1939 Packard Six with Overdrive

Posted by jwblazek On 2017/11/11 19:39:57

Celebrated Veterans day today by participating in the annual San Jose Veterans day parade and had the honor of having 2 Veterans along with us in my 1939 Packard. It was a great experience

As we left the parade, got back into traffic and stopped at a light. Attempted to put car in 1st gear, but was met with the horrible sound of grinding gears. Took off in 2nd, no problem. As we got closer to home, using 2nd, 3rd and OD only, 2nd was also starting to complain when shifting into 2nd at a light.

Guess I am a bit confused, why is their grinding if the car is stopped and clutch depressed? 1st gear works if I shift into 1st with the motor off

So that's my first question, what's up with that?

Second, where do I start troubleshooting. I will put her on a lift tomorrow, check all fluid levels and then drain and replenish with fresh fluid, unless their is metal in the fluid in which case I will drop the trans/OD. Fingers crossed.

Suggestions anyone?

John