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Exhaust manifold gaskets yes or no?
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from the factory no gaskets but things mating surfaces are not as good as new
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70 SS ACADIAN
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67 Beaumont auto to standard conversion
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Has anyone converted a 67 Beaumont from an automatic to a standard and if so, what pedals did you use? Pedals from a 67 GTO/Tempest or 67 Chevelle because apparently they are different?
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Birgs
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Installing a fuel pressure regulator...
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Hi fellas, I'm running an Edelbrock 800cfm carb on the 396/402. I'm also running an Edelbrock Victor Jr high volume fuel pump. It supplies the carb with consistent 9psi. I'm just learning now (because I failed to read the Edelbrock manual) ...that Edelbrock carbs require no more than 6.5psi. Has...
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jlysholm
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Transmission Issue
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My turbo 350 transmission doesn't shift into 1st until you have sat at a light for about 20 seconds? The fluid level is up, I don't think the linkage position would affect it? In automatic mode it wouldn't stay in low past 3000 RPM under full throttle, in spite of adjusting the linkage which doesn't seem...
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zak404
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Carb
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I was thinking of taking out my Rochester carb and going with a Holly or Edelbrock. Any body have an opinion would be appreciated.
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JJ
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64 Beaumont powerglide cooling lines?
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Just finishing up installing the powerglide back into my 64 Beaumont SD. Have a question on how to tie in the transmission cooling lines to the radiator. Attached scan shows the locations of the cooling lines on the transmission case but question is how do the lines attach to the cooler in the radiator...
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norontcan
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Converting to HEI
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I've read all of the "real men and women use points" but at the risk of the ribbing, I want to convert my 230ci to HEI. As i'd like to have it done professionally, i am asking the Winnipeg experts on here who have been so helpful in the past if they can recommend anyone in the Peg who could do this correctly? Th...
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Winnipeg
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what oil recommendation
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ok guys 454 bb what oil recommendations please apparantly need zinc any one using joe gibb HR-1 Conventional 15W-50 recommended for muscle cars
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marshalldude
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Engine ID Canadian 283
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Someone was asking me about the engine numbers for their '66 Chevelle 300 convertible with a 283. I can't figure out the Canadian engine numbers prior to the '67 models. The engine i.d. is 776547430. Can anyone decode this engine for me?
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CdnGMfan
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66 327 motor mounts
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what name brand of motor mounts can we buy that look factory and they are strong?
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4 Bolt Main 327 Blocks
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There is another thread about 327's that has slightly derailed so rather than take it further off course, I'll post separately. The discussion came up that there has been rumours for years (I first heard them in the 70's when I was a teenager) that GM made some 4 bolt main 327's. The Massey Ferguson comb...
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Where did this 327 originate
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I have tried to look it up but found too many conflicting answers, so I am going to ask the more knowledgeable for there answers. I know what the previous owner said it was from but I have my doubts. It is a 39146789 327 block cast 4/68 suffix code I believe is VO410HH
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ROSIES CAR
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427 or 454
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Slowly rebuilding car I currently have a 454 4 bolt that's outtake a 76 tow truck that was running on propane....a friend wants this motor and has a complete running 427dilemma?
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What is the proper factory air cleaner for a 1968 SD 396 350hp ?
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Does anyone have a picture of a correct factory air cleaner assembly for a 1968 Beaumont SD with the 396 350 hp engine. Was there more than one style of air cleaner available from the factory like a open element and closed type. Thanks.
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1968 sd mufflers
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Hello Were the mufflers 2.5 inlet and 2.25 outlet on the 396 cars? Ours has a walker exhaust factory tail pipes look 2.25. its straight pipe with cherry bombs, with the bombs installed behind the diff so tailpipes are junk i fear.would like to put a factory style walker muffler and tail pipes on. Anyon...
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sixtyeightSD
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BBC mini starter
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Any suggestions on which ones you guys have success with
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marshalldude
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Carb Bog
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I have a 350 engine with a 4150 vacuum secondaries 600 CFM. Car stumbles or bogs when you give it some gas, worse when it is cold. Choke is working proper, set accelerator pump to specs and it seemed worse. Increased the shot and it was better but not enough adjustment. The engine is stock would I need to in...
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zak404
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valve seals on 1969 350
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Im thinking of doing the valve seals on my 1969 Beaumont 350. From what I have heard, that year of 350 didn't come with umbrella seals but was told that older ford small blocks used an umbrella seal that will work on chev 350's. Anyone have thoughts or tips I would greatly appreciate it. The heads are st...
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coltrain
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Power steering bracket
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Iâm looking for an upper power steering bracket for my 65 283. Also a hose set. Where should I look? Does anyone have any used pieces?
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jasonlaing
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Anyone had luck with Aluminum Rads off Ebay, good? Bad?
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Looking into an aluminum 3 row rad for my 64 beaumont, i want it to look like an original shape tank, so i am looking at this one by KKS. I know nothing about them, anyone have one? also, still using OEM green coolant with it? i am sure there are cheaper junk ones, but this one is the only style with the nice...
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