58-64 Full Size Power Train Tech Forum

gennaro · gennaro

Have been trying to desifer what this code means on my 60 paresienne, its on a small pad on the block located on the passenger side just below the head. (9v158457). I have searched all over with no luck. The casting is3756519 which is 58-62 283 170 hp.Im trying to detrmine if its the original motor . t...

lintmann · lintmann

I was wondering if anyone has a source for, or part numbers for the supply and return oil hoses for the remote oil filter canister for a 1960 Laurentian? Also, was this remote filter standard or an option on this car in 1960? Thanks.

68 427 · 68 427

CAN SOMEONE GIVE ME AN IDEA OF WHAT NEEDS TO BE USED/CHANGED TO REPLACE A 1964 230 6CYL. WITH A 1969 350V8 IN A 1964 FULLSIZE. THE TRANS IS A '64 3SPD.MAN. THAT I WOULD LIKE TO RE-USE IF POSSIBLE. I ASSUME I CAN RE-USE THE SAME BELLHOUSE AND CLUTCH SET-UP AND LINKAGE? WHAT ABOUT ENGINE MOUNTS(FRAME & E...

Jonny Tooth · Jonny Tooth

so i am going to be upgrading the power train in the 64, i am going with a 350 .30 over and about 375hp. the 283 is getting a little weak and well we are like more power. so i was think of putting a 700r4 behind it, dose anyone know if it will fit under the car without having to much of a issue. i know they are a bigge...

59poncho · 59poncho

i dont remember how to tune a rochester quad. too well and im haveing problems when i put it into gear its want to bog out and die on me. i dont remember how to fix that.

pariscruiser64 · pariscruiser64

Hello everyone, I was wondering what type of plugs I should be using in my '64 283, the ones that came out of it are a mix of Motorcraft, motomaster, and bosch. The ones I got from my local Canadian Tire are Champion RJ12YC. The champion plugs don't even have 30 km on them and 3 have fouled up so bad I had to put...

59poncho · 59poncho

im trying to put the new spark plug wires on but with the differnt sizes i cant get them to look good/look right!! Is there a method you guys use?? Its for a 283 with rams horn manifolds.

pariscruiser64 · pariscruiser64

My question is this, did the 64 parisienne come with a big block option?, secondly if so how hard is it to get big block mounts for it, Also how does the exhaust rout for a big block under an x-frame vehicle? All these are for some pre planing to try and squeeze a 496ci stroker under the hood.

pariscruiser64 · pariscruiser64

O.k. I was wondering about timing. I looked at the indicator on the block and it looks like this -- -- ----A -- -- -- ----O -- -- My first question is how do you know how to set the timing ie: 8 degree's BTDC my second Question is what is the base timing on a 283 2 barrel? Thanks in advance

carbuff2007 · carbuff2007

This past winter put a 305 with a 2 speed PG, As there was a six in it originally it has 355 gears in it. I like to cruise around 60mph but tach is running around 2600rpm, at 50mph tach is 2200rpm, if I went to a 3:36 how much rpms could I drop at 60mph? I was thinking of 3:08's but with only a 2 speed trans think it m...

64AussieBelAir · 64AussieBelAir

Hi, thanks for reading my post. I am restoring a 64 Australian delivered BelAir. The thing about our Aussie BelAirs was that they were built RHD using Chev, Holden and Pontiac parts.. The reason I am posting here is that the air cleaners used on our BelAirs were Full Sized Pontiac and I am trying to find...

59poncho · 59poncho

I need to find the exhaust bits (collectors?) that go from the original rams horn manifolds which I think are 2 3/4 from bolt to bolt so i can weld up the rest of the exhaust again. I tried crappy tire but dident find them yet. Any local suggestions? Or should i just go to a muffler shop and ask them.

59poncho · 59poncho

so after some messing around with my ignition I put on a new starter and solinoid and she fires right up.......for about 1-2 seconds? Could it be a float problem or could the higher grade gas i put in it (with some lead additive) have anything to do with it? Ive also tried moving the distributor, adjusti...

hotrodhogie · hotrodhogie

I just bought this sweet 64 Safari, with a pretty solid small block and a T-10 4 speed. I'm conecrned that the factory rear end may not be as stout as the rest of the drive train. Would anyone care to offer up any info on some possible rear end swaps or upgrades? I am also concerned with the two piece drive...

pariscruiser64 · pariscruiser64

O.k. I headed out to see if I could awaken the mighty 283 from it's 20 year slumber. after new plugs, oil, filter, air breather, belts, battery, and rolling it over to make sure it wasn't siezed; I discovered I had no spark. I checked my coil resistance and from + to - I have 6 Ohms and from + to output I have 16...

OURWAGON · OURWAGON

I READ AN ARTICLE THAT SAID SOME 261 ENGINES HAVE THE CARBS REPLACED WITH A 235 ONE AND DO NOT PERFORM AS THEY SHOULD. ANYONE HAVE KNOWLEGE OF THIS? I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THE 261 HAS A LARGER BORE OR IS JUST A BIGGER JET IN IT, OR ARE THE SAME???

Beetlejuice396 · Beetlejuice396

i just talked to a fellow in texas that found my add from last year when i was selling my malibu ss 396 convert, he has a 1967 malibu ss 396 4spd butternutt yellow convert .with black int built nov, 16 he has build sheet,very rare car,iwas going to give hime this web site because i have not seen another in 67 b...

beaumontguru · beaumontguru

anyone have the specs for the rearend ratio for 1962 pontiac 6cyl/Powerglide? Is it 3:36, 3:55, or 3:08???????? Thanks

rabbit64cs · rabbit64cs

so, I go out to start thee ol 64 Custom Sport,, and she's dead. swap batteries and off I go. Odd.. next day ,, same thing with the fresh battery. Now I start diggin. Still running the original external reg. swap the alternator , as it was not charging. Still not charging. tap the reg , still nothing....

HIghway Man · HIghway Man

I have a 2 speed transmittion with the reverse down the bottom, I would like to change transmittions to a newer transmittion, could anyone tell me what transmittion would fit, I have a 389 engine in the car at the present time. ...

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	1960 283 code ID (Preview) Have been trying to desifer what this code means on my 60 paresienne, its on a small pad on the block located on the passenger side just below the head. (9v158457). I have searched all over with no luck. The casting is3756519 which is 58-62 283 170 hp.Im trying to detrmine if its the original motor . t...	gennaro	3	831	Oct 26, 2011 by gennaro
	1960 Laurentian 261 Oil Filter and hoses (Preview) I was wondering if anyone has a source for, or part numbers for the supply and return oil hoses for the remote oil filter canister for a 1960 Laurentian? Also, was this remote filter standard or an option on this car in 1960? Thanks.	lintmann	15	1821	Sep 30, 2011 by long stroke
	ENGINE SWAP INFO NEEDED (Preview) CAN SOMEONE GIVE ME AN IDEA OF WHAT NEEDS TO BE USED/CHANGED TO REPLACE A 1964 230 6CYL. WITH A 1969 350V8 IN A 1964 FULLSIZE. THE TRANS IS A '64 3SPD.MAN. THAT I WOULD LIKE TO RE-USE IF POSSIBLE. I ASSUME I CAN RE-USE THE SAME BELLHOUSE AND CLUTCH SET-UP AND LINKAGE? WHAT ABOUT ENGINE MOUNTS(FRAME & E...	68 427	4	892	Sep 8, 2011 by 4SPEED427
	700R4 (Preview) so i am going to be upgrading the power train in the 64, i am going with a 350 .30 over and about 375hp. the 283 is getting a little weak and well we are like more power. so i was think of putting a 700r4 behind it, dose anyone know if it will fit under the car without having to much of a issue. i know they are a bigge...	Jonny Tooth	19	1313	Sep 6, 2011 by Professur
	need some engine/trans help (Preview) i dont remember how to tune a rochester quad. too well and im haveing problems when i put it into gear its want to bog out and die on me. i dont remember how to fix that.	59poncho	4	902	Jul 18, 2011 by deleted
	Spark Plugs! (Preview) Hello everyone, I was wondering what type of plugs I should be using in my '64 283, the ones that came out of it are a mix of Motorcraft, motomaster, and bosch. The ones I got from my local Canadian Tire are Champion RJ12YC. The champion plugs don't even have 30 km on them and 3 have fouled up so bad I had to put...	pariscruiser64	2	981	Jul 16, 2011 by 2drpost
	putting wires on (Preview) im trying to put the new spark plug wires on but with the differnt sizes i cant get them to look good/look right!! Is there a method you guys use?? Its for a 283 with rams horn manifolds.	59poncho	13	1342	Jul 15, 2011 by Captain Beaumont
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	Big Block in a 64 Parisienne? (Preview) My question is this, did the 64 parisienne come with a big block option?, secondly if so how hard is it to get big block mounts for it, Also how does the exhaust rout for a big block under an x-frame vehicle? All these are for some pre planing to try and squeeze a 496ci stroker under the hood.	pariscruiser64	8	1667	Jul 15, 2011 by dualquadpete
	Timing (Preview) O.k. I was wondering about timing. I looked at the indicator on the block and it looks like this -- -- ----A -- -- -- ----O -- -- My first question is how do you know how to set the timing ie: 8 degree's BTDC my second Question is what is the base timing on a 283 2 barrel? Thanks in advance	pariscruiser64	15	1024	Jul 14, 2011 by pariscruiser64
	61 pontiac rear end ratio ? (Preview) This past winter put a 305 with a 2 speed PG, As there was a six in it originally it has 355 gears in it. I like to cruise around 60mph but tach is running around 2600rpm, at 50mph tach is 2200rpm, if I went to a 3:36 how much rpms could I drop at 60mph? I was thinking of 3:08's but with only a 2 speed trans think it m...	carbuff2007	7	1049	Jul 13, 2011 by rabbit64cs
	A 64 Aussie Chev. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi, thanks for reading my post. I am restoring a 64 Australian delivered BelAir. The thing about our Aussie BelAirs was that they were built RHD using Chev, Holden and Pontiac parts.. The reason I am posting here is that the air cleaners used on our BelAirs were Full Sized Pontiac and I am trying to find...	64AussieBelAir	27	3066	Jul 11, 2011 by 64AussieBelAir
	where do I find exhaust bits?? (Preview) I need to find the exhaust bits (collectors?) that go from the original rams horn manifolds which I think are 2 3/4 from bolt to bolt so i can weld up the rest of the exhaust again. I tried crappy tire but dident find them yet. Any local suggestions? Or should i just go to a muffler shop and ask them.	59poncho	2	687	Jul 10, 2011 by 59poncho
	what the!???? (Preview) so after some messing around with my ignition I put on a new starter and solinoid and she fires right up.......for about 1-2 seconds? Could it be a float problem or could the higher grade gas i put in it (with some lead additive) have anything to do with it? Ive also tried moving the distributor, adjusti...	59poncho	7	1007	Jul 10, 2011 by 59poncho
	Big Rear End...... (Preview) I just bought this sweet 64 Safari, with a pretty solid small block and a T-10 4 speed. I'm conecrned that the factory rear end may not be as stout as the rest of the drive train. Would anyone care to offer up any info on some possible rear end swaps or upgrades? I am also concerned with the two piece drive...	hotrodhogie	8	1007	Jul 8, 2011 by hotrodhogie
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	Ignition system help (Preview) O.k. I headed out to see if I could awaken the mighty 283 from it's 20 year slumber. after new plugs, oil, filter, air breather, belts, battery, and rolling it over to make sure it wasn't siezed; I discovered I had no spark. I checked my coil resistance and from + to - I have 6 Ohms and from + to output I have 16...	pariscruiser64	10	1093	Jun 26, 2011 by rabbit64cs
	62 PONT., 261 CARB (Preview) I READ AN ARTICLE THAT SAID SOME 261 ENGINES HAVE THE CARBS REPLACED WITH A 235 ONE AND DO NOT PERFORM AS THEY SHOULD. ANYONE HAVE KNOWLEGE OF THIS? I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THE 261 HAS A LARGER BORE OR IS JUST A BIGGER JET IN IT, OR ARE THE SAME???	OURWAGON	1	804	Jun 21, 2011 by 73SC
	1967 malib ss 396 convertable (Preview) i just talked to a fellow in texas that found my add from last year when i was selling my malibu ss 396 convert, he has a 1967 malibu ss 396 4spd butternutt yellow convert .with black int built nov, 16 he has build sheet,very rare car,iwas going to give hime this web site because i have not seen another in 67 b...	Beetlejuice396	7	920	Jun 14, 2011 by CdnGMfan
	62 pontiac rear end? (Preview) anyone have the specs for the rearend ratio for 1962 pontiac 6cyl/Powerglide? Is it 3:36, 3:55, or 3:08???????? Thanks	beaumontguru	8	2243	Jun 13, 2011 by Pontiacanada
	loosin some juice?? alternator questions (Preview) so, I go out to start thee ol 64 Custom Sport,, and she's dead. swap batteries and off I go. Odd.. next day ,, same thing with the fresh battery. Now I start diggin. Still running the original external reg. swap the alternator , as it was not charging. Still not charging. tap the reg , still nothing....	rabbit64cs	7	931	Jun 12, 2011 by rabbit64cs
	1963 Pontiac Bonneville Transmittion (Preview) I have a 2 speed transmittion with the reverse down the bottom, I would like to change transmittions to a newer transmittion, could anyone tell me what transmittion would fit, I have a 389 engine in the car at the present time. ...	HIghway Man	18	2296	Jun 11, 2011 by dualquadpete
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