Corvair Forum

Thanks Jeff
Sorry for not responding sooner- had Some things come up.
Drove her about 2 to 3 hours with new stick and so far no fluid out of tranny dip stick tube. Still looking into what could be the couse of presure to push the fluid up and out the tube.
Lou

Many thanks for all the informed replies with great pics and service manual extracts. The vent checked free and fluid level ok on proper 21 9/16 length dipstick. Found the rubber grommet under dipstick cap deterioorated and loose in tube. Got used stick from Clarks with good rubber. It now is a tigh...

Thanks again Jeff
Brad the reprint of all the Chevy tranny info is great and I’ll check out the trubleshooting listed. Will let you both know when I get it solved. Lou

Thanks Jeff
Do you know where the vent is and can it be cleared
while mounted on the car to the engine?
Lou

1965 monsa powerglide transmission fluid leaking from dip stick when driven. Rubber grommet in top of stick there but dried out. Is this normal for tranny to pump fluid up the dip stick tube?
Thans Lou

Just ordered the cable and dipstick rubber seal from Clarks. I forgot Brad had sent me the link. Thanks again Brad.

My next door mech Brad finally over the flu and put the 65 miles are up on the lift. Found brake cable broken forward of the bridal about 8 inches. Also found tranny fluid leaking past dipstick due to worn out rubber seal. Does anyone know how long the cable replacement will take in hours /shop time...

Thanks FG, Bob, And especially Brad for all the terrific info and links. I had hoped for a mature forum group but youth does have some merits. One thing I can attest to- This is not a dress rehearsal. To answer Bob’s request- I’m a retired Internatial airline pilot and Flight Engineer who flew for U...

I stay under the radar here in Arkansas- great scenic roads with very little traffic up in the Ozarks- motoring like it was when I first began to drive.

I am sure I will be needing all the expertise you and all the others on the forum have. Lou

Thanks Jerry, I appreciate that. As it turns out the parking brake failed during loading onto transport trailer. I am blessed with a great mechanic as a next door neighbor who will look it over tomorrow. He also maintains my 99 GMC Suburbans, 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500 RV, 1971 Citroen DSuper and 1953...

New to group and looking forward to the wealth of knowledge to be found the many posts. Hi to all Lou