Re: Kool Kojak 1951 Packard 200 Deluxe Touring Sedan Project Blog!!!!!

Posted by Rusty O\'Toole On 2010/3/22 10:39:10

Packard transmissions are not supposed to shift. They start off in high and stay there.

At around 20 or 25 MPH the lock up torque converter locks up. This may feel like a shift.

Low gear is for emergencies. You can start in low by manually shifting, or kick down by flooring the gas pedal.

By the way I don't know how long it will last with the wrong fluid in it.

Others have reported the tranny works better if you use B&M fluid. This fluid cleans and softens the clutches and in some cases, avoided the need for a rebuild.