Beaumont Power Train Tech Forum

beaumontguru · beaumontguru

Looking into an aluminum 3 row rad for my 64 beaumont, i want it to look like an original shape tank, so i am looking at this one by KKS. I know nothing about them, anyone have one? also, still using OEM green coolant with it? i am sure there are cheaper junk ones, but this one is the only style with the nice...

t-cab · t-cab

Hi: I am looking at a 1964 Beaumont that has either engine code "TV281874" or TY281874" the second number is hard to read. The owner was told that the motor was orginal, but I thought it should have a 289 C.I. chevy most. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks Bruce

jmont64 · jmont64

I'll give a little run down on what happened last week and where I'm at now. Took the car for a 5 minute drive and 15 minutes later when I left the car it started but stalled when I was backing out. Thought it was still cool so I gave it a couple pumps with no luck. Turned her over some more with a couple more p...

Cashkerr · Cashkerr

Hi, I am rebuilding my 67 Beaumont front end suspension and was wondering if anyone would have some specific torque numbers for the upper and lower ball joints? Any help would be great! Thanks

zak404 · zak404

I can't get my tranny to kickdown and I suspect the linkage I have may be a homemade job. I have enclosed a picture if anyone has seen this kind of setup before let me know.

66 327 sd · 66 327 sd

I had my '66 Beaumont at a car show this evening. A fella asked me why I had removed the factory Ram Horn exhaust manifolds. I indicated that I had not, and that the current manifolds were in fact the originals. If memory serves me, I believe that unlike the Nova's, there is a clearance issue with the Ram...

66 327 sd · 66 327 sd

I'm hoping for a quick fix to a brake problem to keep me going/stopping until I revisit my entire braking system in the fall. As such I looking to quickly replace my existing factory single reservoir master cylinder. Apparently I need to know if I require a 7/8" or 1" bore. Huh?... I now have the old uni...

pudge444 · pudge444

I need a solenoid for my starter on my 327. Are they all the same or are there better ones? Thanks. Kevin. -- Edited by pudge444 on Saturday 17th of June 2017 12:08:12 PM

66canbuilt · 66canbuilt

Want to buy a new set of headers for my 66 Beaumont with small block and 4 speed . Any recommendations? Input on installing and fitting? I was thinking of Hedman or Doug's. Would like some mid length ones for more ground clearance but don't think I can with the 4 speed clutch linkage?

Dunkster · Dunkster

Tried this question on a couple of Chevelle sites but no answers. Hoping maybe one of you Beaumont guys know the answer. Trying to decipher anything out of a engine ID stamping of 21 (space) 6634224. I know the engine was removed from a 66 SD that I took off the road in 72. The casting number is 3858180. Any...

norontcan · norontcan

Had my engine rebuilt and now looking for the final touches to put it back in the car. Having trouble properly identifying a part name and source. At the top back of the block next to the distributor mounting hole there is another hole, crankcase vent hole ?, into which mounts a crude form of PCV valve. Fr...

mad65 · mad65

I would like to get my turbo 350 rebuilt but would like my 3rd gear much taller(drop 500 rpm or more). is that possible? is there a good trany builder in Manitoba? must be good for 800hp.

65 SD L79 · 65 SD L79

where would I go to find GM correct ignition wires for my 1965 327?

davelacourse · davelacourse

Chevellestuff.com):CodeYearc.i.c.transhpcarbmodelCF195...

Mike Ward MB · Mike Ward MB

I'm dropping a GM crate motor in my 66 Beaumont. Not sure I'll find correct driver side mounting brackets for the power steering and alternator with the long water pump. If anyone has made the same change could you give me guidance on brackets that will do the trick (without resorting to a serpentine sy...

jmont64 · jmont64

I had the fuel filter before the fuel pump when I was running the six and have seen many with the filter up near the carb. Was wondering if there is any advantages one way versus the other. I know on my son's old 350 in his truck the filter would heat up pretty good here in the summer and the gas would be boili...

blackbird307 · blackbird307

I have a 1966 Pontiac Beaumont. Old engine was a straight 6. I am using a different bell housing, different pressure plate/clutch (12in), different stud (adjustable), different throwout bearing (adjustable) and a v8, but I am still using the same clutch fork. I seem to be having problems with the cl...

jmont64 · jmont64

I bought a new fuel pump last week for my 283 and it takes major push to move the rod. With my old ones I could push it with my hand without much difficulty but this one I have to grab it and push it down against the bench. Is that normal or is this stiffer than what it should be? I'd appreciate an expert opini...

Tenrag · Tenrag

Hi guys. New issue to deal with... my car seems to have a no-spark condition that keeps returning. I'm running a Pertronix Igniter set under the distributor cap now as opposed to original points and condenser. The Pertronix was fine for about 600 miles the first time, then the spark on the negative sid...

Deluxe68 · Deluxe68

Has anyone installed or had any experience with driveshaft safety loops for a 68 Beaumont. Preferably a bolt on unit and not through the floor boards. I have tried a few universal ones but without success.

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	Anyone had luck with Aluminum Rads off Ebay, good? Bad? (Preview) Looking into an aluminum 3 row rad for my 64 beaumont, i want it to look like an original shape tank, so i am looking at this one by KKS. I know nothing about them, anyone have one? also, still using OEM green coolant with it? i am sure there are cheaper junk ones, but this one is the only style with the nice...	beaumontguru	21	5203	Jan 14, 2018 by MAGIC R
	1964 Beaumont Engine Code (Preview) Hi: I am looking at a 1964 Beaumont that has either engine code "TV281874" or TY281874" the second number is hard to read. The owner was told that the motor was orginal, but I thought it should have a 289 C.I. chevy most. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks Bruce	t-cab	3	2522	Oct 26, 2017 by Brian
	Need help from electrical experts regarding ignition problem (Preview) I'll give a little run down on what happened last week and where I'm at now. Took the car for a 5 minute drive and 15 minutes later when I left the car it started but stalled when I was backing out. Thought it was still cool so I gave it a couple pumps with no luck. Turned her over some more with a couple more p...	jmont64	7	2467	Sep 13, 2017 by hawkeye5766
	1967 Beaumont_Upper & Lower Ball Joint Torque Setting (Preview) Hi, I am rebuilding my 67 Beaumont front end suspension and was wondering if anyone would have some specific torque numbers for the upper and lower ball joints? Any help would be great! Thanks	Cashkerr	4	2094	Jul 17, 2017 by norontcan
	Linkage problem (Preview) I can't get my tranny to kickdown and I suspect the linkage I have may be a homemade job. I have enclosed a picture if anyone has seen this kind of setup before let me know.	zak404	10	2893	Jul 8, 2017 by zak404
	327 Ram Horn exhaust manifold knowledge requested... (Preview) I had my '66 Beaumont at a car show this evening. A fella asked me why I had removed the factory Ram Horn exhaust manifolds. I indicated that I had not, and that the current manifolds were in fact the originals. If memory serves me, I believe that unlike the Nova's, there is a clearance issue with the Ram...	66 327 sd	7	2492	Jun 26, 2017 by CdnGMfan
	Power Drum brake master cylinder question... (Preview) I'm hoping for a quick fix to a brake problem to keep me going/stopping until I revisit my entire braking system in the fall. As such I looking to quickly replace my existing factory single reservoir master cylinder. Apparently I need to know if I require a 7/8" or 1" bore. Huh?... I now have the old uni...	66 327 sd	8	2770	Jun 25, 2017 by sixtyeightSD

	sbc starter question (Preview) I need a solenoid for my starter on my 327. Are they all the same or are there better ones? Thanks. Kevin. -- Edited by pudge444 on Saturday 17th of June 2017 12:08:12 PM	pudge444	5	2566	Jun 18, 2017 by seventy2plus2
	66 Beaumont headers (Preview) Want to buy a new set of headers for my 66 Beaumont with small block and 4 speed . Any recommendations? Input on installing and fitting? I was thinking of Hedman or Doug's. Would like some mid length ones for more ground clearance but don't think I can with the 4 speed clutch linkage?	66canbuilt	8	3148	May 12, 2017 by Mike Ward MB
	engine ID (Preview) Tried this question on a couple of Chevelle sites but no answers. Hoping maybe one of you Beaumont guys know the answer. Trying to decipher anything out of a engine ID stamping of 21 (space) 6634224. I know the engine was removed from a 66 SD that I took off the road in 72. The casting number is 3858180. Any...	Dunkster	4	2668	Mar 12, 2017 by hawkeye5766
	Identifying an elusive part (Preview) Had my engine rebuilt and now looking for the final touches to put it back in the car. Having trouble properly identifying a part name and source. At the top back of the block next to the distributor mounting hole there is another hole, crankcase vent hole ?, into which mounts a crude form of PCV valve. Fr...	norontcan	20	4872	Mar 2, 2017 by 65wagon
	Turbo 350 build question (Preview) I would like to get my turbo 350 rebuilt but would like my 3rd gear much taller(drop 500 rpm or more). is that possible? is there a good trany builder in Manitoba? must be good for 800hp.	mad65	3	2838	Nov 15, 2016 by davelacourse
	65 327 ignition wires (Preview) where would I go to find GM correct ignition wires for my 1965 327?	65 SD L79	3	1619	Nov 8, 2016 by 4SPEED427
	CF engine code - UPDATED INFORMATION casting number T5 (Preview) Chevellestuff.com):CodeYearc.i.c.transhpcarbmodelCF195...	davelacourse	14	13229	Nov 5, 2016 by davelacourse

	Brackets for PS and Alt on driver side, SBC w/long water pump (Preview) I'm dropping a GM crate motor in my 66 Beaumont. Not sure I'll find correct driver side mounting brackets for the power steering and alternator with the long water pump. If anyone has made the same change could you give me guidance on brackets that will do the trick (without resorting to a serpentine sy...	Mike Ward MB	4	2508	Oct 10, 2016 by Mike Ward MB
	Where are you guys running your fuel filters? (Preview) I had the fuel filter before the fuel pump when I was running the six and have seen many with the filter up near the carb. Was wondering if there is any advantages one way versus the other. I know on my son's old 350 in his truck the filter would heat up pretty good here in the summer and the gas would be boili...	jmont64	4	2756	Aug 7, 2016 by Pontiacanada
	Clutch fork compatibility (Preview) I have a 1966 Pontiac Beaumont. Old engine was a straight 6. I am using a different bell housing, different pressure plate/clutch (12in), different stud (adjustable), different throwout bearing (adjustable) and a v8, but I am still using the same clutch fork. I seem to be having problems with the cl...	blackbird307	0	1678	Jul 18, 2016 by blackbird307
	How much force should it take to move the fuel pump rod? (Preview) I bought a new fuel pump last week for my 283 and it takes major push to move the rod. With my old ones I could push it with my hand without much difficulty but this one I have to grab it and push it down against the bench. Is that normal or is this stiffer than what it should be? I'd appreciate an expert opini...	jmont64	7	3117	Jul 12, 2016 by jmont64
	Recurring No-Spark Condition (Preview) Hi guys. New issue to deal with... my car seems to have a no-spark condition that keeps returning. I'm running a Pertronix Igniter set under the distributor cap now as opposed to original points and condenser. The Pertronix was fine for about 600 miles the first time, then the spark on the negative sid...	Tenrag	20	4107	Jun 3, 2016 by koolconvertible
	Driveshaft Safety Loop (Preview) Has anyone installed or had any experience with driveshaft safety loops for a 68 Beaumont. Preferably a bolt on unit and not through the floor boards. I have tried a few universal ones but without success.	Deluxe68	12	2654	May 18, 2016 by pudge444
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