1958 Ford Edsel Transmission question

[GasWorksGarage]

Hello,

my question is, can the seal around the shaft that goes into the side of the transmission be changed without tearing the transmission apart?

 

Thanks in advance

[Bloo]

I doubt it. Which transmission?

 

If it is a Cast Iron Cruise-O-Matic, IIRC that shaft is the FIRST part to go in when you assemble the transmission. There is a ball detent and a strong spring under the linkage inside. I suspect you would have to have the valve body and/or the servos and/or the pressure regulator out to do it in the car, and I am not sure it would even be possible.

 

If it is an aluminum 2-speed Ford-O-Matic, I have no idea.

 

 

[GasWorksGarage]

42 minutes ago, Bloo said:

I doubt it. Which transmission?

 

If it is a Cast Iron Cruise-O-Matic, IIRC that shaft is the FIRST part to go in when you assemble the transmission. There is a ball detent and a strong spring under the linkage inside. I suspect you would have to have the valve body and/or the servos and/or the pressure regulator out to do it in the car, and I am not sure it would even be possible.

 

If it is an aluminum 2-speed Ford-O-Matic, I have no idea.

 

 

its the small 3 speed

[Bloo]

If you mean small 3 speed automatic, someone in this thread claims they did one in a car....

 

https://www.fordmuscleforums.com/galaxie-pages/511588-shift-shaft-seal-fx-61-67-a.html

 

As I recall, that little mechanism was a pain in the ass upside down on a metal bench with all clean parts, the case empty, and plenty of light. I doubt I would try it in the car.

Edited October 1, 2019 by Bloo (see edit history)