anyone ever dealt with a powerglide(i knows its gm)

[toy720]

hey gang, i wanted to know if anyone has any experience messing with a powerglide transmission my neighbor wants me to rebuild his (its only two speed has to be alot easier than the 4r55e any info or where to look i would appreciate it.

 

[Glacier991]

You are in luck. When I started the A4LD Diary, there was a dearth of good information out there. I had to start pretty much from scratch with no jumpstart.

The 4R70W has been far easier. LOTS of good stuff on it.

So it is on the Powerglide. A good start might be the HP publications book (HP puts out some really good how to books) Here is a link.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1557883556/002-1150969-4399228?v=glance&n=283155

Also do a web search (like a google) I bet you will find a lot of good info there too.

From what I understand, the Powerglide is, like the C-4, VERY easy to rebuild. Your 4R55 experience should qualify you nicely.

 

[toy720]

thanks glacier the only thing im finding so far is that if it needs some hard parts it might be kinda tough to find i guess they are becoming out dated or no more production on certain things. anyway thanks for the info im hoping to be tearing into it this weekend. if it were a ford item i would post some pics but i might make some ford people angry with a gm product on here.(ha-ha)

 

[90ranajo]

Powerglide parts are still very plentiful in the aftermarket world. Call up TCI Automotive, J.W. Performance Transmissions, Hughes Performance or B&M Racing.

Also look on Jeg's and Summit Racing.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Why not make a diary? I don't think anybody would mind expanding their knowledge here. I'm sure that somebody here might have one on their "other vehicle".

 

[90ranajo]

No sorry, I ditched all of mine in favor of 3 & 4 spd autos. PGs are good for strip & circle track duty but suck for street use.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Here is a link to a list of parts from WWW.Powerglide.Com that you should find useful: http://powerglide.com/parts/applications/Powerglide.htm

 

[toy720]

thanks bb