Ford T18 Complete Rebuild! 

This is a FANTASTIC video, thank you! Straightforward explanations, great camera work, zero unnecessary bologna talk, no camera shaking - inducing nausea to the viewer, excellent job referencing the schematic. You nailed it buddy!!

Awesome video! These videos are not easy to produce. It takes a ton of time and effort before, during and after the actual rebuild to do them right. I (we) appreciate the effort!! These tutorials give backyard mechanics (like me) the confidence to tackle the big jobs and save A TON of money. Thank you again and keep them coming!

Amazing video! Thank you for making it

Saving this for when I get around to rebuilding the transmission on my 1983 F-350. This will help a ton thank you!

Great video. I know your from the South because i can understand you and there were dirt dobber nests on the front case.

Good thing you paid attention to that washer that sits against the front bearing on the input shaft. That raised part is critical. If it's put on backwards, it seals that front bearing instead of allowing oil in. In a short time, the washer will actually end up basically either friction welding itself to the front bearing or just melting apart, sending metal through your transmission. (That's how my T90 was destroyed by the guy that parked it 30 years ago. Same kind of front bearing setup.) Good video, very helpful for if/when I decide the T90 3 speed is too limited for modern roads.

Thanks for posting this. Very clear commentary and a clear view of what you're doing. I've been worried about how I was going to get this done for my Ford pickup but I feel like I know what to expect now. 👍👍

Great video! Good job! Helped me tackle my Jeep Commando’s 3-speed T15 (which I could not find a RU-vid video on). Those snap rings are a bastard trying to put back on even with a good pair of USA-made SK snap ring pliers I bought specifically for this project.

Great video. Thanx for taking the time, very helpful.

I appreciate this video man, I'm picking up a T19 tomorrow to swap into my 81 bronco. My C6 shat the bed 😅

That bearing 3" seperator don't fit exactly right on the bearing--is too small, but appears to work. It will scar the bearing, but I suppose it's getting replaced so no big deal. 6" would be better, then just put bolts to pull away from the transmission (no need for the fork, etc).

Nice thorough video

Awesome thank you for making this!!!!

Thanks. Helped me with my T19 rebuild

air hammers are are good tool for driving shafts out with ease. They can be very damaging if you are not careful though.

good job your videos bare always enjoyable thank you

Good instructional and easy to follow.

Thanks a bunch, well made video with lots of useful advice

Awesome video man

Not sure if its applicable here but i think the dark coloration of the brass (copper and zinc) or bronze (copper and tin) synchronizers is caused by the slightly corrosive higher sulphur content api gl4 and especially gl5 multi-viscosity gear lubricants… it’s the extreme pressure additives in em what have the sulphur. i’ve heard tales of that ‘dark coloration’ being a thin layer of copper sulfide or ‘metal soap’ being eaten away with every shift and wearing synchros out. some folks say the copper sulfide in crystalline form is abrasive and will wear out metal components. Could be wrong tho… maybe it’s just cause its forty or fifty years old!

Excellent video

Great video 👍 keep up the good work!

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Well done!

Nice job!

Awesome video! Thank you for sharing. I like the pace of your videos. Why did you replace the 3rd-4th synchronizer assembly and not just the synchro rings and slider keys? Thanks!

Terrific video. Thank you for sharing your talent and time. Do you ever show going thru the shifter?

Currently rebuilding my t19 really appreciate the video do you know if there's any updated synchronizers?

Don’t use gear oil it can degrade non ferrous metal use royal purple it won’t interact with the non ferrous internal parts

I’ve got a T19 and the shift tower will not shift. Not sure if something came loose during disassembly. Any ideas?

I’m rebuilding a t19 basically doing the same thing you are in the video…. I took my shaft out first and second gears all came off but when I get to the third gear it has a c clip ring inside the 3rd gear and stops it from expanding also my transmissions reverse gear I don’t know if I can pull it off backwards safely? And ideas?

I echo all the other comments here...fantastic video. Great cadence, camera work, and explaining things. I just installed the shifter back into a T18 in a 70 F250. I'm restoring it for my uncle, I've never driven the truck. The shifter has a pretty long throw up to first, but going into second is a shorter throw. Then a very short throw to go up into third and down into fourth, and then a longer throw to go up into Reverse. It feels like it almost barely has to move to go up into third and then down into 4th. Just wondering if this is normal. Second question, there is a lot of side to side play on the shifter in any gear. Not like how you can move it completely side to side like it is in neutral though. Is that normal for this transmission too?

the purple power liquid soak, won't it cause rust , especially on the inside of the case? also how do you dispose of the used purple liquid ? thanks

Well done video! What's the stuff you put on the bolt that holds the counter shaft retaining plate? Thread sealer or some weak thread lock?

Excellent job. Are the needle bearings new or did you use the old ones?

Yes there’s not. Thanks

Amigo saludos a que velocidad maxima se puede alcansar con una tramicion de estas de 4 velocidades sin carga

Is the t18 the same as the tremec t170 I’m waiting for my kit to come in tomorrow and I’ve been looking all week for a legit video I can study before I start the job and I’ll be doing it solo and this weekend

I think T-19 has the same guts..I have the T19. Am I correct?

Thank you for great videos, would you be willing to share those instructions?

I'm sure this has been answered.. I have a t18 and I'm curious as how to identify a granny low 6:32.1. it was out of a 85 f250. Side of transmission has 13-01-065-907

What years where these T18 transmissions used? I'm wondering if this transmission can be used on a Ford flathead?

How to get the lid off? I got the 6 bolts out, what else to do?

Will a t19 input shaft fit into t18? I have both trans and want to swap them due to the t18 tail shaft snapping and can’t find a main shaft

You wouldn't have a spicer passenger side shaft for a 51 cj3a. It's a dana 25. Ten spline 21and 9/16 long.

Any idea if a t-19 is a simaler process

What oil did you use?

Hey, I'm considering a 420 for my sbc Cj7.. what do you think of it off road so far? What kind of jeep?

28:45 I'm stuck right here and can't get it past the reverse arm. It looked like you struggled here too, then cut the camera, and it's in. What did you do to get it there?