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Canadian cast iron PowerGlide rebuilt
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I think a thread on how to rebuilt a PG maybe interesting for some in the forum. All the picture following are with a Canadian (1953) PG already removed from the car. The major difference with the Chevy cast iron PowerGlide is mostly the bellhousing because of the starter side. At first, help yoursel...
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Chevy 235 into a 52 Pontiac?? What issues?
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Hey there...I am a proud owner of a 52 Pontiac Fleetleader Deluxe 2 door sedan. I am currently running the original drive train, but am thinking of upgrading the engine. I have at my disposal, a couple 235 Chevy engines from my 57 Chevys, and was thinking of using one of these. I absolutley love my 239...
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Tranny options for 287 CI Pontiac motoe
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Has anyone put in a late model Automatic transmission into their 287 Cubic Inch Poniac motor that they would recommend? I have a 1955 Chieftain Catalina that I am looking to upgrade the transmission on as the present one is really clunky. Thanks, Derek
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Curious about Canadian 261's
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Hi guys! I'm from the States, and I've been around old Chevy's all my life. I've had seven '53 and '54 Chevys most with 235's. My current Chevy is a '53 210 with a U.S. 261 in it that came out of a 1959 2-ton truck. I have some questions about the Canadian 261's that came in Pontiacs. Maybe someone here ca...
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swapping 261 for a 350
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the old 261 in my 57 pathfinder is a little tired. I have a good 350 kicking around and I thought I would put it in while I get the 261 freshened up. The question is, what will it take to put that 350 in? Will it bolt up to the 6 cyl std. bell housing? I don't want to spend too much as the 261 will go back in,...
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1952 flat six overheating
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hey everyone: i have had the radiator recored, taken out the thermostat and still I am overheating. I installed a rebuilt water pump about 2000miles ago. A mechanic just told me that if the vacuum advance is not working properly this could cause the overheating problem. Any thoughts on this? I...
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51 Fleetleader flathead 6 - stalling when hot and under load
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When the engine is hot and under load, it stalls out and won't start until it cools down. Will start good when it's cool but then stalls out again after running and under load. Any suggestions what could be causing this situation. I have checked the fuel filter, fuel pump and has spark. The engine ru...
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1954 Pontiac 3 Speed swap
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Hello, what newer transmission (manual or auto swap) would most easily fit on the 1953/54 Pontiac straight 6 that originally had the 3 speed manual? I have two bell housings one for Canadian pontiac and one for the American Pontiac. The car has it orginal torque tube removed; it is basically setup li...
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1957 261 six information
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I have a beautiful 1957 Pontiac Pathfinder Deluxe sedan that i have restored original. The car has a 261 inline but i am not so sure that this is the original 261. I know this is a 261 because of the steam holes in the head and block. This motor has bosses in the sides for side motor mounts. Because of this i su...
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QUESTION FOR A MOTOR FROM 1956
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I WAS WONDER HOW CAN I IDENTIFIED A 261 FROM A 235 I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT I HAVE IN MY CAR I DID NOT SEE THE BARS IN THE MOTOR, WHERE THERE ARE LOCATED? THE ONLY THING I FOUND IS THIS NUMBER 3835913 GM WELL AT HIS MOMENT IM CONFUSING IF MY CAR HAS A 261 OR A 235 ANY WAY TO FIN OUT? IS THIS NUMBER HAS ANY MEANING TO YOU? THI...
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Problem with bellhousing - HELP !
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I am committed to installing my BBC in my 56 using original V8 bellhousing and newer stick shift, and as I began to mock up the assembly (all reports are that I will need to dent the firewall and I want to figure out exactly where - I am using a foam mock block for the mockup) - I went to bolt the rear mounts to t...
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55 56 57 265 and 283 engine colour
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Now that cruise season is back can I ask all members to be on the lookout for original looking and even restored 55 to 57 V8 Canadian Pontiacs. I would like to complement the 261 colour reference tread in the Library with a similar one fro the V8 cars in 55, 56, 57. We need engine compartment photos and mode...
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Header fitment for sbc 350 in 56 Laurentian
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I am wanting to put headers on my 56 Laurentian. Is there specific measurements or numbers that I could look into so that if I were to order some I would know beforehand if they would fit. I also have a few friends with some sbc headers kicking around. I would like to have an idea of what I'm looking for befor...
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spark plugs and cords
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Hi What kind of spark plugs and spark plug cords for my 6 cyl 261 ? have you a reference? Hard to find in Belgium. Pierre
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Free radiator hoses 55-56 six
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Free (for cost of shipping) to good home upper and lower radiator hoses, brand new (OK very slightly used, but not so you would really notice, maybe 10 miles total?) for 1955-56 Canadian Pontiac 6 cylinder motor - the upper had to be carefuly trimmed to fit (that's how they come, waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay lon...
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a very automatic choke
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Hello, I have some problem with the automatic choke of my 261 . It is really too automatic !because the valve closes itself when I touch the accelerator pedal with a cold or a hot engine. I tried many things. Isn't it better to buy a other carburator? Where can I find a Rochester single bore downdraft typ...
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throttle linkage pics
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Hey all,getting closer to getting the 54 back together.What i could use are some good pics of how the thrpttle linkages all fit together.There is one down by the starter where the rod from the gas pedal hooks into,just not sure what hole it fits into.Second is the middle one on the side of the block.Ther...
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oil line availibility
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On my 54 pathfinder i have a couple of runner lines that run from the oil canister to the block.Mine are kinda frayed but not sure if they leak.Does anybody know if thet are availible anywhere.Or can someone take a pic of that side of the motor so i know how they are run.
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motor mounts
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Ok after measureing,and e-mailing pics and more measuring i think i finally got the motor mounts for my 54 pontiac pathfinder figured out.Its the 239 inline 6 by the way.Final confirmation was the arrival of my steele rubber catalogue with lots of nice pics and measurements.So a 1954 canadian pont...
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How to lift the motor out?
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I sold the 261 to a guy in Oregon, now I have to pull it out Where to attach the chain? Since there are no accessory holes like on the V8's, and the manifold bolts are (of course) all on one side which would be very unbalanced, the only place I can think of is the rocker arm shaft holes. Any other ideas would be g...
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