Method for Driving Twin Ultramatics

Posted by Pleb-in-a-Patrician On 2019/8/20 8:58:27

Hello All,

I've recently purchased a 1955 Patrician that was sitting in storage for twenty years. I've been attempting to recondition it for regular summer use. Of course, the transmission needed rebuilding, and an excellent local garage has undertaken the task. It will be ready soon.

My question is: what can I do to ensure the transmission won't need rebuilding again for some time? I understand they are comparatively more reliable and require less maintenance than other fifties automatics, but are still too weak to hold up under the big V8. I intend to not much use the right arrow drive, as I understand this is what's more prone to wearing out. One of the reasons I find this car so well suited to me is I enjoy leisurely driving, that is, I won't be subjecting it to hard starts. I intend to check the fluid level at least every 1000 miles. Is there anything more I can do? How many miles can I reasonably expect from it before it gives out again?

Many thanks, and all the best,

JPG