Thread: Rebuild a Powerglide?

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Say.. how hard is it to rebuild an aluminum case powerglide using stock parts and a few performance things like a shift kit?

keep in mind i've only rebuilt my 350 and i have an okay knowledge of how things work.

anyone have any suggested reading material so i can bone up on this before i think about rebuilding it myself?

oh and any pitfalls you should let me know. heh. i hate those. :P

Originally Posted by Crowbie

Say.. how hard is it to rebuild an aluminum case powerglide using stock parts and a few performance things like a shift kit?

keep in mind i've only rebuilt my 350 and i have an okay knowledge of how things work.

anyone have any suggested reading material so i can bone up on this before i think about rebuilding it myself?

oh and any pitfalls you should let me know. heh. i hate those. :P

its an easy trans. to overhaul. getting the reverse piston out of the case is the only hard part, if you don't have the tool for it. check the front pump close, they ware out pretty quick. other wise take your time and watch where everything go. to get the piston out of the clutch pack set the clutch pack in a vise and use 2 deep well sockets to compress the springs, if you don't have the tool.

I agree with Mike a totally easy peasy trans to work on. Here is another handy little home trick, get yourself an 44 gal drum, and punch a few holes in the top with chisel around the edges, say about 6 or 7 and punch one in the center. This is your strip down and drainage bench. Because one thing with used auto trans fluid, a little spillage makes a big mess.