[FC] Powerglide Question (I think)

[Ken Hand]

 Scott,

A torque converter doesn't just get out of balance unless it slings a balance weight off. Check on the ring gear near the converter case and see if there is a rusty spot weld somewhere. Even if the over running clutch inside was stuck, it would not cause a vibration. Are you sure the engine doesn't have a miss at idle? Does the vibration go away at any time?

 

Ken Hand
248-613-8586
www.corvairmechanic.com
 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Scott & Cyndi Wilson <scwilson8126 at wowway.com>
To: corvanatics at corvair.org
Sent: Sun, Mar 20, 2011 2:55 pm
Subject: [FC] Powerglide Question (I think)


Hello All;



My '63 Monza w/Powerglide vibrates at idle when stopped at a light with my foot 

on the brake.  I have checked to make sure that the idle RPM's are not too high 

when in drive.

I spoke with a Corvair tech person who told me it is probably a failing torque 

converter and that it should be replaced because the vibrating will get worse, 

although it will not damage the engine.



Is there a way I can tell if it is the torque converter before I go to the 

trouble of replacing it?  



Also, I have a torque converter in my garage.  Is there a way to determine if 

that one is OK?



Thanks,



Scott Wilson

'63 Monza Convert.

'63 Rampside



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