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65 vs 66 shifter handles - fyi
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This was posted in the 65-66 Full Size Chevy forum years ago but I'm sure would relate to Canadian Pontiacs........fyi
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427 B body air cleaner design
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I was looking at the 85 Parisienne ad listed here in the Kijiji section. It occurred to me that the air cleaner snorkel appears similar to the 427 air cleaner from the 60's B body. I'm hoping 2kwik2c will see this and post a picture here so we can compare. I want to make a "427" air cleaner for my G...
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manual conversion on my 67 2+2
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Hi, I am gathering stuff to give some gears to my 67. I am thinking the console will be hardest to find. I need a parts contact, can anyone help?
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Aftermarket A/C
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. . Picked up an aftermarket a/c kit for my '68 Parisienne 327. . Planned on installing it when I did the engine rebuild. . Well the engine is back in and the a/c compressor won't fit. . AAAGH . . It mounts ok between the right valve cover and oil fill tube. . Problem is it sits to high. . The hood won't clos...
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hdcolo
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Edelbrock 1406 vs Holley SA 570cfm decision made.
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After tons of research and reading tons of opinions, I've decided on the Edelbrock, and not because it is better or worse. There are so many opinions, it sounds like they are pretty equal, and it is really only preference. The two reasons I am going Edelbrock are because my car already has the Eddy Perfo...
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Little engine problem with my Catalina.
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hi i have problem to start my car the engine turn but dont start y change the oil and the spak-plug start one tyme for 5minutes after dont whont to start just turn need help see picture of my engine if someone have response to help y be happy thank for every-one for help sorry for my englis
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CATALINA 65
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Heater core question?
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Okay the heater core question is not for my '69 & '70 Impalas though for my winter beater '86 Caprice sedan. I am not getting any heat at all, coolant level full, engine (rebuilt 1992 9C1 police 350) runs and drives smooth as glass with never any overheating problems. I changed out the thermostat an...
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MYSTERY ENGINE
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Hello. I'm getting closer to identifying where my engine originally came from. Anyone that can help me decode some of these serial numbers would be great. The engine is in my 67 Parisienne, but it was probably in a Chevy pick-up originally possibly a mid-80's Silverado. Here are some serial #'s and wh...
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1968 pontaic catalina: need engine bay pictures
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during the rebuild I forgot where the windsheild wiper spray bottle and radiator overflow was. complete bay pictures would be nice.
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tramminc
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So why the difference?
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I'm just curious if anybody knows why there is a stated 5 horsepower difference in the rating of the 1966 L36 (390 horse 427) and the 1967 one. Is there any differcence at all really?
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66 Grande guy
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TH400, all forward, no neutral, help.
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Fired the HO350 today, started right away...but is trying to drive forward in all gears, park and neutral included. No reverse. TH400 was in for seals, pump, shift shaft, speedo and tailshaft, thats it. I'm using a Kugel shift rod and quadrant. All the detents line up with the dash positions corect...
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need help IDing a 427 stock bore domed piston
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as the subject line states, i need help IDing a 427 stock bore domed piston i've aquired from brad. they are exactly what i'm looking for but i really would like to know who made them. the one on the left is a TRW 3888304 L72 piston and its for reference, the one on the right has a casting symbol under the crow...
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Need help with engine
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Hi guys: Can anyone tell me where this engine originally came from? The serial engraved on it is 18438572 which appears at the front. I don't believe it's the original since I was told it's a 305 but would love to confirm what exactly it is and where it came from. Other serials in the car, whic...
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HEI Distributor Conversion
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. . I recently replaced the stock GM points and condensor distributor with a newer HEI distributor. . '68 Parisienne 327. . Setting the timing took a while because I did not believe what I was reading. . If I set the timing at 4 deg BTC the car would barely run. . If I moved it up to about 12 deg BTC it would run...
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GEAR RATIO
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Hi brand new member and I have couple of questions I need help with first. Gear ratio 1 full rotation of the wheel and 1 and half on the drive shaft does anyone that value. Should I weld up the rear carrier to get posi and put in 373 gears to kept the cost down for now it is a 12 bolt rear end. The 2spd powerglide w...
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need gears for 8.5 / 3;42 to 3;73 ring/pinion
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already have posi carrier but will also buy somthing complete to fit 71LeMANS
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looking for 8.5 ring/pinion 3.42 ,3.55 ,or 3.73
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looking to buy new or gently used 3;42 / 3;55 / 3;73 for 8.5 28 spline axles,
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What do you know about engine wiring ? ?
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. . Ok, , I have a '68 Parisienne 2+2. . 327 engine. . When I bought the car the temperature idiot light did not work. . Come to find out the temp sending unit did not have a wire running to it. . A quick check around failed to find it. . I thought when I pulled the engine for rebuild I would find it. . No luck. . Can n...
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Cooling Solution
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This story starts with a Midnight madness sale at Performance Improvements. I ordered a cross flow aluminum rad and a few extra parts. When I took it to my mechanic they took it out of the box and imediately called me. The rad to be installed would have to be considerably modified for mounting br...
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Engine Build Update
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Well, Here she is, painted with the cam and crank installed. Funny thing though, when we started to put the rob bearings in, one set was different, just like the pistons. So back to where I bought them to swap them out...LoL!! Attached is a pic..it's kinda blurry, but you'll get the idea...
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