Too hot for a power glide?

[drheilman]

I have a 110 motor, .60 over, stock carbs, stock heads, with a OT-20 camshaft. Is this too hot for a late model-stock power glide transmission w/a 3:89?

[atwistedgrip]

I think it should pretty good

[drheilman]

I forgot to mention that it is going into a van.

[65Ragtop]

Should be a good combo in a van. The OT 20 is a good midrange cam and is OK with the powerglide. The 3:89's with the bigger motor should work out well.

[Scott H]

yup, should be fine.

[drheilman]

Thanks for the quick responses guys! Can something be done to the stock power glide to improve it ? I have read about "modern friction material" used on the plates and beefed up torque converters? I guess what I'm asking is what have You done to Your power glide and why? How hot is Your engine and hows Your power glide working out for you ?

[atwistedgrip]

Original FC (van & pickup) powerglide transmissions have a tranny cooler located inside the battery compartment. Make sure you have this. Other than that, powerglides in proper working condition are great in FCs.

[Scott H]

Good tip Gary. And yes the powerglide is a great tranny.

[drheilman]

Anybody got a picture of this cooler? I can only find a sketch of one in my old Clarks catalog (PG135). Where does it come out/return to on the tranny?

[atwistedgrip]

Not the best pics but you should get the idea.

[drheilman]

AAAAHHHHHHH!! now I get it! thanks Twisted.