1954 Powerglide flex plate and torque converter...

[Randy G.]

I pulled the engine and cast iron powerglide transmission yesterday and made some not so exciting discoveries.

First, the Mikey Mouse ear on the tranny bellhousing where the starter is located was broken. It fell off as I pulled the tranny. I can get a welder to fix it but is this the right way to go? The bellhousing and tranny are dated within one day of each other so I'd hate to split them up.

Second, the torque converter has 18 bolts. Roy's video says the 1955 has 33 bolts and that 18 bolts is a passenger car torque converter. Just curios if the same holds true for 1954's? With the car assembled you can't see it. Is there a difference between the 18 bolt compared to the 33 bolt Corvette converter that should concern me?

Third, it has a solid flex plate. Roy's video shows a spoked flex plat. Which is right for a '54? Am I getting too anal?

Thanks!

Randy

[Randy G.]

Re: 1954 Powerglide flex plate and torque converter...

There is also some engraving on the back of the torque converter.

[Roy B.]

Re: 1954 Powerglide flex plate and torque converter...

What you described about your PG is correct , I was talking about 55 up V8 C1's. Not 53 -54.

[Brett H.]

Re: 1954 Powerglide flex plate and torque converter...

Randy, I would weld the plate and dress it up. I've had a few of these cracked that i have repaired. The converter and flywheel combo will function fine. I have also used both types. I buy drivelines regularly and have found both styles from original drivelines.

Brett

[Randy G.]

Re: 1954 Powerglide flex plate and torque converter...

Thanks Roy and Brett.

Where is the best source for a rebuild kit (gaskets, seals, etc.)?

Thanks.

[Roy B.]

Re: 1954 Powerglide flex plate and torque converter...

Driveline.NCRS some guys sells all the parts