ENGINE FUEL 6M-4
Fig.
3C-Fuel Level Sight Plug
2.
Push hand choke knob in to within 1/8" of instru-
ment panel.
3.
Loosen choke cable clamp at carburetor bracket and
adjust cable through the clip until the choke valve
is wide open.
4.
Tighten cable clamp at carburetor bracket and check
operation of choke valve to ensure full closed and
wide open positions.
5. Install air cleaner.
Float Adjustment
Ho/fey (Model 4150
Center
Inlet & Model 2300)
1.
Remove air cleaner then remove the fuel level sight
plugs (Fig. 3c)
2.
With parking brake on, and transmission in neutral,
start the engine and allow it to idle.
3.
With the car on a level surface, the fuel level should
be on a level with the threads at the bottom of the
sight plug port (plus or minus 1/32 inch).
NOTE:
No float drop adjustment is required
on this carburetor.
4.
If necessary to adjust (either or both bowls), loosen
inlet needle lock screw and turn the adjusting nut
clockwise to lower or counter-clockwise to raise
fuel level, then tighten lock screw.
NOTE:
1/6 turn of adjusting nut equals ap-
proximately 1/16" fuel level change.
5. Allow a minute for fuel level to stabilize then re-
check the level at sight plug.
6. Readjust, if necessary, until proper level is obtained,
then install sight plug and air cleaner.
NOTE:
To assure proper secondary float level
setting it is advisable to accelerate primary
throttles slightly and hand operate secondary
throttle. This assures a stabilized secondary
fuel level.
Additional Adjustments
The following adjustments may be made without re-
moving the carburetor from the engine. For procedure
refer to Section 6M of the Overhaul Manual under the
carburetor being serviced.
Rochester BV
• Float
• Idle Vent
• Choke Rod (Fast Idle)
• Choke Vacuum Break
• Choke Unloader
Rochester 2GV
• Float
• Accelerator Pump
• Idle Vent
• Choke Rod (Fast Idle)
• Choke Vacuum Break
• Choke Unloader
• Secondary Throttle Opening
• Secondary Throttle Lockout
Rochester 4MV
• Float
• Accelerator Pumj)
• Idle Vent
• Air Valve
• Choke Rod
• Choke Vacuum Break
• Choke Unloader
• Air Valve Lockout
• Secondary Opening
• Secondary Lockout
Carter YF
• Float
• Idle Vent
• Choke Rod (Fast Idle)
• Choke Vacuum Break
• Choke Unloader
Holley 4160 and 4150
(Except End
Inlet)
• Float
• Air Vent Valve
• Accelerator Pump
• Choke Vacuum Break
• Choke Unloader
Holley 2300 and 4150
(End
Inlet)
• Air Vent Valve (except 2300)
• Accelerator Pump
• Choke Vacuum Break
• Choke Unloader
Removal
Flooding, stumble on acceleration and other perform-
mance complaints are, in many instances, caused by the
presence of dirt, water, or other foreign matter in the
carburetor. To aid in diagnosing the cause of the com-
plaint, the carburetor should be carefully removed from
the engine without draining the fuel from the bowl.
The contents of the fuel bowl may then be examined for
contamination as the carburetor is disassembled.
1.
Remove air cleaner and gasket.
2.
Disconnect fuel and vacuum lines from carburetor.
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ENGINE-ELECTRICAL 6Y-10
circuit. Make absolutely certain all connections in
the circuit are secure.
5.
Do not short across or ground any of the terminals
on the generator or regulator.
6. Do not attempt to polarize the generator.
7.
Do not disconnect lead at generator without first dis-
connecting battery ground cable.
Trouble in the A.C. charging system will usually be
indicated by one or more of the following conditions:
1.
Faulty indicator lamp or ammeter operation.
2.
An undercharged battery (usually evidenced by slow
cranking speeds).
3.
An overcharged battery (usually evidenced by exces-
sive battery water usage).
4.
Excessive generator noise or vibration.
Described below are a series of on-the-vehicle quick
checks which are designed to assist the service tech-
nician in locating troubles within the various components
of the engine electrical system. Additional checks, ad-
justments and overhaul procedures of these components
are also described in the "Charging Systems—Service
Operations Section" and should be referred to as
necessary.
STATIC CHECKS
Before making any electrical checks, perform the fol-
lowing static checks:
1.
Check for loose fan belt.
2.
Check for defective battery. (Refer to Battery).
3.
Inspect all connections, including the slip-on con-
nectors at the regulator and Delcotron.
NOTE: Do not short field to ground to check if
generator is charging since this will seriously
damage the charging system.
SYSTEM CONDITION TEST
This test is used .to indicate the overall condition of the
charging system (both good and defective) and to isolate
the malfunctioning unit if the system is defective.
NOTE: On Corvette models difficulty may be
encountered -when attempting to make the re-
quired test connections at the voltage regulator.
It is advisable to remove the regulator from its
mounting location to perform the necessary con-
nections at the regulator for the following tests
but make sure unit is grounded.
1.
With ignition off, perform the prescribed Static
Checks outlined in this section. Then set hand brake
and shift transmission
into
neutral.
2.
Connect a voltmeter from junction block relay to
ground at regulator base.
CAUTION: Be sure meter clip does not touch a
resistor or terminal extension under regulator,
3.
Connect a tachometer on engine.
4.
Models equipped with Indicator Lamp: Turn ignition
switch on "ON" position and check indicator lamp.
If lamp fails to glow, perform appropriate tests and
corrections (Indicator Lamp Circuit Tests) before
continuing.
Models equipped with Ammeter: Turn ignition
switch to "ACC" with an accessory on and check
ammeter. If ammeter fails to read discharge, check
ammeter circuit before continuing.
5.
Models equipped with Indicator Lamp: If lamp glows,
start the engine and run' it at 1500 rpm or above.
Check indicator lamp. If lamp fails to go out, per-
form appropriate test and corrections (Indicator
Lamp Circuit Test) before continuing.
Models equipped with Ammeter: If ammeter reads
discharge, start the engine and observe ammeter. If
meter fails to move toward charge (from original
position), perform appropriate test and corrections
(Field Circuit Tests) before continuing.
NOTE: At this point a field circuit has been
established and any other problem will lie in
generator or regulator.
6. Turn on high-beam headlights and heater blower
motor to high speed, run engine at or above 1500
rpm (for a few minutes, if necessary) and read the
voltage on meter.
AIR GAP
ADJUSTING NUT
ONLY
ADJUSTING SCREW
(Turn To Adjust
Voltage Setting)
Fig.
6c—Adjusting Voltage Setting
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5.
Install Tool J-5824 to support the clutch assembly
during removal.
NOTE: Look for "X" mark on flywheel and on
clutch cover. If MX" mark is not evident, prick
punch marks on flywheel and clutch cover for
indexing purposes during installation.
6. Loosen the clutch-to-flywheel attaching bolts evenly
1 turn at a time until spring pressure is released,
then remove the bolts, and remove clutch assembly.
Installation to Vehicle
Clean pressure plate and flywheel face. (They should
be free of oil, grease, metal deposits or burned spots).
1.
Position the clutch disc and pressure plate in relar
tive installed position and support them with align-
ment Tool J-5824.
NOTE: The driven disc on the 4 and 6 cylinder
engines is installed with the damfper springs to
the flywheel side; the V-8 is opposite, however,
THE GREASE SLINGER IS ALWAYS ON THE
TRANSMISSION SIDE.
2.
Turn clutch assembly until "X" mark on cover lines
up with "X" mark oh flywheel, then align cover bolt
holes to nearest flywheel holes.
3.
Install a bolt in every hole and tighten down evenly
and gradually until tight (to avoid possible clutch
distortion).
NOTE: Cover loads are as high as 1-1/4 tons.
4.
Remove pilot tool.
5.
Unhook clutch fork and lubricate ball socket and fork
fingers at release bearing end with a high melting
point grease such as graphite and reinstall fork on
ball stud. On Corvette models use Moly Grease.
6. Lubricate the recess on the inside of throwout bear-
ing collar and the throwout fork groove with a light
coat of graphite grease (fig. 4). On Corvette models
use Moly Grease.
7.
Install clutch fork and dust boot into clutch housing
and install throwout bearing to the throwout fork, then
install flywheel housing.
8. Install transmission as outlined in transmission
section.
9. Connect fork push rod and spring.
10.
Adjust shift linkage as outlined in transmission
section.
11.
Perform linkage adjustment for pedal free play and
check clutch release position.
CLUTCH PEDAL
The clutch pedal is the pendant-type hung from a sup-
Fig. 5 - Release Bearing Lubrication and Comparison
port brace common to the brake pedal and must be re-
moved to remove brake pedal. Refer to Section 5 for
brake and clutch pedal service procedure.
CLUTCH CROSS SHAFT (Figs. 6, 7 & 8)
Removal
1.
Remove linkage return and lower linkage springs and
disconnect clutch pedal and fork push rods from re-
spective cross shaft levers.
2.
Loosen outboard ball stud nut and slide stud out of
bracket slot.
3.
Move cross shaft outboard, and as required to clear
inboard ball stud, then merely lift out to remove
from vehicle.
Repairs
The cross shaft has nylon ball stud seats which should
be inspected for wear or damage. Also check condition
of engine bracket ball stud assembly and special anti-
rattle "O" ring. Figures 6, .7
&
8 show component parts
of cross shaft. Replace parts as necessary based on wear
or damage. Lubricate ball studs and seats with graphite
grease before reassembly.
Installation
1.
Reverse removal procedure to install.
2.
Adjust clutch linkage as previously outlined.
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6. Connect speedometer cable.
7. Install propeller shaft assembly.
8. Fill transmission with lubricant specified in Section
O.
CORVETTE TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT
, 1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
Pisassemble transmission shift control lever by un-
screwing ball from lever, lifting out
"T"
handle re-
turn spring and "T" handle, then remove the anti-
rattle bushings.
3.
Raise front and rear of vehicle.
4.
Insert a block of wood between the top of the dif-
ferential carrier housing and the underbody (to pre-
vent upward travel of the carrier when the carrier
front support is disconnected).
5. Disconnect the differential carrier front supportfrom
its frame bracket, by removing the nut on the under-
side of the biscuit mount.
6. Pry the carrier downward to relieve load while re-
moving the two center mounting bolts from the car-
rier front support. (To pry carrier downward insert
crowfoot end of a pry bar through the opening in the
carrier front support, hooking end of bar over top of
the center mounting bolt pad cast in the underside of
the carrier.)
7. Pivot carrier support downward for access to prop
shaft "U" joint.
8.
.
Disconnect prop shaft front and then rear "U" bolts.
9. Disconnect parking brake cable from ball socket at
idler lever located near center of underbody.
10.
Remove prop shaft by moving shaft forward.
11.
Remove heat deflectors from the right and left ex-
haust pipe.
12.
Remove left bank exhaust pipe.
13.
Remove right bank exhaust pipe and heat riser.
14.
Disassemble the transmission mount, as follows:
a. Remove the two bolts that attach rear mount
cushion to the rear mount bracket.
b.
Support engine under oil pan and raise engine to
remove load from rear mount cushion.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to oil pan, a suit-
able wide base, heavy wood platform should be
placed between the jack pad and the oil pan.
c. Remove the three transmission mount bracket-
to-
crossm ember bolts and remove mount bracket.
d. Remove the two bolts from mount pad to trans-
mission case and remove rubber mount cushion
and exhaust pipe "yoke".
15.
Disconnect transmission linkage by removing the
shift levers at the transmission side cover.
16.
Disconnect speedo cable at transmission extension.
17.
Remove transmission output shaft slip yoke.
NOTE:
The yoke is removed to avoid tearing
the heat reflecting pad on the underbody, when
the transmission is being removed.
18.
Remove two bolts to disconnect the transmission
gearshift control lever and bracket assembly from
its adapter plate on side of transmission. Lower
transmission assembly from the vehicle, letting the
gearshift lever slide down and through the dust boot
in the console.
19.
Remove transmission-to-clutch housing attaching
bolts.
20.
Slide transmission assembly rearward from clutch
and rotate transmission for access to the three flat
head machine screws in the control lever bracket
adapter plate. Remove adapter plate. Rotate trans-
mission back to the upright position.
21.
To allow room for transmission removal slowly
lower the rear of engine until the tachometer drive
cable at the distributor just clears the horizontal
ledge across the front of dash.
CAUTION: The tachometer cable can be easily
damaged by heavy contact with the dash. Slide
transmission rearward out of the clutch, then
tip front end of transmission downward and
lower the assembly from vehicle.
22.
Reinstall transmission assembly by performing above
steps in reverse order.
TRANSMISSION OVERDRIVE
INDEX
Page
General
Description 7-10
Maintenance
and Adjustments 7—10
Governor
Switch and Pinion .............. 7-10
Sun
Gear Solenoid Oil Seal and Control
Cable
Bracket 7-10
Case
Rear Oil Seal 7-10
Removal
7-10
Installation
. . . . . 7-10
Control
Shaft Lever and Oil Seal 7-10
Speedometer
Driven Gear 7-10
Electrical
Unit Checks 7-11
Overdrive
Relay . 7-11
Page
Air
Gap 7-11
Point
Opening 7-11
Closing
Voltage 7-11
Solenoid
. 7-11
Closing
Coil 7-11
Engaging
Spring . - 7-11
Ignition
Grounding Contact . 7-11
Governor
Switch 7-11
Kickdown
Switch 7-11
Diagnosis
- Overdrive 7-12
Mechanical
. 7-12
Electrical
7-13
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with the "white" stripe painted on the engine
side of the flywheel outer rim, denoting the
"heavy" side of the engine.
1.
Mount transmission on transmission lifting equip-
ment installed on jack or other lifting device.
2.
Remove converter holding tool.
CAUTION: Do not permit converter to move
forward after removal of holding tool.
3.
Raise transmission into place at rear of engine and
install transmission case to engine upper mounting
bolts,
then install remainder of the mounting*bolts.
Torque bolts to 35 ft. lbs.
4.
Remove support from beneath engine, then raise
rear of transmission to final position.
5. Through flywheel cover opening align as closely as
possible the "white" flywheel balance mark stripe
and the "blue" painted stripe on the end of converter
cover and housing. If scribed during removal, align
scribe marks on flywheel and converter cover. In-
stall converter to flywheel attaching bolts. Torque
bolts to 15-20 ft. lbs.
6. Install converter under pan.
7. Reinstall transmission support crossmember to
transmission and frame.
8. Remove transmission lift equipment.
9. Connect propeller shaft to transmissions.
10.
Connect manual and TV control lever rods to
transmission.
11.
Connect oil cooler lines (if so equipped), vacuum
Fig.
13PG - Converter Holding Tool
modulato:* line, and speedometer drive cable to
transmission.
12.
Refill transmission through filler tube, using Funnel
J-4264 and following the recommended procedure
provided earlier in this section.
13.
Check transmission for proper operation and for
leakage. Check and, if necessary, adjust linkage.
CORVETTE POWERGLIDE TRANSMISSION
Replacement
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
Remove ball end from transmission shift control
lever.
3.
Raise front and rear of vehicle.
4.
Insert a block of wood between the top of the dif-
ferential carrier housing and the underbody (to
prevent upward travel of the carrier when the car-
rier front support is disconnected).
5. Disconnect the differential carrier front support
from its frame bracket, by removing the nut on the
underside of the biscuit mount.
6. Pry the carrier downward to relieve load while re-
moving the two center mounting bolts from the
carrier front support. (To pry carrier downward
insert crowfoot end of a pry bar**hrough the open-
ing in the carrier front support, hooking end of bar
over top of the center mounting bolt pad cast in the
underside of the carrier).
7. Pivot carrier support downward for access to prop
shaft "U"-joint.
8. Disconnect prop shaft front and then rear
"U"
bolts.
9. Disconnect parking brake cable from ball socket at
idler lever located near center of underbody.
10.
Remove prop shaft by moving shaft forward.
11.
Remove left bank exhaust pipe.
12.
Remove right bank exhaust pipe and heat riser.
13.
Disassemble the transmission mount, as follows:
a. Remove the two bolts that attach rear mount
cushion to the rear mount bracket.
b.
Support engine under oil pan and raise engine to
remove load from rear mount cushion.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to oil pan, a suit-
able wide base, heavy wood platform should be
placed between the jack pad and the oil pan.
c. Remove the three transmission mount bracket-
to-crossmember bolts, then remove mount
bracket.
d. Remove the two bolts from mount pad to trans-
mission case and remove rubber mount cushion
and exhaust pipe "yoke".
14.
Disconnect oil cooler lines at transmission and
swing lines clear.
15.
Remove connector underpan.
16.
Remove converter to flywheel attaching bolts.
17.
At transmission disconnect vacuum modulator line
and speedometer cable.
18.
Disconnect transmission shift linkage from trans-
mission gearshift control lever. Remove shift lever.
19.
At transmission, remove throttle valve linkage and
disconnect neutral safety switch linkage, also re-
move the gearshift control linkage.
20.
Remove neutral safety switch from transmission
control bracket.
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21.
Remove transmission output shaft slip yoke and in-
sert a plastic shipping plug in end of extension to
prevent spillage of transmission fluid.
NOTE:
The yoke is removed to avoid tearing
the heat reflecting pad on the underbbdy, when
the transmission is being removed.
22.
Remove bright metal ignition shielding from dis-
tributor area.
23.
Remove the transmission dip stick and tube
assembly.
24.
Disconnect transmission vacuum modulator line at
distributor advance line tee.
25.
Position transmission hoist under transmission and
attach safety chain to transmission.
26.
Remove transmission converter housing-to-engine
attaching foolts and slide transmission rearward.
NOTE:
Observe converter when moving trans-
mission rearward. If converter does not move
with the transmission, pry it free of flywheel
before proceeding.
27.
Install converter retaining strap.
28.
Lower and remove transmission from vehicle by
tilting the front down and to the right while inter-
mittently lowering the transmission to facilitate its
• removal.
29.
Reinstall transmission assembly by performing the
above steps in reverse order.
Bolt Torques
Transmission Case to Flywheel
Housing Bolts 35 ft. lbs.
Converter to Flywheel Bolts. . , . . 35 ft. lbs.
OTHER SERVICE OPERATIONS
Although certain operations, such as oil pan or gasket
replacement, valve body, governor, filler pipe "O" ring,
speedometer drive gear, case extension "0" ring and
rear oil seal, vacuum modulator, and servo cover or
gasket service may be performed from underneath the
vehicle without removing the Powerglide; their service
procedure is covered in the Passenger Overhaul Manual
and is not repeated here. Refer to the- Powerglide Sec-
tion of the Passenger Overhaul Manual for all other
service operations not covered here.
DIAGNOSIS
Proper operation of the Powerglide transmission may
be affected by a number of factors, all of which must be
considered when trouble in the unit is diagnosed.
Proper trouble diagnosis can only be accomplished
when performed in a thorough step by step procedure.
The following procedure has been devised and tested and
is recommended for all trouble diagnosis complaints and
if the service man will follow this checking procedure,
accurate and dependable diagnosis may be accomplished.
This will result in a savings of time, not only to the
service man, but to the customer as well.
WARMING UP TRANSMISSION
Before attempting to check and/or correct any com-
plaints on the Powerglide transmission it is absolutely
essential that the oil level be checked and corrected if
necessary. An oil level which is either too high or too
low can be the cause of a number of abnormal conditions
from excessive noise to slippage in all ranges.
It must be remembered that cold oil will slow up the
action of the hydraulic controls in the transmission. For
this reason a trouble or oil leak diagnosis should not be
attempted until the transmission has been warmed up by
either of the following procedures:
Shop Warm Up
1.
Connect tachometer to engine.
2.
Set parking brake tight and start engine.
3.
Place selector light in
"D"
(drive) range.
4.
Adjust carburetor idle speed adjusting screw to run
engine at approximately 750 rpm and operate in this
manner for two minutes. At the end of two minutes
of operation, the transmission will be sufficiently
warmed up for diagnosis purposes.
NOTE:
At this point, readjust the engine idle
speed to 450-475 rpm in
"D"
range.
Road Warm Up
Drive the car approximately 5 miles with frequent
starts and stops.
NOTE:
At this point, make sure the engine idle
speed is set to 450-475 rpm in
"D"
range.
CHECKING FLUID LEVEL AND CONDITION
After transmission has been warmed up, check the
fluid level with the engine idling, parking brake set and
control lever in "N" (neutral). If the fluid level is low,
add fluid to bring level up to the full mark on gauge rod,
CAUTION: If fluid level is too high, fluid may
be aerated by the planet carrier. Aerated fluid
will cause turbulence in the converter which will
result in lost power, lower stall speed and lower
pressures in control circuits. Lower fluid level
to full mark, then shut off engine to allow air
bubbles to work out of fluid.
When checking oil level, aburned smell and discolora-
tion indicate burned clutches or bands and the transmis-
sion will have to be removed.
MANUAL LINKAGE
Manual linkage adjustment and the associated neutral
safety switch are important from a safety standpoint.
The neutral safety switch should be adjusted so that the
engine will start in the Park and Neutral positions only.
With the selector lever in the Park position, the park-
ing pawl should freely engage and prevent the vehicle
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CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSIONS 7-33
from rolling. The pointer on the indicator quadrant
should line up properly with the range indicators in all
ranges.
OIL LEAKS
Before attempting to correct an oil leak, the actual
source of the leak must be determined. In many cases
the source of the leak can be deceiving due to "wind flow1 f
around the engine and transmission.
The suspected area should be wiped clean of all oil
before inspecting for the source of the leak. Red dye is
used in the transmission oil at the assembly plant and
will indicate if the oil leak is from the transmission.
The use of a "black light"* to identify the oil at the
source of leak is also helpful. Comparing the oil from
the leak to that on the engine or transmission dip stick
(when viewed by black light) will determine the source
of the leak.
Oil leaks around the engine and transmission are gen-
erally carried toward the rear of the car by the air
stream. For example, a transmission "oil filter tube
to case leak" will sometimes appear as a leak at the
rear of the transmission. In determining the source of
an oil leak it is most helpful to keep the engine running.
The mating surfaces of servo cover, converter housing,
transmission case and transmission case extension
should be carefully examined for signs of leakage. The
vacuum modulator must also be checked to insure that
the diaphragm has not ruptured as this would allow trans-
mission oil to be drawn into the intake manifold. Us-
ually, the exhaust will be excessively smoky if the
diaphragm ruptures due to the transmission oil added to
the combustion. The transmission case extension rear
oil seal should also be checked. All test plugs should be
checked to make sure that they are tight and that there
is no sign of leakage at these points. The converter
underpan should also be removed. Any appreciable quan-
tity of oil in this area would indicate leakage at the pump
square seal ring, pump seal assembly, or pump bolt
sealing washers.
BASIC PRESSURE CHECKS
Four basic pressure checks are used for diagnosis and
operational checks for the Aluminum Powerglide trans-
mission. All checks should be made only after thoroughly
warming up the transmission.
• Wide Open Throttle Upshift Pressure.
• Idle Pressure in "Drive" Range.
• Manual "Low" Range Pressure.
• "Drive" Range Overrun (Coast) Pressure.
It is not recommended that stall tests be conducted
which would result in engine vacuum falling below 10" Hg.
Pressure gauge hose connections should be made at
the low servo apply (main line) test point (fig. 14PG).
Run the gauge line into the driving compartment by
pushing aside the mast jacket seal. The line out of the
way of the drivers feet and connect to pressure gauge
J-21867.
• Wide Open Throttle Upshift Pressure Check
Refer to the pressure check chart for upshift pressure
SERVO APPLY
PRESSURE
Fig.
14PG - Pressure Test Plug
points as indicated on the lower servo apply (main line)
gauge.
• Idle Pressure in "Drive" Range
In addition tp the oil pressure gauges, a vacuum gauge
is needed for this check.
With the parking brake applied and the shift selector
lever in "Drive", low servo apply (main line) pressure
should be as shown on the pressure check chart.
If pressures are not within these ranges, the following
items should be checked for oil circuit leakage:
1.
Pressure regulator valve stuck.
2.
Vacuum modulator valve stuck.
3.
Hydraulic modulator valve stuck.
4.
Leak at low servo piston ring (between ring and
bore).
5.
Leak at low servo piston rod (between rod and bore).
6. Leak at valve body to case gasket.
7.
Leak at valve body gaskets.
8. Front pump clearances.
9. Check passages in transmission case for porosity.
• Manual "Low" Range Pressure Check
Connect a tachometer, apply the parking brake, place
the selector lever in "Low" range, and adjust the engine
speed to 1000 rpm with the car stationary.
Low servo apply (main line) pressure should be as
shown on the pressure check chart.
Pressures not within this range can indicate the fol-
lowing possibilities:
1.
Partially plugged oil suction screen.
2.
Broken or damaged ring low servo.
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CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSIONS 7-37
LI.
- LI Range can be selected at any vehicle speed,
and the transmission will shift to second gear
and remain in second until vehicle speed is re-
duced to approximately 40 MPH, .depending on
axle ratio. LI Range position prevents the trans-
mission from shifting out of first gear.
It is very important that any communication concerning
the Turbo Hydra-Matic always contain the transmission
serial number and that all transmission parts returned
to Chevrolet Motor Division always be tagged with the
transmission serial number.
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TRANSMISSION FLUID
Transmission fluid level should be checked with trans-
mission warm and selector lever in "P" Park position,
every time engine oil level is checked or as specified in
Section 0 when engine oil is changed.
CAUTION: Since the Turbo Hydra-Matic trans-
mission is very sensitive to oil level, special
precautions should be taken when checking the
oil level, to insure against an overfifE
Transmission fluid should be changed as specified in
Section 0.
FLUID LEVEL INDICATOR
The fluid level indicator is located in the filler pipe at
the right rear corner of the engine. To bring the fluid
level from the add mark to the full mark add 1 pint.
Fluid level should be to the full mark with transmission
at normal operating temperature. With cold fluid the
level should be at the add mark or slightly below.
SHIFT CONTROL LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT
Adjust linkage as shown below and in Figure 2.
1.
The shift tube and lever assembly must be free in the
mast jacket See Section 9 for alignment of steering
column assembly if necessary.
2.
To check for proper shift linkage adjustment, lift the
transmission selector lever towards the steering
wheel. Allow the selector lever to be positioned in
drive (D) by the transmission detent.
NOTE: Do not use the indicator pointer as a
reference to position the selector lever. When
performing linkage adjustment, pointer is ad-
justed last.
3.
Release the selector lever. The lever should be in-
hibited from engaging low range unless the lever is
lifted.
4.
Lift the selector lever towards the steering wheel,
and allow the lever to be positioned in neutral (N) by
the transmission detent.
5.
Release the selector lever. The lever should now be
inhibited from engaging reverse range unless the
lever is lifted.
6. A properly adjusted linkage will prevent the selector
lever from moving beyond both the neutral detent,
and the drive detent unless the lever is lifted to pass
over the mechanical stop in the steering column.
See schematic diagram.
7.
In the event that an adjustment is required, place the
selector lever in drive (D) position as determined by
the transmission detent. See Steps 2 and 3.
8. Loosen the adjustment swivel at the cross-shaft, and
rotate the transmission lever so that it contacts the
drive stop in the steering column.
9. Tighten the swivel and recheck the adjustment. See
Steps 2 and 6. -
l(h Readjust indicator needle if necessary to agree with
the transmission detent" positions. See Section 9.
11.
Readjust neutral safety switch if necessary to pro-
vide the correct relationship to the transmission de-
tent positions. See Section 12.
12.
When properly adjusted the following conditions must
be met by manual operation of the steering column
shift lever:
a. From reverse to drive position travel, the trans-
mission detent feel must be noted and related to
indicated position on dial.
b.
When in drive and reverse positions, pull lever
rearward (towards steering wheel) and then re-
lease. It must drop back into position with no
restrictions.
NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH ADJUSTMENT
The neutral safety switch must be adjusted so that the
car will start in the park or neutral position, but will not
start in the other positions. For replacement refer to
Section 12 of this Manual.
DRAINING AND REFILLING TRANSMISSION
Drain oil immediately after operation before it has had
an opportunity to cool.
To drain oil proceed as follows:
1.
Remove bottom pan attaching screws, pan, and gas-
ket.
2.
Remove oil strainer. Remove "O" ring seal from
pick-up pipe and discard.
3.
Discard strainer if dirty.
4.
Install new "O" ring seal on pick-up pipe and install
strainer and pipe assembly.
5.
Thoroughly clean bottom pan.
6.. Affix new gasket to bottom pan with petroleum jelly.
7.
Install bottom pan with attaching screws and torque
to specifications;
8. If only the pan has been removed, pour approximately
7-1/2 pints of fluid into the transmission. If the
valve body has also been removed use 9-1/2 pints.
After a complete overhaul approximately 19 pints
are required. Be sure container, spout, or funnel is
clean.
9. Start engine and let idle (carburetor off fast idle
step).
Place selector lever in P position and apply
hand brake.
10.
With transmission warm (approximately 150°F), add
fluid to bring level to full mark on indicator.
CAUTION: Do not overfill. Foaming will re-
sult.
CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL