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JT Newman
Posted 2017-09-29 5:26 AM (#549380)
Subject: PowerFlite DIY overhaul, special tools?



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I've a (probably?) working PowerFlite for my -58 Plymouth which has sat unused for three years on a cold storage now.
I'm worried about all seals/gaskets so I think it would be better to do some slight refurbishment for it.
The easiest way is, of course, to let specialist to do everything, but if I want to destroy it by myself, what kind of (if any) special tools do I need?

A fish weighing scale?

Power in -> hopes & dreams -> something to rear wheels
Power in -> magick happens -> something to rear wheels

and so on...
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jboymechanic
Posted 2017-09-29 9:52 AM (#549402 - in reply to #549380)
Subject: Re: PowerFlite DIY overhaul, special tools?



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I rebuilt a 1956 Torque Flite, not sure how similar they are inside. The only special tool I needed was something to hold the sprag clutch springs and rollers in place. I had to make the tool myself, but it was pretty simple to do. I posted a mechanical drawing of the tool on the forum some time ago.
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JT Newman
Posted 2017-10-02 4:12 AM (#549585 - in reply to #549380)
Subject: Re: PowerFlite DIY overhaul, special tools?



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Thanks for the reply and info. I've never opened an automatic transmisson, but I think this is as good start as anything else.
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57chizler
Posted 2017-10-02 2:28 PM (#549618 - in reply to #549402)
Subject: Re: PowerFlite DIY overhaul, special tools?



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There is no overrunning clutch (sprag) in the Powerflite so the special tool isn't needed.

This video gives you an idea of the internals of the Powerflite.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en3WSjIEsBs&t=128s
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JT Newman
Posted 2017-10-03 4:00 AM (#549654 - in reply to #549618)
Subject: Re: PowerFlite DIY overhaul, special tools?



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57chizler - 2017-10-02 8:28 PM

This video gives you an idea of the internals of the Powerflite.


Thanks for your reply and pointing that. I also found that same video yesterday.
Youtube, that endless source of self-learning videos!
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finsruskw
Posted 2022-02-05 11:16 AM (#619077 - in reply to #549380)
Subject: Re: PowerFlite DIY overhaul, special tools?


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There should be a listing in the front of each component section of the FSM that lists all the special Miller tools needed to service that assembly.
.I have 3 boards full of those tools and would be glad to loan them, with a deposit of course.
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