http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/-t1.htm Motor and Transmission tech Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:40:09 GMT 10 http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z221/starchief_59/1959%20Pontiac/newlogosmall.jpg http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/-t1.htm http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/59-389-blocks-t308.htm marks73turboTA Mark L]]> Motor and Transmission Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:40:09 GMT http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/59-389-blocks-t308.htm#2433 http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/59-389-blocks-t308.htm http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/edelbrock-ep4b-intake-what-s-the-truth-t281.htm 59vista I've been wanting a 4brl intake for a while, but i lost the last original 59 intake on e-bay. Now i wonder if a Edelbrock EP4B can be used ?. What is the story about this intake ? I see different discriptions - some say it is pre 65 pontiacs, some say it is 59 to 64, and some says it is only 61 to 64. They all seem to agree that EP is Early Pontiac - fair enough, but how early ??? These seem to come at a resonable price, and should fit the large selection og 4 brl carbs - i wonder ... Motor and Transmission Sat, 12 Sep 2009 12:03:57 GMT http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/edelbrock-ep4b-intake-what-s-the-truth-t281.htm#2033 http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/edelbrock-ep4b-intake-what-s-the-truth-t281.htm http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/4-speed-manual-transmission-swap-info-t6.htm starchief_59 The bell housings and flywheels are hard to find for this swap but they are out there. You'll need a fywheel and bell housing from '58(maybe even 57 or earlier) - 1960 Pontiac or GMC heavy duty truck with a pontiac motor in it. The flywheels are 12" and have 176 teeth. These bellhousings will fit all GM 4 speed manual trannies: Saginaw, Borg Warner, Muncie... Motor and Transmission Thu, 22 May 2008 23:55:52 GMT http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/4-speed-manual-transmission-swap-info-t6.htm#8 http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/4-speed-manual-transmission-swap-info-t6.htm http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/pushrods-rocker-studs-t199.htm starchief1959
Robert, when you rebuilt yours were they all oiled?

Thanks kids!]]> Motor and Transmission Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:49:43 GMT http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/pushrods-rocker-studs-t199.htm#1233 http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/pushrods-rocker-studs-t199.htm http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/oil-pan-gasket-t221.htm wydtrac I have replaced the oil pan gasket on my star chief 389 and as careful as I was doing so, it still has a leak. I have retightened all the bolts and carefully checked everything but it still has a small leak. It is enough of a leak that I dont want to drive it as it is. Any tips or thoughts on this and how to cure it would be helpful. I was extremely careful when replacing the gasket and felt confident that it would not leak, but there it is on the garage floor. Damn! I hate to drive it this ... Motor and Transmission Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:44:55 GMT http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/oil-pan-gasket-t221.htm#1398 http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/oil-pan-gasket-t221.htm http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/transmission-pan-paint-t164.htm wydtrac Does anyone know for sure what color the transmission pan should be on my Star Chief with the Hydra Matic transmission. I have removed it and cleaned it up, cleaned the screen and am ready to put it back on. But what color? Black? Grey, or Pontiac Blue? Motor and Transmission Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:39:54 GMT http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/transmission-pan-paint-t164.htm#916 http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/transmission-pan-paint-t164.htm http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/motor-mounts-t147.htm wydtrac OK, here's a new subject. Motor mounts. I have tried two different sources for new motor mounts for my 59 Star Chief with the 389 v8 2bbl. Both are incorrect. The first set: the single mounting hole is larger than the originals and the left and right are different, where as the originals, both are the same and could be used on either side. These also are angled differently. The second set: mounting hole is larger and again they are not the same and angled differently. Also different from ... Motor and Transmission Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:29:28 GMT http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/motor-mounts-t147.htm#744 http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/motor-mounts-t147.htm http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/oil-capacity-t81.htm starchief_59 I read that our oil capacity was 5 quarts. I have 5 quarts in my motor but I don't show anything on the dip stick. Could it be because I poured some in the filter and since I haven't started it it hasn't all circulated? I'm gunna put another quart in to make sure. Motor and Transmission Sat, 09 Aug 2008 19:28:57 GMT http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/oil-capacity-t81.htm#381 http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/oil-capacity-t81.htm http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/replacement-water-pump-t137.htm wydtrac I recently pulled the water pump off my 389 to replace it, since it was leaking, and found that the replacement didnt line up quite right with the stud mounts. I discovered the difference being two of the holes on the original one are off center of the tab they are drilled in. The replacement is not off center, thus will not go on. The original casting number is 518040. Searching this number I found one on ebay that looks the same as the replacement I returned, and the description for it says ... Motor and Transmission Sun, 16 Nov 2008 02:19:40 GMT http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/replacement-water-pump-t137.htm#691 http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/replacement-water-pump-t137.htm http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/solid-state-ignition-t88.htm starchief1959 Anyone do away with the points distributor on their engine? I've been looking into the different options and with the Tri Power I can't use a HEI distributor due to clearance without grinding on the manifold. I've been doing some research and have been considering the Pertronix option. Anyone use this? Is it any good? Motor and Transmission Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:01:28 GMT http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/solid-state-ignition-t88.htm#402 http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/solid-state-ignition-t88.htm http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/throttle-linkage-t70.htm starchief_59 Does anyone have a close up picture of how their throttle linkage connects to the carburetors? Looks like a pain in the ass. I'm trying to make something that doesn't look ghetto. haha Motor and Transmission Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:15:52 GMT http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/throttle-linkage-t70.htm#317 http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/throttle-linkage-t70.htm http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/mini-starters-t71.htm starchief_59 Does anyone know if mini starters are available for 1959 389s? Motor and Transmission Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:51:21 GMT http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/mini-starters-t71.htm#324 http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/mini-starters-t71.htm http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/spin-on-oil-filter-adapter-t57.htm starchief1959 Just to offer up for a local guy who sells these. I have one on my '59 and no more oil siphoning back out of the heads. I have good oil pressure even on startup now. They're $57 including shipping and well worth the money I think. Real nice, honest guy even though he's a Dodge fan. Here's his website: http://webpages.charter.net/dhomstad/ Motor and Transmission Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:27:37 GMT http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/spin-on-oil-filter-adapter-t57.htm#259 http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/spin-on-oil-filter-adapter-t57.htm http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/exhaust-pipe-diameter-t26.htm starchief_59 I have long tube headers and my 389 should be over 400 hp. What size exhaust should I run? 2.5"? Motor and Transmission Wed, 28 May 2008 06:31:12 GMT http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/exhaust-pipe-diameter-t26.htm#83 http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/motor-and-transmission-f10/exhaust-pipe-diameter-t26.htm