<VV> Re:POWERGLIDES my humble take so far...

[N2VZD at aol.com]

a couple of thoughts.(this is after doing about 5 trannys the last few 
years)..the differential seal inside by the pinion is now old enough to really need 
replacing (its a bomb waiting to bite you!), no matter how low the miles. this 
requires comeplete tear down. while you are at it , look at all of the 
bearings carefully for damaged surfaces.
on the tranny ..get the video from clarks and think about tearing into it. it 
is not that hard , if you have any tools at all. i skirted a couple of the 
"special" tool issues quite simply with what i had here with no trouble. i did 
use my cheapie harbor freight press in a couple places.very carefull cleaning 
of all parts is a must.  also i found bob balews book to be a must.  great 
notes on how and why.
so far the differential was more tedious job to get just perfect and cleaned 
up, and that was not bad if everything was ok. if a bearing is bad , that will 
cause more work in setting it up again. if not just carefull marking , 
keeping track of parts , and counting turns on the sleeves will get you going just 
fine.i think there are pictures of some of my stuff and tools on the web 
picture site, thanks to thomas.
regards, tim colson