1951 Model 200 transmission issue

Posted by Craig Fox On 2015/12/2 22:33:09

Well winter is here, and I am going to see about sorting out the 3 speed transmission. It has been jumping out of gear in second, and first. The second gear syncro is bad. It seems to have a rather short throw when sifting into first. I talked to the Packard guy at Tucsan Packard and he suggested that I inspect the linkage before I do anything. I have heard that there is an inspection panel on the floor above the transmission. In order to get to it it looks as though i will have to,remove the carpet, which looks like I will have to remove the front seat. I can't see this panel in either the manual, or part plate books. Is it there, and is it worth the effort to get to it? It might make better sense to just get under the car and watch as a friend shifts the gears? He said that he could supply a rebuilt transmission for about $400 plus shipping exchanged. That seems fair. Anyone with some imput? Thanks