http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/-t1.htm General tech advice Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:29:11 GMT 10 http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z221/starchief_59/1959%20Pontiac/newlogosmall.jpg http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/-t1.htm http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/question-to-57-chevy-gmc-truck-guys-t321.htm marks73turboTA I'm using a '57 front axle ands springs on another car. I need pics of how the factory installed the front spring mounts etc. Which end gets the solid mount and which gets the floater? How does GM set the caster, spring mounts, shackle lengths, shims om the axle? I have the beam axle and springs but did not see them installed. Thanks guys for your help. Mark L Tech Tips Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:29:11 GMT http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/question-to-57-chevy-gmc-truck-guys-t321.htm#2505 http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/question-to-57-chevy-gmc-truck-guys-t321.htm http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/disc-brake-conversion-t44.htm 59vista When braking down from high speeds more than once in a short period i have a problem with fading brakes, and this kit includes a new double mastercylinder with vac. booster (not on my current single master) + regulating valve & fittings, all a resonable price.]]> Tech Tips Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:14:40 GMT http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/disc-brake-conversion-t44.htm#189 http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/disc-brake-conversion-t44.htm http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/rear-springs-t218.htm 59safaricat Trying to remove the rear springs in the wagon and not having any luck. Is there a trick to this? Tech Tips Sun, 26 Apr 2009 03:54:36 GMT http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/rear-springs-t218.htm#1381 http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/rear-springs-t218.htm http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/6-blade-fan-t242.htm 59safaricat Just got a six blade fan for some extra cooling efficiency for the day I stop tearing apart the wagon and actually get the motor together again and running. Is this fan meant to be used with a clutch or directly coupled to the water pump pulley? Thanks! Tech Tips Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:53:25 GMT http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/6-blade-fan-t242.htm#1602 http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/6-blade-fan-t242.htm http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/fuel-tank-sending-unit-t238.htm wydtrac Any thoughts?]]> Tech Tips Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:07:43 GMT http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/fuel-tank-sending-unit-t238.htm#1550 http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/fuel-tank-sending-unit-t238.htm http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/sloppy-mirror-t228.htm wydtrac Anyone have any ideas on how to tighten the ball and socket on an outside mirror? It isn't terrible but tends to slip after a while on the road. I'd like to keep it since it's original for the car. Tech Tips Wed, 13 May 2009 01:47:44 GMT http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/sloppy-mirror-t228.htm#1453 http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/sloppy-mirror-t228.htm http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/generator-tag-t237.htm wydtrac
]]> Tech Tips Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:03:15 GMT http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/generator-tag-t237.htm#1533 http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/generator-tag-t237.htm http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/fuel-sensor-t209.htm PontiaCat59 Believe it or not after 50 years the fuel gauge on my 59 has stopped working. Because of the sporadic needle bounce i suspect the problem is the fuel sensor. Have any of you folks messed with trying to repair one? Is it worth it or should I just replace it? Know of a source? Tech Tips Sat, 18 Apr 2009 03:17:12 GMT http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/fuel-sensor-t209.htm#1326 http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/fuel-sensor-t209.htm http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/core-support-help-t82.htm starchief_59 I tried to install the core support but I could not figure out how it bolts on. I looked in the motors 1959 manual andit shows nothing, i dont see anything in the shop manual or the body shop manual. Does anyone have a picture of how it goes or can someone describe it to me? Tech Tips Sat, 09 Aug 2008 19:34:45 GMT http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/core-support-help-t82.htm#382 http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/core-support-help-t82.htm http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/front-fender-removal-t192.htm 59safaricat New guy here. I inherited a 59 Catalina Safari several years ago when my grandfather passed away. The car sat from 1978-2004 when I replaced the entire braking system and put some tires on it there were a few decades newer. Engine was smoking a little so I decided to pull the valve covers and change some valve seals. Once the valve covers were off, I was staring at a lot of sludge (Pennzoil combined with lots of short trips). Well, time to pull motor. Might as well pull trans too. Next thing ... Tech Tips Tue, 24 Mar 2009 03:50:12 GMT http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/front-fender-removal-t192.htm#1188 http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/front-fender-removal-t192.htm http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/stabilizer-bar-bushings-t191.htm wydtrac John?
Not the stabilizer links, but the actual bushings.

THanks]]> Tech Tips Thu, 19 Mar 2009 01:52:56 GMT http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/stabilizer-bar-bushings-t191.htm#1174 http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/stabilizer-bar-bushings-t191.htm http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/body-mount-t188.htm wydtrac Fourteen of them to be exact! Got the old ones out (see pic) and the new ones are in place. Just need to double check and tighten them down good. The old ones are 1" thick, but the new ones are about half that thickness. The only one I had trouble with was the last one back on the drivers side. This one had a nut on it that is welded in place. A place you can't get at! Well, not without some trouble. It was so rusted, when I put the air to it, it spun it loose. Turns out it is accessable ... Tech Tips Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:14:22 GMT http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/body-mount-t188.htm#1160 http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/body-mount-t188.htm http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/fuel-lines-t181.htm wydtrac Anyone know if the steel fuel line that runs from the tank to the fuel pump on my 59 Star Chief 389 is one piece or is it suppose to have a rubber splice where it bends to come up to the engine. I know it has rubber just off the fuel pump, but this is down low nearer the frame. Seems like it should be one piece. Tech Tips Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:24:25 GMT http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/fuel-lines-t181.htm#1092 http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/fuel-lines-t181.htm http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/hood-bumpers-t146.htm wydtrac My Star Chief needs new hood bumpers in the front. The rear ones are smaller than the front ones. I got new rear ones but the front ones are being a pain in the ! Can anyone verify that the front ones should be larger than the rear ones? and maybe a part number? The front rubbers are 1 1/8" diameter and 3/8" thick. At least that is what is on it now. thanks! Tech Tips Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:26:26 GMT http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/hood-bumpers-t146.htm#740 http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/hood-bumpers-t146.htm http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/59-star-chief-oil-pan-seepage-t127.htm wydtrac My '59 Star Chief 389 2bbl oil pan is leaking from some minor holes but is also seeping oil thru the metal. Is that a fix for this or a place to get a replacement oil pan? Tech Tips Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:43:42 GMT http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/59-star-chief-oil-pan-seepage-t127.htm#648 http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/59-star-chief-oil-pan-seepage-t127.htm http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/folding-top-t131.htm CATBIRD I'm having some problem with the boot on my convertible. I bought the boot a couple years ago and just got around to putting it on. The boot is a nice heavy vinyl material that seems to be the correct shape with all the snaps in the right places. However with the top down I can only get it to attach at the side pinchweld or the interior trim piece, but not both. It seems that the boot needs about another inch of material on the inside, or the three side rails of the top must lower another inch. ... Tech Tips Sat, 08 Nov 2008 05:33:32 GMT http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/folding-top-t131.htm#673 http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/folding-top-t131.htm http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/replacing-vent-window-weatherstriping-t114.htm Bob Shields Ames Performance has the parts, I wanted to know if my plan of attack is the way to go.
Thanks for any help
Bob Shields]]> Tech Tips Thu, 16 Oct 2008 02:33:19 GMT http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/replacing-vent-window-weatherstriping-t114.htm#576 http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/replacing-vent-window-weatherstriping-t114.htm http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/drain-hoses-in-trunk-t59.htm 59vista ]]> Tech Tips Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:27:52 GMT http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/drain-hoses-in-trunk-t59.htm#265 http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/drain-hoses-in-trunk-t59.htm http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/upper-control-arms-t77.htm starchief_59 I'm gunna start cleaning up the suspension and steering tomorrow and hopefully get it cleaned and painted and installed. I remember a while back I could not get one of theupper control arm bushing pieces that screws into the arm to go in. Is there a trick to this or are mine just worn out? I'll take a picture if I cannot get it figured out tomorrow. I think I got one of them in but the other would not go. Does anyone have a manual steering centerlink or front sway bar? Tech Tips Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:36:45 GMT http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/upper-control-arms-t77.htm#372 http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/upper-control-arms-t77.htm http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/pulling-the-steering-wheel-t74.htm starchief_59 Will any regular steering wheel puller get our steering wheels off? And how hard is it to swap horn rings? I have a much nicer one that I need to put on. Tech Tips Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:28:00 GMT http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/pulling-the-steering-wheel-t74.htm#350 http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/pulling-the-steering-wheel-t74.htm http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/1959-pontiac-centerlink-t30.htm starchief_59
Does anyone have an extra centerlink?]]> Tech Tips Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:13:12 GMT http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/1959-pontiac-centerlink-t30.htm#116 http://pontiac-59.darkbb.com/tech-tips-f9/1959-pontiac-centerlink-t30.htm