53 Clipper minor maintenance

Posted by Rich Bishop On 2012/9/9 11:44:37

I have my Clipper in the shop for minor maintenance I can't get to right now. I found a local guy that was working on a '55 Clipper a few weeks back and had been previously reccomended to me by a co-worker so I finally had a chance to drop it off.

What he's doing for me are an Oil Change, Pinion seal, Oil Pan Gasket and Trans Pan Gasket replacement.

I am providing the parts as soon as they get received from UPS (Via Kanter). I do know the tranny takes type F Fluid so I'll mention that to him.I also know there is no filter in the trans, just a screen that needs cleaning.

Is there anything specific the mechanic should know before he does the jobs (Clearance issues with the pans, things to watch for, etc.)

I'm planning on taking one of my 2 Packards up to Hershey (although not on the show field, then heading to Dave Lockard's place that Sunday) so I figured its a really good time to get moving on these nagging issues.