1953 Hydramatic Leak

thekenster

Hello, does anyone happen to know of a good way to stop a front pump gasket leak on a 1953 dual range Hydramatic? I have changed the gasket 3 times and I'm tired of pulling the trans out. I'm either going to look for another Hydramatic that hopefully does not leak or switch to a 700r4 with an expensive adapter plate. I like to keep things original but unfortunately I cannot get this Hydramatic to stop leaking. I have tried a new dry gasket and also a gasket with loctitle 515 gasket eliminator and it leaks no matter what. Has anyone else had this problem and what is the solution? Thanks

Glowplug

Call Don Chase in Omaha Ne.  HET guy who builds these transmissions.  

thekenster

Ken U-Tx said:

Did you replace the front seal along with the front pump gasket? It can leak from either.

Yes, twice.