1954 restart after 8 months observation

[Guy M.]

I just started the car yesterday with the key for the first after sitting idle for almost 9 months after body drop. (Too cold). Although still sucking out of a can it started up pretty good after 6 long cranks. I let it run for a few minuted and noticed about 1/2 quart of transmission fluid on the floor. Even tho this tranny is rebuilt by very reputible old timer. sitting that long full of fluid still seeped back into the cavity via the input shaft seal (new) (and new hub on converter) and filled the resiviour then up thru the tube. I called him and he said thats a common problem for the powerglide which they eventually fixed with a vent maybe around 58. He said the car wouldnt do it after running because it wont have enough tome to bleed back that fast. Sooooooo. If your car sits for an extended period of time, check that dip stick and if its appears over filled, suck out a quart or so and put it back in later. Might keep the floor cleaner. I thought this interesting even tho I dont like it.

[Peter R.]

Re: 1954 restart after 8 months observation

Thanks Guy. That is interesting and useful information. I've experienced the leakage but have never seen as good an explanation as you provided. And it's nice to know it's a common problem and that it's not just my car.

[Brad H.]

Re: 1954 restart after 8 months observation

Hi, I have found that if you start your 54 in neutral, and as soon as it pop's don't rev too high or it will puke tranny juice out the tube. Thank's.

[Guy M.]

Re: 1954 restart after 8 months observation

I still find it amazing after all the work in rebuilding quirks like this is stuff we have to live with. Thanks for the tip. Ill try in neutral next time.