Re: Noise on Super 8 1937

Posted by Tim Cole On 2011/8/14 11:18:00

Dear Sanford:

Packards are too expensive to start with stuff like transmissions.

I had a case with a similar complaint. In reverse mostly.

The expensive route would be to blame the overdrive.

Packards are notorious for worn motor mounts that cause the exhaust pipe to bang on the frame under load.

Take a look and see if there are any shiny spots on the exhaust system. All those snubbers and such were there to prevent noise. Even when perfect there isn't a lot of margin.

A little judcious work with a torch and a jack can remedy the situation, but it will require someone with knowledge and skill because I have seen those manifolds break when put on a lift by some knucklehead.

Good luck with your car.