1970 + Canadian Pontiac Power Train Forum

pontorquer · pontorquer

Today I swapped my intermitent cruise control unit on my 75 Grand Am for another one from a 74 Grand Am donor parts car and it worked like a charm, pushed the button at 65mph and it stayed rock steady all the way home on the TransCanada Hwy ... it should help saving a bit of gas, lol

73SC · 73SC

I am going to document the engine swap I did in my 73 LeMans. The car was originally equipped with a Chevrolet 350 from the factory. This engine ran perfectly but I wanted more power and fun after 7 years of ownership. A good running 454 became available when site founder Canadian Poncho sold his 1969 La...

T37MAN · T37MAN

well i just finished researching every rear end casting # GM ever made i think, the reason i got stumped is i mostly was told that it was an 8.2 posi and thats what i have in my car but not a posi , a member of this site came through and sold me this posi for a song,i had bought 2 posi that were wrong for...

73SC · 73SC

Are these things worth anything ? I was pondering them on Saturday. Intake: Exhaust:

64beaumont · 64beaumont

I'm looking for the motor this car came with what info do you need?

Micky · Micky

I lost my oil pump bolt sbc 350 ho knows the large and weith of bolt oil pump V8 350 chevy..?

Tengard137 · Tengard137

Not sure what to call it, the little red indicator that shows if you are in Park Neutral Gear etc....... It is completely stuck as far to the left as it can get, never has moved since I bought it. Kind of annoying. Is it a big job to fix, something an amateur could fix? Any help is appreciated. Thanks guys, Ro...

pontorquer · pontorquer

Monday, I took apart a 1971 Pontiac Formula Firebird 400 engine that I purchased a couple years ago and noticed that all bearings were down to copper from detonation, one also had spun and left scars and copper on the crankshaft rod journal surface. So, today I took the crank to work to have it magnaflux...

the bro3 · the bro3

Bot a 46 Pontiac Torpedo with a 1971 trans am 455 engine -bought a bunch of tune up parts-WRONG. Appears engine is not what I was told year wise. Any help on where to find ser # and how to interpret what year engine is.? thanks the bro Ps still looking for grill part around medallion on grill

1970_Red_Convert · 1970_Red_Convert

Hey all, it's end of summer, and I'm thinking as I'm about to put my shiny red convertible away for the winter that it's time to make the 350 4Barrell engine run a little smoother and give it an overhaul. i'm no mechanic, and I'm looking for headers for this 350 Chevy motor that has run beautifully now for...

pontorquer · pontorquer

Out came the 2.56 open carrier and I finally got my nice used GM Corporate limited slip unit (the clutches still look new !) and used 3.23 gears installed in my 75 Grand Am with a new bearing kit and now it is howling... the professional shop that installed this told me it's because they are used gears ?...

73SC · 73SC

Looking for recommendations on ignition wires to run on my 454 with non HEI distributor. I transfered my small blockset for now to get the engine running but know that I need straight boots to clear the headers. I am not a fan of coloured wires so prefer grey or black, similar to OEM look. Original style...

TUNDRATRDSC · TUNDRATRDSC

IM CONSIDERING PUTTING A 454 GM BB INTO MY 1973 LEMANS GTO... I THINK I HAVE THE MOTOR MOUNT BRACKETS... HOWEVER IM NOT SURE WHAT HEADERS TO GET... I DIDNT SEE A SPECIFIC SET FOR THIS SWAP... IF ANYONE HAS DONE THIS WHAT HEADERS WILL FIT? ANY INFO IN WHAT I COULD RUN INTO OR PROBLEMS ANYONE HAS HAD AND SOLUTI...

Bgoode11 · Bgoode11

Hey all. I've got a 350 on my stand with heads that have a casting number of 3988820. I can't seem to find any info on these. Can anyone enlighten me a bit on these? Thanks

455gto · 455gto

Changed the coil and still have a puking problem when I floor it and changing from 1st to drive. I can rev the engine up to 5000 with no puking. Keep it in first high rev's no problem. Drive the car like normal...no problems. If it was fuel pump it would do it when I rev it. Only in motion so I'm thinking trans...

pontorquer · pontorquer

Can I use threaded brass plugs on my engine block for coolant drain plugs and oil gallery plugs fastened with L key type plugs ?

pontorquer · pontorquer

Tonight, I just finished getting my Pontiac 455 (down to the shortblock) ready to pull out of my 1973 Pontiac Grand Am parts car. It was half fast rebuilt years ago, put together with all sorts of hardware (not torqued) and here is what I found holding the converter to the flexplate : 3 loose Canadian...

pontorquer · pontorquer

Took my posi all apart and was wondering : How do you know the clutch discs are worned out ?

jonathanD · jonathanD

Again im lost with this car ive never painted an engine or even leaned one lol.. whats the first step i was thinking? 1. oven cleaner 2. pressure wash it or garden hose 3.sand old paint off 4 wipe down with a prep paint or varsol on a cloth 5 paint Right?

jonathanD · jonathanD

hey guys im wondering which wire goes where ive been using the google looking for the spark plug wire to spark plug order i can't figure out where they all go? if some one knows a good site or if you have a 305 a little description would be nice =) -- Edited by jonathanD on Friday 20th of May 2011 05:57...

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	Driving in comfort (Preview) Today I swapped my intermitent cruise control unit on my 75 Grand Am for another one from a 74 Grand Am donor parts car and it worked like a charm, pushed the button at 65mph and it stayed rock steady all the way home on the TransCanada Hwy ... it should help saving a bit of gas, lol	pontorquer	5	1555	Aug 30, 2012 by 4SPEED427
	454 into 1973 LeMans Swap ( 1 2 3 4 ) (Preview) I am going to document the engine swap I did in my 73 LeMans. The car was originally equipped with a Chevrolet 350 from the factory. This engine ran perfectly but I wanted more power and fun after 7 years of ownership. A good running 454 became available when site founder Canadian Poncho sold his 1969 La...	73SC	76	12099	Aug 30, 2012 by 73SC
	POSI: 8.5 10 BOLT REAR END I.D (Preview) well i just finished researching every rear end casting # GM ever made i think, the reason i got stumped is i mostly was told that it was an 8.2 posi and thats what i have in my car but not a posi , a member of this site came through and sold me this posi for a song,i had bought 2 posi that were wrong for...	T37MAN	0	1884	Jul 16, 2012 by T37MAN
	Help with casting numbers please $250 000 Judge (Preview) Are these things worth anything ? I was pondering them on Saturday. Intake: Exhaust:	73SC	18	2218	Jul 13, 2012 by 65Camino
	70 lemans sport (Preview) I'm looking for the motor this car came with what info do you need?	64beaumont	8	3345	May 27, 2012 by Evil Stu
	I lost my bolt oil pump sbc (Preview) I lost my oil pump bolt sbc 350 ho knows the large and weith of bolt oil pump V8 350 chevy..?	Micky	10	1658	May 21, 2012 by JC2+2
	My tranny whatchyamacallit is busted... (Preview) Not sure what to call it, the little red indicator that shows if you are in Park Neutral Gear etc....... It is completely stuck as far to the left as it can get, never has moved since I bought it. Kind of annoying. Is it a big job to fix, something an amateur could fix? Any help is appreciated. Thanks guys, Ro...	Tengard137	6	1379	Apr 27, 2012 by Tengard137

	Crankshaft death by detonation. (Preview) Monday, I took apart a 1971 Pontiac Formula Firebird 400 engine that I purchased a couple years ago and noticed that all bearings were down to copper from detonation, one also had spun and left scars and copper on the crankshaft rod journal surface. So, today I took the crank to work to have it magnaflux...	pontorquer	12	1913	Feb 27, 2012 by the70judge
	Transam Engine ID mid 70's engine help (Preview) Bot a 46 Pontiac Torpedo with a 1971 trans am 455 engine -bought a bunch of tune up parts-WRONG. Appears engine is not what I was told year wise. Any help on where to find ser # and how to interpret what year engine is.? thanks the bro Ps still looking for grill part around medallion on grill	the bro3	10	1913	Feb 26, 2012 by the70judge
	Headers for 1970 Parisienne (Preview) Hey all, it's end of summer, and I'm thinking as I'm about to put my shiny red convertible away for the winter that it's time to make the 350 4Barrell engine run a little smoother and give it an overhaul. i'm no mechanic, and I'm looking for headers for this 350 Chevy motor that has run beautifully now for...	1970_Red_Convert	8	1713	Nov 28, 2011 by 1970_Red_Convert
	Diff gears howls ! (Preview) Out came the 2.56 open carrier and I finally got my nice used GM Corporate limited slip unit (the clutches still look new !) and used 3.23 gears installed in my 75 Grand Am with a new bearing kit and now it is howling... the professional shop that installed this told me it's because they are used gears ?...	pontorquer	23	2471	Oct 30, 2011 by 67Poncho
	What Ignition Wires to use on Big Block with Headers ? (Preview) Looking for recommendations on ignition wires to run on my 454 with non HEI distributor. I transfered my small blockset for now to get the engine running but know that I need straight boots to clear the headers. I am not a fan of coloured wires so prefer grey or black, similar to OEM look. Original style...	73SC	18	2079	Oct 27, 2011 by 73SC
	ENGINE SWAP (Preview) IM CONSIDERING PUTTING A 454 GM BB INTO MY 1973 LEMANS GTO... I THINK I HAVE THE MOTOR MOUNT BRACKETS... HOWEVER IM NOT SURE WHAT HEADERS TO GET... I DIDNT SEE A SPECIFIC SET FOR THIS SWAP... IF ANYONE HAS DONE THIS WHAT HEADERS WILL FIT? ANY INFO IN WHAT I COULD RUN INTO OR PROBLEMS ANYONE HAS HAD AND SOLUTI...	TUNDRATRDSC	7	1958	Sep 2, 2011 by 73SC
	Heads (Preview) Hey all. I've got a 350 on my stand with heads that have a casting number of 3988820. I can't seem to find any info on these. Can anyone enlighten me a bit on these? Thanks	Bgoode11	1	1368	Jul 27, 2011 by Beaumont4008

	Help on a transmission problem? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Changed the coil and still have a puking problem when I floor it and changing from 1st to drive. I can rev the engine up to 5000 with no puking. Keep it in first high rev's no problem. Drive the car like normal...no problems. If it was fuel pump it would do it when I rev it. Only in motion so I'm thinking trans...	455gto	30	3892	Jun 18, 2011 by 455gto
	Engine block plugs ? (Preview) Can I use threaded brass plugs on my engine block for coolant drain plugs and oil gallery plugs fastened with L key type plugs ?	pontorquer	6	1333	Jun 3, 2011 by the70judge
	3 Scary converter bolts on my 1973 Grand Am (Preview) Tonight, I just finished getting my Pontiac 455 (down to the shortblock) ready to pull out of my 1973 Pontiac Grand Am parts car. It was half fast rebuilt years ago, put together with all sorts of hardware (not torqued) and here is what I found holding the converter to the flexplate : 3 loose Canadian...	pontorquer	4	1707	May 29, 2011 by pontorquer
	8.5 GM POSI Clutches ? (Preview) Took my posi all apart and was wondering : How do you know the clutch discs are worned out ?	pontorquer	5	1602	May 26, 2011 by pontorquer
	preping an engine for paint.... how? (Preview) Again im lost with this car ive never painted an engine or even leaned one lol.. whats the first step i was thinking? 1. oven cleaner 2. pressure wash it or garden hose 3.sand old paint off 4 wipe down with a prep paint or varsol on a cloth 5 paint Right?	jonathanD	13	2791	May 22, 2011 by 455gto
	1984 gmc 1500 5L where do the wires go? (Preview) hey guys im wondering which wire goes where ive been using the google looking for the spark plug wire to spark plug order i can't figure out where they all go? if some one knows a good site or if you have a 305 a little description would be nice =) -- Edited by jonathanD on Friday 20th of May 2011 05:57...	jonathanD	7	1528	May 21, 2011 by dualquadpete
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