Pre 1958 Canadian Pontiac Power Train Tech Forum

Canadian Poncho · Canadian Poncho

I had a fellow on FB ask me where to get a rad for a 57 Pontiac. Assuming it's a Canadian model does a 57 Chevy rad bolt in? I don't know what engine he has in the car.

DonnyMac · DonnyMac

Hey everyone, I found a decent 239 to put in the car. I disassembled, cleaned out the sludge and resealed, and its running awesome, good oil pressure and everything. (In hindsight, I would've just taken it somewhere to have it done as it took me a year of weekends to finish it myself!) There was alot...

glenn grady · glenn grady

The tank in my 57 isn't leaking but needs a new sending unit for fuel gauge. Will the tank from a 57 chevy fit. Looking at what Ecklers offers and wondering on complete change of tank or which sending unit would fit, if any.

SNR Pontiac · SNR Pontiac

Hi fellas, I'm working my way through the wiring on my 54 and I am reading the manual and it will describe the wire as Red CR TR What does the CR and TR stand for?? This one must have been built half way through the year as it has some cotton braid wire and some plastic. My understanding was that 54 was the ye...

Laurentian 57 · Laurentian 57

Hi, I'm looking for a Delco generator 1102014 for my 57 Laurentian and I don't find. Is there anybody knowing where I can search? Thanks... from Belgium, I only have google for help and I only find non tested generator...

57Pontiac · 57Pontiac

Hello, Can anyone tell me what would be a reasonable selling price for this engine/transmission combo? Removed from a 1957 Pontiac Laurentian and always stored in a heated garage. Both would need rebuilding Thanks

timbuk · timbuk

gona need a starter drive for my 53 239 6 banger same as chevy ohv? starter is on oppisite side as a chev,nay be same as american poncho?

jdmckenzie · jdmckenzie

I have a 1952 Canadian Pontiac with a 239 cid flathead V6 and I want to put a NEW carb on it. I am wondering if anyone could let me know if there are any possible replacements that I could buy that would fit on it. It currently has the factory Carter WA-1 but I would like something that is more readily availabl...

MORACER · MORACER

HELLO EVERY ONE HAVING PROBLEMS LOCATING REAR AXLE SEALS FOR MY 53 PONTIAC CHIEFTAIN 6 , I ORDERED SOME FROM THE STATES BUT TO BIG LOOK LIKE FLYING SAUCERS , ANY HELP WHERE I CAN GET A COUPLE , OR PART NUMBER WOULD BE APPRICIATED

Lowtahoe2 · Lowtahoe2

I'm hoping someone can tell me where to get my transmission output seal. I can't find one online. It's from a 3 speed manual from my 49 streamliner. The inside diameter where the drive shaft goes it 1.5 inches.

timbuk · timbuk

well i finally had my 53 out on the road for the first time after several test drives around the property we took it down the road everything went smoothly up the 3 gears we went, when i took my foot off the gas pedal and coasted it sounded like there was a fire engine siren winding down! it was loud tried it ag...

67-Beaumont · 67-Beaumont

Hello , I have a hydro 400 Transmission . 1St to 2nd gear shifts at 40 k thats okay 2nd to 3rd shifts at 80 k which is to high I would like to lower that to 60 k which spring would I use to lower the shift point (colour of spring ) thanks

maciron9 · maciron9

Hello, I have a 1955 Pontiac 4 door, no option 261 three on the tree, bought from a farm in Northern Saskatchewan.Its a good solid, no rust car that runs strong, although the tappets are noisy at startup.It was sold to me as running, but had 4 bent pushrods when it arrived here in Ontario. I rebuilt the car...

65Camino · 65Camino

Another project I just started Im thinking about changing the rear gear. Its an 8.8 Can anyone point me towards helpful sites , or you tube videos ? Thanks -- Edited by 65Camino on Saturday 9th of October 2021 11:50:47 AM

57Pontiac · 57Pontiac

Hi guys, Can anyone tell me where I could find an oil breather cap for a 6-cyl 261 engine? I tried to cleanup mine and all the metal filter inside is coming out so it's not usable anymore. Thanks!

57Pontiac · 57Pontiac

Hi guys, Finally found some time to work on the car again. Can you tell me if the generator from an original 283 V8 will fit on an original 261 6 cyl? Visually they look the same, but is there something that I am missing? Thanks

amedeo · amedeo

hello looking for the felt like bevelled ) ring seal that slides over the front input shaft, the transmission bleeds out its oil when parked. there is a sleeve that slides over this on the shaft and has a notch that is a slight turn to press the seal and lock it in tight. does anyone know the proper name for t...

MoboMac · MoboMac

Got a stuck 261....that was sitting for 30 years. Going to dose the old dear...... I've used ATF and or diesel fuel...before.....Somebody said mix them..... How about Move-it penetrating oil...or Seafoam? Any input is appreciated

cadboy · cadboy

Question is do these engines have an oil filter and if so where is it?

Reade · Reade

Good Easter morning , Looking for remy starter solenoid 1516, any leads would help. thank you

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	Rad for 57 Pontiac (Preview) I had a fellow on FB ask me where to get a rad for a 57 Pontiac. Assuming it's a Canadian model does a 57 Chevy rad bolt in? I don't know what engine he has in the car.	Canadian Poncho	1	91	7 days ago by poncho62
	48 Fleetleader cooling system flush (Preview) Hey everyone, I found a decent 239 to put in the car. I disassembled, cleaned out the sludge and resealed, and its running awesome, good oil pressure and everything. (In hindsight, I would've just taken it somewhere to have it done as it took me a year of weekends to finish it myself!) There was alot...	DonnyMac	3	588	January 9th by DonnyMac
	1957 Pathfinder gas tank (Preview) The tank in my 57 isn't leaking but needs a new sending unit for fuel gauge. Will the tank from a 57 chevy fit. Looking at what Ecklers offers and wondering on complete change of tank or which sending unit would fit, if any.	glenn grady	9	5140	Oct 11, 2023 by 57 Pathfinder
	Wiring question 1954 Pathfinder (Preview) Hi fellas, I'm working my way through the wiring on my 54 and I am reading the manual and it will describe the wire as Red CR TR What does the CR and TR stand for?? This one must have been built half way through the year as it has some cotton braid wire and some plastic. My understanding was that 54 was the ye...	SNR Pontiac	2	540	Sep 20, 2023 by SNR Pontiac
	Delco-Remy generator 1102014 (Preview) Hi, I'm looking for a Delco generator 1102014 for my 57 Laurentian and I don't find. Is there anybody knowing where I can search? Thanks... from Belgium, I only have google for help and I only find non tested generator...	Laurentian 57	4	735	Jun 28, 2023 by Greaser
	Value of a 1957 283 V8 engine and Powerglide 2-speed transmission (Preview) Hello, Can anyone tell me what would be a reasonable selling price for this engine/transmission combo? Removed from a 1957 Pontiac Laurentian and always stored in a heated garage. Both would need rebuilding Thanks	57Pontiac	15	1046	May 10, 2023 by seventy2plus2
	53 flatty starter drive (Preview) gona need a starter drive for my 53 239 6 banger same as chevy ohv? starter is on oppisite side as a chev,nay be same as american poncho?	timbuk	5	1215	Nov 21, 2022 by timbuk

	General carburetor question (Preview) I have a 1952 Canadian Pontiac with a 239 cid flathead V6 and I want to put a NEW carb on it. I am wondering if anyone could let me know if there are any possible replacements that I could buy that would fit on it. It currently has the factory Carter WA-1 but I would like something that is more readily availabl...	jdmckenzie	0	1171	Jul 18, 2022 by jdmckenzie
	REAR AXLE SEALS (Preview) HELLO EVERY ONE HAVING PROBLEMS LOCATING REAR AXLE SEALS FOR MY 53 PONTIAC CHIEFTAIN 6 , I ORDERED SOME FROM THE STATES BUT TO BIG LOOK LIKE FLYING SAUCERS , ANY HELP WHERE I CAN GET A COUPLE , OR PART NUMBER WOULD BE APPRICIATED	MORACER	7	1371	Jun 16, 2022 by MORACER
	Need help with a seal (Preview) I'm hoping someone can tell me where to get my transmission output seal. I can't find one online. It's from a 3 speed manual from my 49 streamliner. The inside diameter where the drive shaft goes it 1.5 inches.	Lowtahoe2	1	1211	Apr 4, 2022 by Prefectca
	drivetrain noise 53 poncho (Preview) well i finally had my 53 out on the road for the first time after several test drives around the property we took it down the road everything went smoothly up the 3 gears we went, when i took my foot off the gas pedal and coasted it sounded like there was a fire engine siren winding down! it was loud tried it ag...	timbuk	10	1717	Jan 31, 2022 by 4SPEED427
	400 Transmission shift points (Preview) Hello , I have a hydro 400 Transmission . 1St to 2nd gear shifts at 40 k thats okay 2nd to 3rd shifts at 80 k which is to high I would like to lower that to 60 k which spring would I use to lower the shift point (colour of spring ) thanks	67-Beaumont	18	1759	Oct 27, 2021 by 67-Beaumont
	262 engine in a 1955 Pontiac . (Preview) Hello, I have a 1955 Pontiac 4 door, no option 261 three on the tree, bought from a farm in Northern Saskatchewan.Its a good solid, no rust car that runs strong, although the tappets are noisy at startup.It was sold to me as running, but had 4 bent pushrods when it arrived here in Ontario. I rebuilt the car...	maciron9	3	1427	Oct 16, 2021 by oshawacliff
	Changing rear end gears (Preview) Another project I just started Im thinking about changing the rear gear. Its an 8.8 Can anyone point me towards helpful sites , or you tube videos ? Thanks -- Edited by 65Camino on Saturday 9th of October 2021 11:50:47 AM	65Camino	7	1732	Oct 11, 2021 by Taylor55

	1957 6-cyl oil breather cap (Preview) Hi guys, Can anyone tell me where I could find an oil breather cap for a 6-cyl 261 engine? I tried to cleanup mine and all the metal filter inside is coming out so it's not usable anymore. Thanks!	57Pontiac	5	1521	Sep 30, 2021 by 65Camino
	1957 Generator V8 vs 6 cyl (Preview) Hi guys, Finally found some time to work on the car again. Can you tell me if the generator from an original 283 V8 will fit on an original 261 6 cyl? Visually they look the same, but is there something that I am missing? Thanks	57Pontiac	2	1455	Sep 17, 2021 by 57Pontiac
	need " 0 " seal for 3 pd manual trans 1953 pontiac chieftain (Preview) hello looking for the felt like bevelled ) ring seal that slides over the front input shaft, the transmission bleeds out its oil when parked. there is a sleeve that slides over this on the shaft and has a notch that is a slight turn to press the seal and lock it in tight. does anyone know the proper name for t...	amedeo	6	2743	Aug 28, 2021 by 1952pontiac
	Stuck Six... (Preview) Got a stuck 261....that was sitting for 30 years. Going to dose the old dear...... I've used ATF and or diesel fuel...before.....Somebody said mix them..... How about Move-it penetrating oil...or Seafoam? Any input is appreciated	MoboMac	20	2965	Jun 19, 2021 by MoboMac
	1950 L6 239 engine oil filter (Preview) Question is do these engines have an oil filter and if so where is it?	cadboy	10	2912	Apr 10, 2021 by silver steak
	36 coupe (Preview) Good Easter morning , Looking for remy starter solenoid 1516, any leads would help. thank you	Reade	2	1690	Apr 5, 2021 by Reade
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