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Righto - this is a test page to see why I can't add images to my blog . . . .

Now trying to upload an image . . . . . .

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Well . . . WHADDAYA KNOW . . . it WORKED!

I'll try another Maybe It will work again.

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ok . . . ruling a line under that frustrating episode, Now I'll continue if it lets me. I can't edit what I wrote before so here we go again:

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The interior of the converter looks clean, red ATF and no debris present. Inspected everything for cracks, scoring etc and was OK.

Noted the thrust washer orientation in regard to the brass surface versus the bright steel surface (see photo in post #284 above).

There is wear on the splines of the reactor shaft. I don't have a better one so hoping this is acceptable and won't cause a problem
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Direct Drive clutch fixed and driven plates, with old friction plate in place. There were two versions could appear in a 24th Series Ultramatic- an 11-1/4inch (this one) and a 9-inch clutch. A few parts were different. More about that below
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I would advise any person doing an Ultramatic overhaul to really go through the Parts Listing carefully to become acquainted with the different types of Ultramatic used in their models.

I was unsure of what had been used originally in mine, and what might have been swapped in or out. Also, there were many service changes. The Parts Listing does a good job of stating what part numbers go together with others for (say) a 9inch clutch versus an 11-1/4inch clutch. Likewise the matching of parts in the six plate and 5 plate clutch. You could possibly find a six-plate clutch in a 24th series Ultramatic (- like I have just done) if someone has swapped an Ultra from a 300 Series or 400 Series 1951/2/3 car into a 200 Series Packard.

This spare I'm working on must have come from a Senior model, or Hearse, or Ambulance maybe. Mine is almost certainly from a 300 because I have a few pieces of 300 trim amongst my parts. I found also that the six-plater was standard issue in the '250' Sports car and Convertible, and also would come with a '200' if that 200-series was fitted with the optional 300 engine instead of the standard 288 ci engine.

All handy to know stuff.

I seem to recall seeing a document that gave Ultramatic Serial Number (etc) data, and which might have specified the S/Number of the Ultramatic that first came out with the 9inch clutch. It was very early 25th Series (1952) if I recollect the info from the Service Counsellor that describes the change. Did some 24th series cars have Ultramatics with the 9inch clutch also?

Marked relative position of clutch plate to housing, as advised by Manual.

GROUNDHOG DAY. Once again, cannot load any more images. System lets me upload 4 or maybe 5 then no more. Will await a fix, or if the problem remains maybe I'll do a series of "Short Stories", with 4 or 5 images in each one.

What fun hey!

Test image post. Check your email for what I found out:

Thanks BigKev. I'm away for two weeks working so it might be a while before I get started on my posts again. Will try blogging again next chance I get.

Quote:

Larry, take all the time you need.

The link to this video was posted on the PAC Website by Let the ride decide, but somehow I think this Blog is just perfect for it!