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a very automatic choke
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Hello, I have some problem with the automatic choke of my 261 . It is really too automatic !because the valve closes itself when I touch the accelerator pedal with a cold or a hot engine. I tried many things. Isn't it better to buy a other carburator? Where can I find a Rochester single bore downdraft typ...
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throttle linkage pics
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Hey all,getting closer to getting the 54 back together.What i could use are some good pics of how the thrpttle linkages all fit together.There is one down by the starter where the rod from the gas pedal hooks into,just not sure what hole it fits into.Second is the middle one on the side of the block.Ther...
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oil line availibility
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On my 54 pathfinder i have a couple of runner lines that run from the oil canister to the block.Mine are kinda frayed but not sure if they leak.Does anybody know if thet are availible anywhere.Or can someone take a pic of that side of the motor so i know how they are run.
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motor mounts
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Ok after measureing,and e-mailing pics and more measuring i think i finally got the motor mounts for my 54 pontiac pathfinder figured out.Its the 239 inline 6 by the way.Final confirmation was the arrival of my steele rubber catalogue with lots of nice pics and measurements.So a 1954 canadian pont...
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How to lift the motor out?
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I sold the 261 to a guy in Oregon, now I have to pull it out Where to attach the chain? Since there are no accessory holes like on the V8's, and the manifold bolts are (of course) all on one side which would be very unbalanced, the only place I can think of is the rocker arm shaft holes. Any other ideas would be g...
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Rare Canadian 1955 56 Pontiac Script 265 V8 Valvecovers
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OK guys, this just popped up on evilBay: Rare Canadian 1955 56 Pontiac Script 265 V8 Valvecovers Starting bid:US $49.99http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Rare-Canadian-1955-56-Pontiac-Script-265-V8-Valvecovers_W0QQitemZ390123026966QQcmdZViewItemQQptZ...
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what oil to run?
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My manual showed up in the mail today,hooray.Not bad only 3 days in the mail and it's here.So i started doing some reading and the first question i have is what oil are you running.According to the manual a 10w would be about right.Same with the trans and rear end,what oil?Thirdly i was just thinking the...
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torque convertor washers
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Hey all kinda did a mess up on the convertor,when i took it apart i didn't notice that there are two thrust washers that are similar except one has splines inside it,Now i can't remember if it was the front one or the back that has the splines.My breakdown shows them as the same.Opps.
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235 vs 261 6 Cylinder
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My 1957 Canadian sales brochure states that 1957 Laurentians and Pathfinders were equipped with 235 six cylinder engines. I suppose this means Chevy Six. I see cars listed before 1957 and after 1957 equipped with 261 six cylinder engines; I assume these are truck engines. What is correct for 1957? W...
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engine paint
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I know i ran across somewhere that was selling the proper greenish engine paint for the 54's but dang if i can find it now.Anybody ideas?
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Dilemma - what to do with my 261
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Long run, of course, it is coming out, to be replaced by my 496. If I could solve the 261's problems (rough running due to one bad cylinder i.e. 30 psi compression, and chronic overheating/coolant loss) I thought about driving it with the 261 for a while, maybe a year or so, get a little enjoyment from the...
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239 gasket kit
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Anybody got a good canadian source for a complete gasket kit for a 54 239 inline 6.I gave my local bumper to bumper a try and they can't find one so far but it would be about 425.00 cdn.I found one through kanter in the u.s for 214.00.I would like to support local but at twice the price,yikes.
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1957 Transmission Mounts
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Hi guys, I'm currently restoring some engine and transmission parts and was wondering how do you tell if the transmission mounts are still good? Those are still very solid, but the rubber is cracked a little. Can I just repaint the brackets end use those? What's the rubber for anyway? Thanks in advanc...
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1957 Canadian Pontiac engines, can you say 283/283?
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Halfbreed sent me his (very large) pdf file of the complete 57 specs, here is the (very interesting - the famous 283/283 could be special ordered!) section that shows the engine choices: If anyone would like to see other sections of the specs, let me know and I'll make a picture. (I think that the whole...
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To my amazement ...
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... the intake & exhaust manifolds came off easily - I was expecting rusted-tight bolts, a mighty struggle, some breakage - but no, just turn the wrench and off they came And I didn't even drop the manifolds on my foot, or a fender And the head pipe bolts came off easily too Looks like H2O on the rocker...
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Helping a fellow Pontiac owner 74 GTO
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I have a buddy Don down in Surrey who has a 4 gear 74 GTO and when he tries to shut her off it won't shut off???? He has to brake and drop the clutch to get her to shut off. Anyone have any ideas on how we can find the problem.. Pete
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help
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THIS MORNING WHEN I TRY TO START MY CAR I CANT DO IT BECAUSE I CAN NOT SHIFT I THINK I GOT STOCK ON REVERSE AND I DO NOT WHAT TO DO TO REPAIR THIS ANY HELP WILL BE WELCOME I HAVE A GUY COMING THIS WEEKEND TO BUY THE CAR BUT IF THIS PROBLEM PERSIST I THINK I CAN`T SELL IT SO ANY HELP WILL BE APPRECIATE THANK YOU
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Need 261 head gasket, does anyone have a good source?
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The bad cylinder (#6) is definitely bad valve (not pushrod or rocker or rings, those tests were passed), so the head has to come off. I am sure I can get valves locally since they are identical to 235 Chevy. However the head gasket is different, and pretty much obsolete here in the US. My local guy is going...
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Powerglide dipstick
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Anybody have a Powerglide dipstick for a '64 full size? Engine is 327.. Neil
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canadian car appraise
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why i can not find any information of car value in N.A.D.A., THE GOLD BOOK,OR OLD CAR PRICE about laurentien or pathfinder deluxe, pathfinder of any year, how you guys have your car apprice, has anybody has a way to apprice this cars i know that this cars are rare but i do not understand why they are not on...
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