HCD Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 Im trying to bring back a 1948 Chrysler New Yorker with fluid drive, its a semi automatic M5. Most all electrical has been done Im looking for other Chrysler fluid drive owners in the Atlanta area who have dealt with type cars and transmissions. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Skinner Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 HCD, I am 4 Hours Drive from you, so I guess I am not going to be much help other than being here to answer questions. The Service Manual, Service Booklets (On Line), and You Tube Videos will be a tremendous source of information for you. Usually any trouble with a M-5 will be electrical, followed by Hydraulic. These Transmissions hold up quite well with only occasional issues. Feel free to visit here, there are some pretty knowledgeable Members at your service. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug&Deb Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 The Imperial club website has tons of information about the trans also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmony Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 (edited) From the way you worded your post it sounds like you would like to go for a ride in another fluid drive car to experience how it's shifting and how the transmission sounds and responds. You probably already know this but the "master tech" videos cover the M5 really well. Also, perhaps you already know this, but the carb idle has to be as low as possible without stalling the engine. Around 450 rpm's. If it's higher than that, it just won't shift gears. But if you have a specific question, than there are a few of us that drive cars with that same M5 and are fairly familiar with what needs to be corrected in order for them to be reliable. Edited February 28 by harmony 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmony Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 If you prefer the paper versions of the M5 transmission over the videos, here are a couple links about it. There are around 20 pages give or take in each booklet. https://www.web.imperialclub.info/Repair/Lit/Master/012A/cover.htm https://www.web.imperialclub.info/Repair/Lit/Master/012B/cover.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p15-1948 Posted March 2 Report Share Posted March 2 (edited) A good series from Keith's Garage. My go to You Tube channel for old Mopars. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4L0NURxm64&t=18s Edited March 2 by p15-1948 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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