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Who makes Powerglide valve kits and parts?
Powerglide Valve Body kits and Parts by FTI Performance. FTI Offers a wide variety Powerglide valve bodies and valve body parts for full manual and trans-brake valve bodies.
What are the parts of a Powerglide transmission?
STEP 2 Remove transmission oil pan, valve body, tailhousing, governor, governor (rear) support, front pump, band, clutch drum, planetary, reverse clutches, reverse piston, and detent plate. NOTE: Early model (’64-’66) Powerglide transmission have rear pump gears, skid plates, and drive pins.
Do you have to remove the skid plate on a Powerglide?
NOTE: Early model (’64-’66) Powerglide transmission have rear pump gears, skid plates, and drive pins. These must be removed during disassembly. After the BTE Full Manual Valve Body has been installed and you are ready to reassemble the transmission, YOU MUST reinstall the OE skid plate only. The gears will not be reinstalled.
What size clutch do I need for my Powerglide transmission?
NOTE: Some Powerglide transmissions came with only eight (8) clutches [four (4) Friction and four (4) Steel] and some came stock with ten (10) clutches [five (5) Friction and five (5) Steel]. BTE recommends using a ten (10) clutch set-up for better performance and reliability. Do not use the steel wavy cushion plate, if equipped.
Does a Powerglide have a manual valve body?
Installation of the BTE Full Manual Valve Body will eliminate any automatic features. The transmission will have to be manually shifted into all gears....SHIFT PATTERN – FORWARD: LOW, DRIVE, NEUTRAL, REVERSE, PARK.PROBLEMSOLUTIONReverse In All GearsManual Valve Not Connected6 more rows
How much is a Powerglide?
$895, or $649 if purchasing a 1.62 ratio unit as aluminum carrier is already standard.
How do you tell what year a Powerglide transmission is?
The constants in decoding the transmission ID number are the date the transmission was produced.Pre-67 Example: C213N – (C = Cleveland Powerglide, February 13, Night Shift)Post-67 Example: P9E03 – (P = TYPE, 9 = year (1969), E = Month, 03 = Day of Month)
How do you tell what Powerglide you have?
On the side of the pan you'll find a set of numbers/letters. Post that, and I'll look it up in my Carl Munroe, Powerglide book.
How much is a 2 speed Powerglide?
Install price - $850.00* *Typical install & drive shaft modifications.
Who builds the best Powerglide?
BTE manufactures all of the critical components to make the powerglide transmission the best choice for drag racing. We offer a variety of gear ratios, input shafts, clutch drums, roller components, and other items to custom fit almost any high performance vehicle.
What is so special about a Powerglide transmission?
In fact, a Powerglide can weigh less than a standard manual transmission, provide a direct-drive feel with minimal slippage at the torque converter (or none at all with direct drive), and maintain a relatively low rotating mass. Many Street Stocks, I.M.C.A.
Is there a 3 speed Powerglide?
The Powerglide continued to serve as Chevrolet's main automatic transmission through the 1960s, when a new three-speed automatic transmission called Turbo-Hydramatic 400 (1965 introduction) began to be phased in. They were introduced in Buicks and Cadillacs the previous year.
Are all Powerglide transmissions the same?
Were the powerglides different to depending on the motor ? The powerglide trans for the 6 & V-8 are not the same. Some parts will interchange but as a complete assembly they are not the same.
How do you tell the difference between a 1.76 and 1.82 Powerglide?
The mark on the input shaft should have made 1 3/4 turns and be pointing to 9 o'clock if it is a 1.76 ratio. If the mark on the input shaft turns 1 13/16 turns and is pointing towards 10 o'clock, it would be a 1.82 ratio.
How do I know if I have a cast iron Powerglide?
Identify early cast-iron Powerglides by locating the word "Powerglide," stamped on the passenger side of the transmission. Another identification feature is that the cast-iron models have no pan on the bottom of the transmission.
Is a Powerglide transmission good?
A Powerglide transmission is very durable in stock form — start adding some aftermarket parts and you have one stout unit. This elevated level of durability is another reason a Powerglide is perfect for bracket racing, as they can take a beating for an extended amount of runs.
Is a Powerglide transmission good?
A Powerglide transmission is very durable in stock form — start adding some aftermarket parts and you have one stout unit. This elevated level of durability is another reason a Powerglide is perfect for bracket racing, as they can take a beating for an extended amount of runs.
What's better Powerglide or TH400?
Powerglide Versus TH400 In these types of applications, a Powerglide is the ultimate in consistency as well. On the other hand, for cars that will see any street time at all, a TH400 is a better option. In race cars, compared to a Powerglide a TH400 is better suited for cars with large tires and taller rearend gearing.
Do they still make Powerglide transmission?
The Aluminium Powerglide, and Tempestorque was used from 1962 until it was replaced with the Turbo-Hydramatic series of transmission in 1973. The Aluminium Powerglide is still used today as a racing transmission of choice by many racers mainly for the fact that it only shifts once, and for its extreme durability.
Is a Powerglide transmission an automatic?
The Powerglide automatic transmission loyally served Chevrolet and General Motors for nearly a quarter of a century. When the Chevrolet Powerglide made its debut in 1950, it was the first automatic transmission intended specifically for the low-priced field.
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Can old gaskets cause a transmission to not work?
Be sure that the transmission case is absolutely clean where the valve body mounts. Any old gasket material left on the case can cause the valve body and/or the transmission not to function properly. Install internal transmission components as disassembled.
Does the BTE manual valve body have automatic transmission?
Installation of the BTE Full Manual Valve Body will eliminate any automatic features. The transmission will have to be manually shifted into all gears.
Do you have to remove the skid plate on a Powerglide?
NOTE: Early model (’64-’66) Powerglide transmission have rear pump gears, skid plates, and drive pins. These must be removed during disassembly. After the BTE Full Manual Valve Body has been installed and you are ready to reassemble the transmission, YOU MUST reinstall the OE skid plate only. The gears will not be reinstalled. When you are removing the governor, be careful not to tear the support gasket as it will be reused. Do not remove the O-ring from the governor support during disassembly.
What is a modified glide?
Usually, when a Glide is modified for performance use, the wavy cushion steels from the direct and reverse clutch packs are removed ; and either additional steels are used to make up for clearances or additional lined plates are installed, depending on if the pistons have been cut down or not. That is probably responsible for a harder shift than a shift kit; but combined it's a little greater yet. I think the extra firmness of a shift kit AND removing the wavy cushion is what leads to the cast iron direct hub breaking. That's why a steel hub should always be used in a modified Glide. IF your shortie Glide is in fact, a SHORTIE, meaning the planetary output has been cut down, and a new "adapter plate" used for a rear housing, then you must run a manual shift valve body. The govenor gets deleted in a shortie, the passages to it get blocked, so the 1-2 shift valve needs to be blocked open in some fashion, ie, the 1/4" section of copper tube. I use the copper tube since it self centers on the little bump on the end of the 1-2 valve. Anything that blocks the valve open can be used however. As far as un-installing it, remove the 1-2 shift valve in it's entirety (there are several parts), keep them in order, install the 1/4" space (copper tube) first, and re-install the rest of the valve. Forget about any kickdown/passing gear/throttle valve linkage, remove and block the modulator vacuum tube. It also won't "downshift" on it's own if you block the 1-2 valve open, and of course it won't "upshift" on it's own. If you leave the trans in drive after a stop, you'll be starting out in drive. I think a modified Glide will still shift softer than a similarly modified TH350 or TH400 trans. I hope that explains what you were asking. Butch/junior stocker.
Does the 409 Powerglide have 5 lined plates?
Just give it a go, the 409 equipped Powerglide cars also used the same hub, just a bit wider to use 5 lined plates, and it may last or not. I deal with a guy out of Magnolia, Texas on E-Bay for most of my Powerglide stuff; good prices and ships fast.
What does the glide turn into?
The glide will turn it into a snail.
What gears do you need for a 3.73 glide?
The glide with 3.73's will need a lot more stall than 3200, more like 4800+. If you had to stay with the 3200 stall, then 4.88+ gears would be needed. At 3200 stall and 3.73's with the Glide, you might loose .005 on your 60' but get it back in the ET, the 1.8 isn't as good as it could be.
How much does a 72 Nova weigh?
Well it's a 72 nova. Depending on fuel it weighs about 3100 lbs, so it's not that light. It has a summit th350 in it now with 3:73's in the rear. I lost the third gear clutches almost immediately with it and that was the same experience I had with the last th350. So I'm not impressed with them. Maybe I've just had some bad luck?
How many plates should I use for a clutch rebuild?
So, a good rebuild with 5 or 6 plates in the clutch packs. A steel high gear hub and I should be good. I'm going to use a TCI front pump and th350 input shaft while I'm at it.
