65-70 Full Size Power Train Tech Forum

oshawacliff · oshawacliff

I purchased a 350 crate engine a couple of years ago. I picked up a rear end gear set from Mark around the same time. He donated it free of charge. I intended to install it but finances would not allow it at the time. Forward to this spring. I took the rear end to have it installed in my Impala and was told t...

Meo73 · Meo73

What would b the best place to get weatherstrip and an engine for my 69 strato chief

fmolnar327 · fmolnar327

Hi guys. I found a rear end housing out of a 76 camero. It's a posi with 3.08s in it and it's a 10 bolt 8.5 diff. I have a 8.2 posi in it..but I wanted to put The 8.5 in..since it's set up for leaf Springs.. Do any of you know where I can get link brackets for it. I don't want to hack up the original one. Plus it'...

fmolnar327 · fmolnar327

I have a 8.2 posi. It needed the front bearing and race ( yoke side ). So as I was installing the axle back in the car..the pinion became loose, but before it was tight? So bought a new crush Slevel. Why was it tight , them it became loose when it just slid off the floor jack while moving it to the car to put b...

jamiesloane · jamiesloane

Hey there, having some trouble finding a power steering box for a 1969 pontiac parisienne convertible with a 396 in it, If anyone has a link to what i should be ordering you would be a life saver. I have found rebuild kits etc but this one is rotted pass the point of return in my opinion, I've been limping it...

Bago · Bago

Hello guys, just trying to work out my ratio for my rear end. With two full turns of the rear wheel, the prop shaft turns 3 and 1 third turns. Does this mean I have a 3.33 ratio? If so, I can find nothing online to suggest that a 12 bolt comes in that ratio? Please help!! Ian UK

4SPEED427 · 4SPEED427

My lucky day! I got a nice parcel in the mail today. A friend had a Hurst Competition Plus for a Muncie in a 66 B body bench seat and he didn't want it any more. He is going back to an original shifter in his car, so he sold me his Comp Plus. Now for sure I have to do the Muncie conversion! No pics, we just moved a few...

jsr · jsr

Hey to all you awesome engine building guys out there . I just took apart a 78,000mile 73 BBC 454 and was wondering what you think of these bearing wear marks? The motor has no oil crud of any sort in it and is spotlessly clean .The surfaces are DEAD smooth across the bearing and laterally, it's all just mic...

jsr · jsr

Hi everyone , ive just fitted a fabcraft set of 3.55 gears in my 66 12bolt 8.875 diff. I set the pinion depth with a .034 shim as they instructed , backlash set at .007 . Before i take it all apart and do my final assembly, any comments or observations on this gear pattern ? it looks fine to me but all you guys ou...

koolconvertible · koolconvertible

well, it has come to my attention I do not have a PCV fitted to my bigblock. Forgot about it! Considering all the plumbing I have done one would think I would have catered for it....hmmmm...question is, is a big block PCV different to a small block PVC or are they all the same? also PCV on one bank and breath...

LandShark68_2+2 · LandShark68_2+2

Hi guys, I'm having a heck of a time with my car not starting after it warms up. I've had the starter rebuilt, new battery, battery cables (wrapped in reflective heat tape) and a new flywheel installed. Still happens. Anybody had any success with these mini high-powered after-market starters ? Any sp...

65post · 65post

Changing a pan gasket on a 89 454 4 bolt.It had the 4 piece rubber-cork on it so I ordered a one piece ( Blue ) Fel-pro thinking it would be a better gasket.( put one on my 78 454 with no problems ) Well the end seals are too thick and won`t allow the pan to seat on the sides.What is the difference between the two?...

dcneric · dcneric

On my 69 Parisienne I get chain like rattle from under the car or a sound similar to some nuts and bolts in a can being rolled, maybe a little higher pitched. After driving down an empty road with a friend we both took a turns hanging out the passenger door to hear where the noise is coming from. It seems that...

Terryb · Terryb

Hi Does anyone have any recommendations for a proven power steering system conversion for a 1969 Acadian with a big block? I know CPP has a 500 series, is this a good steering box? I am also aware of a pump and reservoir from "Tuff Stuff" That looks pretty nice. I would sure appreciate input.

LandShark68_2+2 · LandShark68_2+2

Hi guys, I recently pulled my starter to rebuild it and was told I needed a new flywheel, as there are sections of teeth that are really worn out. Explains why every once in awhile the starter doesn't engage properly and the starter makes a horrible scream. Of course, this always happens at a car show or c...

bradkerbick · bradkerbick

Hey guys, I am trying to pull my distributor, so I can pull my heads. Is this not a simple as removing the hold down and pulling it out? It come up about 1/4 in then stops. I have sprayed wd40 many times and worked it up and down. My intake is even loose. Am I missing something? its a 327 SBC. it does have petron...

cdnpont · cdnpont

After having a little issue getting coolant pressure on my new 496 fire up, and being initially confounded by it...and solving it rather easily, I thought I might make this little commentary. I used a old rad on the test stand (the original one from my GP), and rather than take the cap of the Champion al...

bradkerbick · bradkerbick

She was running a little rough on the way home from buying her, which is fine.....I guess. Two days after I bought her, I left for vacation ( Not in my Parisienne) to Montreal to see my grandma who turned 95! When we got home, my dad was here, so we started her and she is running rough. My dad a mechanic from t...

Mjw22 · Mjw22

Im rebuilding a untouched 67 327 block . based on what Ive read before coming here these 350 hp engines were available in parisienne convertibles. Any info would be appreciated as would correct valve cover breather and decal info or parts. the rest of the car is being restored as original inc 2 sp and re...

66 Grande guy · 66 Grande guy

I noticed yesterday that a guy in Calgary has posted on kijiji a transistorized module and distributor and harness (I think) that he says were taken off a 1966 Custom Sport 427 4 speed car years ago. Being an inveterate option chaser i phoned and made a deal for it. Was I nuts? Also would like to find out m...

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	Gas Mileage dilema ( 1 2 ) New Calculations (Preview) I purchased a 350 crate engine a couple of years ago. I picked up a rear end gear set from Mark around the same time. He donated it free of charge. I intended to install it but finances would not allow it at the time. Forward to this spring. I took the rear end to have it installed in my Impala and was told t...	oshawacliff	35	3222	Dec 22, 2016 by 66 Beau
	69 strato parts (Preview) What would b the best place to get weatherstrip and an engine for my 69 strato chief	Meo73	0	655	Dec 22, 2016 by Meo73
	8.5 swap (Preview) Hi guys. I found a rear end housing out of a 76 camero. It's a posi with 3.08s in it and it's a 10 bolt 8.5 diff. I have a 8.2 posi in it..but I wanted to put The 8.5 in..since it's set up for leaf Springs.. Do any of you know where I can get link brackets for it. I don't want to hack up the original one. Plus it'...	fmolnar327	2	884	Dec 20, 2016 by fmolnar327
	Pinion preload woes (Preview) I have a 8.2 posi. It needed the front bearing and race ( yoke side ). So as I was installing the axle back in the car..the pinion became loose, but before it was tight? So bought a new crush Slevel. Why was it tight , them it became loose when it just slid off the floor jack while moving it to the car to put b...	fmolnar327	5	1187	Dec 8, 2016 by fmolnar327
	NEED HELP FINDING SOURCE FOR POWER STEERING BOX (Preview) Hey there, having some trouble finding a power steering box for a 1969 pontiac parisienne convertible with a 396 in it, If anyone has a link to what i should be ordering you would be a life saver. I have found rebuild kits etc but this one is rotted pass the point of return in my opinion, I've been limping it...	jamiesloane	8	1004	Dec 7, 2016 by davelacourse
	12 bolt rear end ratio help ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hello guys, just trying to work out my ratio for my rear end. With two full turns of the rear wheel, the prop shaft turns 3 and 1 third turns. Does this mean I have a 3.33 ratio? If so, I can find nothing online to suggest that a 12 bolt comes in that ratio? Please help!! Ian UK	Bago	38	2765	Nov 18, 2016 by 4SPEED427
	Hurst shifter for my Strato Chief ( 1 2 ) (Preview) My lucky day! I got a nice parcel in the mail today. A friend had a Hurst Competition Plus for a Muncie in a 66 B body bench seat and he didn't want it any more. He is going back to an original shifter in his car, so he sold me his Comp Plus. Now for sure I have to do the Muncie conversion! No pics, we just moved a few...	4SPEED427	36	2568	Oct 26, 2016 by Lowfen
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	Con rod bearing wear marks... (Preview) Hey to all you awesome engine building guys out there . I just took apart a 78,000mile 73 BBC 454 and was wondering what you think of these bearing wear marks? The motor has no oil crud of any sort in it and is spotlessly clean .The surfaces are DEAD smooth across the bearing and laterally, it's all just mic...	jsr	2	749	Oct 22, 2016 by jsr
	ring and pinion lash (Preview) Hi everyone , ive just fitted a fabcraft set of 3.55 gears in my 66 12bolt 8.875 diff. I set the pinion depth with a .034 shim as they instructed , backlash set at .007 . Before i take it all apart and do my final assembly, any comments or observations on this gear pattern ? it looks fine to me but all you guys ou...	jsr	2	721	Sep 29, 2016 by jsr
	PCV (Preview) well, it has come to my attention I do not have a PCV fitted to my bigblock. Forgot about it! Considering all the plumbing I have done one would think I would have catered for it....hmmmm...question is, is a big block PCV different to a small block PVC or are they all the same? also PCV on one bank and breath...	koolconvertible	15	1573	Sep 22, 2016 by koolconvertible
	Starter Woes with my 68 2+2 (Preview) Hi guys, I'm having a heck of a time with my car not starting after it warms up. I've had the starter rebuilt, new battery, battery cables (wrapped in reflective heat tape) and a new flywheel installed. Still happens. Anybody had any success with these mini high-powered after-market starters ? Any sp...	LandShark68_2+2	16	1553	Sep 20, 2016 by beaucarlo
	BB Chevy Oil pan Gasket? (Preview) Changing a pan gasket on a 89 454 4 bolt.It had the 4 piece rubber-cork on it so I ordered a one piece ( Blue ) Fel-pro thinking it would be a better gasket.( put one on my 78 454 with no problems ) Well the end seals are too thick and won`t allow the pan to seat on the sides.What is the difference between the two?...	65post	1	775	Sep 17, 2016 by GLHS60
	Driveline rattle (Preview) On my 69 Parisienne I get chain like rattle from under the car or a sound similar to some nuts and bolts in a can being rolled, maybe a little higher pitched. After driving down an empty road with a friend we both took a turns hanging out the passenger door to hear where the noise is coming from. It seems that...	dcneric	8	968	Sep 17, 2016 by GLHS60
	1969 Acadian big block power steering box and system (Preview) Hi Does anyone have any recommendations for a proven power steering system conversion for a 1969 Acadian with a big block? I know CPP has a 500 series, is this a good steering box? I am also aware of a pump and reservoir from "Tuff Stuff" That looks pretty nice. I would sure appreciate input.	Terryb	2	740	Aug 30, 2016 by Terryb
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	Flywheel for my 68 2+2 with a 396 (Preview) Hi guys, I recently pulled my starter to rebuild it and was told I needed a new flywheel, as there are sections of teeth that are really worn out. Explains why every once in awhile the starter doesn't engage properly and the starter makes a horrible scream. Of course, this always happens at a car show or c...	LandShark68_2+2	7	947	Aug 19, 2016 by LandShark68_2+2
	My distributor wont come out... (Preview) Hey guys, I am trying to pull my distributor, so I can pull my heads. Is this not a simple as removing the hold down and pulling it out? It come up about 1/4 in then stops. I have sprayed wd40 many times and worked it up and down. My intake is even loose. Am I missing something? its a 327 SBC. it does have petron...	bradkerbick	10	974	Aug 9, 2016 by bradkerbick
	A little thing just learned about rad caps... (Preview) After having a little issue getting coolant pressure on my new 496 fire up, and being initially confounded by it...and solving it rather easily, I thought I might make this little commentary. I used a old rad on the test stand (the original one from my GP), and rather than take the cap of the Champion al...	cdnpont	2	872	Aug 4, 2016 by Pontiacanada
	compression test, plug and wire night (Preview) She was running a little rough on the way home from buying her, which is fine.....I guess. Two days after I bought her, I left for vacation ( Not in my Parisienne) to Montreal to see my grandma who turned 95! When we got home, my dad was here, so we started her and she is running rough. My dad a mechanic from t...	bradkerbick	2	567	Jul 23, 2016 by dcneric
	327 350 hp (Preview) Im rebuilding a untouched 67 327 block . based on what Ive read before coming here these 350 hp engines were available in parisienne convertibles. Any info would be appreciated as would correct valve cover breather and decal info or parts. the rest of the car is being restored as original inc 2 sp and re...	Mjw22	4	1176	Jul 5, 2016 by Mjw22
	Is a transistorized ignition setup a rare and/or desirable option? (Preview) I noticed yesterday that a guy in Calgary has posted on kijiji a transistorized module and distributor and harness (I think) that he says were taken off a 1966 Custom Sport 427 4 speed car years ago. Being an inveterate option chaser i phoned and made a deal for it. Was I nuts? Also would like to find out m...	66 Grande guy	16	1940	May 21, 2016 by CdnGMfan
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