Does anybody know if a 1.76 gear set will fit into a 1.68 carrier? I don't know what brand the carrier is, so calling the manufacture isn't an option. I understand this is a kinda vague question. I'm hoping someone can say "yes, the carriers are all the same" This is a short dragster unit
Thanks for any help
. Dave
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Dave, to my knowledge, all Powerglide cases [OE and aftermarket] are the same. Thus, the case will accommodate any gearset. Also note, each gear set ratio is a specific set [planet, ring gear, and sun gear that goes on the clutch drum], and they are all a specific match. An excellent resource is the Powerglide manual by Carol Munroe.
Dave, I rechecked your post and realized you are talking about changing gears in the planet carrier. As posted above, I expect what you quested will not exchange.
There are 2 different style factory carriers. The 1.76 and the 1.82. I've never heard of a 1.68 just a 1.65 and 1.69 which I'm assuming maybe you mean.
The 1.76 carriers are machined. The 1.82 were stamped. 6cyl stuff and won't hold up.
Not 100% but 99% sure there is no different styles, even aftermarket. All based on the 1.76 factory design, it's just gear ratios and reinforcement changes.
