Pre 1958 Canadian Pontiac Power Train Tech Forum

silver steak · silver steak

Hello, Well it is time to start up my L6 rebuilt engine for the first time. My concern is the initial priming of the oil pump through the engine internals. I have read enough just to be confused about the issue. I have read that the oil pump cannot be primed as a convention newer style engine through the di...

cdnwillyg · cdnwillyg

I am having an issue with my starter solenoid and throttle linkage, is there two different configurations on this year of starter where the solenoid is mounted either at 10 oclock vs 12 oclock?(looking into firewall) If so what year/6 or 8 flathead am I looking for to get the 10 oclock config.? Just ne...

cdnwillyg · cdnwillyg

Has anyone done or know if it is possible to change a bell housing off a 239 flathead while the engine is still in the car? Thanks

cdnwillyg · cdnwillyg

I need some info on my 54 flathead, manual not here for a few weeks,,can't wait. I have just gotten this car and a lot of things have been done prior to me; Linkage to carb from pedal is not connected but the only thing I have is a cable sitting on the floor, pic of this set up would be nice. Linkage binds at carb...

cdnwillyg · cdnwillyg

Are there any issues using a WCD carb from a L8 on a L6 239? It appears that they look very similar probably with internal differences but will they function well on the six or even better? I found the correct carb for the 239 2010S. all good! -- Edited by cdnwillyg on Monday 17th of July 2017 07:08:57 AM

hwscowboy · hwscowboy

ok did some tinkering on the 49 tonite and at the stage where its time to get the shift linkages attached.So I don't think they've ever been apart up at the column,i just undid the linkages at the transmission when I pulled it out.Now I re attached the lower linkages at the transmission tonite,think I ha...

amedeo · amedeo

hello looking for the seals / gaskets for the 3 speed transmission in m sons car, it leaks out from the bottom of the cowl, the rear main seal was done and is tight. the transmission mechanic could not find the seal needed, i located a transmission in pickering from a great pontiac collector, purchased...

amedeo · amedeo

hello to everyone! my 24yr.old son found and purchased a 1953 Pontiac chieftain in northern Ontario, the car has always been a Canadian owned vehicle since day one as per the title search. we are in the process of doing some work on her although she runs great! if someone can chime in on deciphering t...

Slow down · Slow down

Free running 239 pulling out of 50 Pontiac 4door. Complete drive train if you want it No shipping you pick up I will load on your truck or trailer. Coming out of car on Monday February 6th. 2017. pm me -- Edited by Slow down on Sunday 5th of February 2017 06:47:12 PM

silver steak · silver steak

Hello Everyone; Looking for advice again ! I washed my torque tube and differential off yesterday , they are still all in one piece. I noticed on the right front side of the differential a repair that had been done, it almost looks like brass, weld is very shinny ? The outside was caked with a combinat...

Freulein TinTin · Freulein TinTin

Hello, The wheel bearing of my 57 Pathfinder needs to be changed. As the Pontiacs which were build here in Switzerland are the same as the canadian ones I need your advice. In Switzerland it's hard to find the parts, so maybe you can help me to find the needed wheel bearing. Is the rearend the same as the on...

57 Pathfinder · 57 Pathfinder

Any brands to steer away from, or any that are much superior to the others? Anyone near Edmonton recommend a decent machine shop? I'm wanting to bring the head in, 3 angle, install hardened seats etc. Anyone get rid of the road draft tube and do a PVC set-up? If so, details? Thinking of installing a remot...

50sedandelivery · 50sedandelivery

I just bought some NOS parts to build up a 3 speed transmission for the '50, but now am questioning whether I have the right casing. The right number for the car is Group 4.103 # 591746. (fitment '49-'54) I have 2 trannys both with case number 591747. I cannot find application of this number anywhere in my...

silver steak · silver steak

In the tear down of our 1950 Pontiac project I noticed both side motor mounts were severed or the rubber had left go of the metal flat bar, in any respect it was torn apart. The hardend rubber remains did appear to have a twist in it's shape. My second observation was the radiator hose inlet had been rep...

Taylor55 · Taylor55

I have finished cleaning the engine compartment of a customers 50 Pontiac. After hours of pressue washing the block and heads are finally clean enough for painting. The strange part is there appears to have been no paint ever applied to the actual engine . The only signs of paint is a large yellow W han...

MoboMac · MoboMac

I may already know the answer.......picture is from Andre's resto thread... Is this the correct color....and does Dupicolor....or Plasticote....have anything close to it....in a rattle can?

52 Chief Sedan Survivor · 52 Chief Sedan Survivor

Having no luck here guys. P52 hydramatic dual range 4 speed auto transmission. From the pictures below you can see the one that was removed and the damage to it. Found another one at fatsco transmission out of a 52. Looked promising until I did a more complete compare. Diameter of the gear is wrong. Both...

57 Pathfinder · 57 Pathfinder

I'm in the midst of resurrecting my old 261 and have found most every part I need easily...except for a water pump. I ordered one for a truck 261, but the flange for the pulley and fan is 1/2" too far out. I was able to drive the flange down the 1/2", but the bearings and stuff also moved. Anyways,...

52 Chief Sedan Survivor · 52 Chief Sedan Survivor

there are two parts on eBay listed for a 239 timing chain tc301 and gm#507043. I cannot find confirmation that these are the same. Engine is a 52 239 l6. I have it broken down as far as the timing chain and am trying to decide if I should replace it or not. How would I determine if it should be replaced? Which p...

davelacourse · davelacourse

OK, being a guy, I have stifled the tears (although there were times when it was an effort to hold them back) ... but the others have flowed ... And finally, with the essential help of our son Andy, much hammering on the firewall, and much drama during the transmission install ... my 496 is in place: Lots m...

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	Inital Start Up 239 L6 Flat Head (Preview) Hello, Well it is time to start up my L6 rebuilt engine for the first time. My concern is the initial priming of the oil pump through the engine internals. I have read enough just to be confused about the issue. I have read that the oil pump cannot be primed as a convention newer style engine through the di...	silver steak	10	4861	Aug 1, 2017 by silver steak
	53-54 L6 starters :"Resolved" (Preview) I am having an issue with my starter solenoid and throttle linkage, is there two different configurations on this year of starter where the solenoid is mounted either at 10 oclock vs 12 oclock?(looking into firewall) If so what year/6 or 8 flathead am I looking for to get the 10 oclock config.? Just ne...	cdnwillyg	13	16355	Jul 23, 2017 by timbuk
	Change bell housing on 239 L6 (Preview) Has anyone done or know if it is possible to change a bell housing off a 239 flathead while the engine is still in the car? Thanks	cdnwillyg	0	2349	Jul 20, 2017 by cdnwillyg
	1954 Pathfinder L6 Flathead questions (Preview) I need some info on my 54 flathead, manual not here for a few weeks,,can't wait. I have just gotten this car and a lot of things have been done prior to me; Linkage to carb from pedal is not connected but the only thing I have is a cable sitting on the floor, pic of this set up would be nice. Linkage binds at carb...	cdnwillyg	10	10077	Jul 17, 2017 by cdnwillyg
	239 carb. question RESOLVED! (Preview) Are there any issues using a WCD carb from a L8 on a L6 239? It appears that they look very similar probably with internal differences but will they function well on the six or even better? I found the correct carb for the 239 2010S. all good! -- Edited by cdnwillyg on Monday 17th of July 2017 07:08:57 AM	cdnwillyg	0	2615	Jul 6, 2017 by cdnwillyg
	shift linkage issues (Preview) ok did some tinkering on the 49 tonite and at the stage where its time to get the shift linkages attached.So I don't think they've ever been apart up at the column,i just undid the linkages at the transmission when I pulled it out.Now I re attached the lower linkages at the transmission tonite,think I ha...	hwscowboy	6	2832	Jul 5, 2017 by hwscowboy
	1953 chieftain 3 speed transmission (Preview) hello looking for the seals / gaskets for the 3 speed transmission in m sons car, it leaks out from the bottom of the cowl, the rear main seal was done and is tight. the transmission mechanic could not find the seal needed, i located a transmission in pickering from a great pontiac collector, purchased...	amedeo	8	3579	Jul 2, 2017 by hwscowboy
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	1953 vehicle ID clarification (Preview) hello to everyone! my 24yr.old son found and purchased a 1953 Pontiac chieftain in northern Ontario, the car has always been a Canadian owned vehicle since day one as per the title search. we are in the process of doing some work on her although she runs great! if someone can chime in on deciphering t...	amedeo	5	3166	Mar 23, 2017 by amedeo
	"Free". Running 239 (Preview) Free running 239 pulling out of 50 Pontiac 4door. Complete drive train if you want it No shipping you pick up I will load on your truck or trailer. Coming out of car on Monday February 6th. 2017. pm me -- Edited by Slow down on Sunday 5th of February 2017 06:47:12 PM	Slow down	8	12681	Mar 1, 2017 by Slow down
	1950 Pontiac Torque Tube Differential (Preview) Hello Everyone; Looking for advice again ! I washed my torque tube and differential off yesterday , they are still all in one piece. I noticed on the right front side of the differential a repair that had been done, it almost looks like brass, weld is very shinny ? The outside was caked with a combinat...	silver steak	9	5249	Dec 17, 2016 by Turdmagnet
	1957 Pathfinder rearend wheel bearing (Preview) Hello, The wheel bearing of my 57 Pathfinder needs to be changed. As the Pontiacs which were build here in Switzerland are the same as the canadian ones I need your advice. In Switzerland it's hard to find the parts, so maybe you can help me to find the needed wheel bearing. Is the rearend the same as the on...	Freulein TinTin	10	3979	Nov 28, 2016 by Freulein TinTin
	Full engine gasket set for 261 and other random Q's (Preview) Any brands to steer away from, or any that are much superior to the others? Anyone near Edmonton recommend a decent machine shop? I'm wanting to bring the head in, 3 angle, install hardened seats etc. Anyone get rid of the road draft tube and do a PVC set-up? If so, details? Thinking of installing a remot...	57 Pathfinder	13	4327	Nov 18, 2016 by 57 Pathfinder
	Anyone got a parts interchange book for this tranny number? (Preview) I just bought some NOS parts to build up a 3 speed transmission for the '50, but now am questioning whether I have the right casing. The right number for the car is Group 4.103 # 591746. (fitment '49-'54) I have 2 trannys both with case number 591747. I cannot find application of this number anywhere in my...	50sedandelivery	4	2439	Nov 8, 2016 by 50sedandelivery
	1950 Pontiac 239 6 cylinder Motor Mounts (Preview) In the tear down of our 1950 Pontiac project I noticed both side motor mounts were severed or the rubber had left go of the metal flat bar, in any respect it was torn apart. The hardend rubber remains did appear to have a twist in it's shape. My second observation was the radiator hose inlet had been rep...	silver steak	5	2196	Nov 5, 2016 by silver steak
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	1950 Pontiac Engine Colour (Preview) I have finished cleaning the engine compartment of a customers 50 Pontiac. After hours of pressue washing the block and heads are finally clean enough for painting. The strange part is there appears to have been no paint ever applied to the actual engine . The only signs of paint is a large yellow W han...	Taylor55	7	3120	Oct 24, 2016 by Fitz
	1954 engine color.. (Preview) I may already know the answer.......picture is from Andre's resto thread... Is this the correct color....and does Dupicolor....or Plasticote....have anything close to it....in a rattle can?	MoboMac	17	3699	Aug 17, 2016 by MoboMac
	Hydramatic Speedo Gear (Preview) Having no luck here guys. P52 hydramatic dual range 4 speed auto transmission. From the pictures below you can see the one that was removed and the damage to it. Found another one at fatsco transmission out of a 52. Looked promising until I did a more complete compare. Diameter of the gear is wrong. Both...	52 Chief Sedan Survivor	3	2402	Apr 26, 2016 by davelacourse
	1957 261 water pump questions. (Preview) I'm in the midst of resurrecting my old 261 and have found most every part I need easily...except for a water pump. I ordered one for a truck 261, but the flange for the pulley and fan is 1/2" too far out. I was able to drive the flange down the 1/2", but the bearings and stuff also moved. Anyways,...	57 Pathfinder	12	2808	Feb 10, 2016 by 57 Pathfinder
	239 timing chain part # verification (Preview) there are two parts on eBay listed for a 239 timing chain tc301 and gm#507043. I cannot find confirmation that these are the same. Engine is a 52 239 l6. I have it broken down as far as the timing chain and am trying to decide if I should replace it or not. How would I determine if it should be replaced? Which p...	52 Chief Sedan Survivor	4	1718	Feb 8, 2016 by 52 Chief Sedan Survivor
	Blood Sweat and Tears (Preview) OK, being a guy, I have stifled the tears (although there were times when it was an effort to hold them back) ... but the others have flowed ... And finally, with the essential help of our son Andy, much hammering on the firewall, and much drama during the transmission install ... my 496 is in place: Lots m...	davelacourse	13	2473	Jan 5, 2016 by davelacourse
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