Pre 1958 Canadian Pontiac Power Train Tech Forum

alexpertkustompontiac1956 · alexpertkustompontiac1956

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...

davelacourse · davelacourse

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...

davelacourse · davelacourse

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...

Roughshod Rod · Roughshod Rod

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...

davelacourse · davelacourse

After cleaning off the 50+ years of gunk, I am ready to put a nice coat of black (which I think is the appropriate color for running gear and power train, unless the part is aluminum) paint on my differential -- but before I do, I'd be interested if anybody knows what color they were painted by the factory....

50torpedo · 50torpedo

I need to know the color schemes used in these vintage auto's my 1950 fleetleader has a straight six that is all rust colored, was there any paint on these engine blocks if so what colors are correct, and what is a good source of underhood lables thanks Bill

Roughshod Rod · Roughshod Rod

I know its a Chevy, but its stock in a Poncho. I have a 1953 Powerglide in my 1954 Pathfinder. I have connected all the fluid hoses and replaced a damaged servo cover (the trans was dropped). Everything else is as it was when the car was running and mobile! When the engine is running it will go into gear and t...

wwdaze · wwdaze

Hi Again all: i got the front end done on my 52 fleetleader and now need a step by step, if there is such a thing printed , on installing points and condensor. I have never done it and I hear all kinds of conflicting stories of how to do it. You guys have been a great help in the past. anybody? wildwood daze

davelacourse · davelacourse

This is a little premature, but planning ahead might pay off. My 1956 Canadian Pontiac has the 261 cubic inch OHV 6 that runs just fine. I have my heart set on installing a big-block (496 Chevy) so I will end up with a good complete motor, from carb to pan, with operating generator, voltage regulator, sta...

53 poncho · 53 poncho

Hello out there. I have a 1953 pontiac and was wandering will a chevy 235 6cyl fit. Is it a bolt in any help would be great.

blanchae · blanchae

Here's details on how to slip a SBC with a T350 tranny into a 53/54 Cdn Pontiac. Early years may be similar. Chassis Engineering makes the bolt-in engine mounts and the plates to modify the existing tranny crossmember. I used a mid 70s Dodge pickup radiator which is almost a bolt-in affair for cooling,...

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	1956 261 cubic inch 6 (Preview) 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...	alexpertkustompontiac1956	2	1737	May 24, 2009 by davelacourse
	Inside the block - for your viewing pleasure (Preview) 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...	davelacourse	14	1539	May 21, 2009 by Ghost Post
	Help! Starter drive 1956 6-cylinder (Preview) 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...	davelacourse	8	1486	Mar 24, 2009 by davelacourse
	1954 Pathfinder access to trans through floor (Preview) 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...	Roughshod Rod	2	1164	Mar 19, 2009 by Rolilk
	Differential color (Preview) After cleaning off the 50+ years of gunk, I am ready to put a nice coat of black (which I think is the appropriate color for running gear and power train, unless the part is aluminum) paint on my differential -- but before I do, I'd be interested if anybody knows what color they were painted by the factory....	davelacourse	3	1272	Mar 12, 2009 by davelacourse
	1950 Engine compartment photo's needed (Preview) I need to know the color schemes used in these vintage auto's my 1950 fleetleader has a straight six that is all rust colored, was there any paint on these engine blocks if so what colors are correct, and what is a good source of underhood lables thanks Bill	50torpedo	9	3162	Jan 19, 2009 by Stephenzone
	1953 Powerglide question (Preview) I know its a Chevy, but its stock in a Poncho. I have a 1953 Powerglide in my 1954 Pathfinder. I have connected all the fluid hoses and replaced a damaged servo cover (the trans was dropped). Everything else is as it was when the car was running and mobile! When the engine is running it will go into gear and t...	Roughshod Rod	3	1253	Dec 18, 2008 by Roughshod Rod

	replacing Points (Preview) Hi Again all: i got the front end done on my 52 fleetleader and now need a step by step, if there is such a thing printed , on installing points and condensor. I have never done it and I hear all kinds of conflicting stories of how to do it. You guys have been a great help in the past. anybody? wildwood daze	wwdaze	10	1832	Oct 16, 2008 by Taylor55
	261 cubic inch OHV 6 (Preview) This is a little premature, but planning ahead might pay off. My 1956 Canadian Pontiac has the 261 cubic inch OHV 6 that runs just fine. I have my heart set on installing a big-block (496 Chevy) so I will end up with a good complete motor, from carb to pan, with operating generator, voltage regulator, sta...	davelacourse	9	2185	Oct 6, 2008 by Stephenzone
	motr swap. (Preview) Hello out there. I have a 1953 pontiac and was wandering will a chevy 235 6cyl fit. Is it a bolt in any help would be great.	53 poncho	1	1425	Aug 31, 2008 by 2drpost
	How to slip a SBC and T350 tranny into a 53/54 Cdn Pontiac (Preview) Here's details on how to slip a SBC with a T350 tranny into a 53/54 Cdn Pontiac. Early years may be similar. Chassis Engineering makes the bolt-in engine mounts and the plates to modify the existing tranny crossmember. I used a mid 70s Dodge pickup radiator which is almost a bolt-in affair for cooling,...	blanchae	0	1401	Aug 29, 2008 by blanchae
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