Re: Installation of an override gear from 1951 Mayfair 250 in 1936 One-Twenty

Posted by Oberfranke On 2016/7/24 14:11:47

Many thanks for helpful comments and the welcome. Thank you also for the very significant contribution of flackmaster.
@Guscha and Tobs: Thanks for the help offered. I would like to come back to it. I have a one-year repair odyssey behind me. Had previously only contact with Max Merritt and Kanter. But the car is now running like clockwork. But I have minor problems that I will best represent separate forum.
The 51 MayfairOverdrive gear I have not yet purchased. It has never been installed and is a NOS part. The transmission ratio range is:
1st ... 2.03: 1
2nd ... 1.28: 1
3rd ... 1: 1
Overdr. 0.61: 1!
Rev. 2.65: 1

But perhaps the installation of overdrive of Gear Vendors better choice would be if I get a complete kit.
I would like to compare between two options:
-Costs (Installation would make my workshop)
-What variant brings the optimal transmission
-Possibility of dismantling


At the moment I can not longer tours over 40 mph driving otherwise I suffer with the engine.
Ideal conditions would be about 65 mph. So I am no longer an obstacle in the rush hour. However, here come on stronger wind noise and you have to concentrate on steering.

I am also really looking next year at the Germany meeting. All I know currently unfortunately. I am also a passive member in the Swiss Packard Club.

Sunny greetings from Bavaria
Gerd