Re: Checking transmission fluid

Posted by fred kanter On 2011/9/21 19:10:57

To Cortcomp,

In this forum discussing checking trans fluid why do you bring up trans bushings?? Is it to help checking fluid level or just to heap scorn on Kanter?? (me) THERE ARE OTHERS WHO SELL BUSHINGS, WHY NO MENTION OF HAVING TO MACHINE THE TRANS TO ACCEPT THEIR BUSHINGS?? ( I already know the answer) How about telling everyone that our head gaskets blow out on '54 aluminum heads (if you don't surface them and make them flat) or other prejudicial stuff

As I stated in another forum, the first several hundred or so EL-Traumatics had some NON-REPLACEABLE bushings, Packard designed some hard parts with thin bronze bushings and the entire part had to be replaced if the bushings were worn. Of the thousands of Ultramatic kits we have sold in 40+ years I recall 3 customers who encountered the problem. It is Packard Motor Car Co that created that problem, not Kanter Auto. To post as you did reflects poorly on Kanter while the problem was created by Packard. I think you should set the record straight and perhaps thank Kanter for all the diligent attention to details which help keep Packards on the road. For example, I MENTIONED THIS PROBLEM ON THIS FORUM SO OWNERS WOULD BE AWARE OF PACKARD'S CHANGE IN DESIGN TO MAKE REPAIRS LESS COSTLY AND HOW TO OVERCOME IT.

It is quite simple to machine the hole larger. While you're at it why don't you mention that the oversize pistons we supply require that the block be bored!!!!! Imagine our stupidity and carelessness!!!

If I sound annoyed,you're right. Some people would rather throw stones than use those stones to build something strong and useful.

Owen_Dyneto, Thanks, you understand