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stucky2947
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Location: St. Charles, MO
1962 Grand Prix
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 Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 4:14 pm Post subject: '69 motor in a '62 car?? |
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Does anyone know what is needed to put a 1969 Pontiac 400 into a 1962 GP? Will the existing wiring work? Voltage regulator, alternator, etc.? Thanks.  |
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Stu Norman
Joined: 29 Apr 2006
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1963 Grand Prix
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| Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2006 4:05 pm Post subject: |
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It depends, is the 1969 engine out of another B- Body car? If it is out of an F body you'll need some adapter plates.
The 1969 engine has a different mount for the starter, but if you keep the same transmission you won't have any problems with that.
Otherwise, everythinhg will work. Use the accessories off of your old engine, generator/alternator, power steering, pullies, regulator. |
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stucky2947
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Location: St. Charles, MO
1962 Grand Prix
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| Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2006 7:05 pm Post subject: |
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| The motor came out of a Catalina, I believe. I am going to hook it up to a TH400. Do you know if I will have any problems there? Thanks. |
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stevep
Joined: 27 Mar 2006
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1965 Conv Bonneville
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| Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2006 7:52 pm Post subject: |
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| You will probably have to modify your floor pan to have enough clearance for the THM 400. |
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stucky2947
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Location: St. Charles, MO
1962 Grand Prix
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| Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2006 8:11 pm Post subject: |
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Yea, I already found that out. I had to open the bump up about 1 1/2" in side the car, weld a patch panel in place, and grind it smooth. You can't even tell now. I just wonder how many other modifications I will stumble across until it's finished!
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Stu Norman
Joined: 29 Apr 2006
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1963 Grand Prix
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| Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 9:18 pm Post subject: |
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You'll have to engineer a shift linkage and move your transmission cross member. Both of these modifications should be pretty easy.
You will probably also have to get your drive shaft altered a bit. Any competent drive shaft shop can do this for you. |
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stucky2947
Joined: 09 Aug 2006
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Location: St. Charles, MO
1962 Grand Prix
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| Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 7:05 pm Post subject: |
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| I do not know what this engine came out of. Will the engine codes tell me? What are all the B body cars? Thanks for your help!! |
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Stu Norman
Joined: 29 Apr 2006
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1963 Grand Prix
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| Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 8:40 pm Post subject: |
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B bodies would include the Catalinas, Bonnevilles, all full size Grand Prixs.
Yes, the engine code would tell us. If you can post it we can look it up for you. |
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stucky2947
Joined: 09 Aug 2006
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Location: St. Charles, MO
1962 Grand Prix
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| Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2006 1:07 pm Post subject: |
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The numbers on the engine are: (Looking at it from the front)
top left
0197272
XZ
rear middle (next ot distributor hole)
I269
70 |
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stucky2947
Joined: 09 Aug 2006
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Location: St. Charles, MO
1962 Grand Prix
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| Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 8:01 pm Post subject: |
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| Any info on the engine identification? |
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Stu Norman
Joined: 29 Apr 2006
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1963 Grand Prix
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| Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 10:48 pm Post subject: |
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Horsepower = 340
Cubic Inches = 400
Trans = A
Code = XZ
Compression = 10.5:1
Cam = 254
Heads = 46
Carb = 4 bbl
Year = 1969 |
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Stu Norman
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1963 Grand Prix
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| Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 9:07 pm Post subject: |
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As Bruce says, you will have no problems with this engine.
Please keep us posted on your progress. |
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