PPCC List - Power glide and torque converter

[MICHAEL PIPER]

I have a document describing how to change a TC on a late.  It was based on notes from Steve with my own experience added.  I presume an early is similar but we can ask Steve.  My experience with a bad TC replaced with a High Stall one from Clarks would address about 1/2 of Rex's concerns and it made a huge difference but not the shifting when hot/cold part (mine was fine) unless it is low on fluid or the fluid is dirty.  It was a bit of a job to do, and I took at least 10 pounds of dirt/crud/gravel off of the assembly so I could even see the basic outline of the equipment.  If Rex could see the governor he is way ahead of where I started.  It is possible with some effort to remove the torque converter without removing the engine.

Regards,

Mike 

> On 12/03/2023 10:24 AM MST JOHN DAWSON via PPCC-List <ppcc-list at corvair.org> wrote:
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> From the symptoms described, the issue is probably the torque converter. It may be time to consider one from Clark's (maybe the hi-stall one). A rebuilt TC can be pricey. You could install a used one, but you might run the risk of adding sludge to the system. That said, I do have several good used TCs on the shelf.
> What color is the fluid in the transmission? If brown, it will also need changing.
> Lots more I could say, but that would make for a very long post.
> 
> Be safe out there
> John Dawson RMC, PPCC
> 
> > On 12/02/2023 9:29 PM MST Kristal Harrison via PPCC-List <ppcc-list at corvair.org> wrote:
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> > G'day all,
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> > Rex is just about to set fire to the car, and has asked me to ask the brains (and parts) trust if you can help.
> > 
> > It's very frustrating that we have maintained the car, and yet it still doesn't seem to want to...
> > A) start
> > B) run
> > 
> > It is still hard to start, even with a new starter motor and fuel pump, and continues to stall at every opportunity, and not want to go into second gear for about 10 minutes. The dip in revs when you put it into drive from neutral is ridiculous, which also adds to the propensity to stall.
> > 
> > From previous discussions, we seem to remember that it may be the transmission, and also possibly the torque converter.
> > 
> > Does anybody have these parts?
> > 
> > Kristal 
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