Powerglide Automatic Transmission Supplement

Specifications peculiar to 1952 passenger cars with Powerglide (RPO 317): serial number codes, 3.55:1 rear axle and weights, then the 235.5 cu. in. 105-horsepower engine with a certified performance curve sheet, hydraulic valve lifters, Rochester carburetor with automatic choke and distributor data. The transmission pages describe the torque converter, compound planetary gear unit, drive range clutch, low and reverse bands, hydraulic controls and the RPOs that cannot be used with Powerglide.

What this section covers

• Serial numbers, rear axle and vehicle weights
• 235.5 cu. in. engine data and performance curve
• Hydraulic valve lifters
• Carburetor, distributor and cooling changes
• Torque converter and planetary gear unit
• Clutch, bands and hydraulic controls
• Options not available with Powerglide