for a power glide trans to fit a stock 216 chevy to a closed drive line system? I heard of one today but I had never seen one and if so does anyone know who sells them? Thanks
If I'm not mistaken, the old cast iron power glide which came behind 53-54 235 should bolt up without an adapter and fits the closed drive line. Are you asking about the newer alum glide?
Though Chevrolet used 235's in Powerglide equipped cars, a complete PG trans assembly from 1950 through 1954 models should fit your 216. PG's from '50 & '51 start in high gear, if you want a Low gear start you have to move the shift lever. PG's from '52 onward start in Low and self shift to High (Drive).
right now it is on a 250 so I bet it is alum. I just bought it and was going this week to pick it up and have them both rebuilt but if the trans would fit I may leave the 216 in it for now,,,but it may still hook up to a closed drive line??
the aluminum powerglide that fits a 250 is completely, utterly different than the 50-54 iron powerglide.
Not even close. It is, however a MUCH better choice than an iron PG IF it would "fit". An adapter does exist to adapt the aluminum PG as well as any other GM/Chevy pattern trans, automatic or stick, to your 216. However, NONE of them are suited to the closed driveline. If you want a later trans it will require replacing your rear axle with an open drive. That is actually easier than changing the trans. For adapters, see Buffalo Enterprises, Tom Langdon's Stovebolt Co, WILCAP or Bendtsens in MN. Most, if not all, have what you will need for the engine/trans adapter.
You should think about putting a nova 10 bolt rear and have a driveshaft made and keep the 250 motor and trans you have now.Then you can get parts anywhere once it is finished....just a thought Steve
Great advice! ^^^^^^^^^...........I overlooked that you were getting the 250 engine along with the aluminum PG........makes no sense to fool around with the 216 if you have a good 250 available.....absolutely install them both.....will make a good cruiser.........
Thanks for the advice, it is much appreciate. I think I will stick with the 250 and look for a rear end. Happy Holidays to all. Mike
I have a 250, th350, and 57 Chevy rear end in my 48 Fleetine. It was an easy, drive-way swap. Keep the 250 and all the parts that make it work.
I have a 250/th350 with a '55 chevy axle and 3.08 gears. With the 6.70-15 Firestones it will cruise nicely at 75-85mph. I average 18mpg on the hwy with stock motor, HEI, true dual exh. Holley 500 2bbl. Has plenty of power. Due to the fact that i hate reliability and fuel milage, it will soon be swapped with a blown GMC 270 and T5...
The 250 is a tad longer than the 216 and 235, so be forewarned, you have to set it back as far as it will go and may have some fan clearance issues. Nothing that can't be solved, just have to be prepared.
Up for review if you have an alum. glide and stay with it. http://stoveboltengineco.com/catalog/store/#!/~/product/category=412400&id=1396439 Will also work with 200r4 350 and 400 Turbo and other GM transmissions.
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