58-64 Full Size Power Train Tech Forum

59poncho · 59poncho

how do i tell what rear end i have in my 59? can you find out with the vin? I need to know so i can change the fluid before i start driveing it.

64ragtop · 64ragtop

Anybody have a decent set of either chrome or aluminum sm. block Chevy valve covers? Any brand is OK as long as they don't say 'Chevy' or 'Chevrolet' on them as they are going on a '64 Pontiac. Carl, if you read this I'll still take yours if you can get them. Everybody has been awesone in their help re our Cu...

59poncho · 59poncho

so, after the canadian tire car show im on my way home and not even 5 min. after i started the car (it sat at the show for 2 or more hrs.) the car stalled out on me as i came up to a light. When i would turn the key and cranked it the "hot" light came on. I waited a bit and also put gas in it just in case and it...

59poncho · 59poncho

okay, soo, my carb is not squirting fuel. (2-barrel) If i pour some gas in the carb it starts and i can rev it no problem. I cant start it without putting fuel down the carb. Where the plunger is, is there supposed to be a little metal ball in there? Would the two fuel mixture screws have anything to do wit...

59poncho · 59poncho

i know there is different opinions on this and first off my car is just for cruising, soooo, should i be worried about not having them? Should i always use a lead additive? if so, Which one? Could i put the heads from an 79 305 on, or a 350? -- Edited by 59poncho on Tuesday 7th of April 2009 02:05:50 PM

59poncho · 59poncho

alright, i put new brushes in the generator a while ago and i noticed today when i reved the engine their was a nice beam of light comeing from the back of it!! Is this normal as the brushes are new, or am i up sh-t creek? I was going to put an altenator on ( i have one from my 79' 305 and one from a minivan) but the w...

59poncho · 59poncho

So i have this nice heavy transmission and it is leaking at the drain plug. So im looking on the net for pans and then realizing as im looking at photos of mine that there is no pan!! The plug is striped and ive tried some thread tape, and some spacers to hope it would catch but its not working. I dont want to d...

73SC · 73SC

This was posted in the lounge. The 409 article may be interesting. 497 HP 525 Torque ! Click Here -- Edited by 73SC at 17:41, 2009-02-06

CDNROUNDPORT · CDNROUNDPORT

I want to advertise this air cleaner on C.P. first does this fit a 62-65 Canadian Pontiac? Ian

60stratochief · 60stratochief

We rebuilt our Strato-Six and now we are in need of original engine decals? Does anyone know if there are any in the world?

franklam62 · franklam62

Hi Everyone Last week I went and saw a 62 laurentian---real nice car but I did not end up getting it---too many questionable issues. The owner told me the car came with a 283 that had been replaced by a 350. I seem to remember from way back that one way to tell the difference between a 350 and a 305 was the har...

59poncho · 59poncho

i dont know which way to go. The 59 has a 283 all original with the roch. 2 bl. carb. Now i want a car that is reliable enough to drive and i dont really care for more horsepower cause its never gonna be a fast car anyways.I have the four barrel intake from my 305 and my q-jet from my trans am. Is it worth putting t...

dtbm · dtbm

In the book I have it says the 63's were 230 cc but I thought they were 261 cc. Can anyone confirm which is right? Thanks. dtbm

59poncho · 59poncho

just wondering if there is a place were i can get the original style(has the right bends in it) top and bottom rad hoses for my 59' 283. I went to canadian tire to try and get something close but a no go. Any suggestions?

grandam455 · grandam455

Never thought i would buy a 62 strato chief but could not let it go to crusher. Runs great and little rust in rear but shifter jams alot is this common, bushing? I could really use some help because this car is sharp and i starting to enjoy working on it.Thanks Tom

ollie64 · ollie64

Has anyone any info on 425hp 409 pontiacsfrom1963? I had one I bought new in 63 and a buddy bought an identical one after seeing mine .I am curious as too any others that someone might have heard of. Mine was a Stratochief, 2 door car,4speed.

59poncho · 59poncho

im getting no spark so i was going to change the ignition coil but is there a way to test the coil seperatly to make sure. I would love to keep the original one cause all the new ones are red, black or way too shiny chrome.

Canadian Poncho · Canadian Poncho

I recently bought an Edelbrock Performer Intake for my Laurentian's 350. Now I need to get a carb. I am thinking of going with an Edelbrock Carb. Is anyone running one? If so, any problems? What about linkage? What CFM are you running? Thanks Todd

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	rear diff (Preview) how do i tell what rear end i have in my 59? can you find out with the vin? I need to know so i can change the fluid before i start driveing it.	59poncho	1	1547	Jun 29, 2009 by carbuff2007
	Small block valve covers.. (Preview) Anybody have a decent set of either chrome or aluminum sm. block Chevy valve covers? Any brand is OK as long as they don't say 'Chevy' or 'Chevrolet' on them as they are going on a '64 Pontiac. Carl, if you read this I'll still take yours if you can get them. Everybody has been awesone in their help re our Cu...	64ragtop	4	1460	Jun 17, 2009 by 64ragtop
	it stalled twice on me ( 1 2 ) (Preview) so, after the canadian tire car show im on my way home and not even 5 min. after i started the car (it sat at the show for 2 or more hrs.) the car stalled out on me as i came up to a light. When i would turn the key and cranked it the "hot" light came on. I waited a bit and also put gas in it just in case and it...	59poncho	30	2655	May 24, 2009 by Johann65
	i dont get it!!?? (Preview) okay, soo, my carb is not squirting fuel. (2-barrel) If i pour some gas in the carb it starts and i can rev it no problem. I cant start it without putting fuel down the carb. Where the plunger is, is there supposed to be a little metal ball in there? Would the two fuel mixture screws have anything to do wit...	59poncho	9	1983	Apr 14, 2009 by 59poncho
	hardened valve seats (Preview) i know there is different opinions on this and first off my car is just for cruising, soooo, should i be worried about not having them? Should i always use a lead additive? if so, Which one? Could i put the heads from an 79 305 on, or a 350? -- Edited by 59poncho on Tuesday 7th of April 2009 02:05:50 PM	59poncho	5	1530	Apr 10, 2009 by 87 player bird
	generator (Preview) alright, i put new brushes in the generator a while ago and i noticed today when i reved the engine their was a nice beam of light comeing from the back of it!! Is this normal as the brushes are new, or am i up sh-t creek? I was going to put an altenator on ( i have one from my 79' 305 and one from a minivan) but the w...	59poncho	6	2645	Mar 28, 2009 by 67Poncho
	original cast-iron powerglide (Preview) So i have this nice heavy transmission and it is leaking at the drain plug. So im looking on the net for pans and then realizing as im looking at photos of mine that there is no pan!! The plug is striped and ive tried some thread tape, and some spacers to hope it would catch but its not working. I dont want to d...	59poncho	9	2580	Feb 8, 2009 by Canadian Poncho

	409 Rebuild - Power Block Magazine Article (Preview) This was posted in the lounge. The 409 article may be interesting. 497 HP 525 Torque ! Click Here -- Edited by 73SC at 17:41, 2009-02-06	73SC	0	1625	Feb 6, 2009 by 73SC
	Help identifying Tri-Power aircleaner before advertising. (Preview) I want to advertise this air cleaner on C.P. first does this fit a 62-65 Canadian Pontiac? Ian	CDNROUNDPORT	9	1941	Jan 6, 2009 by CDNROUNDPORT
	Repro decals for 261? (Preview) We rebuilt our Strato-Six and now we are in need of original engine decals? Does anyone know if there are any in the world?	60stratochief	7	2647	Nov 20, 2008 by 58 poncho fan
	small block chevy (Preview) Hi Everyone Last week I went and saw a 62 laurentian---real nice car but I did not end up getting it---too many questionable issues. The owner told me the car came with a 283 that had been replaced by a 350. I seem to remember from way back that one way to tell the difference between a 350 and a 305 was the har...	franklam62	3	1996	Nov 7, 2008 by 2drpost
	hmmmm ( 1 2 ) (Preview) i dont know which way to go. The 59 has a 283 all original with the roch. 2 bl. carb. Now i want a car that is reliable enough to drive and i dont really care for more horsepower cause its never gonna be a fast car anyways.I have the four barrel intake from my 305 and my q-jet from my trans am. Is it worth putting t...	59poncho	48	3060	Oct 18, 2008 by 73SC
	63 Parisienne 6cyl. (Preview) In the book I have it says the 63's were 230 cc but I thought they were 261 cc. Can anyone confirm which is right? Thanks. dtbm	dtbm	2	1665	Sep 24, 2008 by gparis7
	rad hoses (Preview) just wondering if there is a place were i can get the original style(has the right bends in it) top and bottom rad hoses for my 59' 283. I went to canadian tire to try and get something close but a no go. Any suggestions?	59poncho	4	2023	Aug 14, 2008 by Ghost Post

	3 on the tree (Preview) Never thought i would buy a 62 strato chief but could not let it go to crusher. Runs great and little rust in rear but shifter jams alot is this common, bushing? I could really use some help because this car is sharp and i starting to enjoy working on it.Thanks Tom	grandam455	6	1695	Jul 17, 2008 by grandam455
	63--409 cars (Preview) Has anyone any info on 425hp 409 pontiacsfrom1963? I had one I bought new in 63 and a buddy bought an identical one after seeing mine .I am curious as too any others that someone might have heard of. Mine was a Stratochief, 2 door car,4speed.	ollie64	8	2519	May 31, 2008 by Astro Jet
	59 chev 283 (Preview) im getting no spark so i was going to change the ignition coil but is there a way to test the coil seperatly to make sure. I would love to keep the original one cause all the new ones are red, black or way too shiny chrome.	59poncho	4	1660	May 31, 2008 by 59poncho
	Edelbrock Carbs? (Preview) I recently bought an Edelbrock Performer Intake for my Laurentian's 350. Now I need to get a carb. I am thinking of going with an Edelbrock Carb. Is anyone running one? If so, any problems? What about linkage? What CFM are you running? Thanks Todd	Canadian Poncho	4	2150	Mar 23, 2008 by 73SC
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