Re: Ultramatic - 1950 Transmission Fluid

Posted by Tim Cole On 2011/12/8 18:51:53

Dear ogtdy:

I'm not sure whether the exact problem you're having with the transmission has been properly described, but there is no reason to get sarcastic.

Let's go to the bottom line:

If you like the look of the car, but are being brought down by the 60 year old machinery then hot rod it. There are plenty of 1950's Packards around that can use the spare parts.

The 12 volt thing works because putting more pressure into the starter works the same way as giving grandma a shot of methamphetamine. She might get a rise for awhile but will crash sooner or later. It works great for occasional use, but every day commuting?

If you like the straight eight motor but are getting fed up with the Ultramatic, then convert the thing to 727 Torqueflite. That is an investment rather than an expense because the powertrain can be sold and the rest of the car crushed. But act quickly because those transmissions are getting hard to find.

The six volt stuff worked great when it was new, but by golly, machinery gets old, and with the economy the way it is some of these parts supplies are going to be terminated and things will go back to the way they were. Impossible.

So have fun.