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STICKY:
TH400. Build post,
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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...
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'65-'70 AUTOMATIC TO MANUAL TRANS CONVERSION
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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...
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1967 327 Power steering bracket...help!
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Guys, Can you help me figure out what I need to complete the power steering bracket setup on my 67 327? In mocking it up before paint, I think I have the correct 67 pump cradle bracket and pump. The bracket that goes across from the motor mount boss to manifold is a maybe, but it appears I've misplaced the re...
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Frozen/rusted exhaust manifold studs...how would you remove them?
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I have some seriously rusted in studs on my 327 rams horns. What is a surefire technique to get them out? I have a welder and can at least weld nuts to them. ...and while on the subject, what is a good grey coating to apply to them after blasting? Cheers, Mark
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cdnpont
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66 Air Cleaner Decal 427 Jet Flame
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I am looking online to try to find the correct air cleaner decals for my 66. I can find the "Pontiac 427" decal but underneath it would be a"JET FLAME 427 390 HORSEPOWER" and it appears nobody reproduces that one. Has anyone ever seen the Jet Flame decal reproduced listing the 390 horsepower? I can only f...
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Carl Stevenson
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427 Conversion
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I suspect there are many others on here who love searching out parts for their old cars when they do conversions, upgrades, whatever. I am almost done my 427 conversion and am making an effort to keep it looking very "1966" as much as possible, but I'm still on a budget (part time worker, you know....) An...
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Carl Stevenson
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396 427 Dipstick and Tube Info Wanted 1968 - 1970
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Would someone have a dipstick and tube that they know is from a 68-70 B body 396 427 or 454? I would like to get some dimensions off the stick and tube. I suspect I don't have the right pieces for the oil pan I have on my car which is from those years. Thanks!
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Carl Stevenson
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Clutch fork boot still available from GM
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When you get tired of me posting up about stuff you can still get new from GM, either just tell me, or ignore these posts! When I was working on my engine swap I noticed my clutch fork boot was basically junk, full of cracks. Low and behold, a part number changeup later, I had a current number, ordered the bo...
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GM Big Block PCV Hose Still Available New
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Every so often an oddball little part is still available from GM for our old cars. This is one of them. I ordered it last week because I didn't like a piece of straight bulk PCV hose, it takes too big an area to get from the carb to the PCV valve in the left valve cover. This hose, as you can see, has a nice molded...
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Carl Stevenson
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LUK Clutch Review
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So for my upcoming swap I decided on a LUK clutch. I have always heard good things about them but recently someone on here had a bad experience with one. However, I decided to go with a LUK in spite of that because the dealership I work at buys a lot of jobber parts from a local supplier. We buy so much there th...
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Carl Stevenson
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Anyone use this aluminum radiator?
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I'm planning ahead for my big block swap. Has anyone tried one of these? I like that it looks so original, and Auto City Glass has been a great place to deal, in my experience. https://www.ebay.ca/itm/1965-1966-1967-1968-1969-1970-CHEVY-IMPALA-BEL-AIR-CAPRICE-BISCAYNE-RADIATOR-/291519...
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Carl Stevenson
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Flywheel, clutch and pressure plate questions,
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Guys, What would you recommend or have an opinion on, as to which pressure plate, clutch disc and flywheel I should consider using with my 327/M20? There are so many choices out there from total economy from Carquest all the way on up to high performance (high cost) from summit. I do want something at le...
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Rear diff gear ratio question
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I have a 65 Parisienne rag top with a 12 bolt rear end. I did a rough spin the tire and count the drive shaft revolution and came up with 2 possibilities being a 3.08 or a 3.23 ratio.
I thought the 3.23 was the more accurate but after some reading was not sure if this was an original option (maybe it was change...
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Shift linkage
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Hey all. I am seeking shift linkage. Mine is obviously missing something, as it shifts to reverse while in park and to drive while in neutral. I went under and took a look. Its all baggy and im thinking theres a ...spring???? Missing. Thanks in advance
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67 327 intake. Cleaning the small exhaust crossover passages?
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How do you clean these small passages that go down into the manifold? Where do they actually lead to? Do they enter the exhaust crossover some way? Thanks, Mark
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Pilot bushing when converting from automatic to manual trans.
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I was ordering parts for my engine swap today and this came to mind. If this has been covered here in the past, forgive me. I thought this is important enough to put it out there for anyone converting to a manual trans from an automatic (possibly only Powerglides, not TH350 or TH400) on a Chevy engine in th...
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th400 upgrade or rebuild
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I was thinking of rebuilding My TH400 in my 65 Parisienne. As I know this is not the factory trans so I was wondering if I should put in something with overdrive like a 700R4. What seems to be the popular transmission choice if not original
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65 B Clutch/Brake pedal question.
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Probably probed in detail already, but just as a quick question if I may, Can I use my existing 65 pedal support and simply add a clutch pedal and corresponding smaller brake pedal?
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Carb base heat cross over passage ways
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Has anyone here ever plugged off the Carb base heat crossover passage ways on a '68 327 with 4 barrel manifold. The '68 has exhaust running right under the front of the carb. And that gasket can burn out making like a permanent open EGR. If someone has done it, what was used to plug the holes? Pound in plugs...
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Main and rod bearings. What do I need for my 327?
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In looking at bearings on line for my 67 327, there seems to be many types and different manufacturers to choose from. I think I'm just looking to do standard size bearings. But I'll take some good measurements of the crank journals to make sure. What should I be looking at? Any suggestions on which dire...
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