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Old 06-05-2011, 05:47 PM
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Need help finding a correct speedometer gear fitting and retainer for my cast iron powerglide? Also, will need a vendor source and recommendation on the best speedometer drive gear (# of teeth) to start with? Paragon does not list many parts for the cast iron powerglides. I have included some photos to accompany my questions.



What is the correct kickdown linkage for a 57 Fuelie? I don't think this linkage is correct. Any vendors sell the correct linkage?



I bolted up the automatic shifter, but the clevis included with the shifter will not fit the shift lever on the transmission. Any ideas on where I can get a correct sized clevis? Would a transmission shop be able to help?



Lastly, I need a correct drain plug for the transmission. Any help is greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance,

Paul
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Need help finding a correct speedometer gear fitting and retainer for my cast iron powerglide? Also, will need a vendor source and recommendation on the best speedometer drive gear (# of teeth) to start with? Paragon does not list many parts for the cast iron powerglides. I have included some photos to accompany my questions.



What is the correct kickdown linkage for a 57 Fuelie? I don't think this linkage is correct. Any vendors sell the correct linkage?



I bolted up the automatic shifter, but the clevis included with the shifter will not fit the shift lever on the transmission. Any ideas on where I can get a correct sized clevis? Would a transmission shop be able to help?



Lastly, I need a correct drain plug for the transmission. Any help is greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance,

Paul
1 Speedo retainer are all the same for cast iron PG's Corvette or Car
2 Speedo gear depends on rear end gearing (by color)
3 FI linkage is FI only I think there repro'ed
4 Clevis pin showing is wrong , try calling Corvette dealers
5 PG drain plug same as any Car square head , hole on "bottom" case has no plug
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Wondering how you made out with the kick-down linkage. Did the parts you have in the picture work ???
I am looking for 57 injected powerglide kick-down linkage myself...

Thanks Joe
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I too have a 57 powerglide F.I. Car. I think the kickdown linkage on it is off a passenger car. does anyone out there know the dofference?

Bill

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