Transmission / Overdrive: DG 250 M needed.

[ellagee]

The Speedster is almost completed but just found out the trans is junk. Apparently it was previously rebuilt by some who didn't know what they were doing. Many "hard" parts ruined. So, I need a good used Borg Warner 3 speed, DG 250 M, preferably with the torque converter. I live in south central Michigan and would drive a reasonable distance to get one.

[SN-60]

ellagee....I'm sending PM

[61Lark]

I've got one in Minnesota. Its out of a 55 that had around 30,000 miles. The car I got it out of wasn't running so I don't know the internal condition. If you're interested please send me a PM.

Nick

[SN-60]

Here's a good way to permanently fix a '55 President Speedster with a balky Borg Warner Drive DG 250M......Replace it with a 'short tail' '56-'57 Studebaker Flightomatic....Problems solved

[jerezstude]

ellage We rebuild the DG transmissions and have a rebuilt 250m in stock. My helper is a Studebaker trained mechanic on the DG transmissions. Most of the DG transmissions that have a problem is caused by an improper rebuild. I attend most of the major Studebaker events along with Hershey. Jerry Kurtz York Pa

[ellagee]

Found a used transmission in Ohio. I'm taking a chance that it is in good condition. I will keep the info in the post replies for future reference in case this trans does not work out or I decide to upgrade.
Thanks to all.

[jerezstude]

ellagee First pull off the pan and check for trash and a clean filter. Contents of the pan are a sign to the condition of the rest of the transmission. You will also need a Kent-Moore J4285 band adjusting tool, the only proper way to check, adjust the bands. If the converter has been removed from the engine a Kent-Moore J4286 alignment must be used. Finally drain and flush the converter with kerosene to check for trash. If you need more help contact me. Jerry Kurtz

[curtis t]

hey jerry
how much for a rebuilt 55 dg 250 ?

[plum55]

Jerry, mine leaks from the selector fork.. Can this be repaired with the unit in the car by dropping the pan? Do you sell the seal? Any special tools required? Thanks

[StudeRich]

Here's a good way to permanently fix a '55 President Speedster with a balky Borg Warner Drive DG 250M......Replace it with a 'short tail' '56-'57 Studebaker Flightomatic....Problems solved

This would definitely be how I would "FIX" it! Wait a minute... did I just AGREE with Ed?

[jerezstude]

Plum 55 Yes you can remove the shifter lever without dropping trans. There were two different seals used, the early ones tend to leak after the car sets for awhile. Its my belief that as the fluid leaks down out of the converter the level reaches the shift lever. Newer DG trans use a standard neoprene seal and don't tend to leak. Jerry Kurtz

[plum55]

Thanks Jerry--appreciate the response!