Pre 1958 Canadian Pontiac Power Train Tech Forum

Turdmagnet · Turdmagnet

When I got my 51, I followed to original manual recommendation of running a 160F thermostat in it - never had any issues but noticed it only showed about 1/4 on the temperature gauge (no actual temp markings on dial). I've recently done some work on it and guess I have a coolant leak somewhere because th...

ceejay · ceejay

Hi all, My 60 Parisienne has a straight six in it and I'm assuming it is the 261 Starto six. The engine number is WR190152. Can you guys please give me some info. till I find my self a shop manual... also let me know where I could buy a shop manual from. Spark plug type (NGK if possible) and gap Points gap Igni...

wwdaze · wwdaze

Hello again: well I have repalaced the radiator, waterpump and thermostat and the car overheats in a nano second. I think I may have an obstruction in the engine block and am going to remove the freeze plugs and flush it. My question is what should I add to the cooling system (if Anything) before flu...

dualquadpete · dualquadpete

Looks like I have to repair an "oil leak" at frt. of pan!!! Was hoping it was T/cover seal but it looks like the frt. neoprene hoop seal didn't "seat' right on pan, & started to leak. Might be easier to "pull" the engine "AGAIN" than to just lift it up enough to g...

50sedandelivery · 50sedandelivery

Does anyone have the formula for the engine enamel colour (1950) for the 239? I know it's a shade of medium green.

50sedandelivery · 50sedandelivery

My original engine block is long gone but I'm rebuilding another with the number W147709. Can someone please date this for me? My original was W136547.

Majestics Canada · Majestics Canada

I have a 1952 canadian pontiac witha powerglide. The rearend is shot in it. I have access to a rearend from a 1952 chevy, but it is a 3 speed manual. My question is other that the gear ratio being different will it fit directly in my car? Is the torque tube the same length or can it be changed, if so how is that d...

69SD · 69SD

Here are a few shots from the Pier 4 cruise night in Hamilton. Met george ( Long Stroke) nice guy, had some good conversation and quite a few laughs. Photbucket takes forever to load pics so I will try to get them on later ! Kevin here is the link to photobucket ! https://s1138.photobucket.com/albums/...

Poncho Jode · Poncho Jode

I would love to use my original factory temperature gauge hooked up to my 1979 HEI Chevy 350. Does anyone know how to find an adapter to install the Temp sensor into the intake of the 350?

Poncho Jode · Poncho Jode

I have a 1956 Laurentian. I was wondering if someone could decode the VIN tag for me please. Model: 62019D811962 Engine: V37571 I think those are the numbers on the pass side tag. Any help would be appriciated. Thanks

Bjanuszewski · Bjanuszewski

I have a 58 Pontiac with a 261 six that is original and has never been apart. It has run flawlessly for over 20 years. I drove it to a show in Penticton BC (from Calgary) and it ran great going there. Half way back it croaked. It started missing a little, like dirty points. I stopped, cleand and gapped t...

jonathanD · jonathanD

Sounds good eh =) -- Edited by jonathanD on Saturday 2nd of July 2011 08:13:40 PM

dualquadpete · dualquadpete

Installed the pilot bush & flywheel on the 350 engine. Fits great [13" dia. across the ring gear] put the starter on off the old 305 auto & it's 1 1/2" away from ring gear??? How many diff. "snouts" are there for these set ups. Hoping NAPA can help out on Mon. morning!!!! An...

Turdmagnet · Turdmagnet

Over the winter I replaced the draft tube on my 51 239L6 with a PCV valve. Modified the valve cover and connected it to the intake manifold between #1 and #2/3 cylinders. Got the old girl fired up last night and she ran really good until the choke came off, then it wouldn't idle worth crap. I know the PCV...

midlifecrisis · midlifecrisis

Does anyone know how rare and how valuable original 1957 Cdn Pontiac Laurentian 283 valve covers are. They are stamped Pontiac. Thanks. Bill

50torpedo · 50torpedo

The 53 pontiac that I just bought has I believe a chev 6 in it can anyone tell me what it is 3836848 GM1 with a mckinnon logo at the other end 668900 stamped at the distributer pad thanks Bill in Red deer

Fitz · Fitz

Hi everyone, just curious which shop you use for QUALITY carb repair, for running and looking? I had lately some problem with the one I used, so that why this question. thanks to all Fitz.

hwscowboy · hwscowboy

|Well i'm finally getting really close to starting up the 239 in my 54 for the first time in 10 or so years.I must admit to being a little nervous after having so many rebuilt parts on it and being new to this motor.So i have a few questions. first-i have the motor sitting at tdc on number 1 and the rotor point...

Junior · Junior

I just recently purchased a 1951 Pontiac Fleetleader Deluxe that was built in Canada, that has only 23 thousand miles on it. It runs great and is completely original! I would love to hear from anyone that has any tid-bits of information to help me properly look after this sweet find, and advice of any ki...

welldunn · welldunn

I'm looking to pep up my '53 pontiac and not sure if i should remove the original 239 Inline 6 with something else from the same era. Is there anything i can do to this engine? or i saw an ad on kijiji for a 324 v8 out of a 54. Any input guys? thanks

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	Is 160F to cold for a L239 ??? (Preview) When I got my 51, I followed to original manual recommendation of running a 160F thermostat in it - never had any issues but noticed it only showed about 1/4 on the temperature gauge (no actual temp markings on dial). I've recently done some work on it and guess I have a coolant leak somewhere because th...	Turdmagnet	5	1365	Oct 11, 2011 by 52Chieftain
	261 six general tune up data please (Preview) Hi all, My 60 Parisienne has a straight six in it and I'm assuming it is the 261 Starto six. The engine number is WR190152. Can you guys please give me some info. till I find my self a shop manual... also let me know where I could buy a shop manual from. Spark plug type (NGK if possible) and gap Points gap Igni...	ceejay	3	1468	Oct 11, 2011 by 52Chieftain
	overheating (Preview) Hello again: well I have repalaced the radiator, waterpump and thermostat and the car overheats in a nano second. I think I may have an obstruction in the engine block and am going to remove the freeze plugs and flush it. My question is what should I add to the cooling system (if Anything) before flu...	wwdaze	8	1630	Oct 10, 2011 by Fitz
	" BUMMER" fixed (Preview) Looks like I have to repair an "oil leak" at frt. of pan!!! Was hoping it was T/cover seal but it looks like the frt. neoprene hoop seal didn't "seat' right on pan, & started to leak. Might be easier to "pull" the engine "AGAIN" than to just lift it up enough to g...	dualquadpete	19	5735	Oct 1, 2011 by Pontiacanada
	239 C.I. ENGINE PAINT COLOUR ? motor paint engine colour (Preview) Does anyone have the formula for the engine enamel colour (1950) for the 239? I know it's a shade of medium green.	50sedandelivery	4	2198	Sep 15, 2011 by norontcan
	ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER DECODE REQUEST serial number engine motor (Preview) My original engine block is long gone but I'm rebuilding another with the number W147709. Can someone please date this for me? My original was W136547.	50sedandelivery	0	2154	Aug 29, 2011 by 50sedandelivery
	rearend interchange question please help (Preview) I have a 1952 canadian pontiac witha powerglide. The rearend is shot in it. I have access to a rearend from a 1952 chevy, but it is a 3 speed manual. My question is other that the gear ratio being different will it fit directly in my car? Is the torque tube the same length or can it be changed, if so how is that d...	Majestics Canada	7	1003	Aug 26, 2011 by Majestics Canada

	Hamilton Pier 4 Cruise Night (Preview) Here are a few shots from the Pier 4 cruise night in Hamilton. Met george ( Long Stroke) nice guy, had some good conversation and quite a few laughs. Photbucket takes forever to load pics so I will try to get them on later ! Kevin here is the link to photobucket ! https://s1138.photobucket.com/albums/...	69SD	0	1772	Aug 6, 2011 by 69SD
	How to use 1956 Laurentian Temperature Gauge with HEI 350 (Preview) I would love to use my original factory temperature gauge hooked up to my 1979 HEI Chevy 350. Does anyone know how to find an adapter to install the Temp sensor into the intake of the 350?	Poncho Jode	8	1067	Jul 26, 2011 by davelacourse
	VIN Tag decode please (Preview) I have a 1956 Laurentian. I was wondering if someone could decode the VIN tag for me please. Model: 62019D811962 Engine: V37571 I think those are the numbers on the pass side tag. Any help would be appriciated. Thanks	Poncho Jode	1	1072	Jul 25, 2011 by Oracle
	261 engine won't run (Preview) I have a 58 Pontiac with a 261 six that is original and has never been apart. It has run flawlessly for over 20 years. I drove it to a show in Penticton BC (from Calgary) and it ran great going there. Half way back it croaked. It started missing a little, like dirty points. I stopped, cleand and gapped t...	Bjanuszewski	9	1641	Jul 25, 2011 by davelacourse
	dualquadpete...........fires up the 52 for the first time =) Fixed it (Preview) Sounds good eh =) -- Edited by jonathanD on Saturday 2nd of July 2011 08:13:40 PM	jonathanD	13	1230	Jul 5, 2011 by davelacourse
	Starter issues w/flywheel (Preview) Installed the pilot bush & flywheel on the 350 engine. Fits great [13" dia. across the ring gear] put the starter on off the old 305 auto & it's 1 1/2" away from ring gear??? How many diff. "snouts" are there for these set ups. Hoping NAPA can help out on Mon. morning!!!! An...	dualquadpete	15	1470	Jun 12, 2011 by kelico
	PCV Conversion - Won't Idle (Preview) Over the winter I replaced the draft tube on my 51 239L6 with a PCV valve. Modified the valve cover and connected it to the intake manifold between #1 and #2/3 cylinders. Got the old girl fired up last night and she ran really good until the choke came off, then it wouldn't idle worth crap. I know the PCV...	Turdmagnet	7	2308	May 27, 2011 by Fitz

	1957 283 Valve Covers (Preview) Does anyone know how rare and how valuable original 1957 Cdn Pontiac Laurentian 283 valve covers are. They are stamped Pontiac. Thanks. Bill	midlifecrisis	5	1365	May 27, 2011 by 73SC
	Engine decode please (Preview) The 53 pontiac that I just bought has I believe a chev 6 in it can anyone tell me what it is 3836848 GM1 with a mckinnon logo at the other end 668900 stamped at the distributer pad thanks Bill in Red deer	50torpedo	2	1329	May 19, 2011 by 50torpedo
	carb shop (Preview) Hi everyone, just curious which shop you use for QUALITY carb repair, for running and looking? I had lately some problem with the one I used, so that why this question. thanks to all Fitz.	Fitz	5	1681	May 15, 2011 by Fitz
	getting ready for start up (Preview) \|Well i'm finally getting really close to starting up the 239 in my 54 for the first time in 10 or so years.I must admit to being a little nervous after having so many rebuilt parts on it and being new to this motor.So i have a few questions. first-i have the motor sitting at tdc on number 1 and the rotor point...	hwscowboy	6	1372	Apr 23, 2011 by dualquadpete
	I just bought a 1951 Fleetleader Deluxe with 23677 miles on it!... ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) I just recently purchased a 1951 Pontiac Fleetleader Deluxe that was built in Canada, that has only 23 thousand miles on it. It runs great and is completely original! I would love to hear from anyone that has any tid-bits of information to help me properly look after this sweet find, and advice of any ki...	Junior	54	5824	Apr 20, 2011 by Turn2Stone
	Engine Swap or what can i do with my 239 IS 6? (Preview) I'm looking to pep up my '53 pontiac and not sure if i should remove the original 239 Inline 6 with something else from the same era. Is there anything i can do to this engine? or i saw an ad on kijiji for a 324 v8 out of a 54. Any input guys? thanks	welldunn	22	3322	Apr 16, 2011 by classicsincanada
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