Re: shifting issue 1948 custom 8

Posted by Donald Booth On 2010/10/3 14:24:16

I am trying to get my 1950 Deluxe 8 Packard mechanically sound before starting any restoration efforts. I hit a snag when I found the shifter was stuck in 1st(?) and would not allow me to shift into reverse (or 2nd and 3rd as well, apparently). When I disconnected the linkage to the rear lever coming out of the transmission (Low-Reverse?) I was able to move both the rear and front levers manually. Each lever seemed to have three positions and I found each lever had to be in the middle position before I could move the other lever. I had to move the rear lever to the forward position to reconnect the linkage to it and when I did so, locked up the shifter again.

Another reader pointed me towards your post from 6/5/09. I've attached a photo to assist in zeroing in on the little hole you mentioned where you added motor oil.

Any help is appreciated.

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