dynaflow question

[jajolee]

hello

is it possible that tis dynaflow connects to this olds engine

thanks

jan

[Oldsfan]

I would say it is very possible. For a brief time in 1953, Oldsmobiles used Buick Dynaflow transmissions. There was a fire at the Hydra-Matic plant and supplies were limited.

[jajolee]

I am now sure that this is a olds dynaflow but can you explain the ears on the bellhousing

I cannot find them on any other olds trans.

 

jan

Edited April 13, 2016 by jajolee (see edit history)

[Oldsfan]

I would assume that those ears would be the attaching points for rear engine mounts (or transmission mounts). Oldsmobile engines were not mounted at the sides. They had one front mount, and then a pair at a crossmember where the engine and transmission were joined. Because of those rear mounts, the transmission was not mounted at the tailshaft. Buick and Cadillac transmissions were mounted to a crossmember at the tailshaft.

[jajolee]

13 hours ago, Oldsfan said:

the transmission was not mounted at the tailshaft. Buick and Cadillac transmissions were mounted to a crossmember at the tailshaft.

 

 

this transmission has  mounting hole's at the taishaft

the bolts on the left side where for the oilcooler

 

 

Edited April 14, 2016 by jajolee (see edit history)

[Oldsfan]

That part of the Dynaflow unit was not changed. On a Buick, the torque tube would attach at the end. Oldsmobiles and Cadillacs had an extension added. Oldsmobiles may have had another crossmember added for this rear mount, but they still used mounts at the front of the transmission to support the rear of the engine.

 

Here's a good article I found online:

 

https://issuu.com/buickclub/docs/2014_03

[jajolee]

thank you for that article  I am happy with that.

here is a picture from the tail on the dynaflow on my buick

there is a difference between the two so I think they changed the whole tailsection.

 

jan

Edited April 14, 2016 by jajolee (see edit history)

[Oldsfan]

They must have change the tail section, but I thought I read that they didn't. My '62 Olds parts book has some '53 Olds Dynaflow diagrams. I remembered to take some pics. That piece is actually called a retainer. Part number 1345034.

 

 

[jajolee]

thanks for the pictures

 

those are the same as my olds dynaflow .

they really have to change al lot on a buick dynaflow to use it in a oldsmobile.

 

thanks again

jan