The 1955 Hudson Rambler has 13 automatic transmission parts with verified fitment on this page — 5 part types and 8 brands, covering the 3.2L 196cid L6 engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
On the 1955 Hudson Rambler, the automatic transmission covers the automatic gearbox and its supporting cast — filters, coolers, solenoids, mounts and torque-converter parts. Most of the listed parts are Extension Housing Bearing (3 parts), Extension Housing Seal (3 parts) and Fluid Pan Gasket (3 parts). The other 2 part types cover the remaining 4 parts.
The 1955 Hudson Rambler came with a single engine, the 3.2L 196cid L6, and every part is verified against it.
8 brands supply automatic transmission parts for the 1955 Hudson Rambler, led by VALVOLINE (3 parts), WJB / INMOTION PARTS (2 parts) and BCA (2 parts), plus 5 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
Each part number listed for the 1955 Hudson Rambler opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Extension Housing Bearing
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | RB6007 | 🇺🇸 US | with GMC Hydramatic Transmission2 Speed | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA | NB107 | 🇺🇸 US | with 2 Gearswith Automatic Transmission | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | 107 | 🇺🇸 US | with GMC Hydramatic Transmission2 Speed | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Extension Housing bearings. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly.
3 Extension Housing Bearing parts are listed for the 1955 Hudson Rambler, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA and NATIONAL.
In the Economy grade, WJB / INMOTION PARTS supplies 1 part: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6007.
The Standard Replacement section lists 2 options from BCA and NATIONAL — built to original-equipment specification. BCA NB107 is listed in this group.
Listed part numbers: WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6007, BCA NB107 and NATIONAL 107.
Extension Housing Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA | NS7038SA | 🇺🇸 US | General Motors TransmissionHydra-Matic Transmission | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | 7038SA | 🇺🇸 US | with GMC Hydramatic Transmission2 Speed | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WS7038SA | 🇺🇸 US | Width (In): 0.58199999999999996 In | View on Amazon |
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.
3 Extension Housing Seal parts for the 1955 Hudson Rambler come from 3 brands — BCA, NATIONAL and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.
Listed part numbers: BCA NS7038SA, NATIONAL 7038SA and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS7038SA.
Fluid Pan Gasket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO | TOS18024 | 🇺🇸 US | GMC Hydramatic Automatic Transmission2 Speed | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE | W38987 | 🇺🇸 US | Cork-RubberAutomatic Transmission Oil Pan Gasket | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ | 711494600 | 🇺🇸 US | 2 speed trans.Trans. code Hydramatic | View on Amazon |
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.
3 Fluid Pan Gasket parts are listed for the 1955 Hudson Rambler, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.
Part numbers include FEL-PRO TOS18024, MAHLE / CLEVITE W38987 and VICTOR REINZ 711494600.
Output Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHAEFFLER | SS2746 | 🇺🇸 US | 2 speed trans.Trans. code Hydramatic | View on Amazon |
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.
One part is listed for the 1955 Hudson Rambler — SCHAEFFLER SS2746.
Transmission Fluid
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALVOLINE | VV3246 | 🇺🇸 US | Max Life Multi-Vehicle or Maxlife Multi-Vehicle Full Synthetic ATF1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | 773775 | 🇺🇸 US | Max Life Multi-Vehicle or Maxlife Multi-Vehicle Full Synthetic ATF1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | 881051 | 🇺🇸 US | Maxlife Multi-Vehicle Full Synthetic ATF5 Gallon Bay Box | View on Amazon |
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.
VALVOLINE supplies the 3 Transmission Fluid parts for the 1955 Hudson Rambler.
Listed part numbers: VALVOLINE VV3246, VALVOLINE 773775 and VALVOLINE 881051.
Buying Automatic Transmission Parts for a 1955 Hudson Rambler
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 3.2L 196cid L6 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 Bearing and Extension Housing Seal .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many automatic transmission parts fit the 1955 Hudson Rambler?
Our catalog currently lists 13 automatic transmission parts for the 1955 Hudson Rambler across 5 subcategories and 8 brands, covering the 3.2L 196cid L6 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of automatic transmission problems on a 1955 Hudson Rambler?
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 1955 Hudson Rambler 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 1955 Hudson Rambler?
Every part on this page is matched to the 3.2L 196cid L6 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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