<VV> Need some information to help fix a problem with my 65 Monza PG

[Larry Forman]

Hi Chris,
OK, that really helps.   So it appears that since I have a much shorter 
PG dipstick, at about 4 inches plus, I must have the PG overfilled by 
that amount.   So I definitely do not want to add any fluid and should 
drain some out and see how it goes.

Many thanks for this info.

Larry

On 8/21/2017 4:50 PM, Chris Brown via VirtualVairs wrote:
> page 16 in Clark's Tech tips lists the 65-69 PG dipstick as 21 9/16" from
> the full line to the top of the cap and the 60-64 as 19"
>
> On Mon, Aug 21, 2017 at 7:14 PM, Larry Forman via VirtualVairs<
> virtualvairs at corvair.org>  wrote:
>
>> I am having an issue with my Powerglide on my new 1965 Corvair Monza 110
>> PG.   The issue is that the tranny frequently wants to delay going from
>> first into second and has a moment where the rpms rise before it settles
>> into second.   Also, it now has an additional occasional issue where the
>> transmission will chatter as I am just starting out from a stop.   It seems
>> like the first band is not grabbing fully for a fraction of a second and
>> the transmission makes noise and vibrates as the transmission locks into
>> first gear.   My thought was that the tranny fluid might be low.   I know
>> my particular dip stick is "odd" in that the handle was riveted onto the
>> dip stick shaft and sticks out several inches beyond the top dipstick cap.
>>   I am thinking that the dip stick might not be the correct length.   I
>> measured 17-1/4 inches from the full level mark (where the fluid is resting
>> when idling and hot) to the top of the dip stick cap that is shoved against
>> the transmission fill pipe.
>>
>> Could someone who has a Late PG measure the distance on the dip stick for
>> me, please?   I don't want to add fluid and possibly overfill the tranny.
>>
>> Also, I have used Chemtool B12 successfully to solve issues like this with
>> other automatic transmissions.   I lower the level just a bit so I can add
>> a pint of Chemtool B12 and drive the car for a couple of miles while that
>> solvent frees up some sticking shifting mechanisms.   Then drain the tranny
>> and refill.   If I don't drain and refill, the Chemtool B12 evaporates and
>> any shifting symptoms that were fixed then return.
>>
>> Thanks for any assistance and suggestions,
>>
>> Larry Forman
>> 916-216-9801
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