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 Topic: 66 Catalina Brakes |
pdecheine
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 Forum: Full Size Pontiacs: 1955 - 1986 Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2017 9:39 am Subject: 66 Catalina Brakes |
| Larry was able to provide me with a service manual on a flash drive. As you may have already discovered, it is necessary to manually operate the adjusters until you feel resistance when you're spinni ... |
| Topic: 66 Catalina 2bbl vacuum hose routing |
pdecheine
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Forum: Full Size Pontiacs: 1955 - 1986 Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 1:40 pm Subject: 66 Catalina 2bbl vacuum hose routing |
| Does anyone know the correct vacuum hose routing for a 66 389 2bbl? |
| Topic: links not working |
pdecheine
Replies: 2
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Forum: Visitor and Member Feedback Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2016 7:58 am Subject: links not working |
| That's too bad, it was very helpful. |
| Topic: links not working |
pdecheine
Replies: 2
Views: 8558
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Forum: Visitor and Member Feedback Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2016 7:37 am Subject: links not working |
| I am logged in but am unable to access the reference library. |
| Topic: 66 Catalina Brakes |
pdecheine
Replies: 7
Views: 11856
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Forum: Full Size Pontiacs: 1955 - 1986 Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2015 7:18 am Subject: 66 Catalina Brakes |
| I just manually adjusted the self adjusters on the front brakes as you suggested. The pulling has stopped, yay! I did also get both wheels spinning and then applied the brakes, both sides released so ... |
| Topic: 66 Catalina Brakes |
pdecheine
Replies: 7
Views: 11856
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Forum: Full Size Pontiacs: 1955 - 1986 Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2015 5:46 pm Subject: 66 Catalina Brakes |
| Thank you Larry, you have given me some great suggestions! |
| Topic: 66 Catalina Brakes |
pdecheine
Replies: 7
Views: 11856
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Forum: Full Size Pontiacs: 1955 - 1986 Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2015 7:16 am Subject: 66 Catalina Brakes |
| My 66 Catalina has developed an unusual problem. When I apply the brakes normally they work fine. When I apply lots of pressure the left front makes a loud scraping noise. I removed the drum, everythi ... |
| Topic: Rochester 2GC Carburetor |
pdecheine
Replies: 4
Views: 9198
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Forum: Full Size Pontiacs: 1955 - 1986 Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 9:37 am Subject: Rochester 2GC Carburetor |
Try calling Mountain Man Fuel Systems, their carb knowledge is encyclopedic.
479-639-2022 |
| Topic: Classic Car Clocks For Sale Many Years/Models Pontiac |
pdecheine
Replies: 9
Views: 16398
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Forum: Parts - For Sale Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2015 8:40 am Subject: Clock |
| What would a clock for a 66 Pontiac Catalina cost? |
| Topic: 66 Catalina turn signal switch or steering column |
pdecheine
Replies: 5
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Forum: Parts - Wanted Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2014 8:13 am Subject: Turn signal switch |
| I did find a guy who married a Buick switch to mine. However I would be interested in yours if the price is right. It never hurts to have a spare. |
| Topic: 1966 Catalina Brakes |
pdecheine
Replies: 3
Views: 6523
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Forum: Full Size Pontiacs: 1955 - 1986 Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2014 10:17 am Subject: 1966 Catalina Brakes |
| Thank you for your reply. I did use the online shop manual and thank you very, very much for providing such a great tool. The rear drums were not tight against the shoes when I removed them after the ... |
| Topic: 1966 Catalina Brakes |
pdecheine
Replies: 3
Views: 6523
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Forum: Full Size Pontiacs: 1955 - 1986 Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2014 9:24 am Subject: 1966 Catalina Brakes |
| I just finished a complete brake job on my 66 Catalina. I installed new brake lines, shoes, and wheel cylinders. The back brakes overheated to the point the drums warped and I had them turned. I noti ... |
| Topic: 1966 Catalina possible bad main bearing |
pdecheine
Replies: 14
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Forum: Full Size Pontiacs: 1955 - 1986 Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 6:52 am Subject: Problem Solved |
Hi Larry,
I replaced the harmonic balancer and cured the problem. Thanks to you and Bruce for your input that slowed me down, made me think, and prevented me from spending thousands on a "wors ... |
| Topic: 1966 Catalina possible bad main bearing |
pdecheine
Replies: 14
Views: 15990
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Forum: Full Size Pontiacs: 1955 - 1986 Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2014 9:17 am Subject: 1966 Catalina possible bad main bearing |
| Thanks Larry, I will give them a call. |
| Topic: 1966 Catalina possible bad main bearing |
pdecheine
Replies: 14
Views: 15990
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Forum: Full Size Pontiacs: 1955 - 1986 Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2014 11:57 am Subject: 1966 Catalina possible bad main bearing |
| Thank you Larry, I really appreciate your efforts to help. I will contact Bruce thru his website. I guess I will have the engine completely rebuilt. Are you familiar with Tampa Bay Engine Shop? The ... |
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