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Thanks again everyone.
I have plugged the oil pressure sending unit.
Thanks again, I had not thought about the gasket for the distributor. And the brake clean idea is a good one as well. Get a better sense of just...
Thanks everyone for the suggestions. Yes, I have checked the PCV and it appears to be working. I also have a breather on the other valve cover. I...
I have a SBC 350 that has developed major oil leaks. Seemingly from basically all possible areas. And yet because the motror is in the vehicle it...
Thanks for all the replies. I ended up drilling and tapping it. Went very well and did not experience any issues.
I am replacing the pumpkin/third member in my 9 inch Ford rear end and have a dilemma. The casing that is in my truck has no fill plug in it, and...
Thanks! Others have suggested 20/50 w for older motors. I am getting ready for an oil change and would like to put in the correct oil.
I am wondering what oil I should be using in my 1956 Pontiac Star Chief with an original 316 in it? It has 106k miles. Thanks!
Thanks! I will check with them.
I am looking for a crossover pipe for a single exhaust system, and have not had any luck finding one. Does anyone know of a company selling such...
Still looking for any help I can get.
I am having an issue trying to post a reply to other member's posts. Is this a common problem or could something be wrong? Has been going on for a...
Has anyone had any experience with getting a Pontiac 316 rebuilt? I am thinking that I would like to keep the original motor in my 56 Star Chief,...
Thanks!
Have you thought about going to a Pertronix or the like electronic ignition in place of your points etc. ?
The steering wheel center does not light up, although it would be cool if it did!!!
Wondering if there is any way to adapt a 350 SBC to my existing Stratoflight Hydramatic tranny? Thanks for your help!
Has anyone used this same set-up?
I have purchased the Scarebird front disc conversion brackets for my 56 Pontiac Star Chief, and was wondering if anyone else has done this...
From the cowl back to the rear window you should be able to interchange all the body parts. Including doors, windshield, etc. All of the fenders,...
Hi Ice Man, going to move the heating to the other side of the car. Will try and find another smaller unit to do defrosting/heat. Lots of room on...
Hey! I believe that you should be able to bolt it right up! I have one as well and it would look great on the motor. Really only for looks unless...
Thanks everyone! buds56, you had it right! I did some research and found that the 56 did have a tranny cooler. And as you said it is fed from the...
Sorry, it's a Star Chief with a 316 and a Hydramatic transmission.
Hi guys, could use a little help with a heating issue. I am removing the heater in order to convert the car to disc brakes. And the issue I am...
Hi flatoz, hanks for the info. I am interested in your setup if you could send me the photos that would be great! My email is temerson@msad37.org...
I have purchased the disc brake conversion from Scarebird.com for my 56 Star Chief. Can anyone tell me what they used for a brake booster and...
JUst wanted to update everyone who was nice enough to offer help with this project! I used bryan6902's advice and put a grommet and pcv in the...
The H.A.M.B works again! I had a question about replacing the breather tube on my Star Chief, and in no time had several great suggestions. Tried...
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