<VV> Powerglide Rebuild

[Tom Hughes]

I didn't spring for the video, but I'd like to add a couple things
that I learned the hard way (and are probably in the video):

First, not having an arbor or hydraulic press, I used my drill press
to compress the springs on the two clutch assemblies. To press down on
the round retainer plate while still providing access to get the snap
ring out, I sandwiched three equal-height sockets between retainer and
a plate (see attached photo).

Second, a large cookie sheet from a second hand store makes for a
great surface to do the reassembly. You'll want to heavily coat
everything as you put it back together, and the cookie sheet keeps the
excess ATF from soaking into your work table or running onto the
floor.

On 3/6/12, shortle <shortle556 at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Hi Pete, One piece of advice (actually 4) is to :
> 1. Have the appropriate shop manuals (I know you do).
> 2. Get a copy of the movie made by Harry Yarnell and WATCH it a couple of
> times. I watched it and made notes with "bookmarks" on where in the movie
> some issues were shown and discussed.
> 3. Get a copy of the book by Bob Ballew on the Corvair Powerglide. It is
> available from vendors and from the Corvanatics group for about ten bucks.
> 4. Have the confidence to do it. I did mine and it's been fine ever since.
> You will have to make a few tools but it was not hard to do. I also took my
> time doing it (something a mechanic on the clock will not do). Good luck.
> Timothy Shortle in Durango Colorado 81301
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
>>From: PETER INMAN <monza1965 at yahoo.com>
>>Sent: Mar 6, 2012 9:26 AM
>>To: virtual vairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
>>Subject: Re: <VV> Powerglide Rebuild
>>
>>I understand that the low servo piston seal is included in Clarks part
>> #C3591 along with the (2) clutch drum seals but I cant find or understand
>> where the pinion shaft seal is located that is in that 4 piece kit. Can
>> someone please inlighten me on this before I get started with my PG
>> rebuild so that I fully understand things before I get started? Looking
>> for help here. Thanks
>>
>>Pete Inman
>>65 Monza
>>61 Rampside
>>
>>
>>________________________________
>>From: Tom Hughes <corvairdad at gmail.com>
>>To: James Davis <jld at wk.net>
>>Cc: VirtualVairs AA <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
>>Sent: Sunday, March 4, 2012 7:14 PM
>>Subject: Re: <VV> Powerglide Rebuild - Should This Be Happening
>>
>>James, that worked perfectly. Thanks so much for the wise instruction given
>>quickly.
>>
>>On Sun, Mar 4, 2012 at 6:22 PM, James Davis <jld at wk.net> wrote:
>>
>>> The wear plate is not centered or reversed.  Loosen the five bolts until
>>> the pump turns freely.  rotate the pump one full turn, then turn it back
>>> the other direction slightly.  Tighten to opposite bolts slightly 9your
>>> choice of which two.  Repeat the process outil these bolts are torqued to
>>> specks, then start thew process with the other three.  Sometimes it takes
>>> a
>>> couple times until everything seats well.
>>
>>
>>
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