B-W auto. trans

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I have been working on a '54 Super Wasp witn a B-W auto trans. It will not stay in the Park position,like the detent ball spring is weak. But in Low and Reverse positions the detent holds firm. This tells me that the detent balls and springs are O. K. but that the selector valve groves are worn in the Park and Neutral positions. Where could a person look for parts for this trans.? What other makes of cars at that time used this trans.? Thanks for any help. Norm

464Saloon

I work in a trans shop in L.A. My boss is very good with older transmissions. He is a really easy going guy and I am sure could help you. His name is Tim and our shop number is 562-402-9111.

Unknown

Hey Rob..Ever get your door panel work done ?

Unknown

Herm I have a 54 BW transmission and torque converter sitting in my shop. You can have it for free.Just get it out of my way.

464Saloon

Ron P wrote:

Hey Rob..Ever get your door panel work done ?

Hey Ron,
Actually I am taking it to Pomona Auto Upholstery tomorrow. I have been working my you know what off getting it ready for Yosemite. Are you going?

Unknown

Be sure that the shifter and the trans are going all the way into park. Place car on stands, disconnect lever at trans, place trans in park, place shifter in park , check the rod adjustment. If your motor/trans mounts are bad that can also affect it too. Studebaker, and Jaguar also used this unit. Lou Cote

coverton

Have any of you considered switching over to a more modern 4speed -3rd is 1:1 and 4th is OD so there are benefits. An adapter plate and drive shaft are issues,but the 4L60 from a GM car 89-92 is ideal-no PCM shift do dads.They are sure easy to find,rebuild and get "kits" for. Can be "Beefed-up " too.

That is what I am redoing for a school project ,54 Wasp-at Wayne Comm College.

Does anyone fabricate an adapter ?

Carroll Overton

SuperDave

I too have one of those BW transmissions sitting on my shop floor. free for the taking.. Melbourne,Fl.

RL Chilton

coverton wrote:

Have any of you considered switching over to a more modern 4speed -3rd is 1:1 and 4th is OD so there are benefits. An adapter plate and drive shaft are issues,but the 4L60 from a GM car 89-92 is ideal-no PCM shift do dads.They are sure easy to find,rebuild and get "kits" for. Can be "Beefed-up " too.

That is what I am redoing for a school project ,54 Wasp-at Wayne Comm College.

Does anyone fabricate an adapter ?

Carroll Overton

Danny Spring at K-Gap is making adaptor's for modern GM transmissions.