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what oil to run?
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My manual showed up in the mail today,hooray.Not bad only 3 days in the mail and it's here.So i started doing some reading and the first question i have is what oil are you running.According to the manual a 10w would be about right.Same with the trans and rear end,what oil?Thirdly i was just thinking the...
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torque convertor washers
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Hey all kinda did a mess up on the convertor,when i took it apart i didn't notice that there are two thrust washers that are similar except one has splines inside it,Now i can't remember if it was the front one or the back that has the splines.My breakdown shows them as the same.Opps.
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235 vs 261 6 Cylinder
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My 1957 Canadian sales brochure states that 1957 Laurentians and Pathfinders were equipped with 235 six cylinder engines. I suppose this means Chevy Six. I see cars listed before 1957 and after 1957 equipped with 261 six cylinder engines; I assume these are truck engines. What is correct for 1957? W...
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engine paint
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I know i ran across somewhere that was selling the proper greenish engine paint for the 54's but dang if i can find it now.Anybody ideas?
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Dilemma - what to do with my 261
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Long run, of course, it is coming out, to be replaced by my 496. If I could solve the 261's problems (rough running due to one bad cylinder i.e. 30 psi compression, and chronic overheating/coolant loss) I thought about driving it with the 261 for a while, maybe a year or so, get a little enjoyment from the...
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239 gasket kit
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Anybody got a good canadian source for a complete gasket kit for a 54 239 inline 6.I gave my local bumper to bumper a try and they can't find one so far but it would be about 425.00 cdn.I found one through kanter in the u.s for 214.00.I would like to support local but at twice the price,yikes.
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1957 Transmission Mounts
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Hi guys, I'm currently restoring some engine and transmission parts and was wondering how do you tell if the transmission mounts are still good? Those are still very solid, but the rubber is cracked a little. Can I just repaint the brackets end use those? What's the rubber for anyway? Thanks in advanc...
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1957 Canadian Pontiac engines, can you say 283/283?
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Halfbreed sent me his (very large) pdf file of the complete 57 specs, here is the (very interesting - the famous 283/283 could be special ordered!) section that shows the engine choices: If anyone would like to see other sections of the specs, let me know and I'll make a picture. (I think that the whole...
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To my amazement ...
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... the intake & exhaust manifolds came off easily - I was expecting rusted-tight bolts, a mighty struggle, some breakage - but no, just turn the wrench and off they came And I didn't even drop the manifolds on my foot, or a fender And the head pipe bolts came off easily too Looks like H2O on the rocker...
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Helping a fellow Pontiac owner 74 GTO
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I have a buddy Don down in Surrey who has a 4 gear 74 GTO and when he tries to shut her off it won't shut off???? He has to brake and drop the clutch to get her to shut off. Anyone have any ideas on how we can find the problem.. Pete
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help
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THIS MORNING WHEN I TRY TO START MY CAR I CANT DO IT BECAUSE I CAN NOT SHIFT I THINK I GOT STOCK ON REVERSE AND I DO NOT WHAT TO DO TO REPAIR THIS ANY HELP WILL BE WELCOME I HAVE A GUY COMING THIS WEEKEND TO BUY THE CAR BUT IF THIS PROBLEM PERSIST I THINK I CAN`T SELL IT SO ANY HELP WILL BE APPRECIATE THANK YOU
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Need 261 head gasket, does anyone have a good source?
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The bad cylinder (#6) is definitely bad valve (not pushrod or rocker or rings, those tests were passed), so the head has to come off. I am sure I can get valves locally since they are identical to 235 Chevy. However the head gasket is different, and pretty much obsolete here in the US. My local guy is going...
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Powerglide dipstick
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Anybody have a Powerglide dipstick for a '64 full size? Engine is 327.. Neil
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canadian car appraise
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why i can not find any information of car value in N.A.D.A., THE GOLD BOOK,OR OLD CAR PRICE about laurentien or pathfinder deluxe, pathfinder of any year, how you guys have your car apprice, has anybody has a way to apprice this cars i know that this cars are rare but i do not understand why they are not on...
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engine # on the block
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On a inline flathead 6 under the front valve cover, the real engine # is stamp. This picture show the exemple on this one (1953 engine).
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700R4 Wiring
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Hello, anybody ever wire up a 700R4 for converter lock-up. Here's a photo of what I'm working with.
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1956 261 cubic inch 6
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well here is the deal Im planing to take out the engine for the next winter so i can rebuild it now the question is were i can buy parts for this motor or there are parts compatible to this one, i going to start on my budget for this but i would like to know how much i have to pay to rebuild it and were to get the p...
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Inside the block - for your viewing pleasure
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Decided to put on new water pump along with the new radiator (and of course new hoses, clamps, and thermostat), and here's what the inside of the block looks like with no.1 clinder up front and personal : Not too bad, I think. What do you think? I could easily run mechanics wire full length down the water j...
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Help! Starter drive 1956 6-cylinder
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Mine died, the local guy put in one that is the right length (Chevy drive is longer) but he did not check diameter and it is too big so it will not engage the flywheel (just grinds against it) -- problem is, the parts book lists 1956 Canadian Pontiac 6 but does not have a part number for the drive! Chevy is SDN...
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1954 Pathfinder access to trans through floor
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I am trying to get to the pressure ports on the LHS of my powerglide. I don't have a removeable plate on the hump, and 3/4 of the ports face up! I m thinking of drilling a 6" hole and using a plug like the brake MC has. Any other ideas - aside from pulling the trans?I don't have a torch - and drilling seems t...
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