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57Pontiac · 57Pontiac

Hello, Can anyone tell me what would be a reasonable selling price for this engine/transmission combo? Removed from a 1957 Pontiac Laurentian and always stored in a heated garage. Both would need rebuilding Thanks

timbuk · timbuk

gona need a starter drive for my 53 239 6 banger same as chevy ohv? starter is on oppisite side as a chev,nay be same as american poncho?

jdmckenzie · jdmckenzie

I have a 1952 Canadian Pontiac with a 239 cid flathead V6 and I want to put a NEW carb on it. I am wondering if anyone could let me know if there are any possible replacements that I could buy that would fit on it. It currently has the factory Carter WA-1 but I would like something that is more readily availabl...

MORACER · MORACER

HELLO EVERY ONE HAVING PROBLEMS LOCATING REAR AXLE SEALS FOR MY 53 PONTIAC CHIEFTAIN 6 , I ORDERED SOME FROM THE STATES BUT TO BIG LOOK LIKE FLYING SAUCERS , ANY HELP WHERE I CAN GET A COUPLE , OR PART NUMBER WOULD BE APPRICIATED

Lowtahoe2 · Lowtahoe2

I'm hoping someone can tell me where to get my transmission output seal. I can't find one online. It's from a 3 speed manual from my 49 streamliner. The inside diameter where the drive shaft goes it 1.5 inches.

timbuk · timbuk

well i finally had my 53 out on the road for the first time after several test drives around the property we took it down the road everything went smoothly up the 3 gears we went, when i took my foot off the gas pedal and coasted it sounded like there was a fire engine siren winding down! it was loud tried it ag...

67-Beaumont · 67-Beaumont

Hello , I have a hydro 400 Transmission . 1St to 2nd gear shifts at 40 k thats okay 2nd to 3rd shifts at 80 k which is to high I would like to lower that to 60 k which spring would I use to lower the shift point (colour of spring ) thanks

maciron9 · maciron9

Hello, I have a 1955 Pontiac 4 door, no option 261 three on the tree, bought from a farm in Northern Saskatchewan.Its a good solid, no rust car that runs strong, although the tappets are noisy at startup.It was sold to me as running, but had 4 bent pushrods when it arrived here in Ontario. I rebuilt the car...

65Camino · 65Camino

Another project I just started Im thinking about changing the rear gear. Its an 8.8 Can anyone point me towards helpful sites , or you tube videos ? Thanks -- Edited by 65Camino on Saturday 9th of October 2021 11:50:47 AM

57Pontiac · 57Pontiac

Hi guys, Can anyone tell me where I could find an oil breather cap for a 6-cyl 261 engine? I tried to cleanup mine and all the metal filter inside is coming out so it's not usable anymore. Thanks!

57Pontiac · 57Pontiac

Hi guys, Finally found some time to work on the car again. Can you tell me if the generator from an original 283 V8 will fit on an original 261 6 cyl? Visually they look the same, but is there something that I am missing? Thanks

amedeo · amedeo

hello looking for the felt like bevelled ) ring seal that slides over the front input shaft, the transmission bleeds out its oil when parked. there is a sleeve that slides over this on the shaft and has a notch that is a slight turn to press the seal and lock it in tight. does anyone know the proper name for t...

MoboMac · MoboMac

Got a stuck 261....that was sitting for 30 years. Going to dose the old dear...... I've used ATF and or diesel fuel...before.....Somebody said mix them..... How about Move-it penetrating oil...or Seafoam? Any input is appreciated

cadboy · cadboy

Question is do these engines have an oil filter and if so where is it?

Reade · Reade

Good Easter morning , Looking for remy starter solenoid 1516, any leads would help. thank you

Reade · Reade

Good day, working on 36 coupe, straight 8, hasnt run in 20 yrs, but it will, ha. going over it and working to get it to run, new battery: lights, horn, fuel gauge and generator light work, had gas tank cleaned, flushed fuel lines, will change plugs and fluids once I get it to turn over, starter just click...

New member, help identifying engine · Goach2

Hello everyone, I am the proud owner of a new-to-me 261. After some research, it appears to be a Canadian-made, for Pontiac. I haven't been able to find any posts that break down the engine serial numbers. I would like to figure out what I have, so that I can start gathering details and order the right...

glenn grady · glenn grady

The tank in my 57 isn't leaking but needs a new sending unit for fuel gauge. Will the tank from a 57 chevy fit. Looking at what Ecklers offers and wondering on complete change of tank or which sending unit would fit, if any.

TheFrenchCanadian · TheFrenchCanadian

Hi guys, I'm working on my '57 Pathfinder shifter (three on the tree)/signal light switch etc. Managed to order the necessary innards from Eckler's for a little more than $200, which is really nice. However, now that I have it apart, I see the upper mast is trashed. Nothing to even rebuild or overhaul,...

DonnyMac · DonnyMac

Hey everyone, I bought a 1948 Fleetleader, with the 239 C.I. six, and the engine had been seized and unstuck by the previous owner before I bought it. The head was still off and yesterday I started cleaning up the valves and pistons, and then under all this crud I found a crack going from the valves and do...

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	Value of a 1957 283 V8 engine and Powerglide 2-speed transmission (Preview) Hello, Can anyone tell me what would be a reasonable selling price for this engine/transmission combo? Removed from a 1957 Pontiac Laurentian and always stored in a heated garage. Both would need rebuilding Thanks	57Pontiac	15	325	May 10th by seventy2plus2
	53 flatty starter drive (Preview) gona need a starter drive for my 53 239 6 banger same as chevy ohv? starter is on oppisite side as a chev,nay be same as american poncho?	timbuk	5	560	Nov 21, 2022 by timbuk
	General carburetor question (Preview) I have a 1952 Canadian Pontiac with a 239 cid flathead V6 and I want to put a NEW carb on it. I am wondering if anyone could let me know if there are any possible replacements that I could buy that would fit on it. It currently has the factory Carter WA-1 but I would like something that is more readily availabl...	jdmckenzie	0	577	Jul 18, 2022 by jdmckenzie
	REAR AXLE SEALS (Preview) HELLO EVERY ONE HAVING PROBLEMS LOCATING REAR AXLE SEALS FOR MY 53 PONTIAC CHIEFTAIN 6 , I ORDERED SOME FROM THE STATES BUT TO BIG LOOK LIKE FLYING SAUCERS , ANY HELP WHERE I CAN GET A COUPLE , OR PART NUMBER WOULD BE APPRICIATED	MORACER	7	706	Jun 16, 2022 by MORACER
	Need help with a seal (Preview) I'm hoping someone can tell me where to get my transmission output seal. I can't find one online. It's from a 3 speed manual from my 49 streamliner. The inside diameter where the drive shaft goes it 1.5 inches.	Lowtahoe2	1	679	Apr 4, 2022 by Prefectca
	drivetrain noise 53 poncho (Preview) well i finally had my 53 out on the road for the first time after several test drives around the property we took it down the road everything went smoothly up the 3 gears we went, when i took my foot off the gas pedal and coasted it sounded like there was a fire engine siren winding down! it was loud tried it ag...	timbuk	10	1016	Jan 31, 2022 by 4SPEED427
	400 Transmission shift points (Preview) Hello , I have a hydro 400 Transmission . 1St to 2nd gear shifts at 40 k thats okay 2nd to 3rd shifts at 80 k which is to high I would like to lower that to 60 k which spring would I use to lower the shift point (colour of spring ) thanks	67-Beaumont	18	1038	Oct 27, 2021 by 67-Beaumont

	262 engine in a 1955 Pontiac . (Preview) Hello, I have a 1955 Pontiac 4 door, no option 261 three on the tree, bought from a farm in Northern Saskatchewan.Its a good solid, no rust car that runs strong, although the tappets are noisy at startup.It was sold to me as running, but had 4 bent pushrods when it arrived here in Ontario. I rebuilt the car...	maciron9	3	775	Oct 16, 2021 by oshawacliff
	Changing rear end gears (Preview) Another project I just started Im thinking about changing the rear gear. Its an 8.8 Can anyone point me towards helpful sites , or you tube videos ? Thanks -- Edited by 65Camino on Saturday 9th of October 2021 11:50:47 AM	65Camino	7	941	Oct 11, 2021 by Taylor55
	1957 6-cyl oil breather cap (Preview) Hi guys, Can anyone tell me where I could find an oil breather cap for a 6-cyl 261 engine? I tried to cleanup mine and all the metal filter inside is coming out so it's not usable anymore. Thanks!	57Pontiac	5	874	Sep 30, 2021 by 65Camino
	1957 Generator V8 vs 6 cyl (Preview) Hi guys, Finally found some time to work on the car again. Can you tell me if the generator from an original 283 V8 will fit on an original 261 6 cyl? Visually they look the same, but is there something that I am missing? Thanks	57Pontiac	2	839	Sep 17, 2021 by 57Pontiac
	need " 0 " seal for 3 pd manual trans 1953 pontiac chieftain (Preview) hello looking for the felt like bevelled ) ring seal that slides over the front input shaft, the transmission bleeds out its oil when parked. there is a sleeve that slides over this on the shaft and has a notch that is a slight turn to press the seal and lock it in tight. does anyone know the proper name for t...	amedeo	6	1595	Aug 28, 2021 by 1952pontiac
	Stuck Six... (Preview) Got a stuck 261....that was sitting for 30 years. Going to dose the old dear...... I've used ATF and or diesel fuel...before.....Somebody said mix them..... How about Move-it penetrating oil...or Seafoam? Any input is appreciated	MoboMac	20	2152	Jun 19, 2021 by MoboMac
	1950 L6 239 engine oil filter (Preview) Question is do these engines have an oil filter and if so where is it?	cadboy	10	2311	Apr 10, 2021 by silver steak

	36 coupe (Preview) Good Easter morning , Looking for remy starter solenoid 1516, any leads would help. thank you	Reade	2	1141	Apr 5, 2021 by Reade
	36 coupe (Preview) Good day, working on 36 coupe, straight 8, hasnt run in 20 yrs, but it will, ha. going over it and working to get it to run, new battery: lights, horn, fuel gauge and generator light work, had gas tank cleaned, flushed fuel lines, will change plugs and fluids once I get it to turn over, starter just click...	Reade	14	1567	Mar 25, 2021 by 68 Grande
	New member, help identifying engine ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hello everyone, I am the proud owner of a new-to-me 261. After some research, it appears to be a Canadian-made, for Pontiac. I haven't been able to find any posts that break down the engine serial numbers. I would like to figure out what I have, so that I can start gathering details and order the right...	Goach2	49	3938	Feb 21, 2021 by Goach2
	1957 Pathfinder gas tank (Preview) The tank in my 57 isn't leaking but needs a new sending unit for fuel gauge. Will the tank from a 57 chevy fit. Looking at what Ecklers offers and wondering on complete change of tank or which sending unit would fit, if any.	glenn grady	8	4203	Jan 29, 2021 by hawkeye5766
	Upper steering column mast for 1957 - available? Column shifter mast 1957 (Preview) Hi guys, I'm working on my '57 Pathfinder shifter (three on the tree)/signal light switch etc. Managed to order the necessary innards from Eckler's for a little more than $200, which is really nice. However, now that I have it apart, I see the upper mast is trashed. Nothing to even rebuild or overhaul,...	TheFrenchCanadian	2	1037	Jan 28, 2021 by TheFrenchCanadian
	How bad is this cracked block? (Preview) Hey everyone, I bought a 1948 Fleetleader, with the 239 C.I. six, and the engine had been seized and unstuck by the previous owner before I bought it. The head was still off and yesterday I started cleaning up the valves and pistons, and then under all this crud I found a crack going from the valves and do...	DonnyMac	4	1526	Sep 24, 2020 by DonnyMac
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