Gyromatic

[Alexander]

Some may remeber my on going gyromtic problem. Rather then mess with it, I am hoping to find a good used one. If any one has one they are looking to unload, please let me know.

best regards,

Alex

avezbakiyev@yahoo.com

[greg g]

Hey Alex, widen your search to chrysler M 6.

Here is one in Brooklyn, looks a bit pricey though

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1949-53-Chrysler-Hydraulic-M6-Semi-Auto-Transmission_W0QQitemZ280227480921QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item280227480921&

[greg g]

heres is some iformation from the Imperial club site.

Ad No.: 1627 - Subject: 48 crysler 6 cyl eng and fluid dr trans - Posted on: 3/31/2008

City: Watkins Glen - State/Country: New York

Reply to: Sam Dordoni at gravtran@lightlink.com308

no html please list the 1948 6 cyl flathead and fluid dr trans 52k miles in perfect cond for sale best offer, still in car....my cell 607 329 7370 home 607 535 7678

[Norm's Coupe]

Alex,

There are places around that can rebuild the transmission you already have. Can't think of the name of one now, but I think one is in California. I would much rather have my old one rebuilt than buy a used one that you really don't know anything about. Its not the cost of the transmission, or rebuild. If you put a used one in, who's to say how long it will work. Not only would you then have to go through the work of removing and installing again, but the money too. Then you're right back where you started minus X number of dollars short by buying the used one.

Found it, here's the place I was thinking of. http://nwtparts.com/ Its in Ohio, not California. Wasn't far off was I?

[Alexander]

Greg / Norm Thanks for the input.

I checked the one on ebay, but its way more then what I want to spend for a used one. The chrysler club is a good idea. Ill give them a try.

I would certianly agree on having mine rebuilt, but I am not sure if any one out there would mess with it. I called Northwest transmission, but they only sell parts :-(

my search continues

Thank you

[48mirage]

Don't know if it is still available but met a kid locally with a DeSoto engine with the gyromatic still attached. See my posting in part for sale

http://www430.pair.com/p15d24/mopar_forum/showthread.php?t=9220

Jim

[Norm's Coupe]

Alex,

Try to find some old time independent auto repair shop where the owner is still around in you area. I'll bet he could rebuild your transmission for you without any trouble. I know of at least two by me that could do it if I was having a problem.

Also, check around with the various local old car clubs (including custom & street rod clubs). If you ask around with them, I'll bet they'll be able to tell you of at least a couple of places near you. The old timers aren't like the newer shops with younger people working that primarily specialize in one make. Those old timers know how to work on all the cars.

[PatS....]

Chrysler, Dodge DeSoto all used different marketing names for the semi-auto but it's the same transmission,,,the M6

[Niel Hoback]

Yeah, that reminds me of the DeSoto I had for a while. It said "Tip-Toe Shift". hahahaha. I always called it shift by ear because I had to listen to the trans.

[Alexander]

All good suggestion, but unfortunately no one around my area wants to mess with old stuff. Parts are hard to find for unique stuff like this, and the labor is not cost effective for them. Even the old timers don't want to deal with it anymore. They want easy and routine repairs with nothing questionable. I can do the rebuild myself, but its not clear as to what parts need replacing.

Even George Ashe did not want to try the rebuild. He was not sure he could find the parts needed.

My hopes are to find a known working M6. please keep your eyes open for me :-)

Thanks!

Alex

[BeBop138]

Alex, I have a M-6 from my 52 Windsor that works fine.I went with the T-5 and will let it go cheap. Problem is shipping from MN. to Jersey$$$$. I have the bell and clutch--all the related parts when removed. Your call.

[Young Ed]

Shipping isn't as bad as you'd think. We shipping an airflow OD tranny that weighed in at 140lbs. Shipping was about 100 bucks. Even if somehow your M6 manages to come up to that same weight the 100 bucks would be worth it

[PatS....]

Ritchie Hodge crated up mine and sent it to Calgary Canada from near Atlanta GA.

I don't recall the exact amount but shipping only minus all the duty and tax BS was around $100 or so.

There was no charge at all for the tranny itself from Ritchie...this forum is great!!!