Re: Transmission shifting rod set up 48 Packard

Posted by HH56 On 2022/6/24 14:50:14

After making sure you removed the setting pin from the two levers at the base of the steering column, the first thing I would suggest is verify the two shift levers are free on the shift tube and very easy to independently rotate. Remove the short turnbuckle rods you have struggled to insert. With the operator lever relaxed, the upper 2-3 lever is selected so the lower R-1 lever is just sitting and should be free and rotate easily on the shift tube. Reach down and verify this is the case. Have someone pull the operator lever back against the spring to select the R-1 lever and repeat the test on the upper 2-3 lever. It too should be very free to rotate on the shift tube.

Lack of lubrication on the upper 2-3 lever is a well known issue and rust and corrosion can get between the lever and shift tube to do a job. If it is sticking and tries to move the least amount at the same time the lower R-1 lever is selected, the rod geometry will try to move its corresponding lever at the trans first. If the interlock is working properly, the least movement of one lever will almost instantly lock out the other. If the one you want to move is already locked out and the other is still trying to move, both will be affected.