Re: transmission

Posted by HH56 On 2013/2/27 18:23:38

Linkage is not supposed to be very loose but with any worn bushings and rod ends, it would not be a surprise. To the best of my knowledge no one is reproducing the bushings and that seems to be one of the main source of problems. Each of the vendors might have one or two but none seem to have a complete set. Don't believe anyone has been able to completely replace them all. There are some cupped spring washers that are also supposed to keep things fairly snug. Some of those could be missing or worn out.

Might look at the Packard Service Index on the left menu. Under 41-47 Clipper and then transmission and overdrive, check out all the articles on gear shift linkage and associated problems. Lots of factory advice and causes of problems listed. The linkage was very similar in the 40-41 non Clipper and 48-50 models so might check those as well.

Here is a photo showing an oil hole low on the gearshift column. Look around for it as it may be covered with grease or off to the side a bit. The parts inside under that hole are probably dry. Many have found a few drops of oil and then working the oil in by moving the shift lever back and forth works wonders with some shift problems.

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