Clutch Parts

51Hudson
51Hudson Senior Contributor
edited March 2011 in HUDSON
Hi again. I was wondering if anyone new where to find new clutch parts for my 51 super six? Do they still make new parts just for the Hudson? What parts would I need to do a complete, correct rebuild? I got the car rolling on the road this weekend for the first time and the clutch seemed OK. But after a few miles and a small hill, I knew something wasn't right. Now I can barely get this over a 1 1/2 inch bump. Its at the point where you can put it in gear and hold the brake and let the clutch out and the car will not stall. The car shudders a little too when you finally get her moving. I got the right amount of fluid in her too. At the same time I guess I would replace the seals on it too along with the seals for the tranny as that is leaking. I hope they make those too. Thanks for all of you help. It was fun to get her out on the road for the first time. I am looking forward to driving her all this summer.

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  • Ol racer
    Ol racer Senior Contributor
    edited March 2011
    FYI

    Hudson ClutchMan Ron Fellows at hudnutz39@sbcglobal.net 915 877 9025....
  • Jon B
    Jon B Administrator
    You can also try Wildrick Restoration, http://wildrickrestoration.com/home.html
  • mars55
    mars55 Senior Contributor
    For the seals is this transmission a standard or overdrive?
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    If you plan on doing a clutch job, you must do it completely. Everything new or you will be asking for trouble. Do it once and do it right, as it will be a pain in the --- to do it over. Walt.
  • 51Hudson
    51Hudson Senior Contributor
    mars55 wrote:
    For the seals is this transmission a standard or overdrive?

    The car has the overdrive in it.
  • 51Hudson
    51Hudson Senior Contributor
    I don't know if I want to tackle this kind of project. I am thinking about buying everything that would be needed and then have someone install it for me. I would rather have it done right the first time.
  • Clutchguy
    Clutchguy Senior Contributor
    edited March 2011
    Where are you located?. I am in Shelbyville, IN. I do have everything in stock you might need, and if you are too far away,we might know someone in your area. Give me a call, wildrickrestoration.com thanks Doug
  • 51Hudson
    51Hudson Senior Contributor
    Clutch guy wrote:
    Where are you located?. I am in Shelbyville, IN. I do have everything in stock you might need, and if you are too far away,we might know someone in your area. Give me a call, wildrickrestoration.com thanks Doug

    Thanks. I live in Northeast Ohio. What hours can I call you between? I am talking to a guy to see if he wants to install the clutch for me.
  • mars55
    mars55 Senior Contributor
    I am assuming you have a single lever transmission. The oil seals are as follows.

    Front seal is NAPA 13421 or National 473435.

    Rear seal is NAPA 15620 or National 8160S.
  • 51Hudson
    51Hudson Senior Contributor
    mars55 wrote:
    I am assuming you have a single lever transmission. The oil seals are as follows.

    Front seal is NAPA 13421 or National 473435.

    Rear seal is NAPA 15620 or National 8160S.

    Thanks for your help. As for the single lever transmission, what would the other choice be and how do I know which one I have? And the rear seal, is that for between the tranny and the overdrive?
  • mars55
    mars55 Senior Contributor
    51Hudson wrote:
    mars55 wrote:
    I am assuming you have a single lever transmission. The oil seals are as follows.

    Front seal is NAPA 13421 or National 473435.

    Rear seal is NAPA 15620 or National 8160S.

    Thanks for your help. As for the single lever transmission, what would the other choice be and how do I know which one I have? And the rear seal, is that for between the tranny and the overdrive?

    For your transmission choices, the other choice is a Borg Warner two lever transmission which is not stock in a '51. A single lever transmission has one shift lever and rod and a cable to operate it. The rear seal is for drive shaft yoke. There is no seal between the transmission and the overdrive.
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