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Forum: Early V8 12-19-2016, 03:20 PM
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Posted By Jimbarton
51 Fordomatic torque converter

Hello group,
I'm looking for a 51 Fordomatic torque converter hub to drive the front pump. Although, I would take the entire torque converter should anyone know of one available. Any leads would be...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-31-2016, 03:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,143
Posted By Jimbarton
Re: 51 Fordomatic shift ranges?

Thanks, I looked in mine but it did not give much detailed information.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-31-2016, 12:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,143
Posted By Jimbarton
51 Fordomatic shift ranges?

I recently installed a rebuilt Fordomatic in my 51 Victoria. My porobem is it will not shift into 3rd. gear until about 50 MPH. Any ideas what is the cause and how to fix it? What are the normal...
Forum: Early V8 10-21-2016, 11:58 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 969
Posted By Jimbarton
52,53,54 fordomatic cast iron tail shaft housing

Hi, I'm looking for a rear tailshaft housing for 52-54 fordomatic transmission.
Any leads would be appreciated. My e/mail is [email protected]
Jim
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-16-2016, 07:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,295
Posted By Jimbarton
Re: 51 Fordomatic torque converter hub needed

They show a 52 and up online but I will call to see. Thanks
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-16-2016, 04:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,295
Posted By Jimbarton
51 Fordomatic torque converter hub needed

Does anyone have or know where I can locate the hub piece on a 51 Fordomatic torque converter? This would be the driver for the front pump. It seems that the 51 had a longer reach than later models....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-22-2016, 07:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,073
Posted By Jimbarton
Re: 51 Victoria auto transmission shift handle installation

Thank you, it went together just as you described. I think I spent a solid two hours earlier trying to get it together, thanks again...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-22-2016, 04:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,073
Posted By Jimbarton
Re: 51 Victoria auto transmission shift handle installation

Thank you, I see that, the problem is that the slide mechanism the handle end fits into is spring loaded. It appears that this slide piece must be pushed down and held there before it will line up....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-22-2016, 02:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,073
Posted By Jimbarton
51 Victoria auto transmission shift handle installation

Can anyone provide information as how to reinstall the auto transmission shift handle on the steering column? I can't get the handle to line up and completely insert to allow for the spring loaded...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-26-2016, 04:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 858
Posted By Jimbarton
Re: 51 Victoria hood trim needed

Thanks, I will try him tomorrow...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-26-2016, 08:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 858
Posted By Jimbarton
51 Victoria hood trim needed

I seem to have misplaced the trim piece located on the center of the hood from front to back during the restoration on a 51 Victoria. Does anyone know where I locate a replacement? I think that it is...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-26-2016, 07:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,335
Posted By Jimbarton
Re: 51 Ford-o-matic torque converter issues

As a follow up on the issue, I found that the difference of the converters was that the 51 converter hub was 1/2" + - longer than the 52 due to the front pump drive gear cogs were located near the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-17-2016, 06:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,335
Posted By Jimbarton
Re: 51 Ford-o-matic torque converter issues

Thanks, I will try to compare the pumps and hubs and note any differences. I have a 52 transmission but the tail shaft is about 5" longer than the 51.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-16-2016, 09:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,335
Posted By Jimbarton
51 Ford-o-matic torque converter issues

Hello all, new member here. I have a 51 Vic. with the Ford-o-matic. While removing the converter from the transmission, I noticed that one ear was broken off from the hub that drives the front pump...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 06-07-2016, 11:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,038
Posted By Jimbarton
Re: Ford-o-matic Help!

I agree sounds like a linkage adjustment required. Does anyone have any tips as to how to remove the clutch piston in the rear clutch assembly on a 51 model fordomatic. I tried air pressure on the...
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