I can't recall if I passed this on before, so I will do it again. The
transmission in our 67 Imperial was leaking badly especially after it was
parked. Transmission worked fine otherwise. I sent out an email or two for
advice and got on the chat line too. Some said it might be a seal leaking where
the control levers come out of the case. I finally got it up in the air and went
to work. The top and side of the case was dry and no indication of any leaks
anywhere noticeable. I decided to drop the transmission pan and service the
tranny. Presto, since then it has been just fine. No leaks and shifts smoothly
as before. The old pan gasket didn't look bad but apparently it was.
Maybe it loosened up after years of compression and heat. I also pulled the
inspection plate and drained the torque converter in process. Anyway this turned
a gloomy picture bright as I didn't have to pull the tranny out to repair it at
this time. Thanks for everyone's help.
---Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2004 5:03
PM
Subject: Re: IML: New Dash or Dash
renewal?
Patrick;
If your transmission works fine
but leaks I would just get the seals and gaskets replaced, if you don't want
to take on the job yourself. Getting a rebuild sounds like a waste of time
unless the thing refuses to go in reverse or something. There is no four speed
automatic that I know of the will mount up to a 413, at least without
modication, a four speed manual would make the car almost undrivable with a
column shift.
Best Regards
Arran Foster
1954 Imperial Newport
Needing A Left Side Tailight Bezel and other trim
parts.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2004 12:34
PM
Subject: IML: New Dash or Dash
renewal?
Hello All...
On my 64 Crown Coupe the top of my dash and it overhang is warped, Im
sure not unlike some others I have seen... Is there anyone who has the
capability to remanufacture one or restore the existing one I have presently
in my car?
Also I am looking to replace my leaking transmission. While it still
does work correctly it leaks in a real bad way. On Ebay I have seen Pheonix
transmission and others who offer for 65 and 66's at 385.00 plus core and
shipping. Is this a good deal? Or is there a four speed I can put in there
for better mileage? Four speed automatic.
Regards,
Patrick Williams
High Desert, Southern California
57 Studebaker Golden Hawk
65 Ford F 350 Super Duty Dually
64 Chrysler Imperial Crown Coupe
64 Chrysler Imperial 4 door
79 MGB Roadster
89 Ford Ranger
86 BMW 325es
Ford 9n
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