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BigKev

Re: Ultramatic Oil Level & Transmission Swap Info

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On my '54 I jack it up using the diff housing, and then put a jack-stand on each side under the axle as far outboard as possible (next to where the axle meets the leafspring), and then lower the jack.

On the front I put the jack-stands just forward of the firewall near where the frame rails meet the forward section of the X frame. I would not recommend putting jack-stands anywhere forward of the engine crossmember as the frame get pretty narrow up there.

Posted on: 2009/9/13 17:22

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Eric Boyle

Re: Ultramatic Oil Level & Transmission Swap Info

#12

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That kit better be cheap if that's the only transmissions it works for. What happens if you'd rather put a manual trans behind it? A Chevy 4 or 5 speed behind the old straight eight would be ideal.

Never quoted myself before, so this is new for me.

I sent Bob Bendtsen an email about the straight eight Packard adapter and he said that it does work with manual transmissions. This is GOOD news!

Posted on: 2009/9/13 18:56