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Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-21-2024, 12:00 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,561
Posted By Bill Hanlon
Like this?? ...

Like this??

https://www.orarc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/wire-harness-smoke-Custom.jpg
Forum: OHC-6 TECH 04-21-2024, 11:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 667
Posted By Bill Hanlon
Sorry, I don't know.

Sorry, I don't know.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-20-2024, 11:18 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,561
Posted By Bill Hanlon
Maybe the Pertronics is just better than Lucas...

Maybe the Pertronics is just better than Lucas electrics??
Forum: OHC-6 TECH 04-20-2024, 10:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 667
Posted By Bill Hanlon
This may be way off base, but my '52 GMC 228...

This may be way off base, but my '52 GMC 228 cubic inch six cylinder is running Chrysler six cylinder mag pickup and reluctor (circa 1977) inside the stock distributor. The ID of the reluctor has...
Forum: Electrical Tech 03-25-2024, 08:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 453
Posted By Bill Hanlon
PRNDSL was from the factory on SuperHydramatic...

PRNDSL was from the factory on SuperHydramatic equipped Pontiacs from 1956 through 63 if I remember right. Besides that, the S stood for "Super", which is pretty cool.

Ben's profile says he has...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 03-23-2024, 02:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 235
Posted By Bill Hanlon
The 1935-66 Pontiac Chassis Parts Catalog has a...

The 1935-66 Pontiac Chassis Parts Catalog has a ton of listings for steering wheels, but no d4rawings that I can find.
Forum: Electrical Tech 03-15-2024, 06:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 395
Posted By Bill Hanlon
Don't know if this is cheap. Not mine. ...

Don't know if this is cheap. Not mine.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/276336438152
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 03-12-2024, 09:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 595
Posted By Bill Hanlon
Using a 6 point socket (instead of a 12) might be...

Using a 6 point socket (instead of a 12) might be a good idea.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-07-2024, 03:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,155
Posted By Bill Hanlon
Nah. Those have grease fittings.

Nah. Those have grease fittings.
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 03-01-2024, 06:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 833
Posted By Bill Hanlon
You (and your machine shop) do know that the...

You (and your machine shop) do know that the rockers on a '60 Pontiac are oiled through hollow rocker studs and depend on holes in the camshaft and #2 and #4 cam bearings to meter the oil, don't you?
Forum: Electrical Tech 02-24-2024, 10:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,848
Posted By Bill Hanlon
Attachment from '66 Pontiac Chassis Parts Catalog

Attachment from '66 Pontiac Chassis Parts Catalog
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 02-20-2024, 09:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,013
Posted By Bill Hanlon
If a GMC block, the engine serial number will...

If a GMC block, the engine serial number will start with the engine size, 288, 316, 347 or 336 depending on the year. And no, I can't tell you why GMC advertised one cubic inch larger than Pontiac...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 02-20-2024, 04:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,013
Posted By Bill Hanlon
... or if you don't find the serial number there,...

... or if you don't find the serial number there, maybe it is a GMC truck block. Check here.
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 02-19-2024, 04:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,388
Posted By Bill Hanlon
30 years ago I chopped up the stock '57 bracket...

30 years ago I chopped up the stock '57 bracket by moving the rear tab towards the front. A friend (who welds) and I mounted the alternator on a piece of all-thread using nuts and washers to...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-19-2024, 12:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 375
Posted By Bill Hanlon
According to Pontiac Chassis Parts Catalog...

According to Pontiac Chassis Parts Catalog published in Oct 66 the GM part number 1115202 (note the last 3 digits) is used on a 62-63 Tempest 4 cylinder
engines, 64-66 Tempest 6 cylinder engines and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-18-2024, 10:37 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,964
Posted By Bill Hanlon
Starting on page 6A4 of this 1957 Pontiac shop...

Starting on page 6A4 of this 1957 Pontiac shop manual https://www.pontiacsafari.com/57/ShopManual/6A%20-%20Engine%20Cooling.pdf you will find Pontiac's (instead of GMC's) explanation of early Pontiac...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-18-2024, 03:21 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,964
Posted By Bill Hanlon
If you swap cams and use 1962 or older heads make...

If you swap cams and use 1962 or older heads make sure that the new cam has the timed holes in the 2nd and 4th cam journal. If not, you wont have oil to the rocker arms. Read this...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-17-2024, 12:29 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,964
Posted By Bill Hanlon
The HydraMatic from the '55 Pontiac will be what...

The HydraMatic from the '55 Pontiac will be what is called a "slant pan". It is clocked about 15 degrees (CCW looking from the rear of the car) on the bellhousing to make room for the transmission...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-13-2024, 09:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,964
Posted By Bill Hanlon
Thank Larry. He's the one that gathered all this...

Thank Larry. He's the one that gathered all this early V8 info.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-13-2024, 06:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,964
Posted By Bill Hanlon
And as long as you are tearing into the '59...

And as long as you are tearing into the '59 engine, take a look at this https://www.pontiacsafari.com/L1Garage/FrontSealUpgrade.pdf
article I wrote about upgrading the front seal. If you decide to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-13-2024, 06:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,964
Posted By Bill Hanlon
Make SURE that you read and understand the...

Make SURE that you read and understand the "interchangeability" section of Larry Gorden's page in the link below before you try to attach the '59 crankshaft to the HydraMatic's flywheel.
...
Forum: OHC-6 TECH 02-08-2024, 12:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 667
Posted By Bill Hanlon
I had a Heathkit (build it yourself) version of...

I had a Heathkit (build it yourself) version of the Mark 10 CDI that I built in the 70s on a '65 Chevelle, moved to a '77 Honda Accord that went 200,000+ miles and was later installed in my 347...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-07-2024, 10:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,364
Posted By Bill Hanlon
.... but you have that dog pulling it down the...

.... but you have that dog pulling it down the street. ;)
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-02-2024, 12:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 242
Posted By Bill Hanlon
Wouldn't a GP (basically a Catalina) use a Slim...

Wouldn't a GP (basically a Catalina) use a Slim Jim automatic transmission?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-20-2024, 10:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,846
Posted By Bill Hanlon
and about 7 volts with ignition on, engine not...

and about 7 volts with ignition on, engine not running WITH THE POINTS CLOSED. With the points open it should read battery voltage.
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