Re: 1956 Twin Ultramatic Repair in Atlanta Area

Posted by Troy Taylor On 2016/9/28 6:50:10

I will have to respectfully disagree on the necessity replace Ultramatic transmissions. Although I can not speak to your specific triad failures I can say this:

100% of every Ultramatic that I have had to repair for customers that had Ultramatics rebuilt by general builders were NOT rebuilt correctly. there is a lot more to a rebuild than just replacing seals and clutch packs, Fit tolerances are critical and often overlooked. Although yes, you can rebuild without "special tools" Having these proper tools help ensure a proper job.

2nd major issue is driving abuse. Most who have upgraded to 700R's support your comments of car having better performance. There in lies the misconception. Packards are not performance or, "zippy" cars, they are "crusiers" Ultramatics are NOT designed to "Kick down" and zoom on command from the gas peddle. Many, many failures result from this type abuse.

Rebuilt, and driven correctly, Ultramatcs will last indefinitely. I have Ultramtics driving on 3 of seven contents with greater than the 2 year timeline. As far as I know, I am the only one who gives a 1 Year warranty on ultramatics, If they weren't reliable, I couldn't do that.

Keep the Ultramatic, Keep the car original as designed, find a Qualified re-builder not just someone who says they can and enjoy the drive of a true Packard.