Beaumont Power Train Tech Forum

jmont64 · jmont64

I have a recent problem that started a couple weeks ago. It was really brief the first couple times and was just a second or two. Engine doesnt diesel it runs just like the key is still on. Yesterday it was probably 5-6 seconds. Havent had any issues with the ignition switch doing everything else it is sup...

beaumontguru · beaumontguru

Does a 1965 L79 chevelle or beaumont have a full 3/8 fuel line from the tank along the frame?

65 SD L79 · 65 SD L79

from the factory no gaskets but things mating surfaces are not as good as new

Birgs · Birgs

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?

jlysholm · jlysholm

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...

zak404 · zak404

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...

JJ · JJ

I was thinking of taking out my Rochester carb and going with a Holly or Edelbrock. Any body have an opinion would be appreciated.

norontcan · norontcan

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...

Winnipeg · Winnipeg

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...

marshalldude · marshalldude

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

CdnGMfan · CdnGMfan

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?

65 SD L79 · 65 SD L79

what name brand of motor mounts can we buy that look factory and they are strong?

ROSIES CAR · ROSIES CAR

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

midlife · midlife

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?

SD 396 · 427

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.

sixtyeightSD · sixtyeightSD

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...

marshalldude · marshalldude

Any suggestions on which ones you guys have success with

zak404 · zak404

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...

coltrain · coltrain

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...

jasonlaing · jasonlaing

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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	Engine keeps running after ignition is switched off. (Preview) I have a recent problem that started a couple weeks ago. It was really brief the first couple times and was just a second or two. Engine doesnt diesel it runs just like the key is still on. Yesterday it was probably 5-6 seconds. Havent had any issues with the ignition switch doing everything else it is sup...	jmont64	8	1925	Oct 18, 2019 by jmont64
	L79 327 in a chevelle beaumont does it have a 3/8 fuel line (Preview) Does a 1965 L79 chevelle or beaumont have a full 3/8 fuel line from the tank along the frame?	beaumontguru	6	1634	Oct 5, 2019 by 4SPEED427
	Exhaust manifold gaskets yes or no? (Preview) from the factory no gaskets but things mating surfaces are not as good as new	65 SD L79	22	1893	Sep 16, 2019 by 65 SD L79
	67 Beaumont auto to standard conversion (Preview) 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?	Birgs	11	2162	Sep 4, 2019 by mellow yellow 67
	Installing a fuel pressure regulator... (Preview) 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...	jlysholm	1	1521	Aug 21, 2019 by dualquadpete
	Transmission Issue (Preview) 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...	zak404	5	1819	Jun 14, 2019 by zak404
	Carb (Preview) I was thinking of taking out my Rochester carb and going with a Holly or Edelbrock. Any body have an opinion would be appreciated.	JJ	4	2018	May 14, 2019 by JJ

	64 Beaumont powerglide cooling lines? (Preview) 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...	norontcan	2	1675	Apr 5, 2019 by HK1837
	Converting to HEI (Preview) 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...	Winnipeg	15	2425	Jan 20, 2019 by 65 SD L79
	what oil recommendation (Preview) 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	marshalldude	20	6875	Jan 17, 2019 by Bill shuba
	Engine ID Canadian 283 (Preview) 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?	CdnGMfan	2	2396	Jan 16, 2019 by Lt1 Burb
	66 327 motor mounts ( 1 2 ) (Preview) what name brand of motor mounts can we buy that look factory and they are strong?	65 SD L79	38	2750	Jan 2, 2019 by 65 SD L79
	Where did this 327 originate (Preview) 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	ROSIES CAR	10	2861	Nov 25, 2018 by Magician40
	427 or 454 (Preview) 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?	midlife	13	1601	Nov 3, 2018 by 4SPEED427

	What is the proper factory air cleaner for a 1968 SD 396 350hp ? (Preview) 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.	427	2	1775	Sep 7, 2018 by SD 396
	1968 sd mufflers (Preview) 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...	sixtyeightSD	2	1885	Jul 11, 2018 by sixtyeightSD
	BBC mini starter (Preview) Any suggestions on which ones you guys have success with	marshalldude	3	1597	Jun 19, 2018 by marshalldude
	Carb Bog ( 1 2 ) (Preview) 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...	zak404	31	6008	Apr 25, 2018 by zak404
	valve seals on 1969 350 (Preview) 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...	coltrain	4	1930	Mar 1, 2018 by coltrain
	Power steering bracket (Preview) 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?	jasonlaing	17	2659	Feb 23, 2018 by jasonlaing
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