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Forum: Interior TECH 05-23-2020, 10:10 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,778
Posted By RAM YAK II
Hang on to your chairs guys. My 62 catalina was...

Hang on to your chairs guys. My 62 catalina was painted 3 months ago and I'm ready for a new interior. Checked with a local shop and he wants $6500 to install a kit, About had the big one. If you're...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 01-20-2018, 12:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 708
Posted By RAM YAK II
Engine sits too high in front

The tailshaft is sitting low but is attached to the stock location. Because the front
of the engine is so high the tranny is hitting the tunnel. Had to hammer the sheet metal to get clearance. I'll...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 01-19-2018, 02:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 708
Posted By RAM YAK II
Exclamation Engine sits too high in front

O.K. my son pulled the mounts off. I did have the mounts on the wrong side. They have the part # and L/ R molded in the rubber part of the mount. The left side has a wing shaped metal part attached....
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 01-09-2018, 10:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 708
Posted By RAM YAK II
You guys gave me some things to do tomorrow....

You guys gave me some things to do tomorrow. Having lunch with also-retired buddies and go right past O'Reillys. Better make a to-do list. ....................................What do I need a list...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 01-09-2018, 06:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 708
Posted By RAM YAK II
For Tom S. Ames catalog shows PN550A LH and...

For Tom S. Ames catalog shows PN550A LH and PN550B RH for 59 thru 64 big car. Maybe I should see if the engine will move in the slots on the crossmember.
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 01-09-2018, 06:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 708
Posted By RAM YAK II
Post I got the mounts from Ames a few years ago. They...

I got the mounts from Ames a few years ago. They went on like they were meant to. The crossmember is the original. Just moved it, drilled new holes in the frame and used a mount that had 3 holes...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 01-08-2018, 03:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 708
Posted By RAM YAK II
Engine sits too high in front

Got a question for the '62 Catalina guru's. The front of the engine sits too high. The engine is a '76 455 with a turbo 400. Also the air cleaner hits the hood. I know the motor mounts are side...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 12-30-2017, 03:44 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 14,164
Posted By RAM YAK II
I have a 62Cat that I put Scarebirds front disc ...

I have a 62Cat that I put Scarebirds front disc conversion on. My lines were hard into the inner fender too. My son found a Corvette MC with the proper lines, prop. valve and provisions to mount the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-19-2017, 03:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 729
Posted By RAM YAK II
At my age I would change the plug and nipple and...

At my age I would change the plug and nipple and put new ones in the proper locations. I bet the plug and nipple weigh a lot less than the heads.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-19-2017, 03:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 328
Posted By RAM YAK II
Thanks for the reply Steve. I don't have the 76...

Thanks for the reply Steve. I don't have the 76 mounts but the original 62 mounts are still on the old engine. They are the same as the new mounts. I'm going to loosen them and see if I can move the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-14-2017, 05:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 328
Posted By RAM YAK II
Thanks for the reply. I will stop at Auto Zone...

Thanks for the reply. I will stop at Auto Zone and see if they have either or both year mounts and compare with what I have. I have the alternator and its wiring on the drivers side. Thanks again.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-13-2017, 12:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 328
Posted By RAM YAK II
Motor mounts 62 or 76?

62 Catalina with a 76 455 and a th 400. Do I use the 62 mounts or the 76. I'm pretty sure I used the 62 mounts but the engine doesn't sit level. Do the mounts make the engine sit high or low? Also...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 09-16-2017, 12:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 598
Posted By RAM YAK II
Have you checked the grounds yet? They should be...

Have you checked the grounds yet? They should be removed and cleaned. Don't forget to clean the sheetmetal where the screw and terminal meet. You'd be surprized how many of the symptons you are...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 08-23-2017, 03:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,296
Posted By RAM YAK II
Classic2Current (C2C) Fabrication has a lot of...

Classic2Current (C2C) Fabrication has a lot of products. I bought floor patch panels for the front of my '62 Catalina and am very impressed with the quality and fit and the price was very good too....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-02-2017, 02:36 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 5,744
Posted By RAM YAK II
If I had a chevy I would paint the engine Pontiac...

If I had a chevy I would paint the engine Pontiac met. blue. Never had anyone look at my engine and say "man, I'm getting tired of blue Pontiac engines". Just too awesome of a color.
Forum: Exhaust TECH 03-27-2017, 07:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,191
Posted By RAM YAK II
My MAD DOG headers bolted on my '62 really...

My MAD DOG headers bolted on my '62 really nicely. When I bought them I was told they would.
Forum: Suspension TECH 03-21-2017, 08:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 301
Posted By RAM YAK II
I installed a set of AIRLIFT bags in my daughters...

I installed a set of AIRLIFT bags in my daughters '67 LeMans about 13 years ago and they are still doing their thing. When there is 1 or 2 in the front we put about 1 - 3 lbs. in the bags. If we put...
Forum: Suspension TECH 11-08-2016, 07:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 498
Posted By RAM YAK II
When I installed the jgc unit in my '62 Catalina...

When I installed the jgc unit in my '62 Catalina with a '76 455, I used a new pressure hose for the jgc and cut off the fitting at the pump. I went to NAPA and bought a new "U" shaped fitting that...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 10-12-2016, 10:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 713
Posted By RAM YAK II
How about the older ('62) big cars with NO...

How about the older ('62) big cars with NO shroud? How far from the radiator?
Forum: Interior TECH 09-09-2016, 05:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 464
Posted By RAM YAK II
I'll have them send me a sample. Thanks for the...

I'll have them send me a sample. Thanks for the tip.
Forum: Members Helping Members 09-06-2016, 02:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 439
Posted By RAM YAK II
Sticking PINTLE in the EGR valve. A shot of carb...

Sticking PINTLE in the EGR valve. A shot of carb (or brake) cleaner will set it free ...for a while. EGR valve has to be removed to clean. If it continues to stick after cleaning it will need to be...
Forum: Big Pontiac (incl G-body)Parts For SALE 05-14-2016, 11:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 847
Posted By RAM YAK II
Hey 8lug, do you know if the hose you are selling...

Hey 8lug, do you know if the hose you are selling has 1 3/4" i.d.on both ends?
Forum: Big Pontiac (incl G-body)Parts For SALE 05-10-2016, 07:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 847
Posted By RAM YAK II
Are both hoses ('64 & '65) 1 3/4" on both...

Are both hoses ('64 & '65) 1 3/4" on both ends?
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 04-27-2016, 03:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 232
Posted By RAM YAK II
I tried the '62 housing but it put the hose into...

I tried the '62 housing but it put the hose into the alternator. I picked up a vertical housing at O'Reilly thinking it would give me the clearance I need. I found a hose at Advance Auto that gave me...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 04-26-2016, 09:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 232
Posted By RAM YAK II
Upper rad. Hose

What upper hose do I use on a 76 engine in a 62 Catalina ? The engine is out of an a/c car and the alt. sits above the p.s.pump. The rad. nipples are 1 3/4". The thermostat housing is 1 1/2" and is...
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