Do you have to shift a Powerglide transmission?
The Aluminium Powerglide is still used today as a racing transmission of choice by many racers mainly for the fact that it only shifts once, and for its extreme durability.
How do you adjust a 2 speed Powerglide?
The powerglide band should be adjusted to the following specs:
- Tighten the band adjustment screw to 72 inch lbs.
- Unscrew the band adjuster three and a half turns (3.5)
- Tighten the band adjustment screw’s locking nut.
How do you adjust the pressure on a Powerglide transmission?
The pressure can be increased by loosening the lock nut with a 9/16” box wrench and turning the adjuster screw in (clockwise) with a 3/16” Allen Key. The rate of change is 16 psi per turn. Tighten the lock nut after adjusting.
How do you adjust a powerglide kickdown?
On a cast iron PG the basic adjustment is: you disconnect both linkage rods at the carb then hold the carb at wide open throttle, pull the gas pedal rod all the way forward and adjust to fit into the carb. Then with carb still at wide open throttle pull the trans rod all the way forward and adjust to fit the carb.
How to install a cable shifter on Powerglide?
Install Cable shifter on PowerGlide Install Rod Shifter on PowerGlide Column to Floor Shift Conversions RETAINS the kickdown function PowerGlide Rod Linkage Lever Only 649-161 Installed on Transmission #649-161* ……. $24.50
What kind of transmission does a Powerglide have?
If your Powerglide looks like this, then you have the later model 1968 and up used with the Horseshoe style shifter. This version has a threaded Range Select Shaft and threaded Kick-down shaft, so the levers are removable with out taking apart the transmission.
Do you need to change range select shaft for Powerglide?
If your PowerGlide looks like this, then you need to change the range select shaft to use a floor style shifter. If your Powerglide looks like this, then you have a very economical version that did not have a kick down capability and you may want to get something
Is the Trans Sans lever on a Powerglide transmission?
All Powerglide transmissions are not built the same. The use of a factory console shifter requires that your transmission be able to accept the lever. Photo #1 shows the trans sans lever and photo #2 shows the trans with lever installed.