Re: packard 180 limo 1940 transmission problem

Posted by todd landis On 2021/6/5 19:45:43

I also have a 1940 180 limo. Been many years, but as I remember a very tight fit. Needed to pull back out and twist. As I remember had a few sizes of corks to plug up the two or three open holes in the transmission case so oil is not all over the place. I believe you will need to remove the driveshaft and the cross member bearing. Cannot remember the name just now. Make sure you check which way is up on the cross member, there is a pointed section in the middle of the cross member frame check yours to see if it is up or down. If you need can check mine. The overdrive governor needs to come out. Best if you have an extra jack to put under the tranny and helper if you are doing yourself. The solenoid will also need to come off. I believe there is a thread somewhere here on the proper way to engage and disengage the solenoid. Must be done correctly or, as I remember, the overdrive pawl?, will not engage properly and can to harm to the solenoid adapter plate. If I think of more will let you know, but there may be some people here that have done this more recently than me.