Type A Transmission Fluid?

[Deleted User]

What are other owners using for automatic transmission fluid? I found a service manual that states Type A fluid.

Any help is appreciated?

Oh, it's a '54 Hudson Jet.

Thanks!
M-

GrimGreaser

Use Dexron III or equivalent fluid in Hydramatics. If it hasn't been run in a while, drop the pan and check for gunk and clean the filter.

[Deleted User]

Will do. There seems to be a nice leak.  I have a puddle of trans fluid under the car. I hope it's just the pan gasket. I've ordered a new gasket.  Would it be anything else? Is there another area that's prone to leak trans fluid?

GrimGreaser

Front and rear seals. Mine had a nasty leak from the front. Requires dropping the Trans. Little different than if you've ever done another automatic. There's a hydromatic manual on the HET Club website. I'll find the link shortly...

GrimGreaser

http://hetclub.org/burr/manuals/1948Manuals.html