Desperately seeking '51 Hudson Ring Gear

DocHornet
DocHornet Expert Adviser
edited May 2014 in HUDSON
Well,
All youse guys' predictions were true regarding running a 6V starter on 12V.  Mine's been in operation just 2 years or so, and probably less than 1,000 miles, but when I pulled it out for inspection (and conversion to 12V) recently, I found the starter pinion totally chewed up, and the ring gear doesn't look great either.  Seems like I did have the ring gear repositioned 180 degrees when I installed (there were already some bad spots), but now it looks as if I'd be wise to seek out a new gear.

Any suggestions for sources of either a new, or serviceable ring gear for '51 Hudson Hornet 308 with manual overdrive tranny?

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  • Ol racer
    Ol racer Senior Contributor
    FYI

    Check with your local Automotive Machine shop. If a replacement isnt available, you could inquire on the Forum for another flywheel....
  • Ric West IN
    Ric West IN Senior Contributor
    41 through 54 all standard trans. are the same. Should be able to find good used or replacement type.

    "Ric"
  • dave s
    dave s Senior Contributor, Moderator
    I should have a flywheel available if you need one. Where are you located?
  • Frankvintagefullflowcom
    Frankvintagefullflowcom Senior Contributor
    www.vapinc.com
    You'll see that they list it as for '34 to '40 but if you follow the parts number supersessions, you will find that it fits all to '54. $135 for a new one.
    Frank
  • jjbubaboy
    jjbubaboy Senior Contributor
    Hey Doc,
    You might also try Dr Doug, and Al Saffrahn. Both listed in the WTN.
    Good luck,
    Jeff
  • jjbubaboy
    jjbubaboy Senior Contributor
    Also, if they dont have one, a guy in Wisconsin does ring gears.
    His name is Al Suehring phone # is 715-677-3809. I came across his card a few years
    ago at the Portland Swap Meet so not sure if he is still doing em.

    Jeff
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