65-70 Full Size Power Train Tech Forum

4SPEED427 · 4SPEED427

I've decided to make an attempt at "tightening up" an original shifter for my 66. This is the same shifter body that was used in Canadian Pontiacs, Beaumonts, Acadians, numerous Chevrolets and I think maybe some Buicks prior to 1967. I have it all disassembled and need to order some parts for it. Fo...

cdnpont · cdnpont

I figure I might try to document the conversion of the 65 Laurentian, from power glide to a 4 speed Muncie M20. I'll ad that Carl Stevenson has been a invaluable resource on this conversion, and has helped me out immensely. thanks Carl! And be sure to check out Dave's conversion post sticky as well. I'll...

cdnpont · cdnpont

It can be smooth when the bolts turn like new. Even the lines came undone. No rust. Drivers side needed the Vice Grip, but only just (because I wasn't willing to wait for the PB Blaster to work). But I'm sort of worried about the flex line to main chassis line. Cracked it open and pulled the axles. They hav...

cdnpont · cdnpont

I've thought it might of of interest to document my TH400 build, hopefully sparking some discussion around of what is best. Like my rear end build, the transmission was originally one of those things "Black art" and best thought as being left to the pro's. I have had very good success with my 12 bolt bui...

2drpost · 2drpost

i've had past inquires about parts and info, thought i'd post some info and pictures for those who have thoughts about yanking gears. keep in mind, this is chevrolet, cdn pontiac. starting with the pedals, '65-'70 pedals are basically the same. '65-'68 pedals have the clutch pedal stop angled towa...

hawkeye5766 · hawkeye5766

Not sure what the exact name is but looking for a 283 canister drop down cone. It goes inside the oil filter canister and seals the bottom of the filter. Filter doesn't do a thing without it! -- Edited by hawkeye5766 on Tuesday 6th of April 2021 01:31:26 AM

hawkeye5766 · hawkeye5766

As most of you know I have a 66 Grande in my garage...but don't know much about them and am looking to get educated!!! A few questions on a SB Grande. To me this engine looks stock and nothing messed with. Has anyone seen a plug wire holder like this? Also I thought all the 283 Pontiac valve covers were the li...

woodytwoshoes · woodytwoshoes

Hi all, did a compression check yesterday, two at 150, two at 130 one at 140 one at 135 one at 145 and one at 80. the low one must be where it was siezed? what are your thoughts on this? will the rings seat at some point in the low one or is the engine toast? sure runs nice! thanks Woody

SGS Welding · SGS Welding

Do you reuse the factory bolts if they look perfect? Or get new ones? If the answer is new what manufacturer? Part number? Thanks

woodytwoshoes · woodytwoshoes

Hi all, got the old carb off, studs look suspiciously deteriorated. Any ideas on how to proceed? Thank you Woody

woodytwoshoes · woodytwoshoes

Hey all, have all the plugs out, turned the engine to no 1 cylinder at the top, lined up the timing marks to zero on the crank. The rotor points to no 7 cylinder. Makes no sense to me. any help or ideas would be most welcome, Thanks Woody

woodytwoshoes · woodytwoshoes

Today in the coffee shop a car guy said the old motors don't like the new fuel and run too hot. Is there a cure for this? additive? Woody

woodytwoshoes · woodytwoshoes

Hello all, got it ready to start today and it turns over but no fire. cleaned points tried again, same thing no fire. should i just swap out the cap and rotor, points and condenser and new wires and see what happens? Also i may have put the rotor on backwards, how do i tell? i know i should have taken a pic befo...

woodytwoshoes · woodytwoshoes

do you guys know where i can buy the return spring for the carb linkage? 283 two barrel Thanks Woody

cdnpont · cdnpont

Long vid, but the fellow is very straightforward and practical with the details of the most common differentials.

cdnpont · cdnpont

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4SPEED427 · 4SPEED427

Has anyone bought an aftermarket lock bolt for a 12 bolt posi? I searched quite a while online and most of the ones listed sounded wrong or if they had a picture, looked wrong. I finally checked and luckily one of the only 2 dealers left with one of these discontinued parts was local so I bought it. I'm cu...

Kevin66427 · Kevin66427

So.....I was thinking about my grandfather recently, and a random thought came to my mind and of course it got me thinking. I have a memory of being with him at a gas station in the 1980s. I think we were in his 1977 Buick LeSabre. It was a full service station and my grandfather opens the trunk. He gets ou...

cdnpont · cdnpont

Gurus; How do I get my Qjet to come off the choke a little quicker in the cold? On my 327 when I rebuilt it, I did the partial restriction of the heat riser passage at the intake gasket, and I used a gutted heat riser as well. Even when I see 180 on the gauge, she still stays on high idle when out on the road, until...

woodytwoshoes · woodytwoshoes

Im in BC, any recommendations on companies that sell crate engines? I talked with CCE in Burnaby and they seemed good, but im sure you guys have been through the process of buying one or two. Love to hear your take on this. Thanks Woody

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	STICKY: 67 and older 4 speed shifter restoration (Preview) I've decided to make an attempt at "tightening up" an original shifter for my 66. This is the same shifter body that was used in Canadian Pontiacs, Beaumonts, Acadians, numerous Chevrolets and I think maybe some Buicks prior to 1967. I have it all disassembled and need to order some parts for it. Fo...	4SPEED427	11	1073	2 days ago by kellyhome70
	STICKY: 65 B Body 4 speed conversion post. ( 1 2 3 4 ) (Preview) I figure I might try to document the conversion of the 65 Laurentian, from power glide to a 4 speed Muncie M20. I'll ad that Carl Stevenson has been a invaluable resource on this conversion, and has helped me out immensely. thanks Carl! And be sure to check out Dave's conversion post sticky as well. I'll...	cdnpont	89	4169	March 28th by cdnpont
	STICKY: Removal and rebuild of the 8.875" 12 bolt. ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) It can be smooth when the bolts turn like new. Even the lines came undone. No rust. Drivers side needed the Vice Grip, but only just (because I wasn't willing to wait for the PB Blaster to work). But I'm sort of worried about the flex line to main chassis line. Cracked it open and pulled the axles. They hav...	cdnpont	58	3821	January 31st by jduffett
	STICKY: TH400. Build post, ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I've thought it might of of interest to document my TH400 build, hopefully sparking some discussion around of what is best. Like my rear end build, the transmission was originally one of those things "Black art" and best thought as being left to the pro's. I have had very good success with my 12 bolt bui...	cdnpont	44	8371	Feb 20, 2019 by Bill shuba
	STICKY: '65-'70 AUTOMATIC TO MANUAL TRANS CONVERSION (Preview) i've had past inquires about parts and info, thought i'd post some info and pictures for those who have thoughts about yanking gears. keep in mind, this is chevrolet, cdn pontiac. starting with the pedals, '65-'70 pedals are basically the same. '65-'68 pedals have the clutch pedal stop angled towa...	2drpost	24	9954	Jul 10, 2018 by seventy2plus2
	Wanted. 283 oil canister drop down cone (Preview) Not sure what the exact name is but looking for a 283 canister drop down cone. It goes inside the oil filter canister and seals the bottom of the filter. Filter doesn't do a thing without it! -- Edited by hawkeye5766 on Tuesday 6th of April 2021 01:31:26 AM	hawkeye5766	4	162	5 days ago by hawkeye5766
	66 Grande Questions (Preview) As most of you know I have a 66 Grande in my garage...but don't know much about them and am looking to get educated!!! A few questions on a SB Grande. To me this engine looks stock and nothing messed with. Has anyone seen a plug wire holder like this? Also I thought all the 283 Pontiac valve covers were the li...	hawkeye5766	2	145	March 24th by 4SPEED427

	compression check numbers (Preview) Hi all, did a compression check yesterday, two at 150, two at 130 one at 140 one at 135 one at 145 and one at 80. the low one must be where it was siezed? what are your thoughts on this? will the rings seat at some point in the low one or is the engine toast? sure runs nice! thanks Woody	woodytwoshoes	4	187	March 14th by woodytwoshoes
	12 bolt ring bolts (Preview) Do you reuse the factory bolts if they look perfect? Or get new ones? If the answer is new what manufacturer? Part number? Thanks	SGS Welding	9	227	March 11th by see2xu
	carb swap (Preview) Hi all, got the old carb off, studs look suspiciously deteriorated. Any ideas on how to proceed? Thank you Woody	woodytwoshoes	19	333	March 6th by woodytwoshoes
	283 timing question (Preview) Hey all, have all the plugs out, turned the engine to no 1 cylinder at the top, lined up the timing marks to zero on the crank. The rotor points to no 7 cylinder. Makes no sense to me. any help or ideas would be most welcome, Thanks Woody	woodytwoshoes	11	292	February 27th by woodytwoshoes
	fuel type for 66 283 (Preview) Today in the coffee shop a car guy said the old motors don't like the new fuel and run too hot. Is there a cure for this? additive? Woody	woodytwoshoes	6	183	February 26th by woodytwoshoes
	ignition (Preview) Hello all, got it ready to start today and it turns over but no fire. cleaned points tried again, same thing no fire. should i just swap out the cap and rotor, points and condenser and new wires and see what happens? Also i may have put the rotor on backwards, how do i tell? i know i should have taken a pic befo...	woodytwoshoes	6	199	February 24th by 4SPEED427
	carb linkage return spring for 283 (Preview) do you guys know where i can buy the return spring for the carb linkage? 283 two barrel Thanks Woody	woodytwoshoes	10	277	February 22nd by woodytwoshoes

	Video describing the function of different differential types. (Preview) Long vid, but the fellow is very straightforward and practical with the details of the most common differentials.	cdnpont	0	107	February 14th by cdnpont
	Carl's new 427 build thread. ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) ,	cdnpont	61	1826	February 1st by DANO65
	12 Bolt Posi Shaft Lock Bolt (Preview) Has anyone bought an aftermarket lock bolt for a 12 bolt posi? I searched quite a while online and most of the ones listed sounded wrong or if they had a picture, looked wrong. I finally checked and luckily one of the only 2 dealers left with one of these discontinued parts was local so I bought it. I'm cu...	4SPEED427	7	264	January 19th by cdnpont
	Adding engine oil to gas tank (Preview) So.....I was thinking about my grandfather recently, and a random thought came to my mind and of course it got me thinking. I have a memory of being with him at a gas station in the 1980s. I think we were in his 1977 Buick LeSabre. It was a full service station and my grandfather opens the trunk. He gets ou...	Kevin66427	9	356	January 15th by Prefectca
	QJet Gurus: How do I speed up the "off choke"? (Preview) Gurus; How do I get my Qjet to come off the choke a little quicker in the cold? On my 327 when I rebuilt it, I did the partial restriction of the heat riser passage at the intake gasket, and I used a gutted heat riser as well. Even when I see 180 on the gauge, she still stays on high idle when out on the road, until...	cdnpont	5	305	January 12th by seventy2plus2
	recommendations for suppliers crate engines (Preview) Im in BC, any recommendations on companies that sell crate engines? I talked with CCE in Burnaby and they seemed good, but im sure you guys have been through the process of buying one or two. Love to hear your take on this. Thanks Woody	woodytwoshoes	6	409	December 23rd by cdnpont
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