Beaumont Power Train Tech Forum

427carl · 427carl

. -- Edited by 427carl on Thursday 24th of January 2013 10:30:02 PM

66canbuilt · 66canbuilt

I am having trouble removing the starter on my 66. It has a 350, muncie m20 and headers. When I removed the starter bolts there is not enough room to get the starter out. It hits the front crossmember ,not enough room to move it forward and back. Do I have to remove the header and try to move it to the side? Th...

MarkNS · MarkNS

I work out of the country and only get back every 8 weeks. Every time I come back, my battery is dead. Something is drawing current even when everything is off. I disconnected the negative battery cable and I read about 30 mAmps from the cable to the post. I removed each fuse one at a time but the power draw r...

beaumontguru · beaumontguru

I am thinking of buying an engine rebuild kit off ebay, pistons, rings, rods, oil pump etc etc. Anyone ever bought from Titan Engines, Grumpys performance, Clegg machine, or any other companies like that? They all offer kits for around the 250-350 range, they say its name brand "MOSTLY&quo...

Brisk · Brisk

Hey guys, I'm new to this site.., I didn't know much about the Beaumonts or their Canadian history, but I've been learning a lot. So I recently came into a '68 Beaumont Custom, by fluke, and now I'm trying to determin what engine is in the car, and whether or not it is original; The VIN number is: 736378...

pudge444 · pudge444

Can someone tell me what you would pay for a used set of 062 350 vortec heads?

MAGIC R · MAGIC R

i bougth my 1967 beaumont SD in 1989 and it was a SB in it . now it time to put my BB in it and i dont no if i have the SB or BB engine mont bracket in it. is there a difference betwen dos 2

Duggie · Duggie

I have beeen experiancing an intermittant starting problem for the last 2 or 3 weeks on my 67 Beaumont equipped with a 327 engine. I turn the key, the solenoid clicks, The voltmeter goes to zero and stays there even after I release the ignition switch. I am forced to disconnect the plus side of the batter...

mylo · mylo

Hey guys just had an Eaton posi unit with a 4-10 gears installed in 10 bolt in my 69 Beaumont and now I have major wheel hop in 1st and 2nd gear. Has anyone installed a set Lakewood lift bars part # 21312 in their car ?? Did it correct the problem ?? Im running a 375 h/p 350 with a 5 spd Tremec and dont want to shak...

66canbuilt · 66canbuilt

My car has been running hot at idle lately. When I shut the car off when hot,the clutch fan still spins 3 or 4 turns and then you can spin it with your hand quite easily. Does this mean the clutch is no good? Larry

racer6929 · racer6929

I have a chance to pick up a set of new hooker super comp headers BUT they're for a 67 big block Beau. Will/should they fit my '69 big block ?

68 327 4spd · 68 327 4spd

Anybody know if a 4spd bench seat 4dr was ever available or built for Beaumonts in 68?

magsbeaumont · magsbeaumont

I have a 327 which has a casting number 3782870 (327, 62-65) a date code of E185 (May 18, 1965) My problem is the vin code stamped on the pad in the front is 855632136. Most of the info I read says this should be a alfa numeric number. Any idea what this number means?? Some have suggested it is a builders stam...

mylo · mylo

Hey guys, I hope someone can help me out. I have just got the dash back from the shop that wired it for me, I put the dash in, connected everything and the it starts with the key but I dont show the gas gauge moving away from empty. I know the new fuel tank is at least 1/2 full and the sending unit in the tank and th...

JJ · JJ

will these fit on 15" rim's and did they come on 68 SDs back in the day? if so any pic's would be cool.

belair · belair

my 12 bolt was making noise when i removed the differential cover the ring and pinion only has 10 bolts and it has 31 spline axles instead of the normal 30 spline i know both oldsmobile 442s and some gtos had these rearends is it normal for my beaumont

Beau67SD · 427

Is the 283 a standard engine on a 1967 SD Beaumont. Is there a code on the cowl tag indicating this and is there a code That shows the car is a SD. Thanks

65sssd · 65sssd

Can anybody tell me if a powerglide speedo cable is the same as a muncie 4 spd one on a 64-67 Beaumont? I am having speedo issues. Thanks in advance, Paul.

65Camino · 65Camino

I have a Holley carb with center hung float bowls. Right now it feeds from the passenger side. How do I convert it to feed from the other side? How do I set the float levels as well? Thanks

trucker · trucker

Anyone have any info about what the best camshaft is for 283 2bbl,I'd like to go a little better than stock to get a touch more performance and a little pop when idling,has anyone had any success with a certain combination.I want to use the original rochester carb.Is there a way to jazz up the Rochester?...

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	1968 x2 SS Chevelle show and tell (Preview) . -- Edited by 427carl on Thursday 24th of January 2013 10:30:02 PM	427carl	4	940	Jan 22, 2013 by Elroy
	Changing starter (Preview) I am having trouble removing the starter on my 66. It has a 350, muncie m20 and headers. When I removed the starter bolts there is not enough room to get the starter out. It hits the front crossmember ,not enough room to move it forward and back. Do I have to remove the header and try to move it to the side? Th...	66canbuilt	8	958	Jan 14, 2013 by 65wagon
	69 Beaumont Battery Drain (Preview) I work out of the country and only get back every 8 weeks. Every time I come back, my battery is dead. Something is drawing current even when everything is off. I disconnected the negative battery cable and I read about 30 mAmps from the cable to the post. I removed each fuse one at a time but the power draw r...	MarkNS	9	1583	Jan 9, 2013 by Pontiacanada
	Any luck with engine rebuild kits of Ebay??? (Preview) I am thinking of buying an engine rebuild kit off ebay, pistons, rings, rods, oil pump etc etc. Anyone ever bought from Titan Engines, Grumpys performance, Clegg machine, or any other companies like that? They all offer kits for around the 250-350 range, they say its name brand "MOSTLY&quo...	beaumontguru	4	1381	Dec 3, 2012 by 427carl
	engine numbers, help decode please (Preview) Hey guys, I'm new to this site.., I didn't know much about the Beaumonts or their Canadian history, but I've been learning a lot. So I recently came into a '68 Beaumont Custom, by fluke, and now I'm trying to determin what engine is in the car, and whether or not it is original; The VIN number is: 736378...	Brisk	15	1488	Nov 28, 2012 by Beaumont4008
	350 Vortec Heads (Preview) Can someone tell me what you would pay for a used set of 062 350 vortec heads?	pudge444	5	1120	Nov 8, 2012 by rabbit64cs
	BB or SB engine mount brackets (Preview) i bougth my 1967 beaumont SD in 1989 and it was a SB in it . now it time to put my BB in it and i dont no if i have the SB or BB engine mont bracket in it. is there a difference betwen dos 2	MAGIC R	5	2046	Oct 11, 2012 by 4SPEED427

	Starting problem (Preview) I have beeen experiancing an intermittant starting problem for the last 2 or 3 weeks on my 67 Beaumont equipped with a 327 engine. I turn the key, the solenoid clicks, The voltmeter goes to zero and stays there even after I release the ignition switch. I am forced to disconnect the plus side of the batter...	Duggie	3	790	Oct 11, 2012 by 427carl
	Wheel Hop (Preview) Hey guys just had an Eaton posi unit with a 4-10 gears installed in 10 bolt in my 69 Beaumont and now I have major wheel hop in 1st and 2nd gear. Has anyone installed a set Lakewood lift bars part # 21312 in their car ?? Did it correct the problem ?? Im running a 375 h/p 350 with a 5 spd Tremec and dont want to shak...	mylo	11	1583	Sep 3, 2012 by bowtieboy
	Running Hot (Preview) My car has been running hot at idle lately. When I shut the car off when hot,the clutch fan still spins 3 or 4 turns and then you can spin it with your hand quite easily. Does this mean the clutch is no good? Larry	66canbuilt	8	1190	Aug 14, 2012 by 4SPEED427
	Headers (Preview) I have a chance to pick up a set of new hooker super comp headers BUT they're for a 67 big block Beau. Will/should they fit my '69 big block ?	racer6929	2	965	Aug 9, 2012 by racer6929
	Hmm...I wonder? (Preview) Anybody know if a 4spd bench seat 4dr was ever available or built for Beaumonts in 68?	68 327 4spd	7	1253	Aug 8, 2012 by MC
	327 VIN Id (Preview) I have a 327 which has a casting number 3782870 (327, 62-65) a date code of E185 (May 18, 1965) My problem is the vin code stamped on the pad in the front is 855632136. Most of the info I read says this should be a alfa numeric number. Any idea what this number means?? Some have suggested it is a builders stam...	magsbeaumont	4	1276	Jul 11, 2012 by 65 SD L79
	1969 Beaumont Fuel Gauge not working (Preview) Hey guys, I hope someone can help me out. I have just got the dash back from the shop that wired it for me, I put the dash in, connected everything and the it starts with the key but I dont show the gas gauge moving away from empty. I know the new fuel tank is at least 1/2 full and the sending unit in the tank and th...	mylo	3	1019	Jul 4, 2012 by mylo

	Rally ( 1 2 ) (Preview) will these fit on 15" rim's and did they come on 68 SDs back in the day? if so any pic's would be cool.	JJ	34	3784	May 2, 2012 by cdnpont
	beaumont 12 bolt (Preview) my 12 bolt was making noise when i removed the differential cover the ring and pinion only has 10 bolts and it has 31 spline axles instead of the normal 30 spline i know both oldsmobile 442s and some gtos had these rearends is it normal for my beaumont	belair	3	1244	Apr 27, 2012 by GLHS60
	1967 Beaumont SD- Was the 283 engine available with the SD Package? (Preview) Is the 283 a standard engine on a 1967 SD Beaumont. Is there a code on the cowl tag indicating this and is there a code That shows the car is a SD. Thanks	427	6	2185	Apr 17, 2012 by Beau67SD
	Muncie speedo cable? (Preview) Can anybody tell me if a powerglide speedo cable is the same as a muncie 4 spd one on a 64-67 Beaumont? I am having speedo issues. Thanks in advance, Paul.	65sssd	13	1217	Apr 16, 2012 by Turn2Stone
	Converting a Holley to feed from the other side. (Preview) I have a Holley carb with center hung float bowls. Right now it feeds from the passenger side. How do I convert it to feed from the other side? How do I set the float levels as well? Thanks	65Camino	6	1072	Apr 7, 2012 by 65Camino
	283 camshaft(best camshaft) ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Anyone have any info about what the best camshaft is for 283 2bbl,I'd like to go a little better than stock to get a touch more performance and a little pop when idling,has anyone had any success with a certain combination.I want to use the original rochester carb.Is there a way to jazz up the Rochester?...	trucker	25	4033	Apr 3, 2012 by long stroke
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