Auto Trans ?

[drivergo2]

Did hudson just buy auto trans. from GM, FROM 49 TO 54 or is their two different ones that were out there, that they just put in.Are rebuid kits out their? How can you tell what you have? thanks Drivergo2:)

[Dave53-7C]

No, they purchased from GM and, after a fire at the Hydramatic plant, from Borg Warner. Hydramatics are dual-range 4 speeds. Although parts are available for both, trying to find someone who knows what to do with them is another story.

[mars55]

Some info on Hudson auto trans. 1951 Hydramatics are single-range 4 speeds. 1952-'54 Hydramatics are dual-range 4 speeds and the Borg Warner Automatic Drive was used on some '54 Hudsons. The Borg Warner Automatic Drive was mostly used on 1950-'55 Studebakers. The way to tell if you have 1954 with a Hydramatic or a Borg Warner Automatic Drive is that the shift indicator will say "Dual Range Hydra-matic" and "N 3DR4 Lo R" if car has a Hydramatic. The Borg Warner transmission cars shift indicator said "Automatic Drive" and only "DR" no 3,4 with a Park position I believe.

[dynolou2]

Rebuild kits are available, in your WTN, from Northwest Trans Parts 1-800-327-1955 or Fatsco. Also available bushings etc; Your torus cover can also be rebuilt by Northwestern or Dacco. Lou Cote