C6 T56 disassembly! Are we crazy?! Transmission rebuild Pt 2 

A transmission is not black magic. If you put the pieces back in the correct order - and they can generally only go one way - it's going to work again. You guys can do it.

Aaron do not let the haters get to you 90% of them probably wouldn't even try to tackle 1/4 of the things that you do! You guys make good content thank you❤

At around the 20 minute mark, Aaron sounds like he's almost apologizing for the way he works. Do things your way man - your cars, your shop, your system. Don't feed the trolls. A minute later, we see Emily standing behind her man, love it! Keep up your great work people.

Aaron's a lot more animated in your more recent videos since you took your break. Totally enjoying that. Good to see him on the rebound!

Total mad respect for country boy mechanics! They can take a shoestring, baling wire and duct tape and make anything run again.

My Dad always told me that if you want something done and done right, do it yourself! Since we lived 90 miles from a parts store. We pretty much had to make everything as we went.

The entire disassembly of the transmission was totally fascinating and beyond anything I could tackled. Thank you for doing this video and showing us the entire process and what the inside of the transmission looks like. Oh, I am completely shocked that the teeth missing from the input gear didn’t completely destroy the other gears. Amazing.

I can tell from your looks that you love and admire your husbands' tenacity and grit.

Hi guys…Aaron, just let the negative comments roll off you. Think of who and what you have in your life. Just work so your sholders heal completely. Do what you can then stop. For peace of mind, I would opt to have the shop go ahead and do a rebuild. Too many cars are cobbled together then taken on road events just to break down at the wrong time. If it breaks on a trip, it is still broken but at least you can cover work under warrenty. Enjoy your time and let the shop fix the trans. We still get a video of reinstallation. Good luck which ever way you go. You have Emily and Finn so you are already ahead. Would like a house update if possible. Take care and stay safe.

I appreciate your comments about getting out there and do it yourself with the tools you have. That too is how I learned to work on cars, motorcycle and boats. I'm 68 years old and this last weekend I did a performance cam install on my 22 Harley Road Glide, I wasn't sure about it but I watched some videos , and it was easier than I thought it would be.

I agree with your thoughts on "just getting after it." I was brought up with the idea that "you learn by doing, not just schooling." Plain old common sense helps but there seems to be a shortage of that but I digress. There is no substitute for hands on experience. Many of the tools that we use today were invented/improved by DIY folks. When I look back at some of the early wrenching I did I am amazed it turned out so well. While it wasn't always pretty and/or perfect. While we did build a lot of things the most important thing was self confidence. I always thought that if someone put it together, I could do it as well. That philosophy worked...well most of the time. A little hitch in the giddy up is a good teacher as well. Great video guys. Keep em cumming.

Glad to see you guys are back. We need more positive role models out there.

That upside down and stack trick is brilliant. And....it not always about what tools you have, it's knowing how to use the tools that you do have. Remember...a bad mechanic with all the right tools is still a bad mechanic....but a great mechanic will make bad tools good.

First - the properly hung American Flag looks AMAZING!!! Second - i'd be scared shitless to take apart manual transmission that deep LOL. GREAT WORK!!!

Aaron's tractor stunts are the best! You guys are having so much fun, doesn't matter what the project is.

I've got a similar attitude regarding using what knowledge, tools and resources that I have on hand. I say in my video descriptions that "this may not be the "correct" way to do this job but it's how I did it with what resources I have on hand". Thanks for sharing what you do!

I never seen the inside of one of these until now. I enjoy watching Aaron work on stuff. Lot's of positivity in this video. Channellock 927 snap ring pliers......................

I'm 65, and I always had to make do with what I had on hand. I never had complaints from anyone on a job I did. There is always more than 1 way to do a job. Like watching you work.

I started off just watching at a local shop at 13 year old picked up all the skill through doing the work not reading books, like you I did the best with what was at hand, if it works it may not be the way others do it but the end result is the same, I’m now 42 and life has dealt me a blow and can’t do the things I use to, now unable to work for a living on the spanner’s I’m having to take my time on my own things getting frustrated with having to slow down or the time it takes to do the simple things, watching the way your keeping at it is helping me to, throw a tool get frustrated but never give up, if it takes days to do a few hours work it doesn’t matter at all the end result is still the same the job gets done, keep your chin up and keep on pushing on 👍

One of the things I love about this channel is I recognize the farm kid type mentality. I grew up working on ranches and rarely had the proper tool so we did what we had to with what we had. I wouldn't completely rebuild something if it didn't need a complete overhaul. My favorite tool is a hammer and I agree that every tool box needs a brass hammer or 2.

I’m the same way Arron! Grew up 35 miles in the bush. Use what we have and make it work!

I'm 60 broken and repaired many things. Outgrew my toolbox 25 years ago. Just got a new huge toolbox. Still don't have a deadblow or brass hammer do have a carport. Still room to grow! 😆

I grew up the exact same way. You used what you had. I am proud to say I have never taken any of my vehicals to a shop. So you do you my friend. What I love is you have a partner that is willing to jump right in there too.

When I hear how Aaron explains to Emily and us viewers how stuff works and I see the admiration and love in his lady's eyes I'm lost in the journey and can't wait to see what happens next. ❤ Love from Australia guys 🇦🇺 ❤️

What's a torque tube joke amongst friends, anyway? 😂😂😂 Great episode. Earlier commentary above about production value needs to be ignored. The "produced by normal people" feel is absolutely one of the great things about this channel. Rub Finn's ears for me! ✌️

The teeth that engage the synchronizer rings should be pointed on the end. It helps them engage sliders and speed up the next gear. Reverse used to be straight cut Gears back in the day, She makes you look Sooooo Good. Well done. Good thinking going full disassembly. I recommend you let them reassemble it. Just because.

When you guys kind of disappeared, for awhile I had a bad feeling. So glad all is ok now. Whew! 🤗👍

Great new vibe. It's like being there. Enjoying the journey.

Knowing what's good or not is the main issue. Only experience teaches you that, that's why I hung out with the old timers at the salvage yards.

Aaron and Emily, I don't think that Corvette will ever be the same once you two get done with it. Aaron, I always set a hammer close by whenever I start a job. Just so you know. Thanks for Sharing!

Aaron, I have a masters degree in video production. I could put together a pretty nice RU-vid video, but I can’t do what you do. I have incredible respect for you, Emily and all the creators on this platform who wrench on cars. Keep on doing what you do.

Well said Erin. Sometimes keyboards warriors often say before doing. Love watching you just having a go. Am tired that good people like yourself have to keep explaining. We love watching you cause you give it ago

I love your attitude. When my son was 12, he asked me to take him to a junkyard across town, to pickup a transfer case for a Jeep Wagoneer. I said, we don't have a jeep. He said, "I do" and it has a broken case. Even at a young age, Chris worked and had his own money. He apparently bought a Wagoneer from an adult who broke it driving over a fallen tree. (That's a whole other story). He brought it home, tore it down, diagnosed the problem, and found the parts by himself, while I was sleeping after my 24 hour shift. I was a professional firefighter for 30 years. I asked him where he learned to work on cars. He said from me. When my kids were young we didn't any "extra" money, like most folks. So, I worked on our vehicles, no matter what need to be repaired. I usually got a book, diagnosed the problem and fixed it, mainly because we couldn't afford anything else. That was 30 years ago. Chris is now a Master Diesel Mechanic for Ford. Your method is a great way to learn, and enjoy the accomplishment. Keep it up Ya'll. Enjoy your show. Thanks, Jesse from Tomball Texas.

It's great to see Aaron doing so good. Glad he is getting well. I'm DYING to know what is in the crate....nosey me. Thanks for the videos!

ALWAYS LOVE HEARING WHAT PEOPLE DO AND LOVE TO DO. BETTER YET DOING IT TOGETHER. AARON AND EMILY RE AN AMAZING COUPLE. LOVE WATCHING EMILY. SHE IS AMAZING AND KEEPING IT INTERESTING.

I love the way she looks at you when you speak. You are s lucky man to have Emily at your side wrenching cars and projects with you.

Most people have never worked in a large shop in a big town. They don’t have a clue the things that they do in those shops to get things done. It is always by the book and it is always with the right tool.

Wilde, Knipex, and Facom retaining ring pliers have never done me wrong.

And another great episode! I enjoyed the step by step, great advise to not let Negative Nelly & Barney get you down and steer your life... just take a step forward and work! You are learning and laughing lots - Great job!!

You needed something heavy on the back of the tractor as a counter weight. 😊 I’m very impressed with how well you two work together. I hope you get along as well off camera too. Keep up the good work. 😊

One off the first vidios I watched was the tractor rebuild . I was very impressed with the use of the steel hammer, I thought this guy knows his stuff. I have since binge watched quite a few. Thanks for the great content.

Very cool couple. Enjoy watching them tackle projects that I would be intimidated to try myself. It's easy to sit behind a key board and criticize but they always get it done and are honest about their mistakes which helps others who want to try their own projects!

That transmission place sounds great. It makes sense you can flip that reverse syncro. The 6th gear syncro doesn't do too much work. I expect those damaged syncros are on the 1-2 syncro, it would have been worth changing regardless. Brass and other non steel hammers will bruise parts less. Certainly not compulsory, but it does help. Aaron you're doing great. With all the engines you've rebuilt, you can do that little trans. Emily, have a look at getting an impact wobbly, they're less likely to throw a fastener or socket out at you. A dedicated set of forks will help your little tractor because it brings to load closer to the tractor. Putting the block on the back will help too. Hope all the work on the house is going well

This video brings me back. When I was in my mid 20s I swapped my 87 5.7 iroc to a t56 and to keep it on a budget I bought a broken t56 and rebuilt it myself. I did it with all improvised tools and stuff I could get dirt cheap at hardware stores. This was around 2002-2003, and the internet was far from what it is now. You can definitely put it back together. If you want a t56 rebuild service manual, I believe I have multiple copies :)

Great episode ! The innuendos are killing me lol... you go Aaron ! School of hard knocks bud !!😎👍

I love y'all being in the garage working on cars. Here is a like and comment to help your channel grow and get you the recognition you deserve.

Aaron, you are absolutely awesome. YOU are showing the weekend mechanic how to make it work.

Thanks guys, definitely things to consider if you can afford it the peace of mind and a warranty sounds good. We have had to try things ourselves and been bitten I know what you mean about modest beginnings There was a time I worked under a blue tarp zip tied between a mobile home and chain link fence. Maybe some water in the tractor rear tires would help. Central California watching

Put water and antifreeze in your back tractor tires for extra weight.

I’m sure Summit has the Astro brand of snap ring pliers which are a good value and I think they have two sets 1 small and 1 large I have a lot from many different companies but these work well and don’t break the bank and if one breaks they send you another right away

yup, transmissions are intimidating but, I have faith in you two!

Hey Aaron your got the skills so don't doubt yourself

A 70+ year old "transmission tech"/friend of mine has always tod me, make and model doesnt matter, just lay the parts out as you take them apart. Good job!

THIS was really good. I enjoyed it a lot... cool to see a transmission "without it's clothes on"... lol.

We wouldn't tease you if we didn't like you. Thors hammer! The face won't distort like plastic and brass. It's all in the "touch". Tip: grind the sharp edges off the side on one end. Saves the skin when you miss....

Love the tractor acrobatics! I about busted a gut... Good luck with the transmission rebuild (it's always the last part you pull off).

Aaron nice hat Emily great video and support of the recovery your mechanical prowess makes this so fun Good luck Corvette Pacifica and VetteRod are resources

I'm glad to see you got to the bottom of this, well since the broken teeth came from the last gear in the case. You'll have peace of mind AND a warranty. 👍

Yet another great video. You two make working together seem like a good time (minus the camera-stopping parts :P ) Can't wait until the next video. Thanks Emily and Aaron. Making videos fun to watch again

You’re old man is awesome, He is now Tractor Man 😊

I am sure you will be able to get the transmission back together and working just fine, what really helps is to take pictures and videos when you disassemble something ,lol sorry I couldn't resist.

You are doing good Aaron. I'm enjoying watching you carefully dismantle this corvette transmission. There were times in my Air Force mechanical career that conflicted with how we did it on the ranch. Hoping you get the 'vette going soon!

Aaron, we call that the farm way. Need it done to grow food. The essence of “gett’er done!”

I love your channel and Aaron is a highly intelligent man. It's refreshing to watch a RU-vid channel that is laden with positive vibes and fun.

YOU 2 are just too fun to watch. I learned the way Aaron did. I pulled a 170 CID engine out of a 61' Falcon and rebuilt it using a Chilton 5 in. thick book with all kinds of stuff in it. I was 17 at the time. Later on, I rebuilt a wreck of a 64' TR-4 Triumph ... loved that car ... but health kind of stepped in. But ... like ya'll ... learned a lot. Enjoy ...

It is nice having a transmission shop that can back you up if putting this transmission back together gets to be too much for you.

I remember reading that leaving your hand on the Shift lever would also wear the synchronizer rings. There has been a lot of speed shifting on that box. You would not believe how simple a Muncie 4 speed is. Out in 20 minutes, 109 needle bearings as I recall.

Love how real you two are. Thanks for the great content. 👍🙂👍

Haha, don't kill yourself Aaron! You need some heavy ballast plates in the back. Maybe Finley? Lol

I love the content, some people are just mean - try and ignore them and keep on doing things your way!!

Aaron is the get it fixed by any means kinda person and I like his style as I don't have lots of specific tools for jobs but I still manage to get stuff done too

So the snap rings without the holes in the ends are actually locking rings. There is a set of plyers you can get that are locking ring plyers that are kinda serrated on the end flats that bite into the points of the end of the lock rings. I picked some up at advanced auto. I learned that the hard way rebuilding a automatic transmission. I work on industrial equipment for years and never knew that until doing a transmission. Game changer.

Great job videoing along with Aaron’s explanation of what he is seeing.

Slick hat Aaron . Glad you are both doing well

You raise the same background as I was. I grew up on a small ranch, and we had to learn how to make do. There were times when we failed and chalked it off to the cost of an education. Admire both of you. I was a submariner in the Navy. And came in contact with a lot of different mechanical and electrical systems, and learn even more.

Aaron, Emily I’m new to your channel. But I think you guys are great. you too have been together for so many years is an absolute blessing. I do have one question with all the years that you guys have been together. No children? I will continue to follow your channel again I think you guys are great, U2 are very knowledgeable, very smart and you work great together.

Good job on breaking that tranny down. Also great to find someone with knowledge and willing to share/help out!

I uh can relate to making things work with what I have, made snap ring pliers with two 90° pick tools and a drum brake plunger and zip ties 😁☮️

You two are a kick… there’s probably a butt ton of us subscribers that would just come hang and help you work on your projects just for the sake of working on it and having some laughs 🫵🏻♥️😂

Like you I can take anything apart, unlike you I usually have some trouble putting complicated things back together. I would bring it to the people that you spoke with for reassembly, the extra cost is basically the price for the insurance to have it properly reassembled. You two look like you enjoy each other’s company. That is a huge plus for a happy relationship.

Aaron thank you for taking the time to explain step by step how to dismantle and keep the parts in order. I wasn’t sure I could do this but I feel a little more confident that I could attempt this myself. Ric

Hey Emily and Aaron 👋, great progress on the trans 👍. I can definitely understand if you decide to let trans shop rebuild it . A warranty goes along way and you can get a peace of mind. Great video and have a great weekend ahead 👋

Appreciate the just get it done with what we got! Doing everything you can with what ya got is HOT RODDING! Look at the old school guys! Thanks !

Look for wheel weights for that tractor. They mount on the wheel itself and give it the ass it needs for traction. And don't forget to add air to that left front wheel since it looked so squishy.

Glad you guys are who you are!! I’d have a barbecue with you any day!!

I think what and how Y'all do things is AWESOME!!!!! Don't change a thing. If you use a steel hammer that fine, do it.

I really really enjoyed this tonight. I had a 3500k tranny job on my Volvo 2006 S60 and it went in for slipping came out no slipping but now a hard shift in 1st and 2nd gear. Went in two more times to fix the hard shift and to this day it is not fixed. Taking the transmission place to small court this year. Never in my life took any business or anyone to this court. This is a car I loved and the last four years I hate driving it

Lysile makes a good set. The OE tool flat face snap ring pliers you can grab from advance auto are excellent for the heavy snap rings on the main shaft

Hope you’re doing well in life! Enjoy your videos how real you both are.

First off Arron let me say I am proud that you are giving up drinking. I'm 24 years sober my self so keep up the good work. As far as tools use what works for you who cares what anyone else says.Also I love y'all's channel

Thanks for sharing this awesome content with us. Transmissions are amazingly complex yet beautiful in design and construction. Every finely machined gear meshing perfectly with adjoining/engaging gears, shifters and various bearing styles. That’s awesome. Blessings y’all.

I like the way you fix things .your a good man .be proud of your self ,you wife is , you can see the way she looks at you

Try to find a set of wheel weights for the tractor -simple bolt on will give you more lifting power !!

Very best snap ring pliers I owned for years were from Germany!

Hello from Collinwood Tennessee great job buddy like y’all video 👍👍👍🙏🏻

I don’t mean to brag, but when I was still wrenching full time, I bought a Snap On snap ring pliers kit with a zillion different variety’s. Never had an issue.

Well Done Sparks, where there is a will there is a way!

The 4 l 80e video is the one I started watching your channel at. I was rebuilding one at home and the reverse piston seals were giving me a time. On the t56 it reminds me of a I think it was a 4 l30 you put the insides together and then slid the case over it. I have to agree with Arron on using what you can reuse I don't make much a week so I use what I can to get me back on the road. Great video once again you two.

Love your videos ❤ Precious puppy ❤ Really Scares me when people dogs have their heads partially out of window that is partially rolled down window. Many have been hurt and or killed when someone accidentally hits the window up switch and the window rolls up and chokes the dog to death or hurts them bad. I know it’s a blast for the dog to have it’s face in the wind but at the least people need to hit the switch that locks the windows from going up or down while puppy has its head out the window. ❤🐕❤

You guys are doing a great job I am sure you can get it back together