61 Powerglide relay

[Norman S.]

1. Can anyone tell me why the powerglide relay on a 1961 is different than on a 59-60 and 62?
2. What makes the 61 Corvette PG relay different from a regular horn relay or light relay?
3. Is there anybody out there that can successfully rebuild my relay? It is an aftermarket unit-- maker unknown-- has number "1335" on its side and "12v" on the top. -- 3 connectors, Left for wire from neutral safety switch, center for ignition switch and right for ground to solenoid. Anyone recognize this number?
4. Does anyone have a good number for a new replacement switch?
Appreciate any help you can provide.
Norm Shier
Bethel Island, CA
510-703-1620

[Norman S.]

Re: 61 Powerglide relay Part #

Original GM Part Number is "1116904 Relay Assy".
Does anyone have an old, original 60's/early 70's Echlin or other electrical catalog that might show a crossover number. Tried current NAPA but they couldn't turn up anything.
Norm

[Mike E.]

Re: 61 Powerglide relay Part #

Norm--
The powerglide relays that I have seen for 61 (and earlier) have 904 stamped into the face of the mounting flange--which is the abbrevieated part number. I'm not sure what you have, as per your first post.

[Norman S.]

Re: 61 Powerglide relay Part #

Thanks, Mike.
Mine is an aftermarket and doesn't look like the one in the 1961 CAM on Page A210. My configuration is just like a normal horn relay.
Norm

[Gary O.]

Re: 61 Powerglide relay

62 powerglide doesn't have a relay. I have a relay that is supposed to fit 58-61. It is a replacement for a #1116904, it has four terminals instead of three, but it has instructions for a 3 wire setup. You can have it if you think you can use it.