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Pontiac Catalina
The Pontiac Catalina is a full-size car manufactured by General Motors from 1950 to 1981. Its seventh generation model is available in 2-door coupe, 4-door station wagon and 4-door sedan with 3-speed THM200 automatic or 4-speed THM200-4R automatic transmissions.
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Alas you have a broken wire between the headlight switch and the fuse panel . pull the headlight out and check the wire connector,possibly add a jumper from another powered up circuit there.
Where should the timing marks be when installing a timing chain set in a 1966 Pontiac 389?
The timing mark on the top gear should be at 06:00, while the timing mark on the bottom gear should be at 12:00. IOW, they "point to each other" Good luck!
How do you find the original paint color of a 1966 Pontiac Catalina?
You can identify the paint code and lots of other information by referencing a vehicle info plate on the engine compartment firewall. Open the hood and on the driver's side of the firewall is a plate about the size of a 3X5 notecard. There is a series of numbers that can be referenced against another source to decode the body style, manufacturing date, assembly plant, and body color.
Where does the name catalina come from?
the name Catalina comes from a queen in France named Catalina I should know because that is my name.
How do you adjust a 1977 Pontiac catalina 2 barrel carburetor?
Start with adjuster screws about 1 1/2 turns from "seat" and turn about 1/4 of turn at a time either in or out until best idle.
What is the horsepower rating on a 1969 Pontiac 400 engine?
Depends on which version of the 400 and which car it went into. They ranged from 265Hp to 370Hp
How do you change thermostat in 1995 Pontiac Sunfire?
To change the thermostat in a 1995 Pontiac Sunfire, begin by ensuring the engine is cool, then disconnect the negative battery cable. Drain the coolant from the radiator and remove the upper radiator hose connected to the thermostat housing. Unbolt the thermostat housing, remove the old thermostat, and clean the mating surfaces before installing the new thermostat along with a new gasket. Reassemble the housing, reconnect the hose, refill the coolant, and reconnect the battery.
What is the average selling price of a 1966 Pontiac Catalina?
Try using eBay or craigslist for reference
What parts are interchangeable with a 1965 Pontiac catalina?
You can purchase a parts interchange manual on CD-ROM or hard copy from Ebay. I bought one recently. I don't recall the exact amount, but it was reasonable. I recommend the CD-ROM because the manuals are hundreds of pages long. It's made my parts search much easier because GM shared parts among its product lines. The manual will let you cross reference other GM parts to see if they'll fit your car.
A must-have for any restorer!
In 1967 Pontiac bored out the 389 block introducing the 400 CID Engine with an improved cylinder head that could not be swapped to an earlier block. A 389 swap into a '70s car will go but the V8 motor mounts for the car have to be used so remember the motor mounts need to match the year and model of the car. As for mounts assuming your up grading the straight 6 to the V8 should be able to buy a set of mounts at any will known auto parts store. The engine has two mounts one for each side and the transmission has one on the bottom. If you are swapping out a straight 6 for 389 V8 you need new front springs and expect the differential not to last to long.
Watch out what year your 389 was Mfg. they were produced between '59--'66 anything before '64 will not swap straight across because of the bolt pattern for both the bell housing and the torque converter unless you have the transmission that goes with the 389. Toque convert will swap between 58-60, 61-62, 63, 64-'76 Transmission will swap between 58-60, 61-64 (P/8), 64-76 (T/GP/8) (T) Refers to Tempest family cars, including Firebird and Grand Prix (P) Refers to all other Pontiacs including Catalina FYIThe Turbo 400 transmission, (Hydra-Matic TH400) was introduced in 1964 and all Buick, Olds, Pontiac and Cadillac Turbo 400's share the same bell housing pattern, commonly referred to as the "BOPC" pattern but the years mentioned above apply for a clean swap to the Pontiac.
Where can you come across an alternator wiring diagram for a 1962 Pontiac catalina?
Because the alternator was introduced in mid year 1962 you will not find any mention of it in the 1962 Pontiac Chassis Manual, as they were printed prior to the model year.There is ,however, a section devoted to the introduction of the Delcotron Alternator in the Pontiac Craftsmen Service News, a publication specifically for Pontiac Dealership Mechanics,similar to the service bulletins in use today.Try to locate the (Pontiac Craftsmen Service News)No. 6-May,1962. In it you will find the wiring diagram on page 51 along with lots of other valuable Info on the Delcotron along with part numbers for it and the voltage regulator. These are available from Auto Literature dealers if you want to purchace one or I can email you a copy. Email me or call (651)451-7701. Nick
Where is the 1 firing order on the distributor?
Can be a dot or insignia on top of cap for #1 cylinder
What size is the wheel cylinder on a 66 Pontiac catalina?
Depends on whether it's front or rear, and whether the vehicle is built for the U.S. market or Canadian market. For U.S. models, the rear wheel cylinder bore is 15/16" For Canadian models, the rear wheel cylinder bore is 1" and the front is 1-3/16" No data on the U.S. models front size ... although from looking at pictures it appears to be about 1" (and certainly would be expected to be at least 15/16", since the rears are 15/16". The fronts are generally larger than the rears, though).
Where are ignition gap points dwell?
Ignition points are found beneath the distributor cap. Sets have 1 or two pieces depending on the brand. It looks like a small record player arm without the turntable. As the distributor shaft turns the gap opens and close rapidly, allowing coil voltage build and then pass through to the rotor and distributor cap. There is also a small device called a condenser attached to the points with a wire. It looks like a small cylinder. It should be replaced if you don't know its age or condition.
The dwell angle for V-8 engines is commonly accepted as 28-32 degrees. It is best checked using a dwell meter. You can also set the point gap using a paper matchbook cover. Insert the cover and close the gap using the adjustment screw until you feel slight drag on the matchbook cover when you remove it. That trick will get you close enough to run the engine and fine-tune it properly.
Make sure you set the ignition timing after the dwell is set. Dwell will change your base timing, but not the other way around.
Will a 1968 400 engine and 400 transmission fit in a 1963 Catalina 389?
Yes you can put a 400 from most any 60's year into the older pontiac. The only drawback is the length of the drive shaft. You might have to have your old one machined to fit the new powertrain.
