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Hudson Hornet 1953 3-SPD Sticky Clutch

Ok finally took the transmission and clutch off this week. Cross shaft frame bracket's hole is egg-shapped and not really straight and 2 washers are ...

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Hudson Hornet 1953 3-SPD Sticky Clutch

Thanks for the feedback. If by clutch shaft you mean main drive gear it is indeed damaged. [urlHere[/url] Does somebody have a good picture of ...

12 years ago
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Hudson Hornet 1953 3-SPD Sticky Clutch

This is the Dexron III I used. Technical sheet: [url

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1953 HORNET 3-SPD - Grinding noise in low gear

Yes indeed. Just to be sure, can the trans bearings be involved in my problem ? I did not noticed any abnormal play but a little one though.

12 years ago
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1953 HORNET 3-SPD - Grinding noise in low gear

I don't know to be honest. I have no history regarding the clutch so it can even be 20 years old. I'll rinse and fill with Dexron III because it have ...

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1953 HORNET 3-SPD - Grinding noise in low gear

The gearbox is back in the car and works smoothly with no noises πŸ™‚ Al couldn't help me as all of his clusters for '53 are 32-25-19-14 and didn't c...

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1953 HORNET 3-SPD - Grinding noise in low gear

Thanks, I'm in touch with Al. Only problem is the teeth count: mine is 32-24-19-14 but his books tell 32-25-19-14. 32-25-19-14's are said to be c...

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1953 HORNET 3-SPD - Grinding noise in low gear

The trans if now out of the car. It was an easy job since it goes out without the bellhousing. I removed the floor pan, universal joint bolts, OD wir...

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1953 HORNET 3-SPD - Grinding noise in low gear

Trans body is bolted indeed to the bellhousing by 4 bolts but I don't know how it's made inside. Will have a look on the manual and try to leave the...

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1953 HORNET 3-SPD - Grinding noise in low gear

You people science is indeed valuable and welcomed πŸ™‚ Just a last though before pulling the trans: since it has an overdrive which the solenoid isΕ„...

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1953 HORNET 3-SPD - Grinding noise in low gear

Hello there, It appears it's well a bearing noise since the cogs are in good shape. I took the floor and trans cover out this evening, here is the...

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