Pre 1958 Canadian Pontiac Power Train Tech Forum

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dont see one of these everyday

long stroke · long stroke

A friend of mine has an opportunity to buy a complete and running 1961 Chevrolet 235 inline six motor and cast iron Power Glide. My question is, will this 1961 235 six/Power Glide bolt directly into a 1957 Canadian Pontiac. A friend of mine has a 57 Pontiac requiring a motor and tranny and he prefers the o...

hotrodhogie · hotrodhogie

I just picked up this sweet 57 Safari that wasn't running or driving. Now that I have it running, I noticed that it will not shift into reverse. By that I mean the gear selector will not reach the "R" at the end of the shift pattern. While the car is running and stopped you can feel each gear se...

50sedandelivery · 50sedandelivery

OK so I've got the right kit and the carb is essentially rebuilt. The problem is the throttle shaft has wear on it and I'd like to find a replacement because I know it will definitely affect the performance. I've searched the net and there doesn't seem to be anything out there. There is some mention of re-...

Shiny · Shiny

So just how rare are these? The orange one has a petcock in it, will be an easy fix. I got these in the Okanagen on Thanksgiving weekend when my lady and I were up there visiting good friends. Couldn't believe I found them. -Shiny

deckerhead · deckerhead

So the old girl was killing my battery and I had a spare one so I swapped them thinking my battery was pooched ?....but sure enough a few runs later this one was drained! Checked the voltage regulator and it seemed fine (but I know nothing about them). So took the generator and regulator to FoxCraft in B...

fink · fink

Anyone know where I can get a new bearing for the starter? I haven't pulled it apart yet but it howls like crazy. I'm assuming there's a bearing and not a bushing. Thought I'd ask before I rip into it. Thanks

Pheadrus · Pheadrus

Hi Guys My 57 Laurentian appears to be an original Super Strato-Flash 283(220hp) car. All it's missing is the original oil bath air cleaner and I was trying to find out which 283's would have the correct air cleaner for my car? I know the 283 is really a 57 Chevy "Power Pac" engine so would an...

rousifier · rousifier

Took the Chieftain to Olds, Ab, A&W Cruise for the Cure night. First road trip in over 30 years, she ran fine at 55 mph all the way there and back. Whew! Over the past coupla' days, have had her up and about around town, but shifting is very unpredictable. I recall Dad saying transmission trouble...

57Pontiac · 57Pontiac

Hi guys, I recently restored all the front end on my Laurentian and had the alignment done, however I still have a lot of play/loose in the steering wheel. Imagine the branch of the steering wheel like the arms of a clock set a 21:15 when I drive in a straight line, and I can bring the steering branches to 2...

57Pontiac · 57Pontiac

Hi guys, I have an issue with my car, where I need to put some fuel in the carb or it won't start at all. It just cranks indefinately. I removed and sent some air in the fuel lines from the carb to the tank. I also removed and cleaned the fuel pump..same issue. Once the car is started, it runs fine, however if i...

Bad57Pontiac · Bad57Pontiac

I would love to put a 389 in my Laurentianbut I'm wondering how doable it will be without major modification. Since the original 283 is long gone from my car, the 389 was the first engine I thought of that screamed vintage poncho. Any thoughts?

Jimmyvonviggle · Jimmyvonviggle

Hello I was wondering if someone could steer me in the right direction with my problem. when I try to start my car it catches relatively quick, but dies out as its starved for fuel, or it shakes, or puffs and spits from the carb. I had the carb rebuilt, but it still stalls out if I don't press on the pedal. ...

dualquadpete · dualquadpete

After pulling what little hair I have left out, I found the problem,actually 2 things!!! Checked out the fuel, came back as 8% ethanol,no water in it, fuel pump flow & pressure was good. So into the distributor, HEI cap was good [new] & then I looked at the rotor [new too] the metal strip had...

rousifier · rousifier

I just repaced and flashed my generator after a clean-up and lube. Battery is putting out 5.7 to 6.4 volts. Turned the key, hit the starter button and nothing, except the dome light dimmed considerably. So, I turned off the key and pushed the starter button and the dome light dimmed. I am confused....

57Pontiac · 57Pontiac

Hi guys, I'm still going through all my ziplocs and cleaning and restoring small parts and bolts. I cannot remember or figure out where this bracket goes. I am assuming the bracket was bent like that originally, however I find it weirdly twisted. On the bag I have written "bracket to transmissi...

rousifier · rousifier

It's been sixteen hours now since I discovered a minor coolant leak from around the water pump shaft. Rebuild or replace is the ultimate question. So, I opened the rad pet**** and drained the new coolant, then opened the pet**** on the driver's side of the block and nothing came out. The rad has been...

fink · fink

i got the car put back together, the only thing is i cant get the 1'-3/4' of free play. its more like 2" and the nuts are at the end of the threaded rod. no matter what the play only gets bigger. i have the linkages set up like original. 2" seems excessive. is it?

rousifier · rousifier

Here is a picture of my waterpump. Seems to me that the spring clip is in the wrong place. Any ideas? -- Edited by rousifier on Thursday 9th of August 2012 09:56:51 PM

fink · fink

I took the car out for a test drive and it's nice and quiet the only issue is that there is a slow leak at the front end of the countershaft where it has the step machined into it. The shaft hasn't spun at all and it's not leaking at the rear so I cleaned it off and applied ultra rtv black silicon over the end of th...

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	235/261 Inline six cylinder and Power Glide question. (Preview) A friend of mine has an opportunity to buy a complete and running 1961 Chevrolet 235 inline six motor and cast iron Power Glide. My question is, will this 1961 235 six/Power Glide bolt directly into a 1957 Canadian Pontiac. A friend of mine has a 57 Pontiac requiring a motor and tranny and he prefers the o...	long stroke	8	2477	Aug 14, 2014 by long stroke
	1957 Safari Won't Shift Into Reverse (Preview) I just picked up this sweet 57 Safari that wasn't running or driving. Now that I have it running, I noticed that it will not shift into reverse. By that I mean the gear selector will not reach the "R" at the end of the shift pattern. While the car is running and stopped you can feel each gear se...	hotrodhogie	9	1501	Jul 15, 2014 by hotrodhogie
	Carter WA-1 Carb throttle shaft issue (Preview) OK so I've got the right kit and the carb is essentially rebuilt. The problem is the throttle shaft has wear on it and I'd like to find a replacement because I know it will definitely affect the performance. I've searched the net and there doesn't seem to be anything out there. There is some mention of re-...	50sedandelivery	8	1870	Jun 23, 2014 by 50sedandelivery
	55-57 SBP Valve covers (Preview) So just how rare are these? The orange one has a petcock in it, will be an easy fix. I got these in the Okanagen on Thanksgiving weekend when my lady and I were up there visiting good friends. Couldn't believe I found them. -Shiny	Shiny	13	2392	Apr 18, 2014 by 55pathfinder
	HELP...need a 6 volt generator/altenator ASAP (Preview) So the old girl was killing my battery and I had a spare one so I swapped them thinking my battery was pooched ?....but sure enough a few runs later this one was drained! Checked the voltage regulator and it seemed fine (but I know nothing about them). So took the generator and regulator to FoxCraft in B...	deckerhead	10	1801	Apr 7, 2014 by Shawn
	Starter bearing (Preview) Anyone know where I can get a new bearing for the starter? I haven't pulled it apart yet but it howls like crazy. I'm assuming there's a bearing and not a bushing. Thought I'd ask before I rip into it. Thanks	fink	6	1191	Apr 3, 2014 by fink

	57 Laurentian "Super Strato-Flash" oil bath air cleaner help. (Preview) Hi Guys My 57 Laurentian appears to be an original Super Strato-Flash 283(220hp) car. All it's missing is the original oil bath air cleaner and I was trying to find out which 283's would have the correct air cleaner for my car? I know the 283 is really a 57 Chevy "Power Pac" engine so would an...	Pheadrus	9	2773	Nov 13, 2013 by long stroke
	1952 Hydramatic jumpy shifting (Preview) Took the Chieftain to Olds, Ab, A&W Cruise for the Cure night. First road trip in over 30 years, she ran fine at 55 mph all the way there and back. Whew! Over the past coupla' days, have had her up and about around town, but shifting is very unpredictable. I recall Dad saying transmission trouble...	rousifier	4	1776	Sep 30, 2013 by Fitz
	1957 Steering play adjustment?? (Preview) Hi guys, I recently restored all the front end on my Laurentian and had the alignment done, however I still have a lot of play/loose in the steering wheel. Imagine the branch of the steering wheel like the arms of a clock set a 21:15 when I drive in a straight line, and I can bring the steering branches to 2...	57Pontiac	5	1289	Sep 4, 2013 by 57Pontiac
	Fuel issue with a 1957 (Preview) Hi guys, I have an issue with my car, where I need to put some fuel in the carb or it won't start at all. It just cranks indefinately. I removed and sent some air in the fuel lines from the carb to the tank. I also removed and cleaned the fuel pump..same issue. Once the car is started, it runs fine, however if i...	57Pontiac	8	1437	Jul 17, 2013 by 57Pontiac
	389ci in a 1957 Laurentian ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I would love to put a 389 in my Laurentianbut I'm wondering how doable it will be without major modification. Since the original 283 is long gone from my car, the 389 was the first engine I thought of that screamed vintage poncho. Any thoughts?	Bad57Pontiac	34	3898	Jul 1, 2013 by Pontiacanada
	Help with engine (Preview) Hello I was wondering if someone could steer me in the right direction with my problem. when I try to start my car it catches relatively quick, but dies out as its starved for fuel, or it shakes, or puffs and spits from the carb. I had the carb rebuilt, but it still stalls out if I don't press on the pedal. ...	Jimmyvonviggle	7	1425	Jul 1, 2013 by Fitz
	found the miss fire in 52 (Preview) After pulling what little hair I have left out, I found the problem,actually 2 things!!! Checked out the fuel, came back as 8% ethanol,no water in it, fuel pump flow & pressure was good. So into the distributor, HEI cap was good [new] & then I looked at the rotor [new too] the metal strip had...	dualquadpete	7	1313	Jun 19, 2013 by racer6929

	Gremlins in my starter circuit 1952 Chieftain - Looking for help (Preview) I just repaced and flashed my generator after a clean-up and lube. Battery is putting out 5.7 to 6.4 volts. Turned the key, hit the starter button and nothing, except the dome light dimmed considerably. So, I turned off the key and pushed the starter button and the dome light dimmed. I am confused....	rousifier	23	1815	Apr 21, 2013 by rousifier
	Need help identify this 1957 bracket (Preview) Hi guys, I'm still going through all my ziplocs and cleaning and restoring small parts and bolts. I cannot remember or figure out where this bracket goes. I am assuming the bracket was bent like that originally, however I find it weirdly twisted. On the bag I have written "bracket to transmissi...	57Pontiac	6	2367	Apr 3, 2013 by pont57
	Help with 52 Chieftain water pump leak, please. (Preview) It's been sixteen hours now since I discovered a minor coolant leak from around the water pump shaft. Rebuild or replace is the ultimate question. So, I opened the rad pet** and drained the new coolant, then opened the pet** on the driver's side of the block and nothing came out. The rad has been...	rousifier	6	1723	Dec 10, 2012 by rousifier
	adjusting clutch (Preview) i got the car put back together, the only thing is i cant get the 1'-3/4' of free play. its more like 2" and the nuts are at the end of the threaded rod. no matter what the play only gets bigger. i have the linkages set up like original. 2" seems excessive. is it?	fink	12	1361	Nov 27, 2012 by fink
	1952 Chieftain flathead six water pump - what's wrong with this picture? (Preview) Here is a picture of my waterpump. Seems to me that the spring clip is in the wrong place. Any ideas? -- Edited by rousifier on Thursday 9th of August 2012 09:56:51 PM	rousifier	9	2042	Nov 27, 2012 by rousifier
	Leaking around countershaft (Preview) I took the car out for a test drive and it's nice and quiet the only issue is that there is a slow leak at the front end of the countershaft where it has the step machined into it. The shaft hasn't spun at all and it's not leaking at the rear so I cleaned it off and applied ultra rtv black silicon over the end of th...	fink	0	1141	Nov 26, 2012 by fink
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