Where can an automatic transmission shop manual be obtained (or can it) for a 1954 Commander (hard top), DG200 #SCO259091? I assume that's the correct tranny. The tranny is mechanically fine but it needs all new gaskets so as to stop an annoying drip. The 53 shop manual says to see separate manual for commander automatic tranny. Also trying to locate correct head light switch, present one works but it has to be giggled to turn on lights. Ken, Deltaville, Va
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It's covered in both the Shop Manual and the Chassis Parts catalogue. Also the Studebaker International Catalogue has great illustrations. I'm running a DG200 in my 55 Commander hardtop. You'll find switches in the S.I. catalogue, too. Good luck.Dave Warren (Perry Mason by day, Perry Como by night) -
You can also disassemble the light switch, clean it up with WD-40 and a brass brush, grease it with silicone grease and reassemble it.
A perfect CASO solution, and it works.RadioRoy, specializing in AM/FM conversions with auxiliary inputs for iPod/satellite/CD player. In the old car radio business since 1985.
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The Detroit Gear DG Series Transmission Shop Manual Supplement is out there, they show up at Literature Vendors' Websites and at Swap Meets, but I believe the '53-'54 Shop Manual 800421 includes it.StudeRich
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Check with Jamie McCloud (Starliner62) in Hope mills NC. If he can't help you,maybe he can point you in the right direction.Neil Thornton
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Neither the 1953 shop manual or the '54 supplement has a section on the automatic. The 1955 shop manual does, and there's one on ebay right now, cheap.
The original Studebaker Auto. Drive manual is available from some SDC vendors, or used ones pop up on ebay fairly often.Restorations by Skip TowneComment
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Thanks for information. Does the 56 shop manual (covers my 56 and 57 GH) contain the same thing? if not will order manual specific to DG 200? Also when DG-200 was removed from engine a part fell out from the front shaft, see picture. Is it back in its proper position? Will take tranny to mechanic and want to make sure part is in the correct position. He's a modern day Ford tranny guy who says he enjoys working on these "mechanical" parts but he needs appropriate manuals. Ken, Deltaville VaOriginally posted by Dwain G. View PostNeither the 1953 shop manual or the '54 supplement has a section on the automatic. The 1955 shop manual does, and there's one on ebay right now, cheap.
The original Studebaker Auto. Drive manual is available from some SDC vendors, or used ones pop up on ebay fairly often.Attached FilesComment
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I am not sure about the 1956 shop manual, but I would think not. The DG-250M was used in 1955, but there were only some six cylinder cars that used a DG transmission in the 1956 model year. I think that the separate DG transmission manual would be best for you.Originally posted by ken-renda View PostGary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longerComment
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Ken-renda We rebuild the DG transmissions and have needed special tools. Can do a gasket, seals and piston seal rebuild or a complete rebuild if necessary. We also buy cores. Jerry Kurtz 717 308 1800 York PaComment
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No, the '56 shop manual mentions it, but refers you to the Auto. Drive manual.Originally posted by ken-renda View Post
The part that fell out is an fluid distribution tube. Just push it back in until it stops. Sometimes these stay in the torque converter, need to be removed and put back in the trans. main shaft.Restorations by Skip TowneComment
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Dwain, thanks, have ordered the ebay listed 55 shop manual, hopefully this will provide sufficient information; tranny works fine, just want to stop the drip. It it had not been run for about 7 years and and was overhauled years before that; thought more frequent driving would take care of drip, but it did not and my garage is a "no drip zone" which is hard to achieve with Studebakers. KenOriginally posted by Dwain G. View PostComment
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Manuals he will need. The Detroit Gear (DG) 150, 200 and 250 are different beasts than the 56-on Flight-o-Matics, which would be familiar to a Ford guy as they were similar Borg-Warner units to the contemporary Ford and AMC units.Originally posted by ken-renda View PostComment
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