Re: Need shift linkage help

Posted by HH56 On 2022/9/6 15:33:36

As Joe said, Packards column gearshifts do need a bit of finesse and deliberate motions. Since it is first and reverse affected, neither has a syncro mechanism and if the car is stopped and transmission gears are not turning a couple of other things come to mind. Possibly the clutch disc might be spinning a bit after release because it is not fully being disengaged. A clutch adjustment might help if it has been a long time since it was touched up or if the clutch disc has been affected by moisture or got hot and warped. Another possibility is the gear oil is a bit thin and a heavier grade would add more drag on the gears slowing them and the clutch spin down. Changing gear oil has helped some with a similar complaint.