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Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 09-11-2024, 08:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 382
Posted By Bill Hanlon
Just to muddy the waters, a sheet from the 1966...

Just to muddy the waters, a sheet from the 1966 Pontiac Parts Catalog, showing 1962 engines and what components made them up.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-09-2024, 09:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 537
Posted By Bill Hanlon
It does not, but the spec was during the...

It does not, but the spec was during the procedure to replace the head, so I'd guess that was cold.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-07-2024, 11:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 537
Posted By Bill Hanlon
I don't have a 1960 Pontiac shop manual to look...

I don't have a 1960 Pontiac shop manual to look at. According to the 1960 Pontiac Master Parts Catalog, '56 thru '60 Pontiac engines use the same rocker arms, rocker balls, nuts and studs. The '57...
Forum: Electrical Tech 09-06-2024, 05:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 225
Posted By Bill Hanlon
Typically, the door switches just provide a...

Typically, the door switches just provide a ground for the light when you open the door. So, one wire is right.
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 09-06-2024, 08:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 510
Posted By Bill Hanlon
Congrats Jack! I guess a blown Trophy 4...

Congrats Jack!

I guess a blown Trophy 4 would be a bit much for those great looking wheels.
Forum: Electrical Tech 09-04-2024, 10:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 323
Posted By Bill Hanlon
The guys in my son-in-law's shop call it "dum...

The guys in my son-in-law's shop call it "dum dum". I bought a roll of it from O'Reilly's (or was it AutoZone??)and the counterman knew what I was looking for.
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 09-04-2024, 05:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 215
Posted By Bill Hanlon
Physically, any Pontiac V8 distributor from 1955...

Physically, any Pontiac V8 distributor from 1955 through the last real Pontiac V8 in 1981 will plug into the 287. All may have different advance curves than your '55 distributor. The vacuum advance...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 09-04-2024, 09:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 423
Posted By Bill Hanlon
Sorry Larry, I didn't notice the link hidden...

Sorry Larry, I didn't notice the link hidden under the words "this link".
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 09-03-2024, 05:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 423
Posted By Bill Hanlon
Larry was a bit quick on the trigger with the...

Larry was a bit quick on the trigger with the cowl info. He was probably referring to this https://www.pontiacsafari.com/L1EarlyV8Pontiacs/IdentificationTags/index.html
page on his web site.
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 09-03-2024, 01:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 215
Posted By Bill Hanlon
I don't know Pertronics' complete line of...

I don't know Pertronics' complete line of products, but I think they do not make complete distributor replacements. The Pertronics parts I am familiar with replace the points and condenser inside...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 09-01-2024, 07:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 209
Posted By Bill Hanlon
For a "drive home" I'd disconnect the heater...

For a "drive home" I'd disconnect the heater lines at the timing cover and put in a bypass hose. Then you could deal with a better fix at home.
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 09-01-2024, 07:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 215
Posted By Bill Hanlon
By the way, does your "RV cam" have the proper...

By the way, does your "RV cam" have the proper oiling holes drilled in the #2 and #4 journals?
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 09-01-2024, 07:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 215
Posted By Bill Hanlon
I just read through those pages and did not find...

I just read through those pages and did not find any reference to disconnecting the vacuum line or not. Any "ported" vacuum connection would be in the carb's base.

Where does your vacuum line...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 08-30-2024, 05:30 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 82
Posted By Bill Hanlon
Wanted: #4 main bearing cap for 287/316

I have a friend that is looking for a #4 main bearing cap for 287/316 '55/'56 Pontiac V8 or the same part from a 288/317 GMC V8. He'll buy the whole set if necessary. #4 is the thrust bearing.
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 08-29-2024, 10:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 601
Posted By Bill Hanlon
I used both iron and stamped steel water pumps...

I used both iron and stamped steel water pumps for many miles in my '57 GMC (Pontiac) 347 daily driver with A/C for 22 years. Both worked well.
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 08-29-2024, 10:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 188
Posted By Bill Hanlon
How good of a tranny was the Dual-Range...

How good of a tranny was the Dual-Range HydraMatic?? Rolls Royce licensed the design from GM and built their own until 1966.
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 08-28-2024, 10:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 188
Posted By Bill Hanlon
The transmission is bulletproof until it breaks. ...

The transmission is bulletproof until it breaks. Then it is very hard to find someone with the knowledge and tools to fix it. SteveP on this forum is one who can. He's only about 1200 miles east...
Forum: Electrical Tech 08-26-2024, 07:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 371
Posted By Bill Hanlon
Just a thought in case you cannot find a new or...

Just a thought in case you cannot find a new or useable plug. Instead of tape, use heat shrink. Much more secure and permanent.
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 08-25-2024, 03:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 590
Posted By Bill Hanlon
By the way, these documents call for 10-10.5...

By the way, these documents call for 10-10.5 quarts of tranny fluid to fill the tranny WHEN IT HAS BEEN DISASSEMBLED AND REBUILT.
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 08-25-2024, 11:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 590
Posted By Bill Hanlon
Here...

Here https://pontiac.oldcarmanualproject.com/manuals/1960/1960%20Hydramatic/01-Hydra-Matic/b_P0039.jpg is fluid level checking procedure from 1960 Pontiac Hydra-Matic manual .
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 08-25-2024, 10:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 590
Posted By Bill Hanlon
Sounds to me like the fluid coupling is "draining...

Sounds to me like the fluid coupling is "draining back". See https://www.pontiacsafari.com/ServiceCraftsmanNews/56-07-July.pdf page 5 (same transmission as yours) for further information.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-15-2024, 11:17 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,273
Posted By Bill Hanlon
Dual plug is old technology. Lots of aircraft...

Dual plug is old technology. Lots of aircraft engines. Even Ford flatheads.
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 08-14-2024, 10:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 509
Posted By Bill Hanlon
Just curious: In 1965 was Pontiac's Iris Mist...

Just curious: In 1965 was Pontiac's Iris Mist and Chevrolet's Evening Orchid actually the same color?
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-08-2024, 06:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 606
Posted By Bill Hanlon
December 26, 1964 was a Saturday, the day after...

December 26, 1964 was a Saturday, the day after Christmas.
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-05-2024, 04:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,700
Posted By Bill Hanlon
Picture on the left is tail light on. Picture...

Picture on the left is tail light on.
Picture on the right is brake light on.

In each picture, the left side lamp is the LED 1157 replacement lamp and the right side lamp is a standard 1157 lamp.
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