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Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 03-18-2024, 07:58 AM
Replies: 6
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Posted By pfilean
I remember from doing the same project for my 61...

I remember from doing the same project for my 61 back glass there were two style clips available. I ordered one style which were not correct. The supplier with no objections took them back and...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 03-14-2024, 06:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 942
Posted By pfilean
Rachelsdad For 1961 at least, although there...

Rachelsdad

For 1961 at least, although there is a different parts listing for conv frame, the shop manual does not show a different width dimension for conv. The station wagons were all about five...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 03-13-2024, 09:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 942
Posted By pfilean
Without going back upstairs to look at the parts...

Without going back upstairs to look at the parts book again. I think I remember that for 61 Bonne conv at least there were notations for early and late versions. Seems like there was some difference...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 03-13-2024, 12:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 942
Posted By pfilean
Another example of what to expect. 1961 Ventura....

Another example of what to expect. 1961 Ventura. Originally Slim Jim so small trans hump. Carpet was I'm pretty sure replaced by PO. Not sure what brand but I have paperwork showing he got samples...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-24-2024, 09:41 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,045
Posted By pfilean
You can find a lot of comments from people who...

You can find a lot of comments from people who ahve had issues with Pertronix and changed back to points (including me). Don;t know if you can show any correlation to the era when particular...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-22-2024, 10:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,045
Posted By pfilean
I use NAPA Echlin RR165 cap and RR1670 rotor.

I use NAPA Echlin RR165 cap and RR1670 rotor.
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 02-09-2024, 11:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 898
Posted By pfilean
Back to original post. Horn and headlights are...

Back to original post.
Horn and headlights are separate from ignition switch. Neither should be affected by switch position. If headlights are on when trying to start, they will dim due to battery...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 02-08-2024, 02:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 327
Posted By pfilean
There is a vacuum "switch" (well not really a...

There is a vacuum "switch" (well not really a switch but something) as part of the heater controls which determines, based on switch position, where vacuum is directed. It can over time leak and not...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 01-24-2024, 11:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 778
Posted By pfilean
Looking for answers with my 1966 parts book...

Looking for answers with my 1966 parts book perhaps only serves to get one more confused. Of course, I can't guarantee that the book still contains all the proper pages. If you have ever seen how...
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 12-21-2023, 11:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 641
Posted By pfilean
Looks like he older mechanical that I thought was...

Looks like he older mechanical that I thought was discontinued in 64 in favor of the later style that was not as likely to be installed wrong.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 12-21-2023, 11:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 660
Posted By pfilean
Steele Rubber

Steele Rubber
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-23-2023, 11:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 525
Posted By pfilean
Way back when, all the parts stores used to have...

Way back when, all the parts stores used to have speedo cable lube on one of those boards on the wall behind the counter with 12 or so little bottles of lube. You were supposed to take off the cable...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 11-15-2023, 12:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 528
Posted By pfilean
Original part number for 61-63 P/8 was 538568 for...

Original part number for 61-63 P/8 was 538568 for manifold outlet. 538821 for hose. Which should be the PP249 number. Back in 1961 there was a Craftsman News item cautioning to cut 1 inch from the...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 11-11-2023, 11:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 581
Posted By pfilean
Thank you. I wondered if you had put pipe sleeves...

Thank you. I wondered if you had put pipe sleeves in the arms to take up bolt compression. Good solution.
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 11-09-2023, 11:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 581
Posted By pfilean
What sway bar do you have? Doesn't look factory....

What sway bar do you have? Doesn't look factory. Bolt in? And did it require boxing the arms with the mounting bolts?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-05-2023, 10:29 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,180
Posted By pfilean
57 Pontiac tri power should have the same size...

57 Pontiac tri power should have the same size bore and venture diameter for all three carbs. That changed in 59 when secondary got larger carbs. However, there are Chevy carbs that look about the...
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 11-03-2023, 09:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,523
Posted By pfilean
Regardless of what you decide about the...

Regardless of what you decide about the needle/seat and float level adjustments also check the wear on the throttle shaft. The drivers side where you see the leaking gets more load as it is the side...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-10-2023, 10:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 841
Posted By pfilean
Those little bumps at the ends are a puzzle. Have...

Those little bumps at the ends are a puzzle. Have never heard any explanation for them. And can't see any benefit to them either. Showed up I think 1960 when the reverse cooling was gone and there...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-09-2023, 10:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 325
Posted By pfilean
I have found RemFlex to work well in tough...

I have found RemFlex to work well in tough situations.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 10-04-2023, 11:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 675
Posted By pfilean
Here are three pictures. These are not original...

Here are three pictures. These are not original but when I replaced the rockers I tried to make it look like it once was. This can be a bad area because if the rear window has leaks the drainage...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 09-29-2023, 11:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,069
Posted By pfilean
That doesn't look all that bad. If you don't want...

That doesn't look all that bad. If you don't want to try it yourself it looks like a part you could take to a body shop and let them do it.

Or first try FranksPontiacParts in CA or Desert Valley...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-25-2023, 10:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 779
Posted By pfilean
Really looks like the proper location for a...

Really looks like the proper location for a ported advance. Tube was probably originally rotated to bend up then down before going toward the firewall. And if the carb was originally off a Chevy...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 09-06-2023, 04:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 272
Posted By pfilean
I suppose those were that dense white foam...

I suppose those were that dense white foam gaskets. Maybe you can get a similar material from McMaster-Carr in Chicago and cut your own. I had to do that for my air duct to firewall gasket because...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-04-2023, 10:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,498
Posted By pfilean
automotive truths - yeah sure Remember back...

automotive truths - yeah sure

Remember back in the day there was always a story about the guy who got a new car that somehow got the experimental carb that was not supposed to be on the assembly...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-28-2023, 10:41 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,148
Posted By pfilean
I once had a 68 Chev I had aircraft landing...

I once had a 68 Chev I had aircraft landing lights in the high beam sockets. Talk about bright. You had to be careful where you used them. I once checked how far away I could see some of those big...
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