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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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BIGCARGUY
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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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Leo2+2
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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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cdnpont
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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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Stephenzone
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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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Leo2+2
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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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hdcolo
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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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groots67pontiac
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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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T37MAN
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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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T37MAN
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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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Blackheart4355
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Hurst part need
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Hi I have a transmission box crysler A883 with a shifter Hurst 33216274 but I don´t have to the y-hundler What can I use en my beaumont 1967 -- Edited by Micky on Monday 18th of June 2012 10:45:23 PM
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Need some Torque converter/flexplate advice. Help!
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Well, I pulled a bonehead move. I took it for granted that my stock 67 TH400 Torque Converter would bolt up to the HO350 Flexplate. Was under the car today with the bolts and locktite and nearly cried. Should have checked it when it was apart, not when it was in the car. Amateur mistake to be sure. Anyway...
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cdnpont
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Bent diff-axel housing scenario
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Finally, may have pin pointed the lingering steering issues after doing everything possible, sometimes mulitple times. It appears that after a 4 wheel alignment, the rear wheels are toed out, indicating a bent-damaged rear end housing, with one side more than the other, therefore likely t...
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1965CS
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TH400, Modulator hits the header.
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Everything went well with the new engine install, but the big old 67 modulator is contacting the header collector. What to do here? Different modulator? Big hammer?
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cdnpont
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pinion yoke u bolts
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hey guys im looking to find a set of u bolts for my pinion yoke on my diff where should i start my search
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jonathanD
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Driveshaft Univeral joint question. 67 big car.
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When I removed my driveshaft form the Differentioal yoke, I pried forward to release the two bearing caps from the yoke. Unfortunately one came off the UJ and landed on the ground spilling out most of the rollers. I managed to collect them all up...I think. Question, will this UJ still be good if I clean...
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