he’s done a few in his day. Really hard to find this level of knowledge anymore.

The wealth of knowledge he has about ATS's is amazing.

It blows my mind how much knowledge he has of transmissions. The next one I get built is going directly to him, no one else.

every once in a while i think im gonna order an upgrade rebuild kit for my 47rh and make a weekend out of it. thank you for reminding me why i dont.

It takes guts to put your work on display like this. My hat is off to you gentlemen.

Know what ATS stands for? Another Taken Sucker. What a rip! That thing barely belongs behind a healthy 318, much less a torque-monster Cummins! Unbelievable how they had that aluminum planetary in the back & hyped it as diesel capable. Special place in hell for crooks like that. Super enjoying this one Professor. From one tech to another, I'm in awe of what you do. Feed me more 🤤

i could watch these videos for hours. very facinating and that guy is awesome

Holy cow, I'll never look at another auto trans the same, man there's a lot of intricate parts..wow..great video..

The humblest man alive .Keeps calm and just stays humble threw out it all .

Thanks for your sharing of such exceptional knowledge. You are an true master of your craft

To hell with all electronics! Give me all hydraulic old school!

this kind of knowledge can only be obtained by rebuilding 100s of these transmissions. Great Job

A good and honest trans tech is worth their weight in gold.

Your channel is a blessing. Thanks

This i so impressive the amount of knowledge this guy has you can tell he has been doing this a very long time

I've been building car's and Engines of all types since 1990 and the average person doing the DIY wouldn't believe what comes out of an average transmission. I love the fact that everything you guys take out and apart you explain what everything does and how they get worn out. And i love the fact that you guys replace the lower grade parts with almost top of the line stuff weather it needs it or not. I can tell you take great pride in your work. KEEP UP THE GREAT VIDEOS AND I REALLY WISH I WAS CLOSER TO YOUR FACILITY. I WOULD HAVE EVERYONE AND MY OWN TRANSMISSION REPAIRS. THANKS FOR YOUR AWESOME VIDEOS THEY HAVE HELPED ME WITH CERTAIN PROBLEMS I'VE HAD THAT WENT UN ANSWERED EVEN FROM A SHOP THAT SUPPOSEDLY HAVE DECADES OF EXPERIENCE. YOU GUYS ARE BY FAR THE BEST I'VE EVER SEEN. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK

Excellent vid guys. Seeing the rebuild on this would be great.

I don’t know anything about transmissions but these videos are really entertaining to watch. Really dang cool.

Trans mechanics are a different breed. So much knowledge. Keep up the awesome work

Love this info, keep the vids coming!

Wow you the best I've ever seen so far the best in the world love the way you do yr job well done man

If my trans ever gives me problems, I will drive from Houston to Amarillo. You guys are amazing.

Outstanding sir, great videos, thanks for sharing all this valuable info

I would love to see the Seven Hour rebuild with you explaining your new parts. I always wondered what was in a transmission.

Very nice job! We love your channel!

Awesome! YT has brought us another great resource although I believe most transmission guys are magicians.

I'm so glad to had found your channel. Education at its finest thank you for all the information. You can watch build videos all day, but your the only one that I've come across pointing out how CRUCIAL clearances actually are, as you lead off onto to next item of discussion. Excellent job ✔

1.6K+👍's up guys thanks again for taking the time for us all

From all the videos you guys make, it looks like no give a damn about taking care of their cars / trucks. Exactly why they are in your shop. Keep up the great work, why my trans goes out I’ll be coming your way! 👍🏽

Great video. I built more of those transmissions than I want to think about at a dealer. Was so hard to get them to stock selective shims. I had to get pieces and keep them on the side so I had pieces to work with. They complained about all my extra parts I kept. Constantly. I did it anyway . Good to see people that know what they are doing. Remember a little hard work is good ,a lot will destroy your body.

In the diesel industry we used to refer to ATS transmissions as "Another transmission soon". Overpriced junk. Installed five different ATS Allison transmissions for a guy in one year because they kept burning up almost instantly, one we sent back because when we took it out of the crate the pins on the harness plug were corroded to death... you could tell they took a junkyard core, slapped a rebuild in it, painted it and shipped it without any testing at all.

Great information, I am currently digging around the insides of a 1991 dodge 727 cummins diesel. When you mentioned the output shaft and its backlash, I was wondering how the that shaft would move in and out along with the clearances. Most of the those parts are very similar to what is inside the a727 1991 model trans. I'm glad I subscribed to your channel

I did a 47 RH years ago; started to slip so I took it to trans shop. It was determined that piston seal may have rolled or had a cut in it; other than that I was told that everything was correct with rebuild. I was proud of myself other than the cost/ problem of having to take it somewhere for diagnosis. It was a good experience for me.

I appreciate y’all from Louisiana and dad is rough as f$$$ on them tools 🛠

Absolutely amazing thank you 🙏

ATS = Another Transmission Soon

Very entertaining and fun to watch. Thanks for posting this.

took me 2hrs to replace front band on my 48re and i felt like a wizard..now i watch this guy just tore the whole thing down in 15mins lol

Coming from a guy who as had multiple decent hp cummins trucks. 47RE second gen around 700hp and last 04.5 CR truck with built motor and lots of fuel and air. Right around 1k hp. I learned early on ATS is bad. I always ran all goerends stuff and found a good builder. Last trans never had any trouble. Would refresh it once a season at 1k hp. Had everything billet you could do. All shafts drum servos levers ect. Talk about alot of money in a trans...

Watch all your videos!! Great work!! Love his style of explaning.....should teach.

Not sure why. But I could just sit and watch this all day.

Chocolate syrup instead of transmission fluid? Who knew?? Congrats ATS for mastering purple paint.

ATS will be watching this to see how to do it correctly. Essentially what this video is saying is dont buy from the big "name" diesel shops. Go to this man.

Got to have a press to rebuild that overdrive.

I've got 430,xxx miles on my '95 Dodge/Cummins, with 323,000 on the ATS Stage IV trans I had built & installed at ATS in 2001. I've towed heavy, street raced with the TC locked, and driven 90% in town driving. It's never let me down, and is still going strong. The trans parts in the above video are not ATS upgrades. I'm thinking the P.O. had the ATS "rebuilt" with stock parts at some point. And the fluid!! I change my trans fluid every 20,000 miles with 3.5 gallons of fresh Dexron III--with ATS you don't need the full synthetic stuff.

Love your videos. I bet your an excellent teacher too