[1969] A/C - Powerglide Questions

[richard.gebhardt at comcast.net]

Bill, you can minimize the fluid loss by starting the car during those long periods of inactivity. Usually, starting it every two or three days is sufficient. 

Regards

Richard

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Bill H." <gojoe283 at yahoo.com> 

> B"H 
> 
> Robert: Based on my understanding, it's possible you 
> may have a leak in the Powerglide cable seal. Check 
> to ensure that the seal where the cable goes into the 
> transmission, under the rear of the car, is no wet 
> with tranny fluid. Also make sure you pan gasket is 
> in good order. 
> 
> When a PG sits for a certain amount of time, fluid 
> drains out of the converter and into the gearcase/pan 
> area, so this is probably your problems. 
> 
> As for the A/C, I would strongly suggest purchasing 
> the Clark's A/C installation kit instructions. They 
> give details as to how to install A/C in a Late model 
> Corvair. 
> 
> Be very careful, especially if your smog pump and 
> plubming is still installed in the car and in working 
> order. The heat generated by the smog equipment and 
> the A/C will affect your engine's longevity, unless 
> you take whatever steps you can to make the engine run 
> cooler, including using synthetic oil, possible remove 
> the lower shrouds (at least in the hot summer months), 
> ensure all oil leaks are fixed and your oil cooler is 
> in good working order. Clark's also recommends the 
> 1960-style "folded fin" oil cooler which is supposed 
> to be superior to the later types. 
> 
> I am also planning to intall A/C in my 69 Monza at 
> some point in the future, but my smog stuff was 
> removed a long time ago. 
> 
> Good luck...Bill Hershkowitz (69 Monza HT 110 PG 
> #5056) 
> ----------------------------------------------------- 
> 
> I have an ongoing powerglide transmission concern. I 
> had the transmission overhauled before I coupled it to 
> a 140 engine and installed it in my 69'. It is garaged 
> so it often sits during our HOT Summer months in AZ 
> with no running for weeks on end. During that time the 
> torque converter apparently takes a dump onto the 
> floor of the garage. I initially tried to use AMSOIL 
> transmission fluid but it is expensive and it runs all 
> over the floor as well as regular transmission fluid. 
> It usually takes about 2+ quarts to refill the 
> transmission. I know other owners of 65+ Corvairs with 
> powerglides that do not do this nasty trick. Does 
> anyone have any ideas as to what is taking place and 
> how I can correct this consistent problem? 
> 
> I also have a Sanden compressor ready to install on 
> the 69' that I installed a stock 65' A/C unit on. I 
> need information on one item. I do not have the 
> copper pipe running through the interior and I need 
> advice on how to run a new A/C hose under the car and 
> where to enter the car to access the hookup under the 
> dash. Can anyone give me particulars on this 
> modification? 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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