65-70 Full Size Power Train Tech Forum

gtodrive · gtodrive

Looking for some advice backed by experience. There is a local car for sale ('67 Grand Prix) that was parked and not started in about 2 years. Think it would be safe to start it up and drive it home? I am concerned about the length of time the engine would have to turn over before it fired up. Any chance o...

jonathanD · jonathanD

http://www.mrgasket.com/NPDS/FILES/NPDS_170072.pdf If im not correct this is the connecter that will feed the constant stream of power to the dist? ... because this is the only part my engine is missing?

jonathanD · jonathanD

Frankly i have no idea what im doing soo got it turning over Great and i just don't have a spark.... i think i'm not getting any power the the dist but i can't figure it out... =(

jonathanD · jonathanD

First off i want to say thank you for everyone on here helping me sooo much but back to the main issue what bolts are used to join the torque converter and flex plate? =)

grande jim · grande jim

So.. I got the motor in and got it all together...Assumed the engine builder had it at #1 TDC ..put in the coil on top hei distibutor ..the rotor was pointing at 5 o clock if your standing at the front of the car..so thats where I put the #1 plug wire...18436572 went around counter clockwise got all the wire...

2+2 Double take · 2+2 Double take

i have a pair of ram horn manifolds off my 69 strato chief. i was thinking of grinding and cutting the extra casting off to make them look a little more header like and try to invert them for use on my demo car but ive been told they are worth money and not a dime a dozen as i had tought there nothing special but i...

cdnpont · cdnpont

I'm adding a 3 gauge cluster to my 67, mechanical water temp, mechanical oil pressure and volts. Is there another place I can mount the water temp probe other than at he spot beside the thermostat housing? If I mount it there, I loose the electrical temp idiot light. Not really a big deal, but it would be...

cdnpont · cdnpont

Engine guru's...dist newb checking in. I have a base Gen1 SB Mallory HEI on my HO350. Should do the job, no problem at all. Even the dist. gear will work with my cam. But the damn thing is so big and friggin ugly. A 14" breather hits it. I hate it. Ok, a 10" breather will clear...but it looks wi...

r66sd · r66sd

Hoping for some ideas here about what would cause there to be a strong gasolene smell in my Beaumont ? Seems to come in to the interior from engine side so I don't think it is exaust related. almost makes your eyes burn while driving unless windows are down. The fuel pump does not appear to be leaking, an...

jonathanD · jonathanD

well at school today i was looking at my connecting rods and guess what i have 4 that are bent beyond belief lol wow thats why i had a hard time with getting them out of my engine.... there has been one thing after another with my engine so if anyone knows where i can find a cheap (running) engine i don't car...

Jonno · Jonno

http://www.bigblockbruce.com/ Interesting site for Big Block Chevy fans. -- Edited by Jonno on Thursday 31st of March 2011 05:19:10 AM

427carl · 427carl

New Pipes too! I had decided, that the StratoChief, was too quiet, compared to the Ventura II, with its Flowmaster mufflers.. I had talked to previous owners, and they had said, the car ran 13.40@ 101 with 2.73's and 14 inch CTC all season radials and no posi... They mentioned that the car only ran l...

Stephenzone · Stephenzone

I recently acquired some 454's and giving very serious thought of pulling the 350. what would I have to change. I'm not a big fan of number matching or original so headers are on the list. It already has a built turbo 350 and torque converter. ring gear? motor mounts? Rad? anything else? -- Edited by Step...

Canadian Poncho · Canadian Poncho

In the midst of restoring the air cleaner I recieved from Brad. I've sandblasted it and filled in the rust pits. After a good coat of high build primer, I'm going to need to paint it. What is the correct shade of black? I've seen gloss and semi-gloss. I suspect semi-gloss. Is there a brand of rattle can tha...

tramminc · tramminc

I can only go so far down with the engine because of the mounts and other parts being close. I could put the rear end at degree's, but under full throttle it may raise another 3 degree's. By the way I'm installing a LS1 motor.

hdboug · hdboug

I tried setting up the engine,timming ,dwell.When I took the vacuume hose off the distributer it seemed to be in full advanced position.When disconnected in fully backed off position.The engine should advance as RPM goes up not full to begin with.I have trouble taking off,like its not timmed prope...

dudemanbro · dudemanbro

grabbed a 350 4-bolt main for free from a abandoned chevy truck the owner gave me the o.k. today to go rip it out if i want it, lots of oil in it so it shouldnt be siezed but maybe stuck, he said he drove it to its final resting place because it wouldnt pass inspection due to very infamous corosion to the fram...

Jonno · Jonno

This is the famed 396 - 2 barrel 265 hp highway and towing cruisemaster, available on 1969 full sized Pontiacs and Chevys. Any out there on the forum and what kind of vehicles are they in?

Lefty · Lefty

If any one in The Surrey Vancouver area wants a 1968 Chevrolet,Chevelle, Camaro, Chevy II*, Corvette Shop manual, I found one in my pile of Stuff. Free for pickup It is in rough shape but good for using in shop.. -- Edited by Lefty on Wednesday 24th of November 2010 02:45:18 PM

jonathanD · jonathanD

Although i really like my 283 it might be a little much for this stage of the game because it needs everything.... i would like to keep it but it needs a cam shaft full valve job all new seals and frost plugs... i have not ordered any new parts for it yet because Ive been shopping around and it's just to much fo...

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	Starting a stored engine. (Preview) Looking for some advice backed by experience. There is a local car for sale ('67 Grand Prix) that was parked and not started in about 2 years. Think it would be safe to start it up and drive it home? I am concerned about the length of time the engine would have to turn over before it fired up. Any chance o...	gtodrive	1	707	May 21, 2011 by 427carl
	HEI TACHOMETER AND BATTERY CONNECTOR (Preview) http://www.mrgasket.com/NPDS/FILES/NPDS_170072.pdf If im not correct this is the connecter that will feed the constant stream of power to the dist? ... because this is the only part my engine is missing?	jonathanD	3	641	May 21, 2011 by 427carl
	wiring up an hei? (Preview) Frankly i have no idea what im doing soo got it turning over Great and i just don't have a spark.... i think i'm not getting any power the the dist but i can't figure it out... =(	jonathanD	10	867	May 21, 2011 by 2+2 Double take
	torque converter to flex plate bolts? (Preview) First off i want to say thank you for everyone on here helping me sooo much but back to the main issue what bolts are used to join the torque converter and flex plate? =)	jonathanD	7	1306	May 8, 2011 by 2+2 Double take
	need help putting in distributor (Preview) So.. I got the motor in and got it all together...Assumed the engine builder had it at #1 TDC ..put in the coil on top hei distibutor ..the rotor was pointing at 5 o clock if your standing at the front of the car..so thats where I put the #1 plug wire...18436572 went around counter clockwise got all the wire...	grande jim	10	894	May 6, 2011 by ashmore
	ram horn manifolds (Preview) i have a pair of ram horn manifolds off my 69 strato chief. i was thinking of grinding and cutting the extra casting off to make them look a little more header like and try to invert them for use on my demo car but ive been told they are worth money and not a dime a dozen as i had tought there nothing special but i...	2+2 Double take	2	767	May 2, 2011 by 4SPEED427
	Water temp ports on a 67 327 question. (Preview) I'm adding a 3 gauge cluster to my 67, mechanical water temp, mechanical oil pressure and volts. Is there another place I can mount the water temp probe other than at he spot beside the thermostat housing? If I mount it there, I loose the electrical temp idiot light. Not really a big deal, but it would be...	cdnpont	4	1002	May 1, 2011 by SD 396

	Non HEI Distributor for a HO350? (Preview) Engine guru's...dist newb checking in. I have a base Gen1 SB Mallory HEI on my HO350. Should do the job, no problem at all. Even the dist. gear will work with my cam. But the damn thing is so big and friggin ugly. A 14" breather hits it. I hate it. Ok, a 10" breather will clear...but it looks wi...	cdnpont	7	966	Apr 27, 2011 by Stephenzone
	Strong gas smell in car?? (Preview) Hoping for some ideas here about what would cause there to be a strong gasolene smell in my Beaumont ? Seems to come in to the interior from engine side so I don't think it is exaust related. almost makes your eyes burn while driving unless windows are down. The fuel pump does not appear to be leaking, an...	r66sd	8	1054	Apr 18, 2011 by degodoug
	this just keeps getting better..... ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) well at school today i was looking at my connecting rods and guess what i have 4 that are bent beyond belief lol wow thats why i had a hard time with getting them out of my engine.... there has been one thing after another with my engine so if anyone knows where i can find a cheap (running) engine i don't car...	jonathanD	54	4275	Apr 11, 2011 by 69-Tin Indian
	Meet BigBlockBruce.com (Preview) http://www.bigblockbruce.com/ Interesting site for Big Block Chevy fans. -- Edited by Jonno on Thursday 31st of March 2011 05:19:10 AM	Jonno	2	716	Mar 30, 2011 by 87 player bird
	Got pipes Too 450 HP (Preview) New Pipes too! I had decided, that the StratoChief, was too quiet, compared to the Ventura II, with its Flowmaster mufflers.. I had talked to previous owners, and they had said, the car ran 13.40@ 101 with 2.73's and 14 inch CTC all season radials and no posi... They mentioned that the car only ran l...	427carl	23	2621	Mar 29, 2011 by Elroy
	Big Block swap into a 70 2+2. what do i need? (Preview) I recently acquired some 454's and giving very serious thought of pulling the 350. what would I have to change. I'm not a big fan of number matching or original so headers are on the list. It already has a built turbo 350 and torque converter. ring gear? motor mounts? Rad? anything else? -- Edited by Step...	Stephenzone	8	1094	Mar 29, 2011 by seventy2plus2
	Proper Air Cleaner Colour For Our Cars? (Preview) In the midst of restoring the air cleaner I recieved from Brad. I've sandblasted it and filled in the rust pits. After a good coat of high build primer, I'm going to need to paint it. What is the correct shade of black? I've seen gloss and semi-gloss. I suspect semi-gloss. Is there a brand of rattle can tha...	Canadian Poncho	6	1268	Mar 29, 2011 by Whitey

	Engine and rear end at 3 degree down (Preview) I can only go so far down with the engine because of the mounts and other parts being close. I could put the rear end at degree's, but under full throttle it may raise another 3 degree's. By the way I'm installing a LS1 motor.	tramminc	3	1377	Mar 27, 2011 by jim_ss409
	65 Pont 230 6CYL,Auto (Preview) I tried setting up the engine,timming ,dwell.When I took the vacuume hose off the distributer it seemed to be in full advanced position.When disconnected in fully backed off position.The engine should advance as RPM goes up not full to begin with.I have trouble taking off,like its not timmed prope...	hdboug	3	1009	Mar 26, 2011 by hdboug
	got a motor... for free to :) (Preview) grabbed a 350 4-bolt main for free from a abandoned chevy truck the owner gave me the o.k. today to go rip it out if i want it, lots of oil in it so it shouldnt be siezed but maybe stuck, he said he drove it to its final resting place because it wouldnt pass inspection due to very infamous corosion to the fram...	dudemanbro	3	760	Mar 26, 2011 by dudemanbro
	'69 L66 396 - Any on the forum? (Preview) This is the famed 396 - 2 barrel 265 hp highway and towing cruisemaster, available on 1969 full sized Pontiacs and Chevys. Any out there on the forum and what kind of vehicles are they in?	Jonno	6	1785	Mar 15, 2011 by CDN2PLS2
	1968 Chassis Shop Manual (Preview) If any one in The Surrey Vancouver area wants a 1968 Chevrolet,Chevelle, Camaro, Chevy II, Corvette Shop manual, I found one in my pile of Stuff. Free for pickup It is in rough shape but good for using in shop.. -- Edited by Lefty on Wednesday 24th of November 2010 02:45:18 PM*	Lefty	4	1391	Mar 11, 2011 by Lefty
	this could be cheaper (Preview) Although i really like my 283 it might be a little much for this stage of the game because it needs everything.... i would like to keep it but it needs a cam shaft full valve job all new seals and frost plugs... i have not ordered any new parts for it yet because Ive been shopping around and it's just to much fo...	jonathanD	13	1337	Feb 16, 2011 by 59poncho
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