Re: Henry's 55 Constellation

Posted by Eric Boyle On 2010/9/7 22:41:02

Ok, I got it backwards, '56 had the wave washer, and they reverted to the '55 design. Now, is this the same converter that your old trans had? I'm starting to wonder if you have a mix of parts that may or may not be compatible, as this part of SB-339 makes me nervous: "When parts are required to modify a converter for better end play control, order by individual part numbers and use only Converter Reactor Thrust Spacer, Part No. 450209 and, if required, Converter Reactor Washer, Part No. 470219.

All 1955 Packard model converters were originally assembled without the wave washer and must be serviced in the same manner. Spacer, Part No. 450209 is the original 1955 part and when used without the wave washer No. 6479191 now applies to both the 1955 and 1956 Packard converters as well as 56J Studebaker Golden Hawk models."

My question is, how are you measuring reactor shaft end play?