Re: Shift linkage

Posted by HH56 On 2014/5/20 21:17:06

It wouldn't hurt to check the adjustment but also check for wear everywhere. By the number of bulletins and articles written, Packard seemed to have had several issues with that entire linkage setup. Any slop in the rods, bushings or wear in the idler assy support bolted on the engine side is a potential cause for shift issues. Looseness of the detent in the trans was an issue on some cars & rated a bulletin so also worth a check.

You may have seen some of Mark Graber's posts on his 47 rebuild. Don't know what or if there were any specific problems he encountered but I believe he did find quite a bit of wear on the rods and in the idler support.