Ultramatic Blues

Posted by Kevin AZ On 2010/9/28 19:04:23

All,

Requesting a couple of opinions please to steer me. Over the weekend a friend & I removed my original (to the best of my knowledge) ultramatic from the 400. It shifted poorly, leaked excessively from the shift shaft seals and had no ident whatsoever for the park position. So, we instead installed a 1956 ultramatic. After adjusting the linkage on the lift, everything worked without any leaks.

Today, I drove it less than a 1/2 mile and it started bleeding all over the place! Seems to be from the front (through) the flywheel access port. Lots of fluid everywhere. If I got back in and determine that I failed to secure the torque converter plugs, maybe I'm ok. But if I go back in and they are secure, what do you all suspect could be the problem?

Also please be direct with me. If I have to open this transmission up, am I better served with going for a rebuild from Pete Fitch in VA or should I explore the modern options?

If there are no options, I have a beautiful looking trailer queen for sale. (Just kidding)