58-64 Full Size Power Train Tech Forum

carbuff2007 · carbuff2007

I have recently put a 305 small block in my 61 and a newer aluminum powerglide. Now I have had 5 new starters and none would fit. I'm getting another one tomorrow from bensons and hope it works. I presume 283,305,350 starter would be the same? The problem I'm having is the rear housing on the starter,bolt...

beaumontguru · beaumontguru

Does anyone know if a 62 CAST IRON powerglide is the same length as a 63 or newer ALUMINIUM powerglide(6"tail)? in the case of fulsize chevys and pontiacs. wondering if front driveshafts would be the same length?

cruiser · cruiser

I found a 62 Catalina that looks like a Super Duty, has the eight lug wheels and what appears to a single 4 barrel 389 and 4 spd drive train. Numbers off the right front of the engine block are 362010366 and 125939 both numbers are stamped into the top of the block just below the cylinder head. Any help or d...

locomotion · locomotion

can anyone decode these engine codes? what year and what can can it fit for a number matching car? what automatic transmission can be used with this engine? they are off a chevy 327-300HP -- Edited by locomotion on Tuesday 9th of November 2010 04:26:24 PM

59poncho · 59poncho

i was letting the engine run for awhile to see if my new gauges were working (temp and volts) and i gave her a good rev and oil came flying out of the oil fill tube, and it had the little chrome breater on it. I do have to change the oil, and later on i will see if the level is too high. Also, i now have a pcv valve wh...

carbuff2007 · carbuff2007

What 4 barrel carb would u guys recommend for my 305 engine, it has a mild cam. thanks

carbuff2007 · carbuff2007

I've decided to take out the 261 which will be for sale sometime in Nov. A friend of mine just took out a 305, mild cam, 4 barrel with just 20,000 miles on it out of his 53 chev sedan delivery and GAVE it to me. Now the question is I'm keeping the powerglide for now, I know the 305 will bolt on it, but do I need to ch...

locomotion · locomotion

my speedo needle bobs back and forth while driving....is there a way to fix this?

64ragtop · 64ragtop

With some great help from 64hardtop I think we have figured out what the engine in our car is. We think it's a 283 equipped with the (new for '64) 327 double-hump heads bringing compression up to 9.25:1. I checked the engine deck stamp last night and it's V299349. I'm gonna start checking myself but can a...

64 Hard Top · 64 Hard Top

I need some information on wiring a 409 in a car that did not have this engine from the factory. I'm told that factory 409 equipped cars had a resistor on the firewall. Do I need to install the same resistor in a car that does not have that type of fatory wiring? Is it really needed? What does it do? If it is...

Facman · Facman

Will a 74 400 Pontiac engine be a direct bolt up to to the 2 speed powerglide on my 64 CS? The original 283 engine came in pieces, some parts missing and I have the 400 engine availabe. Thanks,

59poncho · 59poncho

i will get a pic tomorrow but i got these heads from my brother but he doesent know were they came from. they have black valve covers that have 4 ridges on them and are bolted on by four bolts along the center. the only #s i saw were K GM 10 and 14102187. The oil fill cap was also plastic (not sure if its origi...

59poncho · 59poncho

i am putting a 4 barrel manifold on and it will not go on because of this round bit thats hooked up to the "stink tube" or downdraft tube, whatever its called. Can i just take it out, or do i have to modify it?? It just sticks up a tiny bit so i cannot get the manifold to sit flat. I was thinking of just...

64ragtop · 64ragtop

OK, finally got an engine number off our car - 834472644 -does that sound like a vaguely familiar number to anyone? It's supposed to be a 283/195 and I think the engine is original to the car. Appreciate any input..

johnboy66 · johnboy66

can anyone tell me how to decode the block stamp #s? the first one is casting # 3849852 which i think is 62-64 283, the stamp on the block deck is 805493226 the second one is stamped 786515487, not sure of casting # on it from a 65 chevelle are the engine stamps just partial vin #s?

59poncho · 59poncho

i am now switching over to the 4 barrel so i need a quad or holley for the intake i got off Tiny. Something cheap for right now as i might buy new later on as i see how it does in Mexico with the altitude. I would just go to the wreckers but i would rather give you guys the business.

Str8six · Str8six

Hello again, I am trying to decide between a dual or triple carb intake for my 261 and not completely sure which way to go at this point. I would prefer the tri-power but I talked to a person at Patricks Antique Cars and was informed of a firewall interference issue with the tri power intake. I had a look fo...

generalmoto · generalmoto

Hi guys, I am looking to rebuild the virgin 283 in my 63 parisienne this winter. My plan is to keep the stock look and parts on the outside but improve the internals. Same intake and carb, have the heads done, maybe some porting but nothing spectacular. I'm not looking for anything big, just a nice runn...

59poncho · 59poncho

so i think i might have figured out why i cant get my roch. 2gc carb choke/idle cam relation thingy to work. it looks like a little piece of metal on the housing is broken. if anybody has one and can maybe shoot a pic that would be great. heres the only clear pic i could find.

carbuff2007 · carbuff2007

Just got my new points for my 261, anyone know what to set the points at, thanks Brent

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	HELP Starter question (Preview) I have recently put a 305 small block in my 61 and a newer aluminum powerglide. Now I have had 5 new starters and none would fit. I'm getting another one tomorrow from bensons and hope it works. I presume 283,305,350 starter would be the same? The problem I'm having is the rear housing on the starter,bolt...	carbuff2007	8	1618	Dec 23, 2010 by Beaumont4008
	Another driveshaft question (Preview) Does anyone know if a 62 CAST IRON powerglide is the same length as a 63 or newer ALUMINIUM powerglide(6"tail)? in the case of fulsize chevys and pontiacs. wondering if front driveshafts would be the same length?	beaumontguru	6	1535	Dec 21, 2010 by gparis7
	Help IDing an engine (Preview) I found a 62 Catalina that looks like a Super Duty, has the eight lug wheels and what appears to a single 4 barrel 389 and 4 spd drive train. Numbers off the right front of the engine block are 362010366 and 125939 both numbers are stamped into the top of the block just below the cylinder head. Any help or d...	cruiser	1	1080	Nov 20, 2010 by 694279
	can anyone decode these engine codes? (Preview) can anyone decode these engine codes? what year and what can can it fit for a number matching car? what automatic transmission can be used with this engine? they are off a chevy 327-300HP -- Edited by locomotion on Tuesday 9th of November 2010 04:26:24 PM	locomotion	13	2071	Nov 10, 2010 by locomotion
	flying oil !!! (Preview) i was letting the engine run for awhile to see if my new gauges were working (temp and volts) and i gave her a good rev and oil came flying out of the oil fill tube, and it had the little chrome breater on it. I do have to change the oil, and later on i will see if the level is too high. Also, i now have a pcv valve wh...	59poncho	11	1578	Oct 24, 2010 by 59poncho
	What carb should I use?I, (Preview) What 4 barrel carb would u guys recommend for my 305 engine, it has a mild cam. thanks	carbuff2007	4	1326	Oct 9, 2010 by Elroy
	ENGINE CHANGE (Preview) I've decided to take out the 261 which will be for sale sometime in Nov. A friend of mine just took out a 305, mild cam, 4 barrel with just 20,000 miles on it out of his 53 chev sedan delivery and GAVE it to me. Now the question is I'm keeping the powerglide for now, I know the 305 will bolt on it, but do I need to ch...	carbuff2007	10	2139	Oct 4, 2010 by carbuff2007

	speedo needle bobs back and forth while driving (Preview) my speedo needle bobs back and forth while driving....is there a way to fix this?	locomotion	6	1471	Sep 29, 2010 by locomotion
	'64 engine codes ( 1 2 ) (Preview) With some great help from 64hardtop I think we have figured out what the engine in our car is. We think it's a 283 equipped with the (new for '64) 327 double-hump heads bringing compression up to 9.25:1. I checked the engine deck stamp last night and it's V299349. I'm gonna start checking myself but can a...	64ragtop	46	6820	Sep 27, 2010 by 65wagon
	409 ignition \ wiring help needed (Preview) I need some information on wiring a 409 in a car that did not have this engine from the factory. I'm told that factory 409 equipped cars had a resistor on the firewall. Do I need to install the same resistor in a car that does not have that type of fatory wiring? Is it really needed? What does it do? If it is...	64 Hard Top	20	2119	Sep 25, 2010 by 65wagon
	Chevy Engine or Pontiac Engine (Preview) Will a 74 400 Pontiac engine be a direct bolt up to to the 2 speed powerglide on my 64 CS? The original 283 engine came in pieces, some parts missing and I have the 400 engine availabe. Thanks,	Facman	8	1782	Sep 25, 2010 by 65wagon
	will these heads work? (Preview) i will get a pic tomorrow but i got these heads from my brother but he doesent know were they came from. they have black valve covers that have 4 ridges on them and are bolted on by four bolts along the center. the only #s i saw were K GM 10 and 14102187. The oil fill cap was also plastic (not sure if its origi...	59poncho	14	2358	Aug 17, 2010 by 59poncho
	what is it and can i take it out?? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) i am putting a 4 barrel manifold on and it will not go on because of this round bit thats hooked up to the "stink tube" or downdraft tube, whatever its called. Can i just take it out, or do i have to modify it?? It just sticks up a tiny bit so i cannot get the manifold to sit flat. I was thinking of just...	59poncho	25	3368	Aug 7, 2010 by 65wagon
	'64 engine # (Preview) OK, finally got an engine number off our car - 834472644 -does that sound like a vaguely familiar number to anyone? It's supposed to be a 283/195 and I think the engine is original to the car. Appreciate any input..	64ragtop	12	2051	Aug 3, 2010 by 65wagon

	60's sbc stamp decode (Preview) can anyone tell me how to decode the block stamp #s? the first one is casting # 3849852 which i think is 62-64 283, the stamp on the block deck is 805493226 the second one is stamped 786515487, not sure of casting # on it from a 65 chevelle are the engine stamps just partial vin #s?	johnboy66	4	1483	Jul 28, 2010 by Ghost Post
	anyone have a 4barrel carb? (Preview) i am now switching over to the 4 barrel so i need a quad or holley for the intake i got off Tiny. Something cheap for right now as i might buy new later on as i see how it does in Mexico with the altitude. I would just go to the wreckers but i would rather give you guys the business.	59poncho	7	1417	Jul 21, 2010 by 59poncho
	Has anyone installed a dual or triple intake on a 261 in their Pontiac? (Preview) Hello again, I am trying to decide between a dual or triple carb intake for my 261 and not completely sure which way to go at this point. I would prefer the tri-power but I talked to a person at Patricks Antique Cars and was informed of a firewall interference issue with the tri power intake. I had a look fo...	Str8six	13	2186	Jul 17, 2010 by tatt2
	283 refresh. stock on outside, modern internals? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi guys, I am looking to rebuild the virgin 283 in my 63 parisienne this winter. My plan is to keep the stock look and parts on the outside but improve the internals. Same intake and carb, have the heads done, maybe some porting but nothing spectacular. I'm not looking for anything big, just a nice runn...	generalmoto	39	2841	Jul 14, 2010 by 4SPEED427
	2barrel carb pic (Preview) so i think i might have figured out why i cant get my roch. 2gc carb choke/idle cam relation thingy to work. it looks like a little piece of metal on the housing is broken. if anybody has one and can maybe shoot a pic that would be great. heres the only clear pic i could find.	59poncho	2	1310	Jul 9, 2010 by 69ss
	261 engine (Preview) Just got my new points for my 261, anyone know what to set the points at, thanks Brent	carbuff2007	1	1608	Jun 6, 2010 by davelacourse
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