I have a 49 dodge wayfarer, with the fluid drive transmission. Replacement for fluid drive fluid bob is the oil guy. Inside you will find detailed service procedures for front wheel suspension, rear axle, brakes, clutch, fluid drive, fluid torque drive, cooling system, electrical system, engine, fuel, exhaust system, frame, springs, shock absorbers, steering, transmission. You are one of the few that get the 1941 dodge fluid drive concept. This manual is a pageforpage of the book that chrysler mechanics used to service vehicles. Nos pn 852473 countershaft for 194056 chrysler corp. This simple mating of a fluid drive coupling with a standard transmission was used on chrysler for 1939 and 1940, on desoto 1940, and dodge. The fluid torque drive torque converter was optional starting in the 1951 model year. It was expensive to build, and chrysler several times abandoned it.
At carid you can find the best proven lubricants to reduce the friction almost to the zero. Mike sealey noted that the m6 was marketed under the name prestomatic at chrysler, tiptoe shift at desoto, and gyromatic, fluid matic, fluidtorque, and gyrotorque at dodge. I have read 10w oil should be in the transmission, filled to just below the filler hole. Part 1 1953 chrysler fluid torque drive how to operate. A conventional clutch and threespeed or fourspeed manual transmission was installed behind the fluid coupling, although a semiautomatic. Weve got powerflite and torqueflite rebuild kits, transmission gears, gaskets, small parts kit, seals, bearings, bushings, speedometer cables, for 19301965 plymouth dodge chrysler desoto. Everything you want to know about fluid drive andy bernbaums. Gaskets, tailshaft seal, needle bearings and small parts package for 194056 chrysler corp. Please see my me page for other exciting cars of distinction on ebay. Dana 20 transfer case for ford bronco 1977 turbo 350 transmission buick chevrolet transmission service 1971 specifications.
Fords first automatic transmission, which appeared in its 1951 models, was referred to as the fordomatic. By 1948, the automatic transmission had evolved into the hydraulic torque converter that we know today coupled to a planetary geartrain. As the trusted leader in transmission and drive line fluid applications, valvoline has the most complete line up of branded solutions. Browse photos, see all vehicle details and contact the seller. Id think that could only happen if the other bushings in that post went bad in the past and were not repaired and internal seal went bad and fluid drive was run low on fluid at some point. From filters and fluid for maintenance to components for major repairs, our huge selection of replacement transmission parts will keep your 1951 chrysler new yorker rolling.
Na if mopar brake fluid dot 3 is not available, then mopar brake and clutch fluid dot 4 04549625ac, is acceptable. Chrysler introduces fluid drive transmissions 1940 youtube. Fluid drive is the trademarked name that chrysler corporation assigned to a transmission driveline combination which replaced the flywheel with a hydraulic coupling and performed the same function as a modern torque converter, only without torque multiplication. Mopar fluid torque drive m6 semi auto transmission. Automatic fluid drive transmission for 1951 chrysler.
Fluid drive is the trademarked name that chrysler corporation assigned to a transmission. Chrysler master tech 1951, volume 51 fluid torque drive duration. Automatic fluid drive transmission for 1951 chrysler imperial ebay. This is the quadrant on chrysler cars beginning in 1951 with the m6 fluidmatic. The dodge fluid drive is a three speed manual with a torque converter. This simple mating of a fluid drive coupling with a standard transmission was used on chrysler for 1939 and 1940, on desoto 1940, and dodge until 1949. At present i am using tractor hydraulic fluid with an iso of 32, but feel better performance could be obtained by using a hydraulic fluid that is closer to the original chrysler. This setup was available on all chrysler models from 1940 through 1948, and on desoto and dodge. It also has a clutch and a standard 3onthetree shifter.
Borgwarner overdrive manual fluid drive and clutch chrysler, desoto, plymouth 19391953 hydramatic transmission for 19491950 lincoln manual 195354 lincoln hydramatic training manual. From 1951, a torque converter was available in place of the fluid coupling. The evolution of automatic transmissions 46 dodge 24. Transmission warranty depending on what kind of car you drive, the dealer may not be your only option. Chrysler master tech 1952, volume 59 fluid torque drive. In 1953 for a three month period, they were used in cadillacs after the livonia, mi hydramatic plant burnt to the ground.
Fluid drive was available in chrysler, desoto and dodge products. No automatic shift from gear to gear, but no need to. The four deluxe and seven custom models would change little in the next three years, until the fullwidth body was introduced during the 1949 model year in december. The 4speed hydraulically shifted transmission used in chrysler, often called clunkomatic is a different unit than fluid drive. Andy bernbaums blog technical info everything you want to know about fluid drive. The torque converter has red fluid filled about 12 way to full.
If mopar brake fluid dot 3 is not available, then mopar brake and clutch fluid dot 4 pn 04549625ac, is acceptable. The 1951, 1952, 1953, and 1954 chrysler new yorkers were notable for their engineering advances, though the cars dowdy styling dissuaded too many buyers for the line to be a true success. I havent checked it over or done anything other than drive it into the warehouse, but i did note that it has fluid drive. By sticking with fluid drive while gm and others were developing fully automatic transmissions, chrysler was late out the gate with fully automatic drives.
What type of fluid does it take and what type answered by a verified classic car mechanic we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. You must follow manufacturers guidelines for replacing your transmission. Jun 20, 20 fluid drive is the trademarked name that chrysler corporation assigned to a transmission driveline combination offered from 1939 through 1953 in chryslers, 1940 through 1953 in desotos, and from. Fluid drive is the trademarked name that chrysler corporation assigned to a transmission driveline combination offered from 1939 through 1953 in chryslers, 1940 through 1953 in desotos, and from 1941 through 1954 in dodge models. Categories of parts for vintage mopar, fast shipping, best prices. This was an hydraulically controlled rear wheel drive transmission. Discussion in the hokey ass message board started by kaiser53, nov 15, 2011. Chryslers low price line, plymouth, didnt get the equivalent of fluid drive until 1953 when plymouth offered hydrive. With so many automatic transmission fluids, its hard to choose the one bestsuited for each vehicle. Refer to the appropriate shop manual for your vehicle to obtain specific service procedures for this part. Transmission parts 19301960 plymouth dodge chrysler desoto.
Nos pn 853488 transmission main shaft for 1 94048 plymouth. There is a bearing inside of the fluid drive unit that could be bad. All specifications, performance and fuel economy data of chrysler windsor sedan fluid drive hydr. Everything you want to know about fluid drive andy. A threespeed transmission was standard, but the buyer could vouch for an optional fluid drive, otherwise known as the tiptoe hydraulic shift. Fluid drive unit and parts, pressure plates and disc assemblies. In the early 1950s, though, the hemi reigned supreme among v8s. Here jim explains a little about a 1946 dodge d24 fluid drive with a 3 speed transmission.
Chryslers first fluid drive cars were introduced in 1939. However, chrysler did not make use of it until 1941, when the chrysler fluid drive transmission was introduced. Welcome to chrysler s guide answering your questions about fluid torque drive there are two ways for you to view this booklet. This chrysler is powered by a 331ci hemi v8 gas engine, paired with a 3speed fluid omatic manual transmission. It was also used in some international and dodge trucks and checker cabs. See the specifications of the 1951 1954 chrysler new yorker below. Welcome to chrysler s guide answering your questions about fluid torque drive. We just pulled a 1948 chrysler new yorker convertible with an 8 cylinder engine off the trailer this evening.
From time to time you need to change your chrysler 300 transmission oil. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Oct 20, 2017 a quick description of how to operate the mopar fluid torque drive powertrain in my 1953 chrysler windsor deluxe. Aug 01, 2009 i purchased a 1948 chrysler with fluid drive. Also new in 1951 for the chrysler new yorker were two further permutations of chrysler s old fluid drive. This was not an automatic unit, but a standard transmission with a fluid coupling, not a clutch. Chrysler s first fluid drive cars were introduced in 1939. This basic unit was designed by borgwarner and would become the platform from which many later model automatic transmissions would evolve. A conventional clutch and three or fourspeed manual transmission was installed behind the fluid coupling. For more details on the differences between a fluid coupling and a torque. It was about the only american car in 1951 52 that would top 100 in spite of what you may. Chrysler royal, m6 transmission, fluid drive showing 1126 of 126 messages. If the fluid drive was mated to a manual transmission, the driver still needed to use the clutch to shift between any of the gears.
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