RO Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Anyone know if the conversion shown at this link will work on the '41 120 with straight 8? It just says "straight 8."Speed Gems Transmission Adapters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozstatman Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 As I said elsewhere I'd think the adaptor kit would be for the 288/327/359 series of engines because the Packard Ultramatic transmission didn't exist before those engines and I'd think the kit is designed to replace one type of automatic trans with another. That said, there is a possibility it could work but would be dependent on a number of factors the major ones being the bellhousing bolt pattern on the engine block and the crankshaft/flywheel bolt pattern as well as any offset/spacing issues with the flexplate when mounted. Others with greater familiarity on the differences, or for that matter similarities, between the 282 and 288/327/359 engines may be better able to advise. Whatever happens, it's a big project! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Why not ask the seller what it fits? If it won't fit your car they may be able to make one special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Davis Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 I have a 1954 Packard Pacific and it originally came with a 359 engine but a previous owner changed to a 327. I changed it back to a 359 only to realize that the starter for a 359 Engine would not fit because I had a 327 bell housing. Does anyone know if the 327 fly wheel Will work in a 359 bell housing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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