Powerglide Transmission Handbook: How To Rebuild or Modify Chevrolet's Powerglide for all Applications

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Item # HP1355  ISBN: 9781557883551




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Chevrolet produced over 17 million aluminum Powerglides from 1962 through 1973. While never a popular performance transmission during its production run, the Powerglide has become the dominant automatic transmission in modern motorsports. Favored by circle track and drag racers alike, the Powerglide is the transmission of choice of today's racer. You will find Powerglides installed in a wide range of vehicles from street/strip to "Top Sportsman."

This book is your reference guide to the Powerglide; from a stock rebuild to an all-out race unit, this book covers it all. Subjects covered include:

• General Transmission Service, Basic Operation, In-Car Service and Repairs.
• Torque Converter Design and Operation.
• Identification.
• Removal, Disassembly and Inspection.
• Final Assembly of Transmission.
• The Drag Racing Powerglide.
• The Circle Track Racing Powerglide.
• Specifications and Troubleshooting.

Table of Contents:

• Acknowledgements
• Safety Warning
• Introduction
• Powerglide History and Identification
• How the Powerglide Works
• General Transmission Service
• In-Car Maintenance, Repairs and Adjustments
• Specialty Tools for the Powerglide
• Transmission Removal and Core Disassembly
• Disassembling Unit Assemblies and Overall Inspection
• Overhaul and Reassembly of Unit Assemblies
• Final Assembly
• Torque Converter Design and Operation
• The Drag Racing Powerglide
• The Circle Track Powerglide
• Reducing Rotating Weight and Friction
• Installation and Operation
• Troubleshooting
• Powerglide Specifications

Whether you are racing or restoring, you'll find the Powerglide Transmission Handbook a master reference for rebuilding, modifying and racing your Powerglide transmission.

Powerglide Transmission Handbook: How To Rebuild or Modify Chevrolet's Powerglide for all Applications