<VV> Need some information to help fix a problem with my 65Monza PG

Joel McGregor joel at joelsplace.com
Tue Aug 22 10:34:53 EDT 2017


Not on an automatic transmission.  What would be the correct amount?  How long do you let it drain and at what temperature?  Do you remove the filter when draining?  It always seems like more comes out when you do.
Joel McGregor


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Subject: Re: <VV> Need some information to help fix a problem with my   65Monza PG

Best way to be sure is to drain and refill with the correct amount ;)


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From: Chris Brown via VirtualVairs
Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2017 12:50 AM
To: Larry Forman
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Subject: Re:  Need some information to help fix a problem with my 65Monza PG

page 16 in Clark's Tech tips lists the 65-69 PG dipstick as 21 9/16" from
the full line to the top of the cap and the 60-64 as 19"

On Mon, Aug 21, 2017 at 7:14 PM, Larry Forman via VirtualVairs <
virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:

> I am having an issue with my Powerglide on my new 1965 Corvair Monza 110
> PG.   The issue is that the tranny frequently wants to delay going from
> first into second and has a moment where the rpms rise before it settles
> into second.   Also, it now has an additional occasional issue where the
> transmission will chatter as I am just starting out from a stop.   It
> seems
> like the first band is not grabbing fully for a fraction of a second and
> the transmission makes noise and vibrates as the transmission locks into
> first gear.   My thought was that the tranny fluid might be low.   I know
> my particular dip stick is "odd" in that the handle was riveted onto the
> dip stick shaft and sticks out several inches beyond the top dipstick cap.
>  I am thinking that the dip stick might not be the correct length.   I
> measured 17-1/4 inches from the full level mark (where the fluid is
> resting
> when idling and hot) to the top of the dip stick cap that is shoved
> against
> the transmission fill pipe.
>
> Could someone who has a Late PG measure the distance on the dip stick for
> me, please?   I don't want to add fluid and possibly overfill the tranny.
>
> Also, I have used Chemtool B12 successfully to solve issues like this with
> other automatic transmissions.   I lower the level just a bit so I can add
> a pint of Chemtool B12 and drive the car for a couple of miles while that
> solvent frees up some sticking shifting mechanisms.   Then drain the
> tranny
> and refill.   If I don't drain and refill, the Chemtool B12 evaporates and
> any shifting symptoms that were fixed then return.
>
> Thanks for any assistance and suggestions,
>
> Larry Forman
> 916-216-9801
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