Re: 1941 transmission shifting problems
|
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Home away from home
![]() ![]() ![]() |
Overdrive is available to use in 1st, 2nd or 3rd.
The unit in this car was put together by a guy named Lyons, in Ohio, who is supposedly quite knowledgeable about making this conversion. I understand he's around 80 years old now, and I don't think sending the whole car to him is an option at this point. While Packard's original literature stated that overdrive "must be ordered from the factory", many a successful conversion has been done, including two of our own cars, and one by a friend who is also stumped at the problems we're having with this one. I remember driving Mr. Baldridge's car on a CCCA CARavan more than 35 years ago. I don't recall it having overdrive at that time, nor of it having problems. Perhaps it hadn't been installed yet.
Posted on: 2012/6/22 5:38
|
|||
West Peterson
1930 Packard Speedster Eight Runabout (boattail) 1940 Packard 1808 w/Factory Air 1947 Chrysler Town and Country sedan 1970 Camaro RS https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=4307&forum=10 http://aaca.org/ |
||||
|
Re: 1941 transmission shifting problems
|
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Home away from home
![]() ![]() ![]() |
Quote:
Ross I think you nailed it, although, removing the cover on the transmission wouldn't have helped any, and there is no cover over the overdrive unit. With some "exercise," it seems that the problem is going away. I didn't realize, but the transmission/overdrive had been sitting for more than 5 years after it was rebuilt while the rest of the car was undergoing restoration. We may need to drain half the transmission oil, fill back up with some kerosene, drive for a few miles, and let sit for a few days. Then, drain 100% and refill with proper gear oil. Thanks, all.
Posted on: 2012/6/24 13:23
|
|||
West Peterson
1930 Packard Speedster Eight Runabout (boattail) 1940 Packard 1808 w/Factory Air 1947 Chrysler Town and Country sedan 1970 Camaro RS https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=4307&forum=10 http://aaca.org/ |
||||
|
Re: 1941 transmission shifting problems
|
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Home away from home
![]() ![]() ![]() |
85W-140 GL-5 gear oil will work well in your transmission and overdrive units. You can also use it in you differential.
(o[]o)
Posted on: 2012/6/24 21:00
|
|||
We move toward
And make happen What occupies our mind... (W. Scherer) |
||||
|