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Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 03-11-2024, 09:19 PM
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Views: 567
Posted By Burbach 174
Thank you! This helps and here in Sioux Falls we...

Thank you! This helps and here in Sioux Falls we have an excellent source for all of that then. Thankfully per the last owner it's a low mileage block but it did sit for 25 years after the suposed...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 03-09-2024, 07:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 567
Posted By Burbach 174
60 389 Exhaust Bolt size mystery

I'm getting ready to remove the exhaust manifolds so I can get to the freeze plugs more easily but assuming I'll want to replace the manifold bolts, I'm not finding any information about them. All...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 08-17-2022, 05:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,057
Posted By Burbach 174
Thanks - Well that would explain why it looks...

Thanks - Well that would explain why it looks squished so much more on that end. Now to find a tapered hose. I think I saw some generic silicone ones on ebay.
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 08-17-2022, 04:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,057
Posted By Burbach 174
Manifold heater hose Pipe Size 60 389

I don't trust this hose seen here on the left. Looks like someone used a wider hose and clamped it down to work.. Looking at other 389 photos I don't even see this on others. Perhaps because mine...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 07-25-2022, 09:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,007
Posted By Burbach 174
Thanks!! Sure helped - got it done over the...

Thanks!!
Sure helped - got it done over the winter but here's the video I made of the issue so someone else may be helped. 389 freeze plug replacement the hard way.
Youtube video - Pontiac...
Forum: Big Pontiac(incl G-body)Parts WANTED 05-07-2022, 11:13 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 512
Posted By Burbach 174
60 Vista Top Drivers side front door glass - tinted

Someone shot at my drivers side door glass putting a small star in it. Not sure if it can be repaired so looking for a replacement. It's the LOF EZ-Eye Safety Plate tinted glass. Not certain if all...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 04-27-2022, 02:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 810
Posted By Burbach 174
1960 Stock Valve Spring Replacement question

If I determined a couple weak valve springs both intake and exhaust, are there any recommended sizes for this? I suppose I could replace them all. It's a 90,000 mile survivor car. I found two...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 04-16-2022, 06:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,019
Posted By Burbach 174
Without a spring being present - what is the...

Without a spring being present - what is the position of the weight when it's open? Mine is missing and frozen in place - no other way to know if it's open or closed w/o taking the manifold off.
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 04-09-2022, 08:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,056
Posted By Burbach 174
Oh wow, that's great. Not only do they have other...

Oh wow, that's great. Not only do they have other things I may need, they're just one state away to the west. Thank you!
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 04-08-2022, 05:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,056
Posted By Burbach 174
1960 Axle Flange Gasket - Vendors have wrong part

Looking to see if anyone has a better part number. The paper axle flange gasket which goes behind the backing plate comes up with Fel (Fail)pro 5188 which doesn't match up at all.. `The various...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 02-08-2022, 10:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,007
Posted By Burbach 174
Thanks Steve, That helps.. Yes they were the...

Thanks Steve,
That helps.. Yes they were the originals. I'll post a picture later.
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 02-06-2022, 04:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,007
Posted By Burbach 174
1960 389 Freeze Plug size same as all 389's?

I have a corroded freeze plug I need to replace on my 1960. :oogle: Are these all the same size as the 389's of later years where there were three on each side? Mine has the two large ones on each...
Forum: Suspension TECH 09-18-2021, 12:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,227
Posted By Burbach 174
Thank you - I was trying to imagine that so will...

Thank you - I was trying to imagine that so will do in combination to the other's advice.
Forum: Suspension TECH 09-13-2021, 05:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,227
Posted By Burbach 174
You were able to get it high enough (or...

You were able to get it high enough (or compressed enough) to get the ball joint out? I did one car once where the spring just lifted the car..
Forum: Suspension TECH 09-13-2021, 12:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,227
Posted By Burbach 174
1960 Ball Joint replacement, search and Suggested Spring compressor advice

Having replaced ball joints on another car of this era, this Bonneville is the first where I see the spindle above the lower control arm. Gripping the spindle yanking it in and out I can hear a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-18-2021, 01:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 938
Posted By Burbach 174
No one ever answered this and I have the same...

No one ever answered this and I have the same question - let's see if anyone knows better or available somewhere.
Forum: Big Pontiac(incl G-body)Parts WANTED 08-14-2021, 07:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,305
Posted By Burbach 174
Yes - that works for me. These are for over the...

Yes - that works for me. These are for over the winter when I'm working on a few things so it is no rush. Also if you have the brake adjuster parts if they are usable I would buy those too as they...
Forum: Big Pontiac(incl G-body)Parts WANTED 08-13-2021, 10:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,305
Posted By Burbach 174
Wanted 62-64 Front Hubs. And Optionally Drums

I need a set of front wheel hubs - 5 lug so I can use modern wheel bearings over the ball bearings of my 60. I intend to replace the bearings and races so condition isn't too important. Should they...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 08-13-2021, 03:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,890
Posted By Burbach 174
Good idea - the self adjusters. What year on the...

Good idea - the self adjusters. What year on the chevy brake kits for the 11" stuff?
Forum: Electrical Tech 08-12-2021, 07:42 PM
Replies: 21
HEI
Views: 6,543
Posted By Burbach 174
One more question - are these cheap $50 HEI's on...

One more question - are these cheap $50 HEI's on Ebay any good? They range new from 108 down to 48.. Interesting...
Forum: Electrical Tech 08-12-2021, 05:46 PM
Replies: 21
HEI
Views: 6,543
Posted By Burbach 174
This answers my question too but these days with...

This answers my question too but these days with no supply of these in my local junk yards - using Ebay is Olds and Buick also the same (same rotation?) and 74 and up - what is the max year before...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 08-12-2021, 04:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,727
Posted By Burbach 174
I just ordered one on Ebay yesterday and should...

I just ordered one on Ebay yesterday and should have it tomorrow (using local courier) I think the vendor has more - This has the return line. Stainless. The vendor name on ebay is Vansautollc. Was...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 08-12-2021, 04:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,890
Posted By Burbach 174
What other year drums fit 1960 Bonneville Rear?

I found a thread which address the front brakes but not the rear. Mine are grooved and shot basically. I heard 64 may be the same as finned are available but wanted to be certain. Can someone verify...
Forum: Big Pontiac(incl G-body)Parts WANTED 08-04-2021, 08:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 649
Posted By Burbach 174
That is correct.. 60 is unique. I just found...

That is correct.. 60 is unique. I just found today a man here who makes stainless tanks custom fit but someone may have a good used one. That still would be the best route. Someone posted elsewhere...
Forum: Big Pontiac(incl G-body)Parts WANTED 08-03-2021, 10:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 649
Posted By Burbach 174
Wanted 1960 Bonneville Gas Tank

Looking for a decent fuel tank for my 1960 Bonneville. Repairable to good. Thank you!
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