Re: Hello, Question.

Posted by Bill On 2007/10/11 20:08:23

Hello this is Bill Again. Thanks' everyone for the past replies.I am still trying to get the areo-drive operable on the ?41? 120. I have removed the solenoid and checked the points for any noticeable problems,
None were found., in fact the gear and points looked surprisingly clean with no burnt contacts.

I have changed the oil (twice) on the areo-drive unit with SAE 85-140. I took the car for a spin and the unit worked flawless, shifted into over drive in second and third with the over drive Came home from the short outing , picked up the wife and we went for a celebration drive. About a mile from the house, the car kicked out of overdrive and would not stay engaged. Something I didn't mention in the previous post is that the Speedo makes intermittent noises coming from the instrument panel. I have noticed that when the Areo drive works well is when the Speedo is making the worst noise. I know that according to the book the solenoid is driven from the Speedo gear.

Could this be my problem? I am not sure how a dry Speedo cable could affect the over-drive.

I will try and lube the cable and see if anything becomes of that. Pardon me for my ignorance, It seems working on Packard's is a far cry from Building houses. Thanks Bill