Acadian/Ventura Power Train Tech Forum

timbuk · timbuk

im gonna be installing a t10 trans in my 65 invader with a 11 inch clutch i had this setup back in the day 25 years ago i recall an open bottom bellhousing obviously i wont be trying to recreate a stock one with the smaller clutch has anyone got idas which bellhousing to use? I have fork,pedals and thru firew...

crazydog · crazydog

Hi guys, I am looking to replace my housing extension on my glide... for my 66' Acadian. it's stock, I just had it rebuilt but the housing extension had some cracks in it. Looking for a clean stock unit. Apparently they made 2 units, one was about 9"inches, the other just over 11" inches. Mine...

hawkeye5766 · hawkeye5766

This part came with my 4dr, spring of some sort. Hopefully one of you guys with a part # book can tell me what it's. NOS part# 3764554 Description: Retainer Thx Jim

hawkeye5766 · hawkeye5766

The starter on my 6 cyl sounds like it's cross meshing,pulled it out last week and couldn't see anything wrong but still made a grinding noise when I put it back in and turned it over. Doesn't look like it's side to side crossed, just looks like the teeth might be meshing too deep. Don't recall ever seeing...

Lefty · Lefty

This might be enough proof V8 Factory conversion at dealer was an option -- Edited by Lefty on Tuesday 10th of June 2014 09:57:21 AM

GrtDanes · GrtDanes

Would a 12 bolt out of a 69 cutlass fit my 67 Acadian with a little massaging with a saw?

Lefty · Lefty

Understand using a holly economaster on my six will improve gas mileage any suggestions ? thanks

67Bird · 67Bird

I am installing a Muncie M-20 into my sons 1974 GTO. The car originally came with a Saginaw 4 speed, factory console. I am trying to sort out which Hurst competition shifter and linkage setup will work inside the factory console. The people at Hurst were no help, basically just reading out of the catalo...

hawkeye5766 · hawkeye5766

The two motor mounts on the car arent the same, one is longer than the other. Took the car apart 10 yrs ago and can't remember or find a good pick of which one goes on which side. I would think the longer one goes on driver side to clear steering box but thats just a guess. There not marked L or R. Any Help, Thx J...

Lefty · Lefty

has anyone tried one of these exhaust manifolds from stove bolt thanks -- Edited by Lefty on Monday 16th of December 2013 01:55:41 PM

Lefty · Lefty

On a 63 Acadian where does the dual exhaust cross over to the pass side ?

crazydog · crazydog

Hi guys, Looking to get my powerglide out of my 66' Acadian rebuilt. It's the original tranny that was bolted up to the 6 cylinder and has lived behind a small block 350 for the last 20 years. It needs a refreshing, etc.... Can anyone recommend a reputable tranny shop in BC that knows powerglide's and str...

427carl · 427carl

Small world story In 1971 I bought a Ventura II 307 speed... Friend John, here in Clinton, owned a rusty 66 L79 Chevy II I bought the M20 out of it, for 200.00 John sold the 66 L 79 shell to Friend Doug (in about 1971-2).... 40 years later... John is restoring a 66 L79 Acadian and Doug still has 66...

rick gray · rick gray

i found a site that says you can add a copper sleeve on shift valve to manual shift/ cheap and nasty ?and disconnect vacuum modulated? anyone done this? or any detail hoe to diy the valve body. without buying a kit?

Lefty · Lefty

is it possible for tranny fluid toleak from the end of the tail shaft?? does not seem to come from the rear seal but is throwing small amount of fluid from the front u-joint (onto the udercarrage and running back) thanks

Lefty · Lefty

Has anyone else seen a rear sway bar on a 63 Acadian/Nova like this ??

Lefty · Lefty

NOS Delco Neutral Safety SW 1993618 now i will have backup lights..

Lefty · Lefty

i under stand my fuel tank sender should be a 0-30 ohms unit should it read "0" at the empty and "30" at the full position ? not sure if my problem is the sender of the gauge thanks

Lefty · Lefty

no wonder i thought i had an exhaust leak the old one was only 2 yrs old, should be a better way -- Edited by Lefty on Wednesday 8th of May 2013 06:00:42 PM

Lefty · Lefty

what effect does running without a thermostat have on a 6cyl car have other then taking longer to heat up thanks

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	65 4 speed bellhousing for 11 inch clutch (Preview) im gonna be installing a t10 trans in my 65 invader with a 11 inch clutch i had this setup back in the day 25 years ago i recall an open bottom bellhousing obviously i wont be trying to recreate a stock one with the smaller clutch has anyone got idas which bellhousing to use? I have fork,pedals and thru firew...	timbuk	17	3126	Nov 24, 2014 by timbuk
	Looking for Powerglide housing extension (tailpiece) (Preview) Hi guys, I am looking to replace my housing extension on my glide... for my 66' Acadian. it's stock, I just had it rebuilt but the housing extension had some cracks in it. Looking for a clean stock unit. Apparently they made 2 units, one was about 9"inches, the other just over 11" inches. Mine...	crazydog	4	1657	Sep 7, 2014 by crazydog
	What the heck is this spring for???? (Preview) This part came with my 4dr, spring of some sort. Hopefully one of you guys with a part # book can tell me what it's. NOS part# 3764554 Description: Retainer Thx Jim	hawkeye5766	22	3451	Aug 4, 2014 by Beau 69
	6 cylinder starter shims? (Preview) The starter on my 6 cyl sounds like it's cross meshing,pulled it out last week and couldn't see anything wrong but still made a grinding noise when I put it back in and turned it over. Doesn't look like it's side to side crossed, just looks like the teeth might be meshing too deep. Don't recall ever seeing...	hawkeye5766	21	2619	Jul 30, 2014 by davelallen
	62 Nova V8 conversion (Preview) This might be enough proof V8 Factory conversion at dealer was an option -- Edited by Lefty on Tuesday 10th of June 2014 09:57:21 AM	Lefty	16	3285	Jun 29, 2014 by CdnGMfan
	12 bolt?? (Preview) Would a 12 bolt out of a 69 cutlass fit my 67 Acadian with a little massaging with a saw?	GrtDanes	7	1829	Jun 13, 2014 by GLHS60
	Holley economaster for six cyl (Preview) Understand using a holly economaster on my six will improve gas mileage any suggestions ? thanks	Lefty	12	2321	May 15, 2014 by CdnGMfan

	1974 Ventura GTO transmission/shifter help (Preview) I am installing a Muncie M-20 into my sons 1974 GTO. The car originally came with a Saginaw 4 speed, factory console. I am trying to sort out which Hurst competition shifter and linkage setup will work inside the factory console. The people at Hurst were no help, basically just reading out of the catalo...	67Bird	7	1869	Apr 27, 2014 by 427carl
	66 acadian motor mounts L & R ? (Preview) The two motor mounts on the car arent the same, one is longer than the other. Took the car apart 10 yrs ago and can't remember or find a good pick of which one goes on which side. I would think the longer one goes on driver side to clear steering box but thats just a guess. There not marked L or R. Any Help, Thx J...	hawkeye5766	9	1557	Feb 11, 2014 by hawkeye5766
	Stove bolt exhaust (Preview) has anyone tried one of these exhaust manifolds from stove bolt thanks -- Edited by Lefty on Monday 16th of December 2013 01:55:41 PM	Lefty	22	3824	Jan 19, 2014 by Lefty
	dual exhaust on IL6 (Preview) On a 63 Acadian where does the dual exhaust cross over to the pass side ?	Lefty	14	2043	Dec 26, 2013 by 427carl
	Looking for a good transmission shop in BC (Preview) Hi guys, Looking to get my powerglide out of my 66' Acadian rebuilt. It's the original tranny that was bolted up to the 6 cylinder and has lived behind a small block 350 for the last 20 years. It needs a refreshing, etc.... Can anyone recommend a reputable tranny shop in BC that knows powerglide's and str...	crazydog	5	1294	Dec 6, 2013 by Lefty
	M20 or M21 (Preview) Small world story In 1971 I bought a Ventura II 307 speed... Friend John, here in Clinton, owned a rusty 66 L79 Chevy II I bought the M20 out of it, for 200.00 John sold the 66 L 79 shell to Friend Doug (in about 1971-2).... 40 years later... John is restoring a 66 L79 Acadian and Doug still has 66...	427carl	8	1726	Nov 8, 2013 by 4SPEED427
	1967 acadian powerglide manual shift conversion (Preview) i found a site that says you can add a copper sleeve on shift valve to manual shift/ cheap and nasty ?and disconnect vacuum modulated? anyone done this? or any detail hoe to diy the valve body. without buying a kit?	rick gray	1	1488	Sep 23, 2013 by JERICO

	tranny leak? (Preview) is it possible for tranny fluid toleak from the end of the tail shaft?? does not seem to come from the rear seal but is throwing small amount of fluid from the front u-joint (onto the udercarrage and running back) thanks	Lefty	1	1238	Aug 23, 2013 by Lefty
	rear sway bar (Preview) Has anyone else seen a rear sway bar on a 63 Acadian/Nova like this ??	Lefty	4	1456	Jul 16, 2013 by Lefty
	Parts score from Abbotsford swap meet (Preview) NOS Delco Neutral Safety SW 1993618 now i will have backup lights..	Lefty	0	1435	Jun 3, 2013 by Lefty
	fuel tank sender ohms (Preview) i under stand my fuel tank sender should be a 0-30 ohms unit should it read "0" at the empty and "30" at the full position ? not sure if my problem is the sender of the gauge thanks	Lefty	3	1512	May 15, 2013 by Lefty
	ehaust leak (Preview) no wonder i thought i had an exhaust leak the old one was only 2 yrs old, should be a better way -- Edited by Lefty on Wednesday 8th of May 2013 06:00:42 PM	Lefty	4	1395	May 9, 2013 by 4SPEED427
	thermostat (Preview) what effect does running without a thermostat have on a 6cyl car have other then taking longer to heat up thanks	Lefty	16	1732	May 2, 2013 by Lefty
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