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So today I set out to rebuild the controled couple hydramatic transmission from my 57 Eureka. When I got the engine running last fall, the transmission had a terrible leak. Transmission fluid POURED out of the starter hole and flywheel cover. So I saved up and bought a rebuild kit while I pulled the transmission. On the torus (kind of like a torque converter) there was a "58" written in yellow greasepen, so I figured some work was done on the transmission, but the leak still existed. This is probably why the car sat for nearly 40 years. After removing the flywheel and torus cover, I found the torus seal was brittle, cracked, and in no way would prevent fluid. This is where the leak was. I went further into the transmission and found all the seals like new, the transmission was completely rebuilt. Here's what I think happened. When you get a rebuild kit for that year a car, it doesn't come with a torus cover seal. It just comes with the internal transmission seals. The only way to get that seal included with your rebuild kit is to ask for it. I'm guessing a shop (or person) rebuilt the transmission, but didn't think or know to order the torus seal. Even after the rebuild, the transmission still leaked and the car was parked. I'll know for sure as the weather gets better as I plan on putting the transmission back.
Then I'll need to:
fabricate or find some sort of gas tank or fuel cell
fuel lines
brakes
drivers floor
exhaust
After that she'll be on the road, but the interior will totally need to be re done. Getting her on the road is a big deal tho. After that I'll do a little at a time till she's done.
Then I'll need to:
fabricate or find some sort of gas tank or fuel cell
fuel lines
brakes
drivers floor
exhaust
After that she'll be on the road, but the interior will totally need to be re done. Getting her on the road is a big deal tho. After that I'll do a little at a time till she's done.
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