<VV> Re: VirtualVairs digest, Vol 1 #1514 - 13 msgs

[Mikeamauro@aol.com]

Hank Wrote:

"> What would be the difference in a PG in an FC that was different from the 
> one in a car?? Other than the mounting X member??"

Excellent question: Answer--the rear housing of a FC Powerglide contains 
connection ports, and associated internal-automatic bypass valving, for the 
connection to the OEM-supplied transmission oil cooler (car-type PGs do not have 
such provisions). GM (apparently) felt, due to the extra weight and heat 
developed with the FC application, that a transmission oil cooler would be necessary. 
I can attest that my FC--even with the trains oil cooler-- before changing to 
an NOS torque converter, had a tendency to heat up the fluid, and blow boiled 
fluid out the vent at top of the axle. Car-type PGs can be converted to accept 
an external cooler; my 67 coupe is so equipped and works well. With the 
conversion, one needs to drill the rear housing and add connection fitting; 
blocking off an internal passage is, also, required. Complete instructions, I 
believe, appear in the Corsa Tech Guide.

Mike Mauro
64 Greenbrier Deluxe & other assorted Corvairs