1939 Super 8 overdrive issues. I have an R-11 overdrive unit that works fine for about 20 miles or so and then it will not engage. It just goes into free wheeling. It has worked as advertised for the past 12 years until recently. I can drive the car for about 20 miles without overdrive and then pull the handle to engage and it will not lock into overdrive but, goes into free wheeling.

It seems to be heat related as when the system is warmed up well the overdrive will not engage.

Any thoughts?

Thank you

steve

What years did Packard build trucks. I am working on an article on the Packard truck and have not found much data on them.

thanks

Steve

Thank you I think that is the same measurements as mine.

What group or size 6 volt battery does the super 8 use? If no group what measurement will result in the correct battery? I was told today by a battery dealer here in Escondido, Ca that the Optioma batteries were not the quality they used to be and recommended not buying one. He sells optima so I see no reason for him to not sell me one.

I am a member of PI as well as PAC. Currently I am the president of the San Diego Region. I attended the PI national meeting early this year and a complete accounting of the PI financial status was presented. Our region has had none of the issues described in the posts on this forum with the PI board. I understand there is no membership rooster presently but I hardly call that being a secret organization.

Last month I attended the PAC meet in Williamsburg VA and I attended both the executive board meeting and the general membership meeting. I was surprised to hear a board member of PAC announce that PI was "going through a rough patch" but not to do an end zone celebration just yet. This member then elaborated extensively on the Oregon Chapter issues and the evil PI board. He was elated that the Oregon Region had applied for membership in the PAC. During the meet I was approached twice by members asking how serious the financial problems were with PI organization.

I find this behavior of spreading false rumors, belittling other organizations and attempting to destroy the other appalling and very juvenile. We should be trying to bring these two organizations together instead of tearing each other down. We are a car club about Packards. Get real folks.

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