1958 Desoto Fireflite Automatic Transmission Parts

Engine:
5.9L 361cid V8

This page lists 14 automatic transmission parts for the 1958 Desoto Fireflite, across 7 part types, covering the 5.9L 361cid V8 engine. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.

The automatic transmission on the 1958 Desoto Fireflite covers the automatic gearbox and its supporting cast — filters, coolers, solenoids, mounts and torque-converter parts. The largest groups are Extension Housing Seal (3 parts), Transmission Fluid (3 parts) and Fluid Pan Gasket (2 parts). The other 4 part types cover the remaining 6 parts.

Extension Housing Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
BCA NS330663
🇺🇸 US
3 speed trans.Trans. code A466
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NATIONAL 330663
🇺🇸 US
3 speed trans.with Chrysler A466 Transmission
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS330663
🇺🇸 US
3 speed trans.with Chrysler A466 Transmission
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This table covers the seals at the Extension Housing. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.

Fluid Pan Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO TOS18333
🇺🇸 US
3 speed trans.Trans. code A466
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VICTOR REINZ 711494800
🇺🇸 US
18 Bolt
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This table covers the gaskets that seal the Fluid Pan. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for.

Fluid Pump Repair Sleeve

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
NATIONAL 99212
🇺🇸 US
3 speed trans.with Chrysler A466 Transmission
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99212
🇺🇸 US
Front3 speed trans.
Fitment notes — WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99212
Front3 speed trans.with Chrysler A466 Transmission
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This table covers the precision wear sleeves used to restore a transmission pump seal surface.

Fluid Pump Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
NATIONAL 6879H
🇺🇸 US
Front3 speed trans.
Fitment notes — NATIONAL 6879H
Front3 speed trans.with Chrysler A466 Transmission
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS6879H
🇺🇸 US
Front3 speed trans.
Fitment notes — WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS6879H
Front3 speed trans.with Chrysler A466 Transmission
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This table covers the seals at the Fluid Pump. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.

Output Shaft Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SCHAEFFLER SS2388
🇺🇸 US
3 speed trans.Trans. code A466
Fitment notes — SCHAEFFLER SS2388
3 speed trans.Trans. code A466with 1.375 In Shaft
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This table covers the seals at the Output Shaft. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.

Torque Converter Repair Sleeve

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SCHAEFFLER SR3514
🇺🇸 US
3 speed trans.Trans. code A466
Fitment notes — SCHAEFFLER SR3514
3 speed trans.Trans. code A466with 2.125 In Shaft2.879 In Outside Diameter or 3.256 In Outside Diameter
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This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Torque Converter seal surface.

Transmission Fluid

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
VALVOLINE VV3246
🇺🇸 US
Max Life Multi-Vehicle or Maxlife Multi-Vehicle Full Synthetic ATF1 Quart
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE VV3246
Max Life Multi-Vehicle or Maxlife Multi-Vehicle Full Synthetic ATF1 QuartDEXRON VI, MERCON LV, DEX/MERC
Product Not Applicable For California
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VALVOLINE 773775
🇺🇸 US
Max Life Multi-Vehicle or Maxlife Multi-Vehicle Full Synthetic ATF1 Gallon
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE 773775
Max Life Multi-Vehicle or Maxlife Multi-Vehicle Full Synthetic ATF1 Gallon
Product Not Applicable For California
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VALVOLINE 881051
🇺🇸 US
Maxlife Multi-Vehicle Full Synthetic ATF5 Gallon Bay Box
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE 881051
Maxlife Multi-Vehicle Full Synthetic ATF5 Gallon Bay Box
Product Not Applicable For California
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This table covers the automatic-transmission fluids specified for this gearbox. Typical signs include harsh or delayed shifts, fluid that smells burnt, or a shudder at light throttle. Use exactly the specification in the notes. Automatic transmissions are unforgiving of the wrong fluid.

Buying Automatic Transmission Parts for a 1958 Desoto Fireflite

On this vehicle, the automatic transmission covers the automatic gearbox and its supporting cast — filters, coolers, solenoids, mounts and torque-converter parts.

  • Confirm you have the 5.9L 361cid V8 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
  • Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
  • Where labor overlaps, replace the filter and pan gasket with every fluid service, and flush the cooler lines when replacing a failed unit.
  • Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.

Start with the largest groups on this page: Extension Housing Seal and Transmission Fluid .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many automatic transmission parts fit the 1958 Desoto Fireflite?

Our catalog currently lists 14 automatic transmission parts for the 1958 Desoto Fireflite across 7 subcategories and 7 brands, covering the 5.9L 361cid V8 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

What are the signs of automatic transmission problems on a 1958 Desoto Fireflite?

Common symptoms include delayed or harsh engagement, slipping under load, fluid that smells burnt, or shuddering at light throttle around 40 mph. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.

What should I replace at the same time?

Where labor overlaps, replace the filter and pan gasket with every fluid service, and flush the cooler lines when replacing a failed unit.

What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?

They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1958 Desoto Fireflite was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.

How do I make sure a part fits my 1958 Desoto Fireflite?

Every part on this page is matched to the 5.9L 361cid V8 engine. Then use exactly the fluid specification in the notes — automatic transmissions are the least forgiving component on the vehicle about fluid choice. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.

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