My 55 Patrician with a twin Ultramatic now runs like a Swiss watch when she is so inclined or traveling down one. Opened up the pan a few months ago to fix the reverse stop pin after she turned into lawn ornament and ever since I have noticed little by little more and more transmission fluid on the floor pan up to about 1/2 a quart per week. It is not coming from the bottom plate that I removed. I had her on the lift a couple of times and cannot get a grip on the problem. I am using Trick Shifter with a little Lucas and have not rebuilt the transmission. I am not losing any engine oil. The drips are coming from the rear portion of the transmission casing just before it starts the taper towards the back and yes the dipstick is on the passenger side. HH-56 mentioned in an earlier post that twins have a breather on the back, could it be coming from there?

I hope you meant a straight or in-line 8 and not a V8. To avoid any doubt about which chassis you have, how about giving us the vehicle number from the tag on driver's door jam forward edge?

Tony,
See you've been a PackardInfo member for a while but this is your first post, so And for including your '51 Henney ambulance in the Owner Registry.
Tony's '51 Henney Ambulance

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What sort of V8 and trans is it? Wish you well with the restoration, maybe you could start a Project Blog here? Project Blog Forum

Just at the beginning point of restoring my 1951 packard senior ambulance. One of the big questions is does all of the packards from 1951-end interchange parts or which models match up with my ambulance. I know there will be certain parts that are ambulance specific but otherwise???? I know I need the front right fender and all of the chrome front to back. My grill is broke. engine is a v-8 trans a3 speed on the column. the motor will turn over by hand but thats all i've tried. the floor pans in the cab, lets say were their at one point. my reg email is rianrts@yahoo.com thanks for any and all help in advance. Tony

I had the same problem on my '48. I put an electric fuel pump on it, turn the key on for three seconds, then bump the key. It fires up every time, and 99% of the time I don't need to pump the pedal to get it to start. An electric fuel pump is a real good idea, especially with today's quickly evaporating gas. (because of the ethanol)

What is wrong with cranking the engine to get gas pumped and oil circulating before starting? This is what I do after my '47 Custom has been sitting for a long period: I crank the engine in short bursts until I see oil pressure registering on the gauge. Then, pump I the gas pedal two or three times and it starts right up. I feel it important to get oil circulating through the engine to avoid wear with a "dry" start. I would rather have wear on the starter than the engine. Note: I do not completely release the accelerator pedal when first cranking the engine, just release the pedal enough to stop the starter each time. Try it.

Steve, that works for me, I look forward to seeing "The Speedster V2.0"

Hey Eric

I'll sketch up some ideas from your description, send them to you to see if they're close to what you have in mind.

Steve

Better late than never. Hope this helps:

Deck height 10.065"

thnx, jack vines

Thats what I have been known to do. Loosen the aircleaner nut....squirt a little fuel onto the recess in the air cleaner...watch it go down.......give it a moment then fire it up. It usually picks right up.