<VV> PG

[PatioMatt at aol.com]

In a message dated 6/2/2008 5:36:12 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
jacesana1 at cox.net writes:
 
I have a pg in my Vair and want to know how many times this is supposed  to 
shift. It shifts once at about 5-8 mph and that is the only shift. I would  
suspect that it has another gear to go into for highway or higher speeds. If  so 
what could be the culprit. Is it the modulator? Thanks. Jay
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To answer your question:
 
PG's are just like all other small 1960's cars... 2 speed!   If  you have 
been driving a later model car for years... you will have to get used  to no 
Overdrive!  Normal RPM for the Corvair at 60 miles per hour is  approx. 3,000 rpm! 
 They can  run 80 mph all day long though.
 
Your "early shift"  is a normal problem when someone adjusts  ..without 
knowing what they are doing.
 
PG's only have 1  rod...  kickdowm / upshift regulation and  Accelerator 
linkage to the carbs.
 
If you Floor the accelerator.. does it stay in LOW  longer? [ SB  45-48 mph 
for WOT  upshift]
 If it does:
 
>From the rear of your engine, on the left side....you'll see a 3/8"  
rod...with Spring
 
Remove this  from the linkage and unscrew [ towards YOU] the  threaded swivel 
2-3  turns...
 
Reconnect and test drive
 
Hopes this helps!  The PG  is a great trans for around town and  casual 
driving.


 
Matt  Nall
All Vairs!
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