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    Transmission differences?

    How can I tell the difference between a 3-speed and a 2-speed tranny? Right now in my 64' Lesabre I've got the 2 speed mated to a 340. This now rebuilt 340, came with transmission attached to it,...
  2. Drop spindles for a 1964 Lesabre. Where can I get them?

    Just wondering if anyone can lead me to someone who sells drop spindles for my 1964 Lesabre? I'm looking to lower the front end about 2" and would prefer not to cut the springs.

    Any leads would...
  3. Yes, I used a torque wrench on everything when...

    Yes, I used a torque wrench on everything when putting the engine back together! And no, the rods weren't reconditioned by the machinist, and thats what failed, one of the rods basically came apart...
  4. Update and a picture.

    So I finally got around to tearing down the engine to see what happened and low and behold the engine threw a rod. Attached is a link to a photo.
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  5. Still not sure what exactly went wrong as the car...

    Still not sure what exactly went wrong as the car is still in another city! Hopefully I'll get it this weekend and start tearing into it to see what went wrong. I'll fill everyone in once the...
  6. Thanks for the lead Sean, I appreciate it. Ian

    Thanks for the lead Sean, I appreciate it.

    Ian
  7. Looking for a 300 block after my recent "big bang". My engine threw a rod.

    Sadly my newly rebuilt 300 engine ran into some problems yesterday while driving my 64' Lesabre. The engine only had about 400 miles on the freshly rebuilt engine(built by me) when it decided to...
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    Can anyone tell me what this is?

    When I sent out my block to be cleaned/machined I got back a little box with a couple of bolts and this bracket. Where the hell does this go and what is it's function. I'm at a total loss here. Oh...
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    Thanks, I'm definately going for the dual exhaust...

    Thanks, I'm definately going for the dual exhaust and I will be porting/polishing everything.
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    Thanks for the link Bob. I checked out the...

    Thanks for the link Bob. I checked out the reference section but I must not have searched hard enough!

    Anyway, thanks again!

    Regards, Ian
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    Rebuilding 300 engine, need help!

    Hello, I'm in the process of putting together my rebuilt 300 engine and have a question. Is there a seal that should go around the crank at the rear of the block? I have a full gasket set here and...
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    Thanks for the lead but I've already went with...

    Thanks for the lead but I've already went with Steele Rubber Products to have them revulcanized. Hopefully I'll have them back within the next week.
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    Motor mounts for a 64' Lesabre

    Just curious if anyone can steer me in the correct direction to find a set of motor mounts for my 1964 Lesabre with the 300. I would love to get a new pair as mine are completely ruined.
    I pulled...
  14. Those thing must handle like they're on...

    Those thing must handle like they're on rails!!:jeez:

    LOL Ian
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    New rims for my 64 LeSabre

    Hello all, I have some questions regarding rim spacing for my 64 LeSabre. I'm thinking of putting 18" x 7.5" wide rims with a 4.25 backspace on the front and possibly 20" x 8" with a 4.5" backspace...
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