Can you check a trans when its not in the car?

[moidsm1]

Has anyone ever tested a tranny out of the car? Maybe some kind of rig with a drill connected to the Input shaft and go through the gears one by one? Im asking because I have a tranny sitting in my yard and I dont know the history.

Thanks.

 

[turbo90gsx]

If your buying a transmission out of a yard, your already taking a risk for a cheap short cut, why the hell would you want to test it?

 

[moidsm1]

I understand the risk, Im saying I have the trans already. I want to hear if the bearings are bad before I install it. Anybody know how to check it out on a bench without tearing it apart?

 

[turbo90gsx]

Your not going to hear bearings over anything that could power the transmission out of vehicle. Is it a manual or automatic?

 

[moidsm1]

Yea, I didnt think about how loud the drill would be. Its a 5 spd FWD Turbo Tranny. Thanks.

 

[6damian6]

just put it in each gear and spin the input shaft by hand, it should have some resistance but it should spin by hand. listen for noises etc.. thats what i have always done when buying a used trans.

 

[donniekak]

Take it apart and check that everything is in spec with the trans rebuild manual. Anything else is akin to hoping magic is real.