58-64 Full Size Power Train Tech Forum

MoboMac · MoboMac

I am assuming that the engine harness (283/327) would be the same as Impala for the engine/year..... This is the one that goes from the firewall bulkhead to the coil/starter/alternator,etc. Before I order a repop I thought I'd confirm....to see if anybody else has tried one...

MoboMac · MoboMac

Ran into Bob @ the Haney Swap Meet last year....and found him there again today..... He bought his 64 NEW from Jimmy Pattison. Can't be MANY original owners left..... Long may you and your 64 run,.........Bob..... -- Edited by MoboMac on Monday 20th of April 2015 02:36:54 AM

hotrodhogie · hotrodhogie

Hi guys, I was wondering if someone could please help me out with an American Pontiac question. I am about to replace the water pump on my 1962 GP 389. I see part numbers for two different 4 stud pumps, one that is clockwise and one counter clockwise rotation. These are special order pumps and I would...

EL-Swervo · EL-Swervo

Hello All, I have a 1962 laurentian Safari wagon. It has a very strong low mileage 261 inline six and I want to keep it that way. I would however like to sort out the issues I have with the carb. The original carb was damaged and needed to be replaced. The replacement is from a 235 and does not do the engine j...

jim P · jim P

In checking the length of the th350 case according to this chart,why is the given dimension on the left (22 1/4) shown longer than the dimension on the right ( 21 5/8 ) or am I missing something. I have a th350 now and will be switching to a 700r4. Hopefully the chart comes up. Still learning the i pad. http...

MoboMac · MoboMac

Starting to accumulate parts for a 4-speed conversion and I understand that I need linkage ,Z-bar and pedals from a 63 or 64...(L6 or V8...) full size Can Pon OR Chevrolet... Can somebody in the know confirm?

toolnut · toolnut

I am refurbishing the clutch on a 261 cubic inch. Recently took the flywheel, pressure plate, and disc in to have these components serviced. In conversation with the shop owner I inquired if he could supply a new release bearing only to find there are two different sizes. Apparently one is thic...

Carguy327 · Carguy327

So I suddenly can't start the Laurentian. I pour gas into carb and it starts..then dies. So I have no fuel. I got a brand new mechanical pump ($15! cheap). On removing the old pump, I noticed that even the main line in is dry dry dry. I drove it only a couple times before parking it. It's posdible I got pretty...

blackbird307 · blackbird307

Just out of curiosity, was the 396 an option for four door 1966 Beaumont? I am wondering how it would work if it was. I know from experience that the four door sedans have smaller engine compartments than the two doors due to the requirement of having a much smaller radiator. I have read about four door c...

HonestDave · HonestDave

I'm trying to put my complete exhaust system in my 62 Parisienne with 283. The one side keeps hitting the starter so I'll pull starter out and the exhaust should lift in place. My question.......how many bolts hold the starter on? My other engine is buried in debris, and this one is close to the ground an...

HonestDave · HonestDave

Today I'm picking up 3 feet of 5/16 fuel line and a jug of gas. This thing has been sitting probably 15 years or so. No gas cap either. Tank is likely full of body dust, but who knows? I'm going to throw a battery in it, pour some fuel down the carb, stick a fuel hose from the jug to the fuel pump and cross my finge...

super duty dan · super duty dan

Would anyone know where I could fine a drive shaft for those vehicles. Unless the automatic and the standard are same length but I doubt very much. I am converting from auto to standard. thanks for your help. It is really appreciated. Merry Christmas,

tron64 · tron64

Before I received my 64 Custom Sport the previous owner told me that it wouldn't start after it got hot. I thought he meant it might struggle to, but nope. It doesn't even turn over. I've heard a few reasons as to why this could happen. Has anyone here experienced this issue? How did you resolve it?

juuraslahti · juuraslahti

Not sure if this is the right place for this. So my 62 Strato Chief is missing the heater core and the ducting under the dash. I may be able to get this stuff off the previous owners parts car in the spring. but who knows what sort of shape it will be in. Is there any place to find a new heater core for this th...

tron64 · tron64

Supposedly recently rebuilt tranny won't hold fluid...Any diagnoses?

HonestDave · HonestDave

I keep in touch with a fellow who is trying to decide what to do with his late fifties Chev with a 348 in it. He might part it out. My question is, and I know I asked before but forgot, could you order a 348 in a 62 Parisienne? Or were they 409 by then? Wondering if I should be trying to buy a 348 for the old girl.

meowy84 · meowy84

The patient is my '61 Strato Chief that sat for 7 years. I'm in the process of resurrecting it but ran into a shifting issue. The car shifted fine before storage. Anyways, the gear shift level was very stiff at first so I sprayed the mechanism in the engine compartment with WD40 and inside the car for bett...

MoboMac · MoboMac

Planning a 4 speed conversion on my 59 and was giving some thought to a "one piece" drive shaft. Not making any silly HP #'s......just thinking about eliminating 1/2 of the maintenance issues...... Anybody gone that route.....?

firstdancebridalcars · firstdancebridalcars

Am having an ongoing problem with leaking rear axle seals on all three 60 pontiacs. The only axle bearings we we can get in New Zealand are MBS RW307ER. We can't get replacement seals for these bearings so have to buy a new bearing. Some of these seals are leaking after around 1000 miles.( have tried shor...

hotrodhogie · hotrodhogie

Well, I knew it was only a matter of time before my stock carrier bearing when boom, and it did!!! I guess a heavy wagon with tons of horsepower, a 4 speed manual, a poorly designed driveshaft and a driver that likes to stand on it don't really mix. Since I have no intentions on changing my driving habits,...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	64 engine harness..... (Preview) I am assuming that the engine harness (283/327) would be the same as Impala for the engine/year..... This is the one that goes from the firewall bulkhead to the coil/starter/alternator,etc. Before I order a repop I thought I'd confirm....to see if anybody else has tried one...	MoboMac	6	1194	Apr 21, 2015 by rabbit64cs
	Original owner 64 Custom Sport..... (Preview) Ran into Bob @ the Haney Swap Meet last year....and found him there again today..... He bought his 64 NEW from Jimmy Pattison. Can't be MANY original owners left..... Long may you and your 64 run,.........Bob..... -- Edited by MoboMac on Monday 20th of April 2015 02:36:54 AM	MoboMac	8	1332	Apr 20, 2015 by HonestDave
	1962 Grand Prix Water Pump (Preview) Hi guys, I was wondering if someone could please help me out with an American Pontiac question. I am about to replace the water pump on my 1962 GP 389. I see part numbers for two different 4 stud pumps, one that is clockwise and one counter clockwise rotation. These are special order pumps and I would...	hotrodhogie	4	1007	Apr 9, 2015 by 67custom
	Time for 261 upgrades (Preview) Hello All, I have a 1962 laurentian Safari wagon. It has a very strong low mileage 261 inline six and I want to keep it that way. I would however like to sort out the issues I have with the carb. The original carb was damaged and needed to be replaced. The replacement is from a 235 and does not do the engine j...	EL-Swervo	10	1465	Apr 8, 2015 by EL-Swervo
	Transmission Dimension Chart (Preview) In checking the length of the th350 case according to this chart,why is the given dimension on the left (22 1/4) shown longer than the dimension on the right ( 21 5/8 ) or am I missing something. I have a th350 now and will be switching to a 700r4. Hopefully the chart comes up. Still learning the i pad. http...	jim P	5	1105	Apr 6, 2015 by jim P
	4 speed conversion....on a 64 V8 (Preview) Starting to accumulate parts for a 4-speed conversion and I understand that I need linkage ,Z-bar and pedals from a 63 or 64...(L6 or V8...) full size Can Pon OR Chevrolet... Can somebody in the know confirm?	MoboMac	5	955	Apr 4, 2015 by 427carl
	60 Strato Chief clutch release bearing (Preview) I am refurbishing the clutch on a 261 cubic inch. Recently took the flywheel, pressure plate, and disc in to have these components serviced. In conversation with the shop owner I inquired if he could supply a new release bearing only to find there are two different sizes. Apparently one is thic...	toolnut	9	1170	Feb 17, 2015 by MC

	Possible clogged fuel line (Preview) So I suddenly can't start the Laurentian. I pour gas into carb and it starts..then dies. So I have no fuel. I got a brand new mechanical pump ($15! cheap). On removing the old pump, I noticed that even the main line in is dry dry dry. I drove it only a couple times before parking it. It's posdible I got pretty...	Carguy327	10	1151	Feb 4, 2015 by 77srx
	396 in 1966 Beaumont four door (Preview) Just out of curiosity, was the 396 an option for four door 1966 Beaumont? I am wondering how it would work if it was. I know from experience that the four door sedans have smaller engine compartments than the two doors due to the requirement of having a much smaller radiator. I have read about four door c...	blackbird307	10	1533	Jan 10, 2015 by CdnGMfan
	How many starter bolts? (Preview) I'm trying to put my complete exhaust system in my 62 Parisienne with 283. The one side keeps hitting the starter so I'll pull starter out and the exhaust should lift in place. My question.......how many bolts hold the starter on? My other engine is buried in debris, and this one is close to the ground an...	HonestDave	13	1249	Jan 4, 2015 by HonestDave
	1962 Parisienne - A New Day Dawns, Will It Start? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Today I'm picking up 3 feet of 5/16 fuel line and a jug of gas. This thing has been sitting probably 15 years or so. No gas cap either. Tank is likely full of body dust, but who knows? I'm going to throw a battery in it, pour some fuel down the carb, stick a fuel hose from the jug to the fuel pump and cross my finge...	HonestDave	27	1963	Jan 2, 2015 by 427carl
	61-64 Grand Prix, Catalina standard drive shaft (Preview) Would anyone know where I could fine a drive shaft for those vehicles. Unless the automatic and the standard are same length but I doubt very much. I am converting from auto to standard. thanks for your help. It is really appreciated. Merry Christmas,	super duty dan	6	1229	Dec 14, 2014 by dualquadpete
	CS Won't Start When Hot ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Before I received my 64 Custom Sport the previous owner told me that it wouldn't start after it got hot. I thought he meant it might struggle to, but nope. It doesn't even turn over. I've heard a few reasons as to why this could happen. Has anyone here experienced this issue? How did you resolve it?	tron64	31	2270	Dec 6, 2014 by MoboMac
	Missing Heater core (Preview) Not sure if this is the right place for this. So my 62 Strato Chief is missing the heater core and the ducting under the dash. I may be able to get this stuff off the previous owners parts car in the spring. but who knows what sort of shape it will be in. Is there any place to find a new heater core for this th...	juuraslahti	7	976	Dec 6, 2014 by 427carl

	64 CS Powerglide Tranny Leak (Preview) Supposedly recently rebuilt tranny won't hold fluid...Any diagnoses?	tron64	8	1125	Nov 12, 2014 by dualquadpete
	1962 Parisienne Engine Option (Preview) I keep in touch with a fellow who is trying to decide what to do with his late fifties Chev with a 348 in it. He might part it out. My question is, and I know I asked before but forgot, could you order a 348 in a 62 Parisienne? Or were they 409 by then? Wondering if I should be trying to buy a 348 for the old girl.	HonestDave	2	935	Oct 15, 2014 by HonestDave
	3-on-tree shifting issue (Preview) The patient is my '61 Strato Chief that sat for 7 years. I'm in the process of resurrecting it but ran into a shifting issue. The car shifted fine before storage. Anyways, the gear shift level was very stiff at first so I sprayed the mechanism in the engine compartment with WD40 and inside the car for bett...	meowy84	22	2283	Oct 13, 2014 by HonestDave
	1 piece driveshaft.....? (Preview) Planning a 4 speed conversion on my 59 and was giving some thought to a "one piece" drive shaft. Not making any silly HP #'s......just thinking about eliminating 1/2 of the maintenance issues...... Anybody gone that route.....?	MoboMac	7	939	Oct 7, 2014 by MoboMac
	Leaking axle seals (Preview) Am having an ongoing problem with leaking rear axle seals on all three 60 pontiacs. The only axle bearings we we can get in New Zealand are MBS RW307ER. We can't get replacement seals for these bearings so have to buy a new bearing. Some of these seals are leaking after around 1000 miles.( have tried shor...	firstdancebridalcars	4	1026	Sep 24, 2014 by firstdancebridalcars
	Finally killed my driveshaft carrier bearing!!!! (Preview) Well, I knew it was only a matter of time before my stock carrier bearing when boom, and it did!!! I guess a heavy wagon with tons of horsepower, a 4 speed manual, a poorly designed driveshaft and a driver that likes to stand on it don't really mix. Since I have no intentions on changing my driving habits,...	hotrodhogie	3	1008	Sep 3, 2014 by harv
«First < 1 … 5 6 7 8 9 … 16 > Last» \| Page of 16 sorted by