Borg-Warner models 8 & 12 transmission

Flashomatic
also known as BW8, BW12 and Cast Iron Rambler.

Was used 1956-71 in various Rambler, Studebaker and Packard models. It was known as the BW8 from 1956-66 and the BW12 from 1697-up. The BW12 was used 1973-74 in some Ford products.

This was an hydraulically controlled rear wheel drive transmission.

It had a cast iron case and an aluminum bell housing. It was similar to Ford's Fordomatic used from 1951-1967 and FMX which came out in 1968, but few of the parts are interchangeable.

Band adjustments:
Intermediate = ¼" servo travel
Reverse = 1½ turns

Transmission

Pan gasket

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