New build 62 Impala SS

[CASHguzzler409]

Ok guys I need some help from you guys on a question about automatic transmissions. This engine I picked up is a
1963 , 250hp with a S code, on the block pad, I was given 2 power glide transmissions with my 62 SS, so I was going to
give one to Flo with this motor. Here's my problem, they don't bolt up. Did they change something in 63? or do I just have the wrong tranny's. Im not really even sure how to tell how which year they are. I'll put a picture in of the one I have, that should help. Thanks for the help.. I know that auto-matic 's are not the choice of the fast and furious, or are they?

 

[La Hot Rods]

Are you using a floor shifter?
Not sure if 62 mounted the shifter to the tail housing or not.
The last one I rebuilt was for a 63 and had mount bosses on the tail housing for the shifter.
If you are having problems getting it to mate up to the block then the converter may not be seated all the way in.
And do check the centering nub on the front of the converter and check that it fits into the end of the crank.

 

[Don Jacks]

Stan,the one in the picture will bolt up.Is the other one made of cast iron?If it is,it will need the adapter ring.Cast iron glides were used behind 6 cylinder,and 283 engines in 62.62 was the last year for the cast iron transmissions.

 

[La Hot Rods]

I forgot about the cast iron glides.
Stan probably didn't get a picture of that one because it mad his back hurt just to look at it.

 

[CASHguzzler409]

The ones I have are both Aluminum, but the bolt pattern does not match up with the motor, nor do the alignment nubs. I can tell you I thought twice about picking up that monster, but used my old age and mature
thinking ability, and used the floor jack. Are there any numbers on these aluminum type to tell me if they are a certain year? I know this one in the pictures came of the 62 engine that came with my car, I took it off.

 

[Fltotheo]

Stan, I searched the whole internet, and all I saw was that it has to fit

 

[Fltotheo]

http://www.autotran.us/identifying_1956_to_1967_corvett.html

Found this pretty good read! But even here, the result is that it has to fit!

 

[La Hot Rods]

Show us a picture of the one in question.
The one you have shown and the engine you just shown will fit together with the correct parts.

 

[Fltotheo]

Btw, I noticed that huge load of Jim Beam in the back of the picture, maybe that’s the reason

 

[Fltotheo]

There are only 3 GM bolt patterns, and they are so different that You could see it. I‘m really confused because it has to fit


http://pontiachunters.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/gm_bellhousing_bolt_patterns.png

 

[Dick MacKenzie]

You do know the BIG end goes next to the engine? Right?

 

[Dick MacKenzie]

I'm sorry ............ I just couldn't pass that up!

 

[Fltotheo]

Can nobody here solve this? I searched the whole day for an answere and all I found was that it has to fit, because all aluminum pg‘s bolt directly to all small block Chevy V8s! That’s atleast what I found out

 

[blkblk63ss]

Might be helpful of you show a picture of trying to stick it in.

 

[Fltotheo]

Might be helpful of you show a picture of trying to stick it in.

Correct

 

[Don Jacks]

That trans shown has a Chev. bolt pattern,it'll fit.Stan's just not holding his mouth right.

 

[RCampbell]

Maybe we are trying align the dowel pins to the wrong holes

 

[CASHguzzler409]

Ok... I kind of deserve that, but I like it too, does that mean, something?.
whip me, beat me, make me write bad checks. Does the small end go on the fan end?

 

[CASHguzzler409]

Ok.. ok... I must admit, I do enjoy this forum, the guys are smart, know there 409/348's and racing stuff, also a lot about most engines and tranny's. But you guys are the sickest bunch
of wrench's in the box, humor at its best, thanks for the help. Im sending more pictures of
my situation. Please send donations to: Western Washington State Hospital, in care of:
Cashguzzler000. Only a fool can put a spare peg into a round hole.

 

[La Hot Rods]

I knew this was a test.
How did we do?