Re: Ultramatic - 1950 Transmission Fluid

Posted by BH On 2011/12/11 18:00:57

BTW, you can inspect and clean the governor on these early Ultramatics - that is, those prior to the Gear Start edition - with trans in-car and without even removing the pan. Look for the governor cover on the right rear of the case - just ahead of the tailshaft housing.

Disassembly and cleaning of the governor is described on page 29 of the Ultramatic Drive Serviceman's Training Book in the site's Literature and Manuals archive. (It's FREE.)

Yet, note that SC Vol. 24, No. 10, p. 48 specifies WIRE brushes should NOT be used for cleaning - only nylon-bristled ones. Additional articles and bulletins on your Ultramatic can be found through this site's 48-50 Service Index.