Re: Randy Berger's 1956 Caribbean

Posted by Randy Berger On 2008/1/13 20:53:48

I also located this notation in amongst some tranny parts.
TORQUE CONVERTER -1956 PACKARD
AND CLIPPER, 1956 STUDEBAKER
GOLDEN HAWK MODELS
Please record this article on the Service Bulletin reference page at the end of the Ultramatic transmission section of your 1956 Studebaker Passenger Car Shop Manual and in the Ultramatic section of your 1955-1956 Packard Service Manual.
To control the end play of the converter unit within the proper limits for a longer period thereby insuring longer service, it is recommended that the Wave Washer, Part No. 6479191. be omitted when the converters of the 1956 Packard, Clipper and Studebaker Golden Hawk are serviced. It is suggested that tbe converters be reassembled as follows:
1. Omit Wave Washer. Part No. 6479191.
2. Part No.6480810. Reactor spacer (.674?
wide) be replaced by Part No.450209,
Reactor Spacer (.700" wide).
3. Check end play in the same way as previously performed, making no allowance for the Wave Washer as thickness is included 1n the width of the Spacer, Part No.450209. The end
play limits remain at .010? to .017".
When a converter Assembly, Part No.6489485,is supplied without the Wave Washer and assembled accordingly, it will be identified with a daub of red paint near the drain plug. It 1s suggested that replacement units not bearing the red identification mark be modified as described above before being put into service.
Converter Assembly, Part No.6489485, supersedes converter Assemblies, Part Nos. 6479085 and 6479086.