[cranberryredchevelle454]

How can i find out what type of big block it is, what type of trans, and what type of ten bolt is in the car?

the car came from the factory as a base 307 chevelle. previous owner converted it to a big block with powersteering (i’m assuming 396, he said it was a 454 but his friend who sold it to me said it was a 396). the transmission is an automatic (i’m assuming a three speed [P,R,N,D,2,1]). the differential cover has ten bolts so... i’m assuming it’s a ten bolt.

(also what’s the difference between a turbo automatic trans and a power glide?)

 

[GuysMonteSS]

Kyal,I can answer one of your questions.
A powerglide transmission is a two speed automatic;

Powerglide - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

A turbo hydramatic transmission is a three speed automatic;

Turbo-Hydramatic - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Guy

 

[billdini]

Start here with identifying the engine.

Engine Stamping Numbers

Decoding Chevrolet VIN, trim tags, cowl tags, engine, engine block casting numbers, cylinder head casting numbers, intake manifold casting numbers, transmission, interior codes, and paint codes.

chevellestuff.net

 

[Nothingbut69]

On the passenger side in front of the cylinder head is a flat pad should have numbers and letters stamped on it, also on the back of the engine where the transmission bolts up will be casting numbers.
Powerglade is a 2 speed turbo 350 and 400
Is a 3 speed.
On the front of the axle tube there should be stamped numbers.
Go on chevellestuff.net. there are awesome examples.

 

[cranberryredchevelle454]

On the passenger side in front of the cylinder head is a flat pad should have numbers and letters stamped on it, also on the back of the engine where the transmission bolts up will be casting numbers.
Powerglade is a 2 speed turbo 350 and 400
Is a 3 speed.
On the front of the axle tube there should be stamped numbers.
Go on chevellestuff.net. there are awesome examples.

you guys are quick! thank you!

 

[cranberryredchevelle454]

On the passenger side in front of the cylinder head is a flat pad should have numbers and letters stamped on it, also on the back of the engine where the transmission bolts up will be casting numbers.
Powerglade is a 2 speed turbo 350 and 400
Is a 3 speed.
On the front of the axle tube there should be stamped numbers.
Go on chevellestuff.net. there are awesome examples.

Start here with identifying the engine.

Engine Stamping Numbers

Decoding Chevrolet VIN, trim tags, cowl tags, engine, engine block casting numbers, cylinder head casting numbers, intake manifold casting numbers, transmission, interior codes, and paint codes.

chevellestuff.net

thank you i’ll check on the site and get under the hood

 

[Kirk's67SS]

Kyle for these easy Questions you should be Searching on Line
EG. type in GM Transmissions and you will get this
General Motors transmissions

Here is a Pic of the Automatic Transmission Pans that will help you Identify which Trany you have

1 = PowerGlide 14 Bolts / 2 Speed Auto
2 = TH 200 11 Bolts
3 = TH 350 13 Bolts / 3 Speed Auto
4 = TH 400 13 Bolts / 3 Speed Auto ( the Strongest of the 3 Speeds )
5 = TH 200-4R 16 Bolts / 4 Speed Auto
6 = TH 700-R4 or 4L60 or 4L60E 16 Bolts / 4 Speed Auto
7 = 4L80E 17 Bolts / 4 Speed Auto ( the Strongest of the 4 Speeds )

This will get you info on anything about your Car

1972 Chevelle

Decoding Chevrolet VIN, trim tags, cowl tags, engine, engine block casting numbers, cylinder head casting numbers, intake manifold casting numbers, transmission, interior codes, and paint codes.

www.chevellestuff.net

Have you started to take down Notes on this stuff we are Spoon Feeding you ???

 

[japete92]

Kyle for these easy Questions you should be Searching on Line
EG. type in GM Transmissions and you will get this
General Motors transmissions

Here is a Pic of the Automatic Transmission Pans that will help you Identify which Trany you have
View attachment 707737

1 = PowerGlide 14 Bolts / 2 Speed Auto
2 = TH 200 11 Bolts
3 = TH 350 13 Bolts / 3 Speed Auto
4 = TH 400 13 Bolts / 3 Speed Auto ( the Strongest of the 3 Speeds )
5 = TH 200-4R 16 Bolts / 4 Speed Auto
6 = TH 700-R4 or 4L60 or 4L60E 16 Bolts / 4 Speed Auto
7 = 4L80E 17 Bolts / 4 Speed Auto ( the Strongest of the 4 Speeds )

This will get you info on anything about your Car

1972 Chevelle

Decoding Chevrolet VIN, trim tags, cowl tags, engine, engine block casting numbers, cylinder head casting numbers, intake manifold casting numbers, transmission, interior codes, and paint codes.

www.chevellestuff.net

Have you started to take down Notes on this stuff we are Spoon Feeding you ???

Or, at least 'bookmark' the ones of interest. Down load and save any interesting attachments. I'm 72 and I know how to do that; I've got SOOOO MANY; organized in 'folders'.

Pete

 

[Eddie K]

I'm not trying to be rude, but if you don't want to invest in a manual, at the very least you should learn how to google. Most of the answers you are looking for are either in this forum or internet.

Teach a man how to fish.....

 

[jeffs68]

Just remember that the car is almost fifty years old, the whole power train might have been changed over the years.