Anti creep device

[Dwc1298]

So I discovered the brake fluid leak isnt coming from the master cylinder, but from the ACD, on the side where some linkages attaches. Haven't called Studebaker International yet but read on another thread that part can't be hard to find. Worse case scenario..Since it attaches to carb linkage also, and has a fuse somewhere..is it possible to remove/bypass it and operate without the anti creep system at all?

[rockne10]

On the '48 Champion that would be a Hill-Holder; not an Anti-Creep. The Anti-Creep is a different system available on automatic transmissions beginning in 1950.
Both the Hill-Holder on the standard Transmission and the Anti-Creep on the automatic transmission can be by-passed by simply plumbing the brake lines directly in to the master cylinder.
But both of them are kind of neat devices and, if you can get it to work and not leak, you may actually like it.

[64studeavanti]

Does older hill holder connect to carb and have an electric connection? The hill holder on my 64 Avanti just has linkage to clutch.

[RadioRoy]

Generally speaking, hill holders are connected mechanically to the clutch linkage on a standard transmission. Anti-creep devices are connected electrically to an automatic transmission.

Disclaimer: My knowledge base does not include Avanti-specific information.

[64studeavanti]

Roy, I agree. Hill holders have linkage to clutch pedal. There is no electric connection and no linkage to carb. Perhaps O.P. is referring to something else. Maybe a picture is in order?

[rockne10]

The anti-creep also has a tiny ground switch mounted on the firewall, as soon as the accelerator pedal is touched that tiny switch releases the brake line held by the anti-creep solenoid.

Terminology has often confused many folks, and knowledge gained in passing conversations puts one on the road to finding complete and correct answers.
The Hill-Holder feature sold by Studebaker is also called the No-Rol in the Chassis Catalog. That the Anti-Creep on the automatics existed at about the same time is enough to confuse even Studebaker owners.
Someone no doubt gave Jerry sound advice, but without the particulars he needs.

I assumed, Jerry's car being a '48 Champion, it had to be a Hill-Holder/No-Rol, and not the Anti-Creep; which doesn't mean someone hasn't retrofitted a DG150 trans.

[alex54]

If it is indeed a hill holder, new seals can be bought easily. The unit itself might be hard to find and are different throughout the years, but the seal kit fits all from 1936 to 1966 (I think). I just ordered one from Studebaker International 2 days ago for my 54. How easy it is to replace the seal, I'll find out soon.

[RadioRoy]

If it is indeed a hill holder, new seals can be bought easily. The unit itself might be hard to find and are different throughout the years, but the seal kit fits all from 1936 to 1966 (I think). I just ordered one from Studebaker International 2 days ago for my 54. How easy it is to replace the seal, I'll find out soon.

I have heard that it is a bear to do and often leaks afterwards. I have not rebuilt one.