Re: GM 4L60E Transmission Adapted for 1955 Packard 400
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"3) 4 speeds (granny low, decent 2nd, direct 3rd and 0.7 OD 4th) is more than enough gears."
Perfect manual tranny, have one in my 71 pontiac 428, now becoming a 462: http://www.hemmings.com/mus/stories/2005/03/01/hmn_feature17.html The chevy version has always an OD, and the chrysler version can be OD or regular 1:1 4th 4speed. Rebuild kits are about $180 for everything/deluxe kit. Takes a TH350 yoke (chevy one) and 10 spline 1 1/8" input shaft for dozens of clutch options.
Posted on: 2011/9/26 17:39
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Perfect manual tranny, have one in my 71 pontiac 428, now becoming a 462 I think you entirely missed the point. Manual transmission components for Packard V-8s are rare as "Hen's Teeth", so it is not really a viable option. However, if you already have the manual setup like I do, one good option is the Ford "toploader" overdrive 4spd. The bolt pattern is standard Ford, so it fits the Packard V-8 MT bell housing. Craig
Posted on: 2011/9/26 19:46
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182 total miles this weekend. I am so glad I decided to do this adaptation.
Posted on: 2011/9/26 20:18
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Craig, i didn't realize there was a bolt in ford option.
However, i thought we were discussing trannys with a removable bell and OD, so i thought it was worth mentioning. Obviously, i was ignorant of the fact that a ford tranny would bolt in, and that there was no step of making or adapting a bell. My bad!
Posted on: 2011/9/26 21:02
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"3)Hmm. so an old 4spd because of cost? Wouldn't a modern 7- or 8-speed out of a wreck be worth it, especialy given the more limited engine rpm range of an older engine" If u can find a 6,7 or 8 speed (WITH OD) that is a real easy swap to the Packard v8 ENGINE then let us know. i.e. easier than the 4L60E. BOTTOM LINE: Must be an EASY SWAP! As Craig points out above the Packard V8 engine simply does not need anything more than 4 speed/OD. I'll even claim 3 speed/OD of which no automatic exists that i know of. Unless one plans on serious racing or pulling Airstreams thru the Rockies on a regular basis. IT's a big powerful engine! I don;t care if it's 3,4,5,6 or million forward speeds. Bottom line. EASY swap. Must have overdrive. That simple. NOTE that the Rear end of the Packard V8 block is rather unusual compared to most V8's since the 1960's. It is the unusual block shroud over the flywhell that makes it more difficult to find a good swap for.
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VAPOR LOCK demystified: See paragraph SEVEN of PMCC documentaion as listed in post #11 of the following thread:f
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Kevin.
How do I get one of these? Thanks, Scott
Posted on: 2011/10/3 6:44
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G'day Scott,
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Posted on: 2011/10/3 14:46
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Scott,
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Posted on: 2011/10/5 1:06
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Mal
/o[]o\ ==== ![]() Bowral, Southern Highlands of NSW, Australia "Out of chaos comes order" - Nietzsche. 1938 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD 1941 One-Twenty Club Coupe - SOLD 1948 Super Eight Limo, chassis RHD - SOLD 1950 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD What's this? ![]() Put your Packard in the Packard Vehicle Registry! Here's how! Any questions - PM or email me at ozstatman@gmail.com |
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Wow! 55 400, 55 & 56 Carib converts! That's a nice collection. I would suppose that your need for the 4L60E conversion is the 55 400. In other words, why mess with the stock condition of the Carib converts?
Craig
Posted on: 2011/10/5 8:16
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