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Suspension TECH
01-23-2024, 02:05 PM
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Adjusting stance 1966 2+2 Convertible
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I upgraded the entire suspension on my ‘65...
I upgraded the entire suspension on my ‘65 Catalina last fall. It was costly and quite the experience to get it right.
The major issue was the rear springs.
First 65-6 rears are unique to...
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61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
10-23-2023, 10:17 PM
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65-6 rear coils ‘n springs
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MPKind
Update: Viking makes 2” extensions so I’m saved....
Update: Viking makes 2” extensions so I’m saved. A longer 24” shock (Monroe’s) is needed for the Cats & GPs when using the 140s since it’ll lift the rear up 2-3 inches. Any OE shock will work the...
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61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
10-20-2023, 08:11 PM
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65-6 rear coils ‘n springs
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65-6 rear coils ‘n springs
Gonna retry this in the P-8 group.
Having a tough time getting the rear suspension parts to work. Did a full suspension upgrade with PMT arms and sway bar. Viking shocks. New ESPO coil springs....
Forum:
Suspension TECH
10-19-2023, 11:02 PM
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65-66 Catalina rear coils and shocks
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65-66 Catalina rear coils and shocks
Having a tough time getting the rear suspension parts to work. Did a full suspension upgrade with PMT arms and sway bar. Viking shocks. New ESPO coil springs. 140 lb/in. Problem is the new shocks...
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Pontiac - Street
08-13-2023, 12:20 AM
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Fuel pump testing
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MPKind
I filled the bowl and did the pressure test. It...
I filled the bowl and did the pressure test. It was below specs. Didn’t do a volume test or vacuum test. The pressure dropped in minutes after shut down. So I think that tells the tale. The check...
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Pontiac - Street
08-12-2023, 06:42 PM
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Fuel pump testing
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MPKind
I agree. It’ll idle all day the way it is. It’s a...
I agree. It’ll idle all day the way it is. It’s a QJet setup on a 455. So it thirsty.
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Pontiac - Street
08-12-2023, 03:05 PM
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Fuel pump testing
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MPKind
Fuel pump testing
The pump is a Carter M6907. Street Super pump. Like everything on my car its shelf life got to it before it failed on its own. Between the bad coil and a weak pump it’s been a real challenge to...
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Pontiac - Street
08-09-2023, 01:56 PM
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Suddenly no spark
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MPKind
Would you believe that newer canister coils have...
Would you believe that newer canister coils have a slightly larger diameter than Delcos? They won’t fit in the bracket. It won’t close the part that bolts to the head. There are a couple that are...
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Pontiac - Street
08-09-2023, 10:34 AM
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Suddenly no spark
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I stand corrected. Ballast is required with the...
I stand corrected. Ballast is required with the PS20/40 coils by FAST. “The large print giveth, and the small print taketh away.” It failed because it burned out from overload. I f’d up and...
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Pontiac - Street
08-09-2023, 09:07 AM
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Suddenly no spark
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MPKind
No ballast. It’s a ‘65 Pontiac. It has a...
No ballast. It’s a ‘65 Pontiac. It has a resistance wire for running mode. Nothing special about that coil other than it’s advertised to work with a points system. I wouldn’t mount a ballast on the...
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Suspension TECH
08-09-2023, 12:16 AM
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Driveline shake?
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MPKind
I’m going thru the same issues. Vibrations at...
I’m going thru the same issues. Vibrations at 60-70. Just installed new rear arms. Uppers are adjustable. More upgrades coming. But just with the new arms and an improved pinion angle, the car...
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Pontiac - Street
08-08-2023, 11:44 PM
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Suddenly no spark
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MPKind
I had it flipped…long day. It was the primary...
I had it flipped…long day. It was the primary that failed. Secondary resistance was ok.
Correction. It was a PS20 coil.
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
08-08-2023, 10:16 PM
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Suddenly no spark
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MPKind
It was a PS40 for points. It failed after less...
It was a PS40 for points. It failed after less than 1000 miles.
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Pontiac - Street
08-08-2023, 10:15 PM
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Suddenly no spark
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MPKind
Update. Did a few more simple tests with the...
Update. Did a few more simple tests with the Flukemeter and culprit was revealed.
It was THE COIL! What a shock. HA!
Pulled out the old MOTOR manual to see what the ohm range should be. The...
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Pontiac - Street
08-08-2023, 12:49 PM
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Suddenly no spark
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MPKind
I have not checked any induction on the coil wire...
I have not checked any induction on the coil wire with the timing light yet. I did pull it off the dist and held it next to a ground strap while cranking. It didn’t arc. Appears to be in the...
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Pontiac - Street
08-08-2023, 07:49 AM
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Suddenly no spark
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MPKind
Suddenly no spark
Been getting occasional cut outs at hard acceleration up around 5k in 1st gear. Been going back and forth between fuel pump or ignition.
Thought it was the pump since the tach stayed at the RPM....
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61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
07-13-2023, 11:45 PM
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Location of 1965 Catalina Sway Bar Mounting Holes
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MPKind
Another forum member installed the front kit with...
Another forum member installed the front kit with coil overs on a wagon I think. It’s $3000 all day. Whether your racing or touring, the improvements are substantial. I’m getting the whole package....
Forum:
67-79 Big Pontiac TECH
07-07-2023, 08:47 PM
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Manual Disc/Drum Brakes
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MPKind
Nice to be retired. I was at the site and I...
Nice to be retired. I was at the site and I thought the previous parts package to convert a ‘65 P8 used GM truck calipers and rotors. Now they’re using Mopar stuff?
Step one is to upgrade to a...
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67-79 Big Pontiac TECH
07-06-2023, 10:58 AM
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Manual Disc/Drum Brakes
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MPKind
Manual Disc/Drum Brakes
At some point I’ll upgrade my front brakes to disc (Scarebird), but I don’t want a booster. I’ve seen other 60s GM and Mopars with manual disc/drum setups. Not exactly sure if a ‘67 dual manual brake...
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61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
07-04-2023, 02:08 PM
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Location of 1965 Catalina Sway Bar Mounting Holes
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MPKind
PMT Fabrication DOES make the rear sway bar for...
PMT Fabrication DOES make the rear sway bar for the 65-8 B-Body. I emailed them last weekend, later talked to the owner on the phone. Very knowledgable. The bar isn't shown on the website, but...
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61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
07-03-2023, 08:50 AM
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Location of 1965 Catalina Sway Bar Mounting Holes
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MPKind
Arm width is 1.12”, but what’s the width of the...
Arm width is 1.12”, but what’s the width of the control arm bushing. I ask because the aftermarket arm appears to be the same width as the arm bushing. It could make up for the 1/2” shim you are...
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61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
07-02-2023, 11:00 PM
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Location of 1965 Catalina Sway Bar Mounting Holes
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MPKind
How much wider is the bushing than the arm where...
How much wider is the bushing than the arm where the bar is attached?
Forum:
61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
07-02-2023, 01:57 PM
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Location of 1965 Catalina Sway Bar Mounting Holes
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Posted By
MPKind
I've been researching rear suspension parts for...
I've been researching rear suspension parts for '65 and there's not a lot of options. I'm upgrading my stamped steel rear bars to PMT Fab ones. There is no other source for aftermarket rear control...
Forum:
61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
07-01-2023, 05:22 PM
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5
1966 Big car rear sway bar
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675
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MPKind
Those 70s Pontiac B Body bars work fine on the...
Those 70s Pontiac B Body bars work fine on the 65-8 cars, but they do mount a bit more forward than the ideal location. My car is in the shop getting new rear control arms. The shop thinks they can...
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SOLD Parts
06-07-2023, 04:20 PM
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Rochester Q-Jets bulk lots
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1,476
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MPKind
Yeah. All I saw was the carb no. Saw that...
Yeah. All I saw was the carb no. Saw that afterwards. No big deal.
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