carlchiaretto Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Help ! My friends fully restored 1937 Super 8 has a very noisy transmission .I have the oppurtunity to purchase a tranny from a 1936 120 that I could rebuild and keep as a spare for him .So , the question is , is this the same transmission .Any input would be greatly appreciated ,Thank you . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen_Dyneto Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Not even close, the Senior Packards have entirely different transmissions. Complete new bearing sets are available for the Super 8 transmission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlchiaretto Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 Not even close, the Senior Packards have entirely different transmissions. Complete new bearing sets are available for the Super 8 transmission.Greatest site ever !!Over the years I've needed information on some pretty obscure subjects and always find someone willing to share the answer on this site .I was "nominated" to be part time caretaker of a friends magnificent '37 Packard Super 8 convertible coupe . Many of you know how it is . Knowing which kind of screwdriver to use on a Phillips head screw and you're looked at as a master mechanic . I often find myself keeping an eye out for parts for this car . During the incredible restoration over a period of many , many years , I think someone forgot the transmission because it sure likes to make it's presence known , so when a transmission came up on ebay for a 120 at $250 it sounded like a good rebuild experience . Thanks to the shared knowledge of the members here I learned , almost immediately , that my best laid plan would not work .Thank you , Owen ! Now , if you can point me in the direction of the supplier of the transmission bearings , I may have a winter project . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen_Dyneto Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Here's the ad. For many years the double-row bearing was very difficult to source, often it alone cost more than this entire set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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