New CarTech Book on A-833 Transmissions by Jamie Passon

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Just received my recently released book on The Chrysler A-833 Transmissions by Jamie Passon, CarTech's number SA389. I had no idea of the variations in these things and a quick run-through of the book shows me it will be fun to strip mine apart and fix the nagging issues it has.

Jamie put a lot of time and effort into this while running his business and taking care of day-to-day activities associated with it. Not sure how one can do this but he did.

It is impressive so far and I will update with more after I have time to read it cover to cover. This is for sure a good buy for anyone with one of these incredibly strong four speeds in their cars or trucks!
Tom Hand

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Generally SA books suck, but that one is going on the bookshelf right next to Tom Hand's Chrysler automatics book.
 
jos51700 said:
Generally SA books suck, but that one is going on the bookshelf right next to Tom Hand's Chrysler automatics book.
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I’ve got a SA Carter book and it’s fantastic! This one will be no different.

Jake
 
Did he cover any of the GM A833s? A guy recently hired me to put together one out of a GM FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. I had no idea they existed. "Married" transfer case. Someone bought the truck before I got it together LOL

Looked like this photo I found, same type of tail / transfer adapter

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Some GM ones had Mopar bolt patterns, and some had a special case with GM bolt pattern. I don't remember what this one had for an input shaft, or in Mopar talk, "pinion"
 
67, as a matter of fact, i did see something about a GM A-833 and i will try to read more about it this weekend when I finally have time to go all the way through this.
Tom
 
I bought the book and already started my rebuild....
The book is very well written! There is no comparison to the factory manual. Even if you’re not rebuilding your A833, it’s a must have book.
 
I read through in more detail and now plan to get my 1969-340 Dart four speed out of my basement jail where it has resided for 33 years. I always wanted to strip it back apart (without an overseer like I needed back then) and Jamie's book will be just the ticket to help me do so!
It is great to have and now I know what company names the markings on bolts represent. And, I understand all the variations parts between 18 and 23 spline versions.
This book is well-worth the cost.
Tom Hand
 
Just got Jamie's book and have already read thru it 20 times! If you are repairing your own A833, this is a great book. If you are restoring a Mopar 4-sp car you must have this book. For all years- he details all the casting details, casting numbers and what they mean. Casting details on main case and tail housing. Differences in shifter handles and mechanisms and even belhousings. This is a must-have book.
 
67Dart273 said:
Did he cover any of the GM A833s? A guy recently hired me to put together one out of a GM FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. I had no idea they existed. "Married" transfer case. Someone bought the truck before I got it together LOL


Jamie DOES mention the GM stuff but says he won't cover it in his book. The basic transmission should be about the same though.

I just got mine yesterday from Amazon but didn't have time to read it yet. Just read the first 2 chapters. There are over 400 photos. My only slight criticism so far is some of the close-up photos could be more clear. He meticulously documents factory shifters and bell housings too.

But it's a great book, can't wait to get into it more!
It's going to be an excellent source for me as I rebuild my trannies.
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Where is a good place to order this? PAPER not some download LOL
 
67Dart273 said:
Where is a good place to order this? PAPER not some download LOL
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Yeah it's old school paper.
Amazon is my primary "store" these days. If you don't like Amazon, I'd try a regular brick and mortar book store if you can find one. EBay or the Summit store should have it too.
 
Found one on ebay. Why am I up at six (five) in the morning? Because at 6:30 I have to head to WORK!!!
 
I learned my original four speed from my Dart has a broken and rewelded extension housing! Too many wheel hopping starts before I got it I bet.
Tom Hand
 
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