Motor/transmission removal and reinstall, 48 coupe
Posted by austinsailor On 2016/12/18 21:38:47
I'm changing the motor in my 48 Coupe, not sure the model, but it's a club coupe, 327 with a 3 speed. got a few questions.
I've changed a few motors and transmissions over the years, and once pulled and reinstalled a 3 speed out of my 54 Packard hearse laying on my back on gravel with no jack. But - this one is quite a different animal.
First problem is, there is not enough room to pull the transmission back due to the x crossmenber. I did get it out, over my pit, using a transmission jack, but it didn't come out straight, and I had to angle the engine down so much the oil pan was laying on the tie rod when it finally made it out. There is no way it's going back that way. Can I assume it must go in as a unit with the motor? That would seem to be quite an inefficient way to replace the clutch.
Second problem is, the spring holding the arm with the throwout bearing is connected to the collar on the front of the transmission. I managed to get it off after the transmission was out a little bit, but I'm sure that isn't what is intended. Putting it back is probably going to take a little more knowledge than I have right now. It may becomne obvious when I have it all out on the floor, but if you have any hints, please send them along. This can't be new territory for most of you Packard veterans. (I'm a wayward MOPAR guy, but I sure like this thing!)
Just for grins, I'll pass along my experience calling the parts houses today, looking for pan and manifold gasket sets. First one thought I was saying Acura. Took a while to get her to understand Packard. Her - "Who makes it?" Me - "Packard". Her, "No, what company makes it? What is it a model of". Me - "Packard Motor Company, they made them over 50 years." Her - "I can't find that in my computer". Me - "I guess we're done, huh?".
Next one - "How do you spell that?". Me - "PACKARD". After a lot of time in the computer, he says "I'll go back and get the books." I think, great, we might get somewhere. Him - "OK, I'm finding something now. Is it AMC?" "Nope, older." Him "I find Pacer, is that it?" Me, "No that is that bubble looking POS they made in the 60's. I don't think we're going to find anything. Thanks."
Oh, if anyone has the fel pro or victor numbers for the manifold and pan gaskets, it might help. I'll probably just have to order it from Kanter or one of those, but with numbers I might find it locally.
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I've changed a few motors and transmissions over the years, and once pulled and reinstalled a 3 speed out of my 54 Packard hearse laying on my back on gravel with no jack. But - this one is quite a different animal.
First problem is, there is not enough room to pull the transmission back due to the x crossmenber. I did get it out, over my pit, using a transmission jack, but it didn't come out straight, and I had to angle the engine down so much the oil pan was laying on the tie rod when it finally made it out. There is no way it's going back that way. Can I assume it must go in as a unit with the motor? That would seem to be quite an inefficient way to replace the clutch.
Second problem is, the spring holding the arm with the throwout bearing is connected to the collar on the front of the transmission. I managed to get it off after the transmission was out a little bit, but I'm sure that isn't what is intended. Putting it back is probably going to take a little more knowledge than I have right now. It may becomne obvious when I have it all out on the floor, but if you have any hints, please send them along. This can't be new territory for most of you Packard veterans. (I'm a wayward MOPAR guy, but I sure like this thing!)
Just for grins, I'll pass along my experience calling the parts houses today, looking for pan and manifold gasket sets. First one thought I was saying Acura. Took a while to get her to understand Packard. Her - "Who makes it?" Me - "Packard". Her, "No, what company makes it? What is it a model of". Me - "Packard Motor Company, they made them over 50 years." Her - "I can't find that in my computer". Me - "I guess we're done, huh?".
Next one - "How do you spell that?". Me - "PACKARD". After a lot of time in the computer, he says "I'll go back and get the books." I think, great, we might get somewhere. Him - "OK, I'm finding something now. Is it AMC?" "Nope, older." Him "I find Pacer, is that it?" Me, "No that is that bubble looking POS they made in the 60's. I don't think we're going to find anything. Thanks."
Oh, if anyone has the fel pro or victor numbers for the manifold and pan gaskets, it might help. I'll probably just have to order it from Kanter or one of those, but with numbers I might find it locally.
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