<VV> Powerglide Kickdown

[William Hubbell]

Be aware that it *might not* be a mal-adjusted throttle shaft.  It is EITHER that OR a defective governor drive gear.  If for some reason the nylon governor drive gear is smaller than specs (they can shrink with age and some of the reproduced gears are too small), it will allow FULL rear pump pressure to be applied to the Low/Drive shift valve, forcing the transmission into drive and keeping it there regardless of throttle position for all speeds over about 15-20 mph.

Bill

On Aug 4, 2022, at 3:54 PM, Matt Nall via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:

Brian, The adjustment you need is at the Crosshaft.  Unhook the return spring and turn the swivel 1/4" towards the front of the car. Test drive and adjust from there.
Matt NallVV ChairmanOregon coast


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Subject: <VV> Powerglide Kickdown

I am working on a 1965 Powerglide convertible.  After the trans was redone by the Ranch, the car does not have a kickdown gear regardless of throttle position.  The Ranch tells me the valve adjustment (using the special tool) inside the trans is correct.  I believe them.  Under light throttle it shifts from low to high at about 15-18 MPH.  Any tips or davice about how to adjust the rod from the gas pedal to the lever on the side of the trans?  Any assistance greatly apricated.  Thanks.
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