1951-55 Cadillac Hydramatic on a 1941 Cadillac L-head 346 V8 engine w/manual 3-s

[smstalter]

Does anyone know whether a 1951-55 Cadillac hydramatic transmission will fit a 1941 Cadillac 346 L-Head V8 engine that originally had a 3-speed manual transmission attached to it?

I understand that the 1951 Cadillac hydramatic has a smoother reverse mechanism than the original 1941 hydramatics had, so I was thinking of picking up a 1951 hydramatic.

But before I pick it up, I though I'd ask if anyone here knows whether it will actually fit.

I'd sure appreciate it if you can let me know.

Thanks!

[Doug Houston]

Yes, it will. You'll need the complete throttle linkage from '41, bell housing from a 46-48, fluid coupler from a 46-48, U-joint yoke for the trans rear,  shift and   tv valve levers for a '41 (only), and a 46-48 flywheel.

If you want the selector positions to match the selector quadrant, you'd use a '51 Cadillac trans. You can use a later one, but the  selector points will not quite line up.

[smstalter]

Thanks a bunch, Doug. The tranny I was looking at was a 1954, and since I want the quadrants to line up, I'll have to keep looking for a 1951 hydramatic.

Any ideas where I might be able to find one?

Thanks!