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Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 07-15-2026, 11:03 AM
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Posted By pfilean
As far as I know. But a little hard to check...

As far as I know. But a little hard to check without loosing fingers. But if hot enough it will shut down within one turn after turning ignition off. Which is supposed to be some kind of test.
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 07-14-2026, 11:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 227
Posted By pfilean
I tested the old 180 thermostat and it started to...

I tested the old 180 thermostat and it started to open at 180 as advertised. Also tested another old RobertShaw I had from somewhere. It was a 160 and opened at 160 but I didn't use it because I...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 07-13-2026, 04:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 227
Posted By pfilean
thermostat thoughts

Cooling the Pontiac seems to be a popular subject. I have always feels my 61 ran hot. The PO said he had some problems. He had put in a 4 row radiator and a flex fan to replace the factory 4 blade....
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 07-12-2026, 10:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 171
Posted By pfilean
If I remember the oil to the studs comes from the...

If I remember the oil to the studs comes from the oil gallery on each side of the block. To get to the head it passes through a duct on each side of the block into the head The passage to the head...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-11-2026, 07:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 117
Posted By pfilean
Yes I think that is a stud for the upper timing...

Yes I think that is a stud for the upper timing cover hole. Mine has a nut to hold the timing cover and then a shallow jam nut for the bracket. Bracket nestles right in there like it was made for...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-11-2026, 11:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 117
Posted By pfilean
Looks like one of the top bolts for timing cover...

Looks like one of the top bolts for timing cover to block. Here are several. Some original some the way added mine.
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 07-07-2026, 09:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 178
Posted By pfilean
search for posts VinAir in 61 Pt1 and Pt2 as one...

search for posts VinAir in 61 Pt1 and Pt2 as one way
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 06-17-2026, 09:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 906
Posted By pfilean
Possibly Frank's Pontiac Parts for PS

Possibly Frank's Pontiac Parts for PS
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 06-11-2026, 10:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 585
Posted By pfilean
I would think they were always negative nearest...

I would think they were always negative nearest to the engine so the negative cable would go right to a Bolton the front of the head to maybe to some bolt on an accessory bracket. The positive would...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 05-09-2026, 01:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 954
Posted By pfilean
I have used the duplicolor tube with the brush...

I have used the duplicolor tube with the brush included. same stuff I use to touch up little chips on the other parts of the car.. As suggested the little excursions outside the lines come off easily...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 03-25-2026, 11:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 287
Posted By pfilean
Check these pages from parts book. There may even...

Check these pages from parts book. There may even be some interchangeability with 61 and 62 where the only difference is a hole or a different gusset. But I can't swear to it.
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 03-02-2026, 06:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 584
Posted By pfilean
you need to get casting numbers and check...

you need to get casting numbers and check information that is available with searches here. But from what I see in the pictures a 63 will have the auto choke without the tube in the stat center, will...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 02-13-2026, 11:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 378
Posted By pfilean
I have one of those. And if you want to keep...

I have one of those. And if you want to keep running that transmission - no charge. PM or just message me an address.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 12-13-2025, 10:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,094
Posted By pfilean
There have been flux cored intended for use...

There have been flux cored intended for use without gas for years. We used it very successfully on outdoor construction where wind was a problem. Not necessarily the best quality weld but adequate...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 12-12-2025, 04:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,094
Posted By pfilean
Unless that stuff is a lot better than the last...

Unless that stuff is a lot better than the last time I saw it flux core either with or without gas is not for sheet metal. Flux core is for 3/16 and over thickness in my opinion.

I'll give the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-09-2025, 11:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 751
Posted By pfilean
If you are going to take heads into the machine...

If you are going to take heads into the machine shop anyway might as well do them all.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-06-2025, 10:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 751
Posted By pfilean
hen I got my 61 the PO had had the engine rebuilt...

hen I got my 61 the PO had had the engine rebuilt and new Comp springs installed. Blew smoke on startup and went through a quart every 500 or so. No cups on the springs because the springs were a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-23-2025, 10:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 264
Posted By pfilean
I don't have 68 manuals for reference but I...

I don't have 68 manuals for reference but I suspect that the HVAC system is best referenced from the the HVAC specific manual. Generally that vacuum would be separate from the engine system and from...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 11-19-2025, 01:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 643
Posted By pfilean
What Makes Pontiacs Run? 5

Last
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 11-19-2025, 01:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 643
Posted By pfilean
What Makes Pontiacs Run? 4

Forth Set
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 11-19-2025, 01:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 643
Posted By pfilean
What Makes Pontiacs Run? 3

Third Set
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 11-19-2025, 01:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 643
Posted By pfilean
What Makes Pontiacs Run? 2

Second Set
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 11-19-2025, 01:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 643
Posted By pfilean
What Makes Pontiacs Run?

Recently refound this old article that I find interesting. Considering how tings are done now maybe only of nostalgic value but I searched and couldn't find that anyone had posted it before. Maybe...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 10-31-2025, 10:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 596
Posted By pfilean
I believe one or both [pump mounting bolts are...

I believe one or both [pump mounting bolts are threaded through to the timing chamber and oil can bleed up the threads. Take out one bolt at a time and clean the threads on the bolt and timing...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 10-23-2025, 10:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 418
Posted By pfilean
I'm talking from a 1961 but I don't think much...

I'm talking from a 1961 but I don't think much changed in the heater for 1963. You may want the heat/AC manuals. Much of what you are looking for should be in there.

My diaphragm for the supply...
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