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    Testing the Shifting of a Hydramatic Transmission After Rebuild

    Here's a video of how we tested a Hydramatic transmission for shift points and leaks after a rebuild. Obviously, this test doesn't confirm bands and clutch will have solid engagement under load, but it gives some confidence the transmission will shift and not leak in the vehicle. Malcolm...
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    Hydramatic rear servo/band setup

    Hydramatic front and rear servo/band setup and valve body description Some videos I took when setting up the rear servo on a 1945 Hydramatic from a Chaffee tank. I'll show the front servo on a separate video. Malcolm https://youtu.be/BQpR4ApSOd0 https://youtu.be/RqM21bW7uzs...
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    Hydramatic oil cooler question

    Hi, I work at a military museum in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, and I'm rebuilding the two Hydramatics that sit in front of two Caddy flathead V8's in a 1945 Chaffee tank. These trannies were specific to tanks but are similar to the ones used in the M135. I know the Chaffee uses the same oil cooler...
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