Re: Help identifying a 3spd transmission

Posted by 2258019 On 2023/8/21 18:00:14

Sorry folks...I've been very busy and my project has taken some interesting twists.

I got the correct fluid as I mentioned in my last post...I went and drained the fluid out of the trans a few days ago and then really struggled to get the fill plug out of the car. This was probably for the best as it allowed me to digest the scenario more than I probably would have if it had gone according to play.

What I have put together is that virtually no fluid came out of the transmission. I have several fears/thoughts on why that is...but first and foremost, I need to find an exploded diagram or workshop manual that shows how to take the top off the transmission so I can peer inside. I'm pretty sure its as simple as unbolting the 6 bolts along the top of the transmission and lifting...but I need to confirm that before proceeding forward.

My thoughts are that either 1) the fluid leaked out of the transmission, which seems unlikely. However, someone earlier in the thread pointed out that the transmission would always leak fluid (seals versus gaskets) so it is possible?...

...or 2) the open ends of the transmission have "splash lube'd" the fluid everywhere BUT the transmission.

IF...IF...#2 is the case, I am not sure what to do as the trans fluid required by the Packard transmission is not the same as what is required by the driveshaft/differential and clutch.

Of course, I won't know until I get the top off this thing and figure out exactly what dad...did...to make it all work.