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Acadian V8 conversion information for 1962-1967
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The question earlier today regarding an oil pan and mounts made me think about how often the question about these V8 conversion parts is asked. I thought I would share my experience with this as I've done this at least 5 or 6 times over the years. I will have missed some stuff I'm sure so will edit as it's re...
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1965 canso voltage regulator
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Hey guys putting Together a 1965 canso sd stock build v8 283 is the voltage regulator 1119515 the correct one to use with my generator? thanks Jason
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Oil filter canister
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Does anybody no where to find the oil filter by pass valve and canister -- Edited by canso1965 on Sunday 4th of September 2022 01:18:31 PM -- Edited by canso1965 on Sunday 4th of September 2022 01:23:40 PM
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1965 Acadian canso sd air cleaner
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Is this the correct air cleaner for a 1965 canso sd 283 ? any help appreciated
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power glide/ 200 R4
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65 Acadian Canso SD I am thinking of changing my 2sp powerglide to a 200R4. The interior is original and I dont want to change the 2sp console. does anyone know of reasons not too?
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1965 Acadian canso
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1965 Acadian canso 283 what are the correct valve covers ?
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Powerglide shaft seal
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Does anyone know an actual part number for the aluminum powerglide shift linkage shaft seal. The internet is confusing (me anyway)! How about a good source? Thanks
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Was a fight.
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Hell of a go but she's in. -- Edited by GrtDanes on Sunday 23rd of May 2021 03:03:01 PM
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Removing clutch pilot bushing
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Since this is a tech topic I wanted to put it in tech forum. Just a reminder or a tip if you happen to have never heard it. I was again today reminded how slick this tip is. I removed the pilot bushing from a crank using an old Muncie four speed input shaft and a bunch of grease. Filled the cavity with grease, ta...
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What’s this exhaust part?
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Can someone tell me what the purpose of the hole in this part just off the exhaust manifold is? Did it connect to something? 1965 Acadian 194. do I need it again if Im putting in new exhaust? Sorry for picture quality and orientation.
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Distributor?
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Hi guys im getting my engine built,just a 355 but I would like to find outwhat distributor some of you are using?Ive done no tunnel mods so need to know about clearance issues,if to go with a small capped 1 or if regular works?Im going to also run a snipper EFI.I dont want to use a ignition box like the 6-7A ...
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Valve cover Decal
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Recieved a package today, with a new valve cover decal, im wondering wich way to place it. 1. reads from pass side 2. reads from drivers side.
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153 CuIn vs 230 and 283 parts interchange
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Does anyone have a good book showing the parts interchanges between a 153 4banger and a 230/283 I am mainly interested if the pistons are the same ones on a 153 as well as the con rods I know that 230 and 283 pistons intercahange with eachother but with a couple part # variations
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Best way to get out seized lifters?
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Working on a vigin 30,000 mile 283 that has been sitting for 40 years but the lifters have seized in the bore. Have soaked with "Moovit" and tried to grab and spin with visegrips. Some will spin but not lift and some still wont move at all. Any tricks to getting them out or am I just going to have to keep worki...
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3 on the tree to an automatic?
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Hey guys, Looking at a car now, but it has 3 on the tree. How hard would it be/or the easiest way to convert it to an automatic? Thanks, Mike
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carburetion problem....I'm stumped!
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194 ci I6. So James car had a bit of a flat spot on acceleration...just on part throttle taking off. It would stumble and sometimes almost stall at part throttle, so I told him to punch it when leaving from a stop to get the accelerator pump to dump in fuel. Seemed to be getting worse so I ordered a reman ca...
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Installing a Balancer with no crank bolt?
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Just wondering what most guys do installing a balancer that doesn't have the crank bolt? Always worry about the thrust bearing and tried to pound mine on with a block of wood and hammer. That didn't work(engine in car) so I used my air hammer! Every time(about a thousand) I heard it hit I cringed!! Might...
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Can you tie PCV and booster together?
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Only have one port on my intake and was thinking of putting in a "T" to run my PCV and PB booster together. Since they both run off of intake vacuum will I have a problem doing this? Thx Jim
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250 HEI in a 194?
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Not to up on my 6 cyl's. Will the 250 with HEI that I pulled out of the 4dr fit in the 194 that I put in? Think it will but not 100% sure. Also want to split the exhaust and was wondering if both the manifolds were the same and the 250 would bolt to the 194 intake? Thx Jim
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Anyone interested in a posi for their 62-63? SOLD
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Just thought I'd check. Maybe somebody is planning on rebuilding their stock rear end this fall/winter. Details here: https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/pts/6300318198.html Let me know and I can get a quote on shipping if local pickup in the Vancouver area isn't viable. Thanks! -- Edited...
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