1967 CHEVROLET CAMARO check engine

CLUTCH
AND
TRANSMISSIONS
7-20

COMPONENT PARTS REPLACEMENT

3.

4.

5.

6.
TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT
(EXC.
CORVETTE)

Removal From Vehicle

1.
Remove shift lever trim plate and dust boot.

Remove shift lever assembly.

Raise vehicle
to
desired working height.

Disconnect
the
speedometer cable from speedometer

driven gear fitting.
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Remove propeller shaft, then support engine
at the

oil
pan
rail with
a
jack
or
other suitable support

capable
of
supporting
the
engine when transmission

is removed.

Disconnect shift lever bracket assembly from exten-

sion
and
remove
all 3
transmission shifter levers

from shifter shafts, (leave linkage connected
to

levers)
and
remove bracket assembly levers
and

linkage.

Remove extension mount7 to-crossmember attaching

bolts.

Loosen transmission crossmember
and
move rear-

ward
or
remove.

Remove
the
transmission-to-clutch housing retaining

bolts
and
install two guide pins, J-1126,
in
top holes.

Slide
the
transmission straight back until
the
input

shaft
is
free
of
splines
in the
clutch disc.

Slide
the
transmission rearward
to
allow sufficient

clearance
of
input shaft
and
clutch housing. Then tilt

input shaft
end of
transmission downward and with-
8.

9.

10.

11.
draw transmission from vehicle.

installation
to
Vehicle

1.
Raise transmission
and
rotate
as
necessary-to start

input shaft into clutch disc
and
slide transmission

forward until
it
bottoms against clutch housing.
Re-

move guide pins.

2.
Install
the
transmission-to-clutch housing retaining

bolts.
Torque
all
four retaining bolts
to 50 ft. lbs.

3.
Raise engine
and
position extension mount
to
cross-

member,
and
loosely install
the
retaining bolts.

Tighten crossmember
to
frame retaining bolts.

4.
Remove temporary support from engine, and torque

the extension mount retaining bolts.

5. Install propeller shaft.

6. Install control lever bracket assembly
to
transmis-

sion extension
and
connect shifter levers
to
shifter

shafts.

7. Fill transmission
to
level
of
filler plug hole with

correct lubricant specified
in
Section
0.

8. Lower vehicle and install shift lever assembly, check

shift pattern and adjust linkage
as
required.

9. Install trim plate and dust boot.

CORVETTE TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT

Refer
to
similar procedure under 3-Speed Corvette

Transmission.

FOUR-SPEED (SAGINAW) TRANSMISSION

INDEX

Page

General Description
7-20

Maintenance
and
Adjustments
. . 7-21

Shift Linkage Adjustment.
. 7-21

Speedometer Driven Gear
and

Oil Seal ................
(See
Muncie 4-Speed)

Side Cover
7-22
Page

Removal
. . , 7-22

Disassembly
. . 7-22

Assembly
. . . 7-22

Installation
. 7-22

Extension
Oil
Seal
(See
Muncie 4-Speed)

Transmission Replacement (See Muncie 4-Speed)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Saginaw four speed fully synchronized
(all
forward

gears) transmission incorporates helical drive gears

throughout.

The main drive gear
is
supported
by a
ball bearing
at

the front
end of the
transmission case and
is
piloted
at its

front
end in an oil
impregnated bushing mounted
in the

engine crankshaft.
The
front
end of the
mainshaft
is

piloted
in a row of
roller bearings
set
into
the
hollow
end

of
the
main drive gear
and the
rear end
is
carried
by a

ball bearing mounted
in the
front
of the
extension housing.

The countergear
is
carried
on a
single
row of
rollers

at both ends while thrust
is
taken on thrust washers
lo-

cated between
the
ends
of the
gear and
the
thrust bosses

in
the
case. Ah anti-rattle plate assembly
at the
front
of

the countergear provides
a
constant spring tension
be-

tween
the
counter
and
clutch gears
to
reduce torsional

vibrations.
The
sliding reverse idler gear
is
carried
on

a bushing finish bored
in
place.
It
rotates
on a
short

idler shaft retained by
a
woodruff
key.

The synchronizer assemblies consist
of a
clutch
hub,

clutch sleeve,
two
clutch
key
springs and three energizer

clutch keys
and are
retained
as an
assembly on
the
main

shaft
by a
snap ring.
A great deal
of
similarity
and
interchangeability
now

exists between
the new 3 and
4-speed Saginaw trans-

missions.

However,
the
synchronizer assembly
at the
front
of the

mainshaft
is
used
for the
third and fourth rather than
the

second
and
third shift.
The
synchronizer assembly
at

the rear
of the
mainshaft
is
used
for the
first and second

rather than
the
first
and
reverse shift. Gear teeth
cut

in
the
first and second synchronizer sleeve (reverse gear)

distinguish
it
from
the
third
and
fourth synchronizer

sleeve.

Starting from
the
front, gears
on the
mainshaft
are

third, second
and
first rather than second, first and
re-

verse.
A
fourth blocker ring
is
used between
the 1-2

synchronizer assembly
and
first gear
on the
four-speed

transmissions.

The cover
on the new
four-speed transmission
is lo-*

cated
on the
left-hand side
of the
case.
It is
similar
to

the three-speed cover with
the
addition
of a
reverse

shifter shaft assembly, detent ball
and
detent spring.

Disassembly
and
assembly procedures
are
covered
in

this section.

CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL

CLUTCH
AND
TRANSMISSIONS
7-23

Assembly (Fig.
4X)

1.
With detent spring tang projecting
up
over
the 3rd

and
4th
shifter shaft cover opening install
the
first

and second detent
cam
onto
the
detent
cam
pivot
pin.

With
the
detent spring tang projecting
up
over
the

first
and
second shifter shaft cover hole install
the

3rd
and 4th
detent
cam,

NOTE:
The 1-2
detent
cam has a
.090" greater

contour
on the
inside detent notch.

2.

3.
Install detent
cam
retaining
"C"
ring
to
pivot shaft,

and hook spring into detent
cam
notches.

Install
1-2 and 3-4
shifter shaft assemblies
in
cover

being careful
not to
damage seals. Install both shift

forks
to
shifter shaft assemblies, lifting
up on
detent
cam
to
allow forks
to
fully seat into position.

4.
Install reverse detent ball
and
spring
to
cover, then

install reverse shifter shaft assembly
to
cover.

5.
Install outer shifter levers, flat washers, lock wash-

ers
and
bolts.

Installation

1.
Shift shifter levers into neutral detent (center) posi-

tion. Position cover gasket
on
case.

2.
Carefully position side cover into place making sure

the shift forks
are
aligned with their respective

mainshaft clutch sliding sleeves.

Install cover attaching bolts
and
tighten evenly
to

specified torque.

Remove filler plug
and add
lubricant specified
in

Section
0, to
level
of
filler plug hole.
3.

4.

ALUMINUM POWERGLIDE

INDEX

Page

General
Description
7-23

Maintenance
and
Adjustments .............. 7—23

Oil
Level Check
7-23

Periodic
Oil
Change
7-24

Periodic
Low
Band Adjustment
7-24

Manual
Shift Linkage Check
and
Adjust
7-24

Floor
Shift Linkage
7-25

Floor
Mounted Control Lever
and

Bracket
Assembly
7-29

Throttle
Valve Linkage
.... 7-29

Neutral
Safety Switch
.. . 7-30

Throttle
Return Check Valve (Dashpot)
7-30

Component
Parts Replacement
7-30

Transmission
Replacement .............. 7—30
Page

Other
Service Operations
7-32

Diagnosis
7-32

Warming
Up
Transmission
7-32

Shop
Warm
Up , 7-32

Road
Warm
Up 7-32

Checking
Fluid Level
and
Condition
7-32

Manual
Linkage
7-32

Oil
Leaks
7-33

Basic
Pressure Checks
7-33

Wide
Open Throttle Upshift Pressure Check
.... 7-33

Idle
Pressure
in
Drive Range
7-33

Manual
"Low"
Range Pressure Check .......
7-33

Drive
Range Overrun (Coast) Pressure
.
.......
7-33

Powerglide
Shift Points
. . 7-35

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The case
and
converter housing
of the two
speed alumi-

num Powerglide Transmission
is a
single case aluminum

unit. When
the
manual control
is
placed
in the
drive
po-

sition,
the
transmission automatically shifts
to low
gear

for initial vehicle movement.
As the car
gains speed
and

depending
on
load
and
throttle position,
an
automatic shift

is made
to
high gear.
A
forced downshift feature
pro-

vides
a
passing gear
by
returning
the
transmission
to low

range.

The
oil
pump assembly
is a
conventional gear type
and

the
oil
pump housing
is of the
large diameter type acting

as
the
front bulkhead
of the
transmission.
The
torque

converter
is a
conventional three element welded design

bolted
to the
engine flywheel which drives through
a
two-

speed planetary gearset.
The
high clutch assembly
is

typical
of the
designs used
in
this type transmission.
The

aluminum Powerglide uses
an
output shaft mounted
gov-
ernor which requires
a
hole through
the
output shaft.
The

reverse clutch assembly
is a
multiple disc type clutch.

The steel plates
are
splined directly
to the
case while
the

face plates
are
splined
to the
internal
or
ring gear.
The

clutch piston operates within
the
rear portion
of the
case.

The internal diameter
of the
pistoh
is
sealed to
an
integral

hub portion
of the
case rear bulkhead.
The
outside
dia-

meter
is
sealed
to a
machined portion
of the
case.
The

piston
is
hydraulically applied
and is
released
by
separate

coil springs.
The
valve body assembly
is
bolted
to the

bottom
of the
transmission case
and is
accessible
for

service
by
removing
the oil pan
assembly.
The
valve

body consists
of an
upper
and
lower body located
on
either

side
of a
transfer plate.
The
vacuum modulator
is lo-

cated
on the
left rear face
of the
transmission case.
The

modulator valve bore
is
located
in the
upper valve body.

MAINTENANCE
AND
ADJUSTMENTS

OIL LEVEL CHECK

The transmission
oil
level should
be
checked period-

ically
as
recommended
in
Section
0. Oil
should
be
added

only when level
is on or
below
the
"ADD" mark
on the dip

stick with
oil hot or at
operating temperature.
The oil

level
dip
stick
is
located
at the
right rear
of the
engine
compartment. Fill with
oil
specified
in
Section
0.

In order
to
check
oil
level accurately,
the
engine should

be idled with
the
transmission
oil hot and the
control

lever
in
neutral (N) position.

It
is
important that
the oil
level
be
maintained
no

higher than
the
"FULL" mark
on the
transmission
oil

level gauge.
DO NOT
OVERFILL,
for
when
the oil
level

CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL

CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSIONS 7-24

is at the full mark on the dip stick, it is just slightly be-

low the planetary gear unit. If additional oil is added,

bringing the oil level above the full mark, the planetary

unit will run in the oil, foaming and aerating the oil. This

aerated oil carried through the various oil pressure pas-

sages (low servo, reverse servo, clutch apply, converter,

etc.) may cause malfunction of the transmission assem-

bly, resulting in cavitation noise in the converter and

improper band or clutch application. Overheating may

also occur.

If the transmission is found consistently low on oil, a

thorough inspection should be made to find and correct

all external oil leaks.

PERIODIC OIL CHANGE

The transmission oil should be changed periodically as

recommended in Section 0, and whenever transmission is

to be removed from the vehicle for repairs.

1.
Run engine for one minute in neutral prior to chang-

ing.

2.
Be sure vehicle is level or raise from the rear only.

3.
Remove the oil pan drain plug and allow oil to drain

thoroughly into a pan or can.

Replace drain plug and refill with approximately two

quarts of oil specified in Section 0.

NOTE: To refill the transmission, remove dip

stick from oil filler tube and refill transmission

with oil specified in Section 0 using filler tube

and funnel J-4264. Then, after shifting into all

ranges at idle speed to fill all oil passages, the

engine should be run at 800-1000 rpm with the

transmission in Neutral until the oil warms up,

then add oil as required to raise the fluid level

to the full mark on the dip stick. Refill capacity

is approximately 2 qts.
4.

Fig.
1PG - Adjusting Low Band Using J-21848
PERIODIC LOW BAND ADJUSTMENT (Fig. 1PG)

Low band adjustment should be periodically performed

at 12,000 mile intervals, or sooner, as necessary if op-

erating performance indicates low band slippage.

1.
Raise vehicle and place selector lever in neutral.

2.
Remove protective cap from transmission adjusting

screw.

3.
a. On Corvette Models: Drop left exhaust pipe for

clearance.

b.
On Chevelle Models: To gain clearance between

underbody and transmission, it may be necessary

to remove rear mount bolts from crossmember,

and move transmission slightly toward passenger

side of vehicle. .

4.
Loosen adjusting screw lock nut 1/4 turn and hold in

this position with wrench.

5.
Using Special Tool J-21848 adjust band to 70 in. lbs.

and back off four (4) complete turns for a band which

has been in operation for 6,000 miles or more,.or

three (3) turns for one in use less than 6,000 miles.

CAUTION: Be sure to hold the adjusting screw

lock nut at 1/4 turn loose with a wrench during"

the.adjusting procedure.

6. Tighten the adjusting screw lock nut to specified

torque.

CAUTION: The amount of back-off is not an

approximate figure, it must be exact.

MANUAL SHIFT LINKAGE CHECK & ADJUST

(Column Type)

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 selected 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.

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

2 and 6.

CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL

CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSIONS
7*30

V-8 Models-With Uni-Directional Linkage

1.
Remove air cleaner.

2.
Disconnect accelerator linkage at carburetor.

3.
Disconnect accelerator return and TV rod return

springs.

4.
With right hand, pull TV upper rod forward until

transmission is through detent. With left hand, open

carburetor to wide open throttle position. Carbure-

tor must reach wide open throttle position at the

same time the ball stud contacts end of slot in upper

TV rod.

5. Adjust swivel on end of upper TV rod to obtain set-

ting described in Step 4. Allowable tolerance is

approximately 1/32".

6. Connect and adjust accelerator linkage as described

in Section 6.

7. Check for throttle linkage freedom.

Neutral Safety Switch Adjustment

The adjustment at the neutral safety switch is de-

scribed in the Electrical Section 12.

Throttle Return Check Valve (Dashpot) Adjustment

The adjustment of the throttle return check valve is

described in Section 6M for each carburetor installation.
Fig.
12PG - Floor Mounted Control Lever and

Bracket Assembly (Chevrolet Shown)

COMPONENT PARTS REPLACEMENT

TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT (EXC. CORVETTE)

Removal

1.
Raise car on hoist (preferably) or on stand jack and

remove oil pan drain plug to drain oil.

NOTE:
If desired, the oil may be drained after

transmission removal.

2.
Disconnect the oil cooler lines (external cooled

models), vacuum modulator line and the speedometer

drive cable fitting at the transmission. Tie lines

out of the way.

3.
Disconnect manual and TV control lever rods from

transmission.

4.
Disconnect propeller shaft from transmission.

5. Install suitable transmission lift equipment to jack

or other lifting device and attach on transmission.

6. Disconnect engine rear mount on transmission ex-

tension, then disconnect the transmission support

crossmember and slide rearward.

7. Remove converter underpan, scribe flywheel-con-

verter relationship for assembly, then remove the

flywheel-to-converter attaching bolts.

NOTE:
The "light" side of the converter is

denoted by a "blue" stripe painted across the

ends of the converter cover and housing. This

marking should be aligned as closely as possible

with the "white" stripe painted on the. engine

side of the flywheel outer rim (heavy side of

engine) to maintain balance.

8. Support engine at the oil pan rail with a jack or other

suitable brace capable of supporting the engine

weight when the transmission is removed.
9. Lower the rear of the transmission slightly so that

the upper transmission housing-to-engine attaching

bolts can be reached using a universal socket and a

long extension. Remove upper bolts.

CAUTION: Oh V-8 engines, care must be taken

not to lower rear of transmission too far as the

distributor housing may be forced against the

dash causing damage to the distributor. It is

best to have an assistant observe clearance of

all upper engine components while the trans-

mission rear end is being lowered.

10.
Remove remainder of transmission housing-to-

engine attaching bolts.

11.
Remove the transmission by moving it slightly to the

rear and downward, then remove from beneath the

car and transfer to a work bench.

NOTE:
Observe converter when moving the

transmission rearward. If it does not move

with the transmission, pry it free of flywheel

before proceeding.

CAUTION: Keep front of transmission upward

to prevent the converter from falling out. Install

converter Tool J-9549 (or a similar tool con-

structed as shown in Figure 13PG, or, in an

emergency, a length of strong wire may be used)

immediately after removal from the engine.

Installation

NOTE:
The "light" side, of the converter is

denoted by a "blue" stripe painted across the

ends of the converter cover and housing. This

marking should be aligned as closely as possible

CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL

CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSIONS 7-31

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.

CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE

CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSIONS 7-32

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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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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3.
Pressure regulator valve stuck.

4.
Leak at valve body to case gasket.

5.
Leak between valve body gaskets,.

6. Leak at servo center.

7.
Front pump clearances.
• Drive Range Overrun (Coast) Pressure

With the vehicle coasting in "Drive" range at 20-25

MPH with engine vacuum at approximately 20" Hg., low

servo apply (main line) pressure sttould be as shown on

the pressure check chart.

POWERGLIDE BASIC PRESSURE (MAINLINE) CHECK CHART

Engine

L-4 - 153 and

L-6 - 194

L-6 - 230

L-6 - 250

(Pass.)

L-6 - 250

(Taxi & Police)

V-8 - 283

V-8-327(2BBL Camaro)

V-8 - 327
&
427

V-8 - 396

V-8-327(W/RPO K-19)

V-8 - 350
Wide Open

Throttle

Upshift (psi)

93 - 104

96 - 112

91 - 105

96 - 112

90 - 105

91 - 107

104 - 119

104 - 119

99 - 113

91 - 106
Idle Pressure In

"Drive" Range

16"
Hg.

35-48

60 - 74

59 - 72

60 - 74

60 - 73

60 - 74

60 - 74

60 - 74

54 - 69

60 - 74
10"
Hg.*

60 - 71

88 - 101

84 - 95

88 - 101

86-98

88 - 101

88 - 101

88 - 101

83 - 95

88 - 101
Manual "Low"

Range
@
1000

RPM (psi)

105 - 118

124 - 139

105 - 118

124 - 139

115 - 128

124 - 139

124 - 139

124 - 139

109 - 124

124 - 139
Drive Range

Overrun (Coast)

@ 20 - 25 MPH

(20"
Hg.

Approx.) - psi

48 - 54

48 - 54

48 - 54

48 - 54

48 - 54

48 - 54

48 - 54

48 - 54

42 - 48

48 - 54

•Partially open throttle until vacuum reads 10" Hg.

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