Re: 1951 engine and transmission oil leaks

Posted by Marty or Marston On 2013/2/27 19:32:48

To All & Steve

I'm not all that knowledgeable on the Ultramatic so I can't really provide you with much assistance in answering your questions, but wish you all the luck you may need.

Wanting to get back to everyone on what's happening with my transmission. With the rattle/clunking noise the box was making I wasn't sure on how to handle leak situation. I decided that I would replace the gasket and fill it with Type F ATF fluid, since money wise it was by far the most economical approach. Doing so after draining the transmission I found that it only had about 8 qts. in it. The new pan gasket solve the major leak(s), but to my dismay I found that I ended up with a shift selector seal rather than the downshift seal that I wanted to replace.

I have driven the car some and it appears that the noise is gone. So I'm keeping my fingers cross.

BTW - I decided that I would not go with a 727 conversion and would just spend some of the inheritance that the kids think might be coming their way (hopefully a long way) down the road if that's what it took.

Thanks to everyone for your help and support.