I think it was in neutral, Jim

Send me a PM if you want to hear my experience with Gene.

He kindly sent me photos every day. I made a crude website with the photos and with misc info/BS about 40s/50s Hydra-Matics.

Hydra-Matic rebuild

At least, check out the HydraMatic Woman song/link on the last page.

Tim
1954Advance-Design.com
1954 3106 Carryall Suburban
1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic
The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.