<VV> Power glide

[James Davis]

TCI <http://www.tciauto.com/tc/transmissionshtml/> has several types and
thicknesses of clutch disk for Corvair PowerGlides (same as cast iron case
PG).  Note than the steels are different between car and Corvair
PowerGlides and the Corvair uses smaller number of disk in the clutch packs
than car PowerGlide.. Yes all Corvair powered and all 500 series V-8
UltraVans came with PowerGlide transmissions.  That said, 3.0 and 3.1 liter
Corvair engine can develop sufficient torque to overcome the 1964-1969
Corvair PowerGlide.  Fortunately Ken Arnold developed internal parts to
overcome the stock limitations and hold the toque of his 215 cuin V-8
Corvair and Billy Bruce's 1963 Corvair Turbo drag car.
Jim Davis

On Mon, Dec 3, 2018 at 3:25 PM Joel McGregor via VirtualVairs <
virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:

> We are lucky that we can get any parts for the Corvair Powerglide.  Very
> few are in common with the big car PG so I doubt you can get any Kevlar
> parts.  Clark's has them ready to go.
> I just compared parts recently but can't remember.  I think the
> low/reverse 350 plates are the same as one set in the Corvair.
> The good news is I don't think the stock Corvair PG in good condition has
> any issues handling any amount of power a Corvair engine is capable of.
> They used them in Ultravans.
>
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> Subject: <VV> Power glide
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> Hi all... After putting the car on the lift, we have determined that we
> need a new power glide. Who has one with Kevlar clutches and is ready to
> install?
> Jim
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