Acadian/Ventura Power Train Tech Forum

4SPEED427 · 4SPEED427

The question earlier today regarding an oil pan and mounts made me think about how often the question about these V8 conversion parts is asked. I thought I would share my experience with this as I've done this at least 5 or 6 times over the years. I will have missed some stuff I'm sure so will edit as it's re...

4SPEED427 · 4SPEED427

I know this is a long shot but I have to start somewhere. Does anyone have the stock shifter linkage for a 65-67 Acadian or Nova with a Muncie 4 speed? Specifically I'd like to see the reverse rod and know the length of it. It must be the stock shifter (Hurst or any other brand doesn't help me) and it must be f...

canso65 · canso65

Heres today trivia. Drive shaft finish. Painted (Is so black or silver?) blast and clear? I have also read about color markings on them. What to these signify and where do they go? 65 Canso sd. Thanks MH

canso65 · canso65

65 Canso with 283 what are the correct exhaust manifolds? Number? Shape? I kind of remember someone saying one side (driver?) was straight down and the other angled back. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks MH

canso65 · canso65

So heres the deal. I want to put my motor and tranny in my 65 Canso. 283 with powerglide. Heres the issue. The dude that pulled it doesnt really want to assist. Not a big deal. However, I need to mate up the tranny to the engine. Again, no big deal. The big deal (in my eyes anyway) is that the flex plate to conve...

canso65 · canso65

What type of fluid goes in rear diff? Its stock 65 Acadian. thanks Mike

Gillis · Gillis

Deciphering the 327 the 67 Acadian 4 door. Block casting 3914678Head casting 3917291Engine pad stamping V0410HHI think Ive decoded it, but looking for input to verify what I think it is

canso1965 · canso1965

Hey guys putting Together a 1965 canso sd stock build v8 283 is the voltage regulator 1119515 the correct one to use with my generator? thanks Jason

canso1965 · canso1965

Does anybody no where to find the oil filter by pass valve and canister -- Edited by canso1965 on Sunday 4th of September 2022 01:18:31 PM -- Edited by canso1965 on Sunday 4th of September 2022 01:23:40 PM

canso1965 · canso1965

Is this the correct air cleaner for a 1965 canso sd 283 ? any help appreciated

TooBad · TooBad

65 Acadian Canso SD I am thinking of changing my 2sp powerglide to a 200R4. The interior is original and I dont want to change the 2sp console. does anyone know of reasons not too?

canso1965 · canso1965

1965 Acadian canso 283 what are the correct valve covers ?

canso65 · canso65

Does anyone know an actual part number for the aluminum powerglide shift linkage shaft seal. The internet is confusing (me anyway)! How about a good source? Thanks

GrtDanes · GrtDanes

Hell of a go but she's in. -- Edited by GrtDanes on Sunday 23rd of May 2021 03:03:01 PM

4SPEED427 · 4SPEED427

Since this is a tech topic I wanted to put it in tech forum. Just a reminder or a tip if you happen to have never heard it. I was again today reminded how slick this tip is. I removed the pilot bushing from a crank using an old Muncie four speed input shaft and a bunch of grease. Filled the cavity with grease, ta...

canso65 · canso65

Can someone tell me what the purpose of the hole in this part just off the exhaust manifold is? Did it connect to something? 1965 Acadian 194. do I need it again if Im putting in new exhaust? Sorry for picture quality and orientation.

GrtDanes · GrtDanes

Hi guys im getting my engine built,just a 355 but I would like to find outwhat distributor some of you are using?Ive done no tunnel mods so need to know about clearance issues,if to go with a small capped 1 or if regular works?Im going to also run a snipper EFI.I dont want to use a ignition box like the 6-7A ...

Lefty · Lefty

Recieved a package today, with a new valve cover decal, im wondering wich way to place it. 1. reads from pass side 2. reads from drivers side.

beaumontguru · beaumontguru

Does anyone have a good book showing the parts interchanges between a 153 4banger and a 230/283 I am mainly interested if the pistons are the same ones on a 153 as well as the con rods I know that 230 and 283 pistons intercahange with eachother but with a couple part # variations

hawkeye5766 · hawkeye5766

Working on a vigin 30,000 mile 283 that has been sitting for 40 years but the lifters have seized in the bore. Have soaked with "Moovit" and tried to grab and spin with visegrips. Some will spin but not lift and some still wont move at all. Any tricks to getting them out or am I just going to have to keep worki...

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	STICKY: Acadian V8 conversion information for 1962-1967 ( 1 2 ) (Preview) The question earlier today regarding an oil pan and mounts made me think about how often the question about these V8 conversion parts is asked. I thought I would share my experience with this as I've done this at least 5 or 6 times over the years. I will have missed some stuff I'm sure so will edit as it's re...	4SPEED427	25	17085	Apr 15, 2016 by forespeed
	64-67 Acadian or Nova 4 speed shifter linkage picture? (Preview) I know this is a long shot but I have to start somewhere. Does anyone have the stock shifter linkage for a 65-67 Acadian or Nova with a Muncie 4 speed? Specifically I'd like to see the reverse rod and know the length of it. It must be the stock shifter (Hurst or any other brand doesn't help me) and it must be f...	4SPEED427	3	360	March 15th by hawkeye5766
	Drive shaft finish (Preview) Heres today trivia. Drive shaft finish. Painted (Is so black or silver?) blast and clear? I have also read about color markings on them. What to these signify and where do they go? 65 Canso sd. Thanks MH	canso65	0	313	February 4th by canso65
	Proper exhaust manifolds (Preview) 65 Canso with 283 what are the correct exhaust manifolds? Number? Shape? I kind of remember someone saying one side (driver?) was straight down and the other angled back. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks MH	canso65	21	609	January 26th by DonSSDD
	Mating up tranny to engine help please (Preview) So heres the deal. I want to put my motor and tranny in my 65 Canso. 283 with powerglide. Heres the issue. The dude that pulled it doesnt really want to assist. Not a big deal. However, I need to mate up the tranny to the engine. Again, no big deal. The big deal (in my eyes anyway) is that the flex plate to conve...	canso65	3	332	January 21st by 4SPEED427
	Rear diff fluid (Preview) What type of fluid goes in rear diff? Its stock 65 Acadian. thanks Mike	canso65	3	358	December 31st by 4SPEED427
	What’s this 327 out of? (Preview) Deciphering the 327 the 67 Acadian 4 door. Block casting 3914678Head casting 3917291Engine pad stamping V0410HHI think Ive decoded it, but looking for input to verify what I think it is	Gillis	15	993	Jul 21, 2023 by HK1837

	1965 canso voltage regulator (Preview) Hey guys putting Together a 1965 canso sd stock build v8 283 is the voltage regulator 1119515 the correct one to use with my generator? thanks Jason	canso1965	3	1088	Dec 3, 2022 by seventy2plus2
	Oil filter canister (Preview) Does anybody no where to find the oil filter by pass valve and canister -- Edited by canso1965 on Sunday 4th of September 2022 01:18:31 PM -- Edited by canso1965 on Sunday 4th of September 2022 01:23:40 PM	canso1965	13	1182	Sep 6, 2022 by OURWAGON
	1965 Acadian canso sd air cleaner (Preview) Is this the correct air cleaner for a 1965 canso sd 283 ? any help appreciated	canso1965	12	1421	May 17, 2022 by 4SPEED427
	power glide/ 200 R4 (Preview) 65 Acadian Canso SD I am thinking of changing my 2sp powerglide to a 200R4. The interior is original and I dont want to change the 2sp console. does anyone know of reasons not too?	TooBad	12	2069	Apr 20, 2022 by 66 Grande guy
	1965 Acadian canso (Preview) 1965 Acadian canso 283 what are the correct valve covers ?	canso1965	7	1373	Feb 22, 2022 by canso1965
	Powerglide shaft seal (Preview) Does anyone know an actual part number for the aluminum powerglide shift linkage shaft seal. The internet is confusing (me anyway)! How about a good source? Thanks	canso65	2	1233	Oct 21, 2021 by 4SPEED427
	Was a fight. (Preview) Hell of a go but she's in. -- Edited by GrtDanes on Sunday 23rd of May 2021 03:03:01 PM	GrtDanes	6	2044	May 25, 2021 by DANO65

	Removing clutch pilot bushing (Preview) Since this is a tech topic I wanted to put it in tech forum. Just a reminder or a tip if you happen to have never heard it. I was again today reminded how slick this tip is. I removed the pilot bushing from a crank using an old Muncie four speed input shaft and a bunch of grease. Filled the cavity with grease, ta...	4SPEED427	17	8666	May 12, 2021 by Prefectca
	What’s this exhaust part? (Preview) Can someone tell me what the purpose of the hole in this part just off the exhaust manifold is? Did it connect to something? 1965 Acadian 194. do I need it again if Im putting in new exhaust? Sorry for picture quality and orientation.	canso65	6	1668	Mar 23, 2021 by Prefectca
	Distributor? (Preview) Hi guys im getting my engine built,just a 355 but I would like to find outwhat distributor some of you are using?Ive done no tunnel mods so need to know about clearance issues,if to go with a small capped 1 or if regular works?Im going to also run a snipper EFI.I dont want to use a ignition box like the 6-7A ...	GrtDanes	0	1741	Aug 31, 2020 by GrtDanes
	Valve cover Decal (Preview) Recieved a package today, with a new valve cover decal, im wondering wich way to place it. 1. reads from pass side 2. reads from drivers side.	Lefty	12	5762	Mar 12, 2020 by CdnGMfan
	153 CuIn vs 230 and 283 parts interchange (Preview) Does anyone have a good book showing the parts interchanges between a 153 4banger and a 230/283 I am mainly interested if the pistons are the same ones on a 153 as well as the con rods I know that 230 and 283 pistons intercahange with eachother but with a couple part # variations	beaumontguru	5	2587	Jan 30, 2019 by CdnGMfan
	Best way to get out seized lifters? (Preview) Working on a vigin 30,000 mile 283 that has been sitting for 40 years but the lifters have seized in the bore. Have soaked with "Moovit" and tried to grab and spin with visegrips. Some will spin but not lift and some still wont move at all. Any tricks to getting them out or am I just going to have to keep worki...	hawkeye5766	16	3399	Dec 2, 2018 by HK1837
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