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Old 06-09-2018, 09:09 PM   #1
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What is the correct transmission fluid for a '51 Fordomatic? Original manual states "Type A"; is that still correct for today's fluid?
Thanks, Pete, Milford, CT
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Old 06-10-2018, 09:38 AM   #2
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Default Re: '51 Fordomatic Trans.

Type F is the type used after the use of whale oil was discontinued. It works well in all Borg Warner type automatic transmissions from the Ford/Merc-O-Matic for 1951 to the FMX.

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Default Re: '51 Fordomatic Trans.

Yes, indeed, type 'F'
And have found it on the shelf at local Walmart.
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Old 06-15-2018, 03:47 PM   #4
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Many thanks! Pete
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Old 06-16-2018, 08:56 AM   #5
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Pep Boys has type "F" also
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