Re: BigKev's 1954 Packard Clipper Deluxe Sedan
Posted by BigKev On 2017/8/28 16:32:46
Well, finally getting back to work on the transmission. I dragged all the bins from the basement that contained my disassembled '56 trans and GS bell-housing and oil pan.
First order of business was replacing the clutch pack bushing, so got an A-frame hydraulic press from HF, and race/seal installing kit.
I used a depth gauge to measure how far the bushing was down from the inside edge of the clutch pack housing
I used a screwdriver to pry the edge of the old bushing inwards, to collapse it and then was able to just put the old one right out.
You can see the difference in thickness between the old and new bushings. So for sure, the old was worn.
I coated the new bushing and the bore with a little ATF, and then pressed it in to the same depth.
Gave it a little more ATF on the inside of the bushing and the set it over the front pump to make sure there was no binding on the thicker bushing. Spins like a top with no slop.
I had bought another clutch facing disc to "fill-up" the clutch pack to make up the difference between the new flat style discs and the old wavy discs. But with an extra steel and facing in, the pack was too tight. So I omitted the extra facing disc and double up two of the steels together to take up the spacing in the stack. This gives me enough space so I can turn the input shaft with one hand.
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First order of business was replacing the clutch pack bushing, so got an A-frame hydraulic press from HF, and race/seal installing kit.
I used a depth gauge to measure how far the bushing was down from the inside edge of the clutch pack housing
I used a screwdriver to pry the edge of the old bushing inwards, to collapse it and then was able to just put the old one right out.
You can see the difference in thickness between the old and new bushings. So for sure, the old was worn.
I coated the new bushing and the bore with a little ATF, and then pressed it in to the same depth.
Gave it a little more ATF on the inside of the bushing and the set it over the front pump to make sure there was no binding on the thicker bushing. Spins like a top with no slop.
I had bought another clutch facing disc to "fill-up" the clutch pack to make up the difference between the new flat style discs and the old wavy discs. But with an extra steel and facing in, the pack was too tight. So I omitted the extra facing disc and double up two of the steels together to take up the spacing in the stack. This gives me enough space so I can turn the input shaft with one hand.
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