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== PowerGlide ==
 
== PowerGlide ==
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The Powerglide transmission was used in Chevrolet vehicles, even Corvettes.  The 2 speed automatic used in Buick , Olds and Pontiac vehicles was known as the Super Turbine 300 or ST-300.  The ST-300 transmission was similar to the Powerglide but few parts were directly interchangeable. 
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The ST-300 was also produced with a variable pitch torque converter. This converter could change stall RPM with an electric solenoid inside the transmission that was activated by a switch usually mounted on the throttle linkage.
  
 
== 2. Three Speed ==
 
== 2. Three Speed ==

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