1953 Hydramatic Leak

thekenster
thekenster Senior Contributor
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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

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  • Glowplug
    Glowplug Expert Adviser
    Call Don Chase in Omaha Ne.  HET guy who builds these transmissions.  
  • thekenster
    thekenster Senior Contributor
    Ken U-Tx said:
    Did you replace the front seal along with the front pump gasket? It can leak from either.

    Yes, twice.

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