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Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 07-19-2026, 03:47 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,053
Posted By Onestone
I found the bolts meanwhile, CPR sells them as...

I found the bolts meanwhile, CPR sells them as single bolts. It's the only source I found, surprisingly....

My block is at the workshop too meanwhile. They already told me I will need undersize...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 07-15-2026, 06:59 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,053
Posted By Onestone
Well, 70 year old bolts, no clue if any of the...

Well, 70 year old bolts, no clue if any of the preowners had overtightened them, since they have marks on their heads wich say they have been turned before.

If I have the chance I would prefer new...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 07-14-2026, 10:42 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,053
Posted By Onestone
Another question regarding cylinder head bolts: ...

Another question regarding cylinder head bolts:

- are they reusable?
- where the heck can I get new ones?

I searched a lot, but couldn't find a complete bolt set for this 287 engine.

All...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 07-08-2026, 02:30 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,053
Posted By Onestone
Hi Bill! Thank you for these hints - I...

Hi Bill!

Thank you for these hints - I already found the single set, but I need a complete set. I checked the Moraine ones you linked - I'm afraid it's not even incomplete, it looks also like it's...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 07-06-2026, 09:09 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,053
Posted By Onestone
An new post - without pictures *:eek:* ! I...

An new post - without pictures *:eek:* !

I could remove the cover and got the valve lifters out. Also cleaned the heads and removed any red color ;)
Then I removed some of the valves to check the...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 06-28-2026, 08:19 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,053
Posted By Onestone
I started to dismantle the engine, really dirty...

I started to dismantle the engine, really dirty inside:
...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 06-22-2026, 10:27 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,053
Posted By Onestone
Last week I had the appointment with the...

Last week I had the appointment with the workshop, to check out what the problem of my trans was.
The result was really frustrating, because a lot of the parts are damaged... See the pics:

These...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 06-15-2026, 06:45 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,053
Posted By Onestone
Next step happened: Engine -> out :cool: Fairly...

Next step happened: Engine -> out :cool:
Fairly easy since the transmissionw as already out:
...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 06-11-2026, 04:47 AM
Replies: 269
Views: 21,274
Posted By Onestone
Love it :D

Love it :D
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 06-07-2026, 11:20 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,053
Posted By Onestone
Things are moving forward ;) I carefully...

Things are moving forward ;)

I carefully removed the transmission last week:

https://golf1wiki.de/downloads/pontiac/50736.jpeghttps://golf1wiki.de/downloads/pontiac/50743.jpeg...
Forum: All other Pontiac parts for sale/wanted 06-07-2026, 10:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,216
Posted By Onestone
Still looking for these parts: -...

Still looking for these parts:


- Handbrake / parking brake light
- Door chrome moldings
- Lower rear quarter molding for the passenger side
- Under the trunk light


See pictures below
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 05-19-2026, 03:45 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,053
Posted By Onestone
Ok, I will take that into account, upgrading the...

Ok, I will take that into account, upgrading the front crankshaft seal to a lip seal. Great hint with the alignment tool, I think I can make one with 3D print.

Can anyone say something about the...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 05-13-2026, 03:53 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,053
Posted By Onestone
Thank you guys for the nice comments ;) ...

Thank you guys for the nice comments ;)

Since I shortly will remove my transmission and give it away for repair, I am currently thinking what to do with my engine meanwhile. Once the transmission...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 04-22-2026, 05:50 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,053
Posted By Onestone
Ok, so I will ask them regarding the cooler...

Ok, so I will ask them regarding the cooler again. Maybe they had the truck Hydramatic in mind.

@Jack: Wow, I saw that FB posting, now THAT is impressive !!!

Meanwhile some other side tasks...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 04-21-2026, 05:39 AM
Replies: 269
Views: 21,274
Posted By Onestone
Oh I feel for you, since the car can't be easily...

Oh I feel for you, since the car can't be easily towed without damaging the transmission :-ohwell: Thank god this fault is easy to fix.

Beautiful radio and speaker grille btw!

I have the same...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 04-15-2026, 04:03 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,053
Posted By Onestone
Good news, I finally found a workshop who will do...

Good news, I finally found a workshop who will do the rebuild of my '55 Hydramatic transmission. I have to remove the transmission by myself and bring it to them. I have been warned it will be heavy...
Forum: All other Pontiac parts for sale/wanted 04-13-2026, 07:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,216
Posted By Onestone
Still looking for these parts: - Handbrake /...

Still looking for these parts:

- Handbrake / parking brake light:
https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=663713&d=1768564268

- Door chrome moldings
- Lower...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 04-13-2026, 07:17 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,053
Posted By Onestone
Bill & Jack, thank you again! So I will try to...

Bill & Jack, thank you again! So I will try to get my Hydramatic transmission repaired and overhauled.

@Jack: That wold be great! I also just sent you a PM with my contact data for this.
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 04-12-2026, 05:34 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,053
Posted By Onestone
Thank you for your efforts helping me @ Bill and...

Thank you for your efforts helping me @ Bill and Jack!

Bill, I think you are right regarding the reverse gear too. The reverse gear seems to have the same speed as the lower forward (2nd) gear. I...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 04-08-2026, 09:53 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,053
Posted By Onestone
So what would you guys suggest doing next with my...

So what would you guys suggest doing next with my transmission? Open it and check for a broken band?
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 04-07-2026, 11:46 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,053
Posted By Onestone
Reverse is working without any problems. So in...

Reverse is working without any problems. So in total whats good:
- 2nd, 4th, R and N are working fine
- upshift from 2nd to 4th happens (I think it happens where the 2nd to 3rd upshift should be)
...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 04-07-2026, 05:29 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,053
Posted By Onestone
I checked the rear end ratio and did some test...

I checked the rear end ratio and did some test driving yesterday.

For the rear end ratio I did like Bill suggested with marks on tire and driveshaft. Result: a little more than 3 driveshaft turns...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 04-04-2026, 01:08 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,053
Posted By Onestone
Thank you so much for your help! I already...

Thank you so much for your help!

I already thought the same way - how to determine which gear 2500rpm at 35mph is :)

So what I already did is measuring the circumfence of my tires -> it's...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 04-04-2026, 02:05 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,053
Posted By Onestone
I have a tach, so that's no problem. The gear it...

I have a tach, so that's no problem. The gear it shifts up to is 2500rpm at 35mph - which gear is that?
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 04-03-2026, 10:50 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,053
Posted By Onestone
Hi Bill, I just drove a little round, since it's...

Hi Bill, I just drove a little round, since it's carfriday :) I just tested what you recommended:

Gear lever in LO:

It starts rolling with the same gear as in LEFT DR
Then I pressed the...
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