1953 patrician maiden voyage

Posted by Bob On 2012/6/19 12:01:10

Took the packard for its first drive today since I rebuilt many things. Drove it 12 blocks with my friend following me. Low and reverse work smooth , but no high gear in ultamatic. All fluids were checked before the ride. Changing oil tomorrow in engine, shell rotella 15-40w and add some zddp also. changing fluid in tranny and cleaning screen too. I have a new pan gasket, checking rear end also. Had a little tappet noise like maybe one tappet. What else should do or look for. Steering felt great and no rattles anywhere. I'm excited about my first packard.