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Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 12-11-2012, 12:14 AM
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Posted By 53texponcho
Just FYI the 55 to 63 full size starter will work...

Just FYI the 55 to 63 full size starter will work they are all bolted to the bellhousing
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 12-10-2012, 11:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,197
Posted By 53texponcho
If you want to use a 4 speed trans on the 57...

If you want to use a 4 speed trans on the 57 engine you'll need a 59 or 60 bellhousing to match up to the engine and bolt up to a 4 speed. the earlier bellhousing won't work.
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 09-04-2012, 04:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 330
Posted By 53texponcho
Mounting a 64 389 in my 53 Chieftain

Hi guys, I have a 53 Chieftain which I want to put into my car with a 4 speed. I'm a little stumped in that I could use my front mount from the 55 287 I already have in there but the issue is that...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-26-2010, 12:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 325
Posted By 53texponcho
I give that a try this weekend when it warms up a...

I give that a try this weekend when it warms up a bit. Thanks for the advise. I see your Avatar is a 64 GTO, my favorite car, I own a 64 Lemans hardtop with a 326, wood wheel, power steering and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-25-2010, 10:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 325
Posted By 53texponcho
It's an original 55 balancer with the double...

It's an original 55 balancer with the double pully, I added power steering. I found one with the rubber still in very good condition that didn't have any rubber deterioration. I don't think it spun...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-25-2010, 03:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 325
Posted By 53texponcho
55 Pontiac timing?

I have 55 engine in my 53 Chieftain and I can't set the timing at the marks it stalls but if I advance it about 30 degrees it run ok, but I think it should run smoother, when I have the timing set...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 08-19-2009, 01:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 557
Posted By 53texponcho
check out Pontiac Safari web site...

check out Pontiac Safari web site http://www.pontiacsafari.com/index.html They have a parts catalog with illustrations and will give you all the part # you every needed. Now as for availibility the...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 02-11-2008, 11:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 884
Posted By 53texponcho
Ok, here's what happening. Now with the correct...

Ok, here's what happening. Now with the correct bell housing and my original starter she now cranks like a dream. It made my day when I put it all together yesterday and it cranked right over. My...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 02-11-2008, 11:45 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,152
Posted By 53texponcho
If you can't find a high compression head 7.7...

If you can't find a high compression head 7.7 compression you could have your head milled. I have a 53 and my problem was my engine was shot so I opted to go with a 55 Pontiac V8. It has been a...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 01-29-2008, 10:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 884
Posted By 53texponcho
It actually sticks into the flywheel when I...

It actually sticks into the flywheel when I energize the solenoid with the battery. I have a 55 GMC flywheel that was from the Pontiac engine that they used in 55, when they were putting Pontiac...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 01-28-2008, 11:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 884
Posted By 53texponcho
Bellhousing on 55

Jack,
I went thought all that already which makes me believe the bell housing is not right. I've had 2 different flywheels one aluminum Schiefer and one stock cast. The dowels are good and tight...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 01-27-2008, 08:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 884
Posted By 53texponcho
Need help w/55 Bellhousing / starter problems

I have a sort of problem with the bellhousing or starter. .I have 2 bellhousings but neither one give the starter enough clearance and the starter will jam in the flywheel. The flywheel is a 55 176...
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