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This sounds like a good idea as I was going to tack weld the pick up pipe to the cast body of the pump but was concerned about the check ball...
Thank you Stimpy, I think I will do the 3/8" like both of you guys suggest.
Thanks Dirty, appreciate the input.
Does anyone out there have any opinions on how far off the bottom of an oil pan a new oil pump screen should sit on a 58 to 64 Pontiac V-8? I have...
I used a 55 Hydro behind my 57 347 in my 55 Chieftain with a "Hydro-Stick" shifter for about 14 years. The only one that was sought after for...
Carbking is correct. The original cast iron 4 bbl. intake manifolds flow very well compared to aftermarket aluminum ones (if you can even find...
Hey Kansas Transit, I totally love your Tempest. You don't see many of them any more and I think they are very cool. I met a guy by the name of...
Hugh M, you would be amazed at the difference in lateral run-out between a flywheel (between 1 to 5 thousands) and a flex plate for an automatic...
I was 17 in 1963, my stepdad had been wanting a new car since he was still driving a 1950 Buick. He worked hard at his 24 hour coffee shop in San...
I always admired Steve. I used to hang out at Bud Ekins Triumph on Sherman Oaks Blvd. on Saturdays where I bought my 1962 TR-6. I would watch Von...
Don't know you Rick, but prayers from Southern Oregon to you and family! 55yak
Dane and Woodiewagon46, thanks for input, I will call Godman Performance and see what they have. I love this site because people share info with...
I haven't seen any auxilliary coolers with threaded fittings but if you think they make them, I will keep looking. Thanks or advice. 55yak
Thanks Phat Rat, I thought a small 4"x11" would be big enough but I guess I had better reconsider and install the largest I can fit without...
I was wondering if anyone out there can help me with a cooler line question? I just installed a 700R4 in my 1955 Pontiac and I'm at the point...
Same thing happened to me once, on the left side and it is of course covered by the cast iron hydro bell housing. It's more than likely just the...
Your sentiments are mine exactly! What an era up to about 1968. I can still remember Hayden Proffit, Jim Christiansen, and Mickey Thompson and the...
I think you would like my mild custom 55 Chieftain hardtop with 57 347" motor but I must be dumb because I don't know how to post pictures on this...
I have a very good shifting 1955 Pontiac Hydro. Don't remember if those were what you called Dual Coupling. This trans was in my 55 Chieftain and...
To 55Ponchochief, Did you have to lose your 5x5 bolt pattern on the front? Did you have to lose your stock firewall mounted heater core to mount...
1955 2 Dr. Hardtop Chieftain, 57 "347" with 57 Fuelie cam and 600 CFM Edelbrock Performer, Rodney Red aluminum radiator, 700 R-4, Lokar mechanical...
Yezzi, you are stuck with the old hydro unless you buy the Bendsten adapter but the fellow that said you have the same bore/stroke as a stock 57...
I'm real happy with my Bendstens Transmission adapter from my 57 Pontiac to a 700R-4. They do Olds and all engines and comes complete with...
I need some advice if anyone knows. I removed my 55 B&M Hydro and installed a 700R-4. I have to cut my driveshaft and use a yoke for the 700R-4 on...
Yes, pilot shaft does stick into pilot bearing of crank. Be sure and seal the flywheel to the crankshaft or you will have a leak. Use a good...
I'm not familiar with Ron Francis. I need a new turn signal switch for my 55 too and having trouble finding one. Is he a Pontiac parts supplier?...
working on a 55 Chieftain hardtop, 57 motor. Come to think of it, I work on it a lot. John
Thanks for letting me know that the steel impeller worked ok. I do know they both turn the same way but I can visualize maybe with a/c, p/s, etc....
Sweet, I LIKE IT!
Thanks for the info on the Safari website explaining the "gusher" style water system but I'm still confused as to why NAPA offers PN#58594 that...
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