T56 Magnum White Lightning Shifter - update on the way

[parsonsj]

Originally Posted by Sieg

In the rear mounting position neither shifter leak, they just weep a little.

That wasn't my observation. I had to stop by the drug store and buy maxi-pads to keep the car from pouring fluid all over the exhaust with the shifter in the rear position. And that was with a seal on the bottom. (one generation newer than the WL pictures above).

I'm hearing there is a newer/better seal on the way for the White Lightning, which would be their 3rd seal design trying to fix this problem.

[chr2002ca]

Originally Posted by parsonsj

I had to stop by the drug store and buy maxi-pads to keep the car from pouring fluid all over the exhaust with the shifter in the rear position.

Most creative explanation for standing at the checkout line with maxi-pads that I've seen yet.

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by GMJim

Scott
Thanks for the thorough explanation. Our original Blackjack was tested and didn't leak but over time as design changed to improve shift feel we started getting feed back of fluid weeping up through the shifter. Our re-engineered design incorporates a seal that will hold up even when power washed from the gear below. Anybody who owns one of the affected shifters can call me to discuss a replacement.
Jim Goodlad

Hurst Driveline Conversions
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Jim!

Welcome to Lat-g! Really glad to see you join the fold.

Lat-g'rs - Jim and I have had many conversations over the last couple of years, they began with researching my auto to T56 Mag conversion kit options and installation details. In all my years of customer service business he ranks highly in my book as one of the real good guys no matter the industry.

Originally Posted by parsonsj

That wasn't my observation. I had to stop by the drug store and buy maxi-pads to keep the car from pouring fluid all over the exhaust with the shifter in the rear position. And that was with a seal on the bottom. (one generation newer than the WL pictures above).

I'm hearing there is a newer/better seal on the way for the White Lightning, which would be their 3rd seal design trying to fix this problem.

Did you use the one's with wings? Obviously the level of mechanical fit varies and the seal was basically worthless. Did you fill the trans level to the bottom of the fill plug hole? I've seen T56 specs that call for 4 qts. Mine will only take 3.4 qts. on level ground with 2.5* drivetrain angle.

Originally Posted by chr2002ca

Most creative explanation for standing at the checkout line with maxi-pads that I've seen yet.

Very Macgyverish!