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Powerglide help needed - problem solved!
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I have a powerglide in my 64 chev. It was rebulilt and I have had an issu that I am stuck on. The trans shifts up nice and crisp but downshifts harsh. We installed a small vacuum resivoir as the car has low manifold vacuum at idle. When costing to a shop it downshifts harsh. If I manually shift it it's perf...
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Some advice and opinions needed on my '64
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Brief blast from the past:I had a few posts on CP about 8 years ago. I bought a 1964 four door hardtop about that time (running and driving). Its been in storage as long. Finally putting some plans in action to drive it this summer. Its an untouched original complete with super faded paint (down to...
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Are fumes avoidable?
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Hey fellas, long time, no posts!
Took the '63 out of hiding the other day, and wouldn't you know, it fired up with minimal coaxing. Topped up the fluids and put air in the tires, and was good to go.
The only rub is it was a little smelly inside the cabin. Since I run my exhaust straight out the rear bumper...
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1959 261 Water Pump P/N
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Greetings to all. Does anyone have the part number for water pump in 1959 261? Many thanks, RGM
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700R4 UPGRADE
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Just purchased a 700R4 trans out of a '91 Safari with 150,000k on it. I have never done a trans before but am willing to give it a try. Advice needed at this point, so, first question is where can I find instructions and videos on "how to" go about rebuilding the tranny. I have been told that the tranny will...
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power brakes.
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hello members. i have a 1960 stratochief 2 door post. i am looking to update the brake system to power brakes..as we all know that single line master cylinder just doesn't cut it. Anybody know what other model that has power brakes will fit..or a inexpensive solution. also in need of parts cosmetics e...
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Stall converter question
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I have a stall converter I believe from my 59 2spd powerglide was wondering what the stall converter would be it's out of the car thanks in advance
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348 Truck Engine HP Increase
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Just purchased a 1961 348 truck engine #3798962. Is there a good menu out there that can be done to increase the horse power by an additional 100hp. Suggestions please.
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exhaust manifolds
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Anybody have experience with the repo 2.5" small block ram horn manifolds.I see several versions are around from different suppliers.There is a big price difference between the ones Ecklers sell and the ones with Summit or Jegs.Comments good and bad welcomed K.N.
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327 questions....250hp vs 300hp
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l know that 327's (300hp)...and 409's had a 3/8" fuel line......how about the 250hp 327......5/16"...like the 283? Also......did the 250hp get a 4GC...or a AFB.....like the 300 HP?
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chevy 327 heads
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Hello all motor heads.I am building a early 327 with # 462 casting cyl. heads.Staying with 1.94 intakes and 1.50 exhausts.Using KB flat top cast pistons and .030 overbore.Need to know approximate compression ratio with this combo.Thanks K.N.
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Tired 283 tech question...
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Have 64 Laurentian 4dr (driver,sort of)... Bought it from Honest Dave....as a running driving parts car about 5 years ago....but can't bring myself to execute it... 283 2bbl. typical ps and pb....I'm thinking 85k on the clock... Engine runs quite well...no lifter noise....but pushes a slight...
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Pumkin' fix'n
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When I got the car last spring, about 200 miles ago diff was singing a bit. Was told by the ex owner that they had the pinion seal replaced time to look at things, 1st the vent wasn't working, and second the pinion was way I mean way to tight could not turn it by hand, so I loosened it needed the air wrench then t...
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Engine swap in 59 strato
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I have a 59 strato just bought a 355 to put in it with a 700r tranny my question is what has to be done to put those in??? Engine mount suggestions??
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Decoding my 1958 strato chief
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So I Have my new 58 at home and now want to find out what I can about it. I am thinking I don't have the 261 engine as it is blue and not green. I haven't taken a thorough look but I don't see the captains bars. The numbers I seen on the engine are; on the passenger side is W9 299189. On the drivers side is 3836848....
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LQ4 engine install in a '64 Pontiac
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Has anyone done a LQ4 engine install in a '64 Pontiac? If so, can you share the pros and cons that you experienced with the install please. I am considering doing this with my '64 CS and also adding a 700R4. Thanks.
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261 Oil Filter
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Hello! I just bought myself a 1961 Pontiac Strato Chief with a 261 L6. I noticed there was no oil filter installed. I searched this forum and found some answers but I was looking for something specific. Could I just mount a WIX remote oil filter somewhere near the motor than runt the lines from the motor?...
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64 4 jet Rochester a/c carb idle up?
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So not sure if it's okay to post this here as this is actually my Impala I am wondering about... It's a four seasons climate control car...(factory in dash air) I want to get the air working again as it as a stupid small leak. However I have been procrastinating because I don't know how the car is supposed...
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Dropping in a fresh 327 looking for exhaust advice.
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Hi guys, the saga continues! The end of this month I'm dropping the car off at a performance/restoration place in St Catherines and they are yanking the 283 (I sold it as is) and replacing with a freshly rebuilt 327 with flat top pistons, mild cam and camel hump rebuilt heads. The dyno claims 350hp so i...
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Pumpkin swap, what to do?
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Hey guys, My rear has been leaking at the pinion and howling for a few summers now, so its ready to be replaced. I picked up a 3.08 posi in a 10 bolt housing, fully rebuilt, never ran. Turns out it was originally from a 62 nova, so internal are not as stout as a fullsize, but theoretically will bolt right in...
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