powerglide transmission
powerglide transmission
(OP)
I have a 1962 corvette with the powerglide transmission.I keep getting differant opinions on whether this transmission can be towed with the wheels on the ground. I beleave it had two pumps and this is where the confusion starts.I beleave it can be push started but towed is another matter.Any help would be appreciated.
roco
roco





RE: powerglide transmission
RE: powerglide transmission
RE: powerglide transmission
Regarding towing, it shouldnt be harmful if your car has a rear pump, but check fluid regularly. This can be established by testing pressures or attempting to push start the car, coasting at 20 MPH or so with the engine stopped selecting L should engage the transmission if a rear pump is present, and kick the engine over.
The GSA specified 1966 cars would need to have a reduction range availible (sans inhibitor) at any speed for engine braking, to have any prospect of a Federal Govt fleet purchase and this is mostly what spelt the end of the 2 speed transmission I suspect. Powerglide was a pretty nice transmission, I especially liked it in the little Corvair.
Brent Covey
Vancouver BC
RE: powerglide transmission
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