Ep. 9 Powerglides 101: Servos

[@_the_Chad_]

This was an awesome one. The Sonnax servo that increases piston force is cool. I looked it up and it's patent US20180003201A1. The cross section diagram shows the second piston and chamber that increases total area. All the drilling and cross-drilling required to vent the backside is something to really geek out over. Thanks for the video series! I am excited to build a powerglide over the winter.

[@chrislunn2754]

thanks for all these videos on glides just switched from a T/F learning a lot

[@simontaylor6718]

Thanks Pete. Best information I've had this week.

[@pizzandoughnutspage7817]

Hey Pete, this is Troy in Oregon, been following all of these great videos. All of them are super helpful and I learn a ton of new stuff, anyway thanks for sharing your knowledge and I’ll talk to you later.

[@usa2121]

Excellent demonstration skills very articulate. No Fluff Nice Job!!!

[@dannyduke8604]

Good job. Very informative. I subscribed and will be watching every video you have on the Powerglide. About to DIY rebuild for the one in my '63 Nova.

[@wesgates5632]

Should throw some links to your product pages in the description.

[@victorwesterlin82]

Great information. Thanks.

[@waynepraetz]

Thank you very interesting 👍

[@billyhouse1943]

Thank you…

[@davidvannorsdall2094]

I watch a lot of videos a lot trying to wrap my head around this. Could you guys maybe have a transmission repair support group in my city. Should be a co-ed group I say this kind of jokingly but I think it's a good idea

[@jacknewton661]

I have a 2 speed power glide in my 64 chevelle convertible malibu it shift real harsh when I come to a stop would ajusting the modulator value help fix that turning the screw out a few turns ?

[@bandhmo]

As someone who is very very limited on their knowledge of autos and drag racing I have a what is probably rather stupid question. From what I have read, all the old 50's and 60's 2 speed autos where considered inferior two the 3 speeds for drag racing. Yet the 2speed power-glide is still very popular can you ex-plane?

[@bandhmo]

I should follow up I will probably never be in a position to really nee this knowledge I am just curious how these conceptions develop.

[@bandhmo]

need no nee

[@HughesPerformance]

The aluminum Powerglide became popular and has remained popular because of it's lightweight, robust design and simplicity of operation. As drag racing grew in popularity and became even more competitive, the Chevrolet small block and big block engine platforms were the engine of choice for a significant majority of racers. The Powerglide being a Chevrolet designed transmission became a natural choice and simple solution for an effective, simple, low maintenance drag racing transmission due to the reasons mentioned above. The aftermarket embraced the Powerglide design and began developing upgraded parts for the transmission which has helped insure it's vitality and livelihood today 58 years later after it's debut. Other 2-speed designs from that era never gained popularity either due to excessive weight from cast iron housings, inferior strength, limited availability, and/or inferior performance.

[@Edward-te8cj]

Try to ask about a Torque converter that's there's and the guy totally blew me off on the fucking phone

[@tonyjohnson9405]

What about the tiny spring that goes in between the servo piston and the band apply shaft? Is it necessary or can it be discarded Thanks TJ

[@HughesPerformance]

We cover the spring in this episode. Did you watch to the end?

[@tonyjohnson9405]

@@HughesPerformance yes I did...only discussed the servo return spring. The spring I'm asking about is much smaller. Thanks TJ