<VV> Problem with 1961 Powerglide shifting into reverse

[Bill Elliott]

This is a fairly common problem with PG transmissions... Larry Claypool 
(www.vairshop.com) recommends a certain auto trans fluid additive that 
helps swell the leaking internal seal... sorry can't recall the specific 
brand now... might want to drop him a line. Some folks live with this 
for a LONG time without the problem getting worse (and with the trans 
always eventually getting reverse) but in some cases (like mine) the 
problem got progressively worse until it wouldn't engage at all. Repair 
is difficult enough that replacing the trans might be an easier option...

Bill

JRVIDRINE at aol.com wrote:

>Folks,
> 
>I have been assisting my friend Jerry Bergeron friend with his 1961  700 
>equipped with a Powerglide.  We completely overhauled the brake  system.  We also 
>repaired the shift cable sheath which was  leaking transmission fluid.  We did 
>this with shrink wrap tube and  RTV.  This fixed the leak.  Yesterday after 
>adjusting the emergency  brake cable we decided to try running the car a bit.  
>Now, it didn't run  all that smoothly, since it has been out of operation for 
>about a year.   The first problem was that when shifted into reverse, nothing 
>happened for  about 20 seconds and then it started reversing.  We checked the 
>auto  transmission fluid and it was full on the dip stick.  Shifting into 
>drive  produced a shift into drive immediately.  We did this several times and  
>each time it did the same thing.  Any ideas as to what may be causing  this.  
>When we reattached the shift cable into the transmission (after  repairing the 
>sheath leak) we followed the shop manual procedures necessary for  the ball on 
>the end of the cable to engage inside the transmission.  Is is  possible that 
>I didn't do it exactly right.  When this was done, the shift  lever would move 
>into each position on the dash with a corresponding movement at  the 
>transmission.
> 
>The car runs rough right now, but I'm sure a carburetor overhaul will  
>correct this.  
> 
>Thanks
>Randy Vidrine 
>Branch, LA 
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