Beaumont Power Train Tech Forum

u2easy · u2easy

Hey all, I am in the process of putting a parts list for my rear diff. Just wanted to be sure that these cars are same as Chevelle, 8.2 GM 10 Bolt, NOT Pontiac correct? I am having a hell of a time finding any numbers stamped on it to help me figure it out. Its a 64 Beaumont 4 door sedan with C-Clip Axles and wha...

Beau 69 · Beau 69

https://www.instagram.com/p/BEcZ3WVHWDB/?taken-by=hpicustoms-- Edited by Beau 69 on Wed...

427carl · 427carl

http://www.ontariorodders.activeboard.com/t61222745/beaumont-madness/

blackbird307 · blackbird307

I am having problems with my steering column. Whenever I shift between 2nd and 3rd, it's nice and smooth. But when I shift between 1st and reverse, I have to almost force down really hard and fast just to go into reverse. The whole steering column shakes too while I do it. I can go from 1st to neutral with no...

Lancer · Lancer

I am attempting to put a 350 with 8" Harmonic Balancer into my 65 Beaumont. I want the original look with the Alternator on right, with the original power steering pump with short water pump. Does the top of the steering pump bracket go behind the motor mount or is it attached to the exhaust mani...

wagon64sd · wagon64sd

I`LL BE PUTTING A HOT LITTLE 350 IN MY BEAUMONT AND TRYING TO KEEP IT STOCK LOOKING.I WOULD LIKE TO GO WITH THE SHORT WATER PUMP AND KEEP THE ALTERNATOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE,NOW WHEN IT COME TO THE POWER STEERING THE BIG 8" BALANCER ON THE 350 WILL NOT CLEAR THE LOWER P/S BRACKET FROM THE 283,MY QUESTI...

Captain Beaumont · Captain Beaumont

So I got a 8.5 posi but its for a f body(nova, firebird) could I find an A body 8.5 peg leg and swap out the carrier ? or should I keep looking for an A body posi

magsbeaumont · magsbeaumont

I am doing a frame off resto on my vert...I now have a fresh 396 sitting in the car that requires start up an break in. I have run new engine and forward lamp wiring harnesses. Need to know if the following plan will work. Have engine harness hooked up to starter/distributor, have forward lamp harness...

JetRider · JetRider

Last summer had my engine rebuilt and i am finding it running at 200 degrees on the highway and by the time im at the 2nd light in city im at 210 plus and we are talking a 20 degree day.The rad that is currently in the car is a Harrison 3 core that im trying to get converted to a 4 core.First rad shop said that it ca...

Beau 69 · Beau 69

Not sure of category Speedometer is out 50% roughly need driven gear change in housing. TH 350- 3.55 ratio- 27.4 In tire diameter. Looks like change to light green 34 tooth driven gear, not sure of drive gear tooth count????????????? Any help or charts available or anyone who has made change for accur...

JJ · JJ

I was wondering if anybody can help me out with my carb. Its a Rochester in 68 396 and when I punch it the four barrel dont open up. It may open about 5% of the time any ideas would be great.

65sssd · 65sssd

Does anybody know where to find a good one piece early small journal 327 oil filter adapter?

Beaumontster · Beaumontster

I'm going to look at a 12 bolt rear end today but dont know much about them. if I turn a wheel in forward direction the other side should turn Bacwards? forwards? its on the ground so will have to raise it to do that . are there any other ways to get a positive ID? If I take the rear cover off im not sure I could tel...

bzbaz63 · bzbaz63

Had a needle bearing go on my solid roller cam . That is the new cam beside it . Was XR286 , now XR280

chevyman_01 · chevyman_01

My father and I have two 66 Beaumonts with l34 option the engines are missing from both cars does anyone know the block numbers that would be correct for these cars ? Thanks

GrtDanes · GrtDanes

Hi everyone.My buddy has a 68 Beau supposily with a 350 in it.Heres the kicker.They say the engine came out of a 56 chevy,then put in it,the #s on the block said its a 350 but it only has 2 frost plugs on each side??? Anyone have an idea what this engine actually is or came from?Thanks for any info.

Darryl D · Darryl D

Thought they all had front discs???

Islander · Islander

Thought I would put this out to the masses here in CP Land. As some of you know I have been collecting parts and pieces to convert my semi survivor 1966 Beaumont from PG on the column to 4 speed with the bench seat. I have most of the small parts and it is time to pick up the big ticket items; shifter and transmi...

mad65 · mad65

I'm building a 65 Beaumont and am looking for a 12 bolt rear diff. Can anyone tell me what other cars have a diff that will fit or point me in the direction of one for sale.

Beau 69 · Beau 69

Doing a test to post video to CP

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	Rear Axle Info (Preview) Hey all, I am in the process of putting a parts list for my rear diff. Just wanted to be sure that these cars are same as Chevelle, 8.2 GM 10 Bolt, NOT Pontiac correct? I am having a hell of a time finding any numbers stamped on it to help me figure it out. Its a 64 Beaumont 4 door sedan with C-Clip Axles and wha...	u2easy	4	1990	May 9, 2016 by 65 SD L79
	69 Beaumont back to Life (Preview) https://www.instagram.com/p/BEcZ3WVHWDB/?taken-by=hpicustoms-- Edited by Beau 69 on Wed...	Beau 69	9	2031	Apr 22, 2016 by Beau 69
	Beaumont Madness (Preview) http://www.ontariorodders.activeboard.com/t61222745/beaumont-madness/	427carl	7	1977	Feb 19, 2016 by Paulish
	66 beaumont 3 speed shifter problems. (Preview) I am having problems with my steering column. Whenever I shift between 2nd and 3rd, it's nice and smooth. But when I shift between 1st and reverse, I have to almost force down really hard and fast just to go into reverse. The whole steering column shakes too while I do it. I can go from 1st to neutral with no...	blackbird307	8	1885	Sep 26, 2015 by jmont64
	Will a 350 8" Harmonic Balancer work with alternator on right and original power steering pump with short water pump? (Preview) I am attempting to put a 350 with 8" Harmonic Balancer into my 65 Beaumont. I want the original look with the Alternator on right, with the original power steering pump with short water pump. Does the top of the steering pump bracket go behind the motor mount or is it attached to the exhaust mani...	Lancer	1	1167	Aug 8, 2015 by Islander
	283 350 HARMONIC BALANCER INTERCHANGE? (Preview) I`LL BE PUTTING A HOT LITTLE 350 IN MY BEAUMONT AND TRYING TO KEEP IT STOCK LOOKING.I WOULD LIKE TO GO WITH THE SHORT WATER PUMP AND KEEP THE ALTERNATOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE,NOW WHEN IT COME TO THE POWER STEERING THE BIG 8" BALANCER ON THE 350 WILL NOT CLEAR THE LOWER P/S BRACKET FROM THE 283,MY QUESTI...	wagon64sd	11	4892	Aug 5, 2015 by Lancer
	8.5 differential swap (Preview) So I got a 8.5 posi but its for a f body(nova, firebird) could I find an A body 8.5 peg leg and swap out the carrier ? or should I keep looking for an A body posi	Captain Beaumont	12	1458	Aug 2, 2015 by Captain Beaumont

	69 Beaumont - Breaking In Fresh 396 (Preview) I am doing a frame off resto on my vert...I now have a fresh 396 sitting in the car that requires start up an break in. I have run new engine and forward lamp wiring harnesses. Need to know if the following plan will work. Have engine harness hooked up to starter/distributor, have forward lamp harness...	magsbeaumont	3	1391	May 26, 2015 by magsbeaumont
	67 SD running hot!! ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Last summer had my engine rebuilt and i am finding it running at 200 degrees on the highway and by the time im at the 2nd light in city im at 210 plus and we are talking a 20 degree day.The rad that is currently in the car is a Harrison 3 core that im trying to get converted to a 4 core.First rad shop said that it ca...	JetRider	35	3213	May 11, 2015 by DEJ
	Speedo driven gear change (Preview) Not sure of category Speedometer is out 50% roughly need driven gear change in housing. TH 350- 3.55 ratio- 27.4 In tire diameter. Looks like change to light green 34 tooth driven gear, not sure of drive gear tooth count????????????? Any help or charts available or anyone who has made change for accur...	Beau 69	5	1523	Apr 18, 2015 by jfkheat
	Carb (Preview) I was wondering if anybody can help me out with my carb. Its a Rochester in 68 396 and when I punch it the four barrel dont open up. It may open about 5% of the time any ideas would be great.	JJ	16	2106	Apr 13, 2015 by GLHS60
	Early 327 one piece oil filter adapter? Where? What! ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Does anybody know where to find a good one piece early small journal 327 oil filter adapter?	65sssd	30	6400	Apr 11, 2015 by Beaumont4008
	12 bolt rear end? (Preview) I'm going to look at a 12 bolt rear end today but dont know much about them. if I turn a wheel in forward direction the other side should turn Bacwards? forwards? its on the ground so will have to raise it to do that . are there any other ways to get a positive ID? If I take the rear cover off im not sure I could tel...	Beaumontster	6	1438	Apr 6, 2015 by HonestDave
	Comp Cam Solid Roller Needle Bearing (Preview) Had a needle bearing go on my solid roller cam . That is the new cam beside it . Was XR286 , now XR280	bzbaz63	1	945	Apr 4, 2015 by JC2+2

	66 SD L34 (Preview) My father and I have two 66 Beaumonts with l34 option the engines are missing from both cars does anyone know the block numbers that would be correct for these cars ? Thanks	chevyman_01	3	1337	Jan 31, 2015 by 427carl
	Engine gurus ??? (Preview) Hi everyone.My buddy has a 68 Beau supposily with a 350 in it.Heres the kicker.They say the engine came out of a 56 chevy,then put in it,the #s on the block said its a 350 but it only has 2 frost plugs on each side??? Anyone have an idea what this engine actually is or came from?Thanks for any info.	GrtDanes	5	1459	Jan 28, 2015 by 427carl
	Has anyone heard of drum brakes on the front of a 68' Beaumont SD-396 (built Sept/67') (Preview) Thought they all had front discs???	Darryl D	13	2036	Jan 24, 2015 by 4SPEED427
	Factory Shifter and Linkage vs Hurst, Pros and Cons (Preview) Thought I would put this out to the masses here in CP Land. As some of you know I have been collecting parts and pieces to convert my semi survivor 1966 Beaumont from PG on the column to 4 speed with the bench seat. I have most of the small parts and it is time to pick up the big ticket items; shifter and transmi...	Islander	18	2347	Dec 28, 2014 by Islander
	65 12 bolt (Preview) I'm building a 65 Beaumont and am looking for a 12 bolt rear diff. Can anyone tell me what other cars have a diff that will fit or point me in the direction of one for sale.	mad65	18	1628	Dec 9, 2014 by 4SPEED427
	462 Big Block Dyno EFI Testing (Preview) Doing a test to post video to CP	Beau 69	6	1428	Oct 5, 2014 by pudge444
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