Determining overdrive or not!!!

Posted by zougeride On 2014/2/19 9:18:05

Great advice about wiring harness purchase. The price quote from Potomac Packard was A-OK, but raised a question.

My Packard is a 1949 Standard 8 with the 288 motor. When I was asked about additional wiring options the issue of a standard 3 speed transmission without overdrive and one with overdrive came up.

Apparently there are differences in a wiring harness for a standard transmission and one with overdrive.

My question: "How do I determine if my 1949 Packard has overdrive or does not have overdrive???"

I have ask that my future purchase wiring harness add on wiring for my electric fuel pump near the gas tank and wiring for a 6 volt electric fan for the radiator.

My second question: "What other wiring additions to the harness should I request???"

Thanking all in advance for comments.

P. S. Fred Puhn, talked to Don at Don's Starters and Alternators re: genernator. He was very informative and helpful. Many thanks for your posting this information.

Zougeride