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Hi All, Thank you very much for the advice. It's greatly appreciated. I've also done some further research on my end. Between your advice and...
Hi All, I have a 1957 Pontiac Super Chief. After closer inspection, the frame is no good and would have to be replaced. The wheelbase is 122...
That's what I've done. I've bundled the wires. The difficult part is figuring out how they run through the firewall. I have so many cut outs...
Hi All, I have '57 Pontiac SuperChief and I trying to re-run the wiring harness (which was removed when the car was torn down years ago). I'm...
@Crusty Chevy What year and model was the AMC?
@ClassicDriver Could I use any universal master cylinder and make a mounting bracket for it?
@ClassicDriver I appreciate the information.
@ClassicDriver Do you happen to know where you go the master cylinder from? Could I use any universal dual MC as long as I have a bracket made...
@ClassicDriver. Looks like Scarebird doesn't have them. They only have brakes for '59 and up Pontiacs. Any chance you could find out where you...
Great. Thanks everyone.
Also guys, does the bench start diagram look correct? Am I missing anything?
@wheeltramp brian The coil I have now is not a 1.5ohm coil. It's primary resistance is under 1 ohm (In fact, it's .007ohm according to the...
@Tim @Johnny Gee @lostone @325w Thank you very much for the advice. Consensus is that my coil didn't have enough resistance and fried my...
@Tim Could that be why the ignition module burnt out. Too much power to the module from coil without a resistor? Does the rest of the set up look...
Hi, I have my Pontiac 287 in the frame set up for a bench start. I've drawn a diagram below to show my set up. I'm not concerned about hooking...
I pulled off the cap to get a good look and noticed a burn mark on the electronic ignition module. Would this mean the module is no good? [IMG]
The ignition coil is definitely sparking and strong. I know I have all of my plug wires correct. When I test any wire for spark there is none...
Hi, I've got a Pontiac 287 engine. The previous owner converted to electronic ignition. I'm trying to bench start the motor in the frame. I've...
Yes, I see it now. Something I will have to check out.
That might be something I should try. Good call.
Definitely out of a car. It came out of a '55 2 door hardtop - American car
Hi All, the engine is a "Strato Streak" based on the valve covers. I definitely know that it came out of a '55 2 door hard top - confirmed it is...
Hi All, The original 347 in my '57 Pontiac SuperChief is unsalvageable (trust me, everything tried). So I purchased a '55 Pontiac 287 with a...
Thanks Jimmy. I'm just not sure if the 347 manifold ports would align with the 287 ports. Any challenges swapping in the 4 barrel?
Hi All, I purchased a '55 Pontiac Chieftain motor to replace my seized '57 347 motor. I've managed to save alot of the parts from the 347, which...
What's the risk of taking out a leaf or two?
What's involved in reversing the eyes? Is it difficult? How much drop will it give me? No worried about the trans contacting the floor. I can cut...
Thank you everyone. Sounds like de-arching the springs is the way to go. I've never heard of it before (rookie). I'll have to look into how it's...
Hi, Last summer I lowered the rear end of my 57 Super Chief using 3" lowering blocks. It's not low enough. Other than bagging it, are there any...
Hi. Thank everyone for the input. I really appreciate. Sounds like the Chevy windshield is a swap but don't risk the tank. Got it.
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