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SGS Welding · SGS Welding

Anyone switched up to one of these springs in your oil pump? Did u notice any difference? Can it be switched out during my next oil change? Any experience from fellow Ponchos is welcomed! Thanks Greg

4SPEED427 · 4SPEED427

Is Eastwood the only company that sells black radiator paint? I don't want to spray my nice new aluminum rad with regular paint because I've been told that's a great way to reduce it's efficiency. Anyone seen any other place to buy specific radiator paint?

65wagon · 65wagon

heres another question, will the heads off say a mark6 big block go on a mk4, they are both truck, but the later series flow better and raise my compression a bit , im not well versed on this newer stuff

LT1Caddy · LT1Caddy

Does the current available EOS contain the ZZD zinc additive?

65wagon · 65wagon

does anyone know of a kit to convert these motors over to carburation, but leave the vvt and ignition on a stand alone pcm

Jeff 3061 · Jeff 3061

Hi Guys , Just purchased an old 260 hp Mercruiser from 1974 St Catherine McKinnonIndustries build Trying to decipher the vin number. Cant find much on the web. 751309118 is stamped and K 2 06 CMJ comes up police t400 , first number doesnt. Any help appreciated. Going into a 1974 hq Holden gts 4 door sedan...

oshawacliff · oshawacliff

I have been chasing multiple check engine codes with a trip to the dealer each time. It now seems that the code last read indicates replacing the catalytic converter at a cost of 1600 to 2000. I have run one can of seafoam through the gas and am now on my second Seafoam tank. Is the Seafoam going to clea...

timbuk · timbuk

my truck has not been running that great {5.7} so i went to install a new o2 sensor and it has been deleted,truck has hedman headers into y pipe bung is there plugged 2 inches past collector why would they do it would you reinstall it

Ponchorelli · Ponchorelli

Hey all. By any chance do any of you know of a reliable engine machine shop in Montreal. I am rebuilding my 1972 400. Looking for some first/second hand info and recommendations. Thanks

cdnpont · cdnpont

https://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/366806/

cdnpont · cdnpont

https://www.chevrolet.com/performance-parts/crate-engines/big-block/zz-632

LeeRoy · LeeRoy

Time to get my 67 Malibu back on the road. Been sitting since 1999. Motor is a small journal 66 327 cast nov 66. Trans is turbo 350. So we pulled the plugs, disconnected the battery and rotated it by hand. All was well till about 90% through first revolution and clunk to a dead stop. Reversed direction trav...

cdnpont · cdnpont

Today after a brief burst up to redline through the gears in the 67, when I slowed back down, about a minute or two later while cruising a tick appeared and became pretty loud. Enough to be concerned, but not bad enough to stop. You could hear that it sounded a little different through the exhaust as well....

tc · tc

I have a freshened up 1965 283 engine. Motor is standard bore, original power pack heads(freshened up) dual plane intake and small edelbrock carb. This motor is bone stock. What is a good cam to put in this thing to possibly wake it up.

pontorquer · pontorquer

Is there still a good Quadrajet rebuilder Shop in Winnipeg ?

ROSIES CAR · ROSIES CAR

I am at a loss and cannot figure this one out. I have recently refreshed a 283 for the convertible I am restoring and went to bolt on the starter and the bolts do not line up. from what I have researched and from what I have experienced there is two main starters that fit sbc. There are the 168 and 153 tooth one...

long stroke · long stroke

Maybe this question has been asked before and i remember hearing that vintage motors will leak because of old sealing technology. If it is safe to use in vintage motors, i was thinking of using it in my 57 Pontiac 261 inline six and my 74 Chev 400 V-8. I am thinking that maybe the only real concern is the pos...

Gillis · Gillis

Had the car out last week for a quick jaunt and all was going well. Headed home and something didnt seem just quite right. Checked the gauges and everything was good, until the oil pressure tanked and the angry little man in the bottom end started smashing away with the ball peen hammer. Shut it down and p...

Hobbes · Hobbes

I recently purchased a pertronix from a member off this site. I finally got around to installing it last night and was so excited I started it up around 1 oclock just to hear it. It fired up quite quickly and ran well. Although, I have a manual choke its not connected and I usually just ride the gas pedal unt...

SGS Welding · SGS Welding

I have what I believe is a 1970 300hp 350ci sbc and I cant seem to find any info on the suffix? 2HN Casting number 3932388 Any thoughts??

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	Z/28 White oil pump spring (Preview) Anyone switched up to one of these springs in your oil pump? Did u notice any difference? Can it be switched out during my next oil change? Any experience from fellow Ponchos is welcomed! Thanks Greg	SGS Welding	1	1167	Mar 28, 2023 by Prefectca
	Black radiator paint (Preview) Is Eastwood the only company that sells black radiator paint? I don't want to spray my nice new aluminum rad with regular paint because I've been told that's a great way to reduce it's efficiency. Anyone seen any other place to buy specific radiator paint?	4SPEED427	16	3697	Dec 17, 2022 by 63-7867
	88 mark4 big block truck motor (Preview) heres another question, will the heads off say a mark6 big block go on a mk4, they are both truck, but the later series flow better and raise my compression a bit , im not well versed on this newer stuff	65wagon	9	1165	Oct 14, 2022 by 65wagon
	GM EOS.... (Preview) Does the current available EOS contain the ZZD zinc additive?	LT1Caddy	13	1621	Oct 12, 2022 by DonSSDD
	gm ecotec, 2.2 and 2.4 litre (Preview) does anyone know of a kit to convert these motors over to carburation, but leave the vvt and ignition on a stand alone pcm	65wagon	2	962	Oct 12, 2022 by 65wagon
	St Catherine 350 vin number (Preview) Hi Guys , Just purchased an old 260 hp Mercruiser from 1974 St Catherine McKinnonIndustries build Trying to decipher the vin number. Cant find much on the web. 751309118 is stamped and K 2 06 CMJ comes up police t400 , first number doesnt. Any help appreciated. Going into a 1974 hq Holden gts 4 door sedan...	Jeff 3061	2	1039	Aug 3, 2022 by DonSSDD
	Will Seafoam help to clean a catalytic converter (Preview) I have been chasing multiple check engine codes with a trip to the dealer each time. It now seems that the code last read indicates replacing the catalytic converter at a cost of 1600 to 2000. I have run one can of seafoam through the gas and am now on my second Seafoam tank. Is the Seafoam going to clea...	oshawacliff	13	1529	Jun 15, 2022 by oshawacliff

	o2 sensor delete 93 gmc 2500 with headers? (Preview) my truck has not been running that great {5.7} so i went to install a new o2 sensor and it has been deleted,truck has hedman headers into y pipe bung is there plugged 2 inches past collector why would they do it would you reinstall it	timbuk	12	1353	Jun 9, 2022 by timbuk
	Engine rebuild (Preview) Hey all. By any chance do any of you know of a reliable engine machine shop in Montreal. I am rebuilding my 1972 400. Looking for some first/second hand info and recommendations. Thanks	Ponchorelli	0	1225	Feb 2, 2022 by Ponchorelli
	Guy on Chevytalk doing a Nitrous install on a BB. (Preview) https://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/366806/	cdnpont	1	1206	Dec 8, 2021 by 65Camino
	The next BB ZZ crate motor. (Preview) https://www.chevrolet.com/performance-parts/crate-engines/big-block/zz-632	cdnpont	4	1377	Nov 12, 2021 by DonSSDD
	Waking up a hibernating 327 small bock after a 22 year nap. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Time to get my 67 Malibu back on the road. Been sitting since 1999. Motor is a small journal 66 327 cast nov 66. Trans is turbo 350. So we pulled the plugs, disconnected the battery and rotated it by hand. All was well till about 90% through first revolution and clunk to a dead stop. Reversed direction trav...	LeeRoy	42	2903	Sep 25, 2021 by 65Camino
	Lifter clatter ?, then it's completely gone. Hmm. Question. (Preview) Today after a brief burst up to redline through the gears in the 67, when I slowed back down, about a minute or two later while cruising a tick appeared and became pretty loud. Enough to be concerned, but not bad enough to stop. You could hear that it sounded a little different through the exhaust as well....	cdnpont	13	1592	Sep 24, 2021 by 65Camino
	Camshaft (Preview) I have a freshened up 1965 283 engine. Motor is standard bore, original power pack heads(freshened up) dual plane intake and small edelbrock carb. This motor is bone stock. What is a good cam to put in this thing to possibly wake it up.	tc	8	1682	May 26, 2021 by 4SPEED427

	Qjet needs rebuild (Preview) Is there still a good Quadrajet rebuilder Shop in Winnipeg ?	pontorquer	8	1381	May 26, 2021 by Pontiacanada
	283 starter bolt spacing (Preview) I am at a loss and cannot figure this one out. I have recently refreshed a 283 for the convertible I am restoring and went to bolt on the starter and the bolts do not line up. from what I have researched and from what I have experienced there is two main starters that fit sbc. There are the 168 and 153 tooth one...	ROSIES CAR	22	2255	Jan 17, 2021 by Prefectca
	Is it safe to use Synthetic Oil in a vintage motor. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Maybe this question has been asked before and i remember hearing that vintage motors will leak because of old sealing technology. If it is safe to use in vintage motors, i was thinking of using it in my 57 Pontiac 261 inline six and my 74 Chev 400 V-8. I am thinking that maybe the only real concern is the pos...	long stroke	30	3874	Oct 4, 2020 by long stroke
	The ball peen hammer effect (Preview) Had the car out last week for a quick jaunt and all was going well. Headed home and something didnt seem just quite right. Checked the gauges and everything was good, until the oil pressure tanked and the angry little man in the bottom end started smashing away with the ball peen hammer. Shut it down and p...	Gillis	21	2017	Sep 8, 2020 by Mike Ward MB
	Pertronix Question (Preview) I recently purchased a pertronix from a member off this site. I finally got around to installing it last night and was so excited I started it up around 1 oclock just to hear it. It fired up quite quickly and ran well. Although, I have a manual choke its not connected and I usually just ride the gas pedal unt...	Hobbes	8	1846	Aug 23, 2020 by bjburnout
	Need help with Sbc engine suffix (Preview) I have what I believe is a 1970 300hp 350ci sbc and I cant seem to find any info on the suffix? 2HN Casting number 3932388 Any thoughts??	SGS Welding	10	3360	Aug 14, 2020 by HK1837
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