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Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-17-2026, 11:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 467
Posted By 66_Cat_Jon
I'm far from an expert, but fuel uncovering the...

I'm far from an expert, but fuel uncovering the jet seems like a logical place to start. And the simplest thing to check first is if the floats are set high enough. Don't go and just raise the...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 07-08-2026, 08:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 211
Posted By 66_Cat_Jon
stevep, I did call Eaton. That was a great idea....

stevep, I did call Eaton. That was a great idea. Their tech adviser looked up the different spring dimensions and told me that 66 springs are about 3 3/4" on both ends while 68 springs are 2 1/2"...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 07-08-2026, 07:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 154
Posted By 66_Cat_Jon
Arowhed, you're right. I called Eaton and asked...

Arowhed, you're right. I called Eaton and asked them about springs for a 66 vs a 68. 66 springs have the same size larger pigtail top and bottom, while 68 springs are small on both ends. So yes,...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 07-06-2026, 04:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 211
Posted By 66_Cat_Jon
Springs for 1968 rear end transplanted into a 1966 Catalina

I've also asked this in the "61-66 Big Car" section but maybe there's someone here that knows. Many years ago I put a big car posi rear under my 66 Catalina. I was told the housing was from a 1968....
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 07-06-2026, 11:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 154
Posted By 66_Cat_Jon
Springs for 1968 rear end transplanted into a 1966 Catalina

I have a 1966 Catalina with a donor 3.42 posi that I was told came from a 1968 full size. It's been under the car and operating for many years and it never bothered me that the 66 spring bottoms are...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 06-30-2026, 01:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 909
Posted By 66_Cat_Jon
I did the Master Power power brakes with front disks conversion on my auto trans 66

So there's quite a few differences, but some things still apply. What I would suggest for the lines is that you just scrap the original short line that went from the master cylinder to the dist...
Forum: Big Pontiacs (incl. G-body) WANTED 05-22-2026, 01:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,629
Posted By 66_Cat_Jon
Thanks to everyone for the input, but I've got...

Thanks to everyone for the input, but I've got the replacement agreement made. Some other obstacles are delaying the actual physical transfer but that will happen soon enough. To satisfy the...
Forum: Big Pontiacs (incl. G-body) WANTED 05-01-2026, 04:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,629
Posted By 66_Cat_Jon
Thanks for the response. That's a nice project...

Thanks for the response. That's a nice project but with the distance, the amount of work it needs and the price I think I have to keep looking on this half of the country.
Forum: Big Pontiacs (incl. G-body) WANTED 04-24-2026, 12:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,629
Posted By 66_Cat_Jon
That's definitely a fantastic car but...

That's definitely a fantastic car but unfortunately a couple notches up from the market I'm shopping in. Thanks for the response. I wish I was looking for a car that nice. Hopefully you'll find an...
Forum: Big Pontiacs(including G-body) FOR SALE 04-22-2026, 02:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,235
Posted By 66_Cat_Jon
I e-mailed you. If you don't get it for some...

I e-mailed you. If you don't get it for some reason, reply here and I'll try a PM.
Forum: Big Pontiacs (incl. G-body) WANTED 04-22-2026, 01:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,629
Posted By 66_Cat_Jon
WTB: 65-66 Full size

I'm looking for a "decent" example of any model 65-66 full size but prefer 2-door. I've had a 66 Catalina for 35 years that was running and driving until a couple of months ago when I took it out of...
Forum: SOLD Pontiacs 04-13-2026, 08:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,405
Posted By 66_Cat_Jon
I'm interested

I would definitely like to come check this car out. I sent a PM already. Let me know if you want to arrange something.
Forum: SOLD Pontiacs 04-09-2026, 06:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,405
Posted By 66_Cat_Jon
pm sent

pm sent
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-15-2026, 05:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 186
Posted By 66_Cat_Jon
Dumb hydraulic roller lifter question:

When dropping retro-fit roller lifters into the block, should the tie bar be toward the cylinder bank? It looks obviously like the neater fit, but I guess the tie bar could potentially rub the block...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 02-06-2026, 02:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 566
Posted By 66_Cat_Jon
The machine work is already done. The studs were...

The machine work is already done. The studs were left uninstalled because they will have pushrod guides under them that have to be adjusted once the heads are on the engine and then the studs will...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 02-06-2026, 08:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 566
Posted By 66_Cat_Jon
My mistake, when you asked if the studs were...

My mistake, when you asked if the studs were shouldered I thought you were referring to the "bottleneck" area like on the non-adjustable studs. The rocker studs I'm using have the top and bottom...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 02-05-2026, 02:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 566
Posted By 66_Cat_Jon
Straight 7/16 top and bottom to allow adjustable...

Straight 7/16 top and bottom to allow adjustable rockers. The reason I mention motor oil is because the Butler torque specs list calls for it, although that's referring to heads with screw-in studs...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 02-05-2026, 12:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 566
Posted By 66_Cat_Jon
Screw-in stud conversion

My 1966 092 heads have been drilled and helicoiled for 7/16 screw-in rocker studs. when I install the studs do I just apply oil to the threads, or do they intrude into coolant passages and need...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-04-2025, 12:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 751
Posted By 66_Cat_Jon
"Buckets" or "Cups" on top of the valve springs

My 1966 092 heads and 19?? 143 heads have cups or buckets on top of the valve springs. I'm getting the stuff together to have the 092's reconditioned and upgraded for a hyd roller, so new springs,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-13-2025, 08:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 351
Posted By 66_Cat_Jon
Any recommendations for the best oil pan gasket?

I just attempted to install my old steel oil pan onto the engine I'm assembling. I had installed the bolts just snug to let the silicone dry. A couple of hours later I came back to tighten the...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 09-18-2025, 04:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,073
Posted By 66_Cat_Jon
What an incredible find! It's practically a time...

What an incredible find! It's practically a time capsule.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-23-2025, 09:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 679
Posted By 66_Cat_Jon
Thanks to all of you for this valuable advice!

Thanks to all of you for this valuable advice!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-22-2025, 09:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 679
Posted By 66_Cat_Jon
About to start engine assembly and have a couple of questions

All my machine work is done and very shortly I will have enough parts to start bolting the short block together. The very first thing to do I understand is to give the block a wash. Any advice on...
Forum: Big Pontiac (incl G-body)Parts For SALE 04-02-2025, 11:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,177
Posted By 66_Cat_Jon
I'm still interested

I'd like to buy this from you if you would tell me your price including shipping to zip code 27265 and how you would accept payment.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-31-2024, 03:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 807
Posted By 66_Cat_Jon
This engine was disassembled about 30 years ago...

This engine was disassembled about 30 years ago hastily and sloppily. Since then it's been through 6 or 7 moves and inherited pieces and lost pieces and never been in any state of organization. The...
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