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sevensixoh · 12-18-2012, 09:26 PM

hey all ... so im having trouble with my 2 speed powerglide ,
when I engage it in drive , the truck revs high and slowly crawls to the next gear and finally kicks in after about ten seconds. So I obviously cant drive it around town . But when I put it in reverse , it works great!!

please help , DIY fixing or other options .... anyone know how much a rebuild on a powerglide runs $$$ ... oh and its behind a 283 automatic..

thanks in advance !!

Alan's Classic · 12-18-2012, 11:51 PM

move and a bump.

crazy longhorn · 12-19-2012, 09:27 PM

Have you had the pan off the trans? I would suggest a screen & fluid swap, If you have not done that? I have seen that 'crutch' an old glide for a few more miles, & it will only hit you about 25-30 bones

crazyL

sevensixoh · 12-19-2012, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by crazy longhorn

Have you had the pan off the trans? I would suggest a screen & fluid swap, If you have not done that? I have seen that 'crutch' an old glide for a few more miles, & it will only hit you about 25-30 bones

crazyL

Sounds like a good start ! Kind of a newbie , so drain the pan and remove it , where is the screen located ?
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crazy longhorn · 12-19-2012, 10:08 PM

You will find it bolted to the valve body(with a couple bolts), after you remove the pan. A couple things to look for...lots of silver (as in the fluid in the pan looks lkie siver paint), or lots of black. Black is beautiful....but not on our food, or in the trans pan

I have seen those old trans "varnish the fluid"...you might get lucky, or not....IMHO, worth a try on that glide?

sevensixoh · 12-19-2012, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by crazy longhorn

You will find it bolted to the valve body(with a couple bolts), after you remove the pan. A couple things to look for...lots of silver (as in the fluid in the pan looks lkie siver paint), or lots of black. Black is beautiful....but not on our food, or in the trans pan

I have seen those old trans "varnish the fluid"...you might get lucky, or not....IMHO, worth a try on that glide?

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Sweet , thnx ... I'll probably do it this weekend .
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12-18-2012, 09:26 PM	#1
sevensixoh Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: El Centro , Ca Posts: 58	powerglide problems...help hey all ... so im having trouble with my 2 speed powerglide , when I engage it in drive , the truck revs high and slowly crawls to the next gear and finally kicks in after about ten seconds. So I obviously cant drive it around town . But when I put it in reverse , it works great!! please help , DIY fixing or other options .... anyone know how much a rebuild on a powerglide runs $$$ ... oh and its behind a 283 automatic.. thanks in advance !!

12-18-2012, 11:51 PM	#2
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: powerglide problems...help move and a bump. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

12-19-2012, 09:27 PM	#3
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	Re: powerglide problems...help Have you had the pan off the trans? I would suggest a screen & fluid swap, If you have not done that? I have seen that 'crutch' an old glide for a few more miles, & it will only hit you about 25-30 bones crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears.... Last edited by crazy longhorn; 12-19-2012 at 09:28 PM. Reason: spelling

12-19-2012, 10:08 PM	#5
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	Re: powerglide problems...help You will find it bolted to the valve body(with a couple bolts), after you remove the pan. A couple things to look for...lots of silver (as in the fluid in the pan looks lkie siver paint), or lots of black. Black is beautiful....but not on our food, or in the trans pan I have seen those old trans "varnish the fluid"...you might get lucky, or not....IMHO, worth a try on that glide? __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....



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