Re: [FWDLK] Powerflites

[Ron Waters <ronbo97@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Larry -

 

What engine do you have in the Coronet ?  If it's the stock 326 engine, then you may be OK.  If you've changed to a larger engine, air cooling may not be sufficient and you may need to go with a fluid cooled PF.  BTW, are you using the torque converter from the car that had the air cooled PF ?  You should, as it has little 'fins' on it that act like a fan for the tranny. Otherwise, you risk an early failure.

 

Ron

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Larry Ashbaugh

To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2004 10:04 PM

Subject: [FWDLK] Powerflites

Local tranny shop that is placing a different '58 Powerflite transmission in my '59 Coronet said today that the '58 is "air-cooled", and the '59 is "fluid-cooled".  Was 1959 the change-over year for this in Powerflites?  Are there any modifications necessary other than blocking the transmission lines from the radiator?  Thanks

LARRY