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Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 01:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 179
Posted By b-man
Wow. Talk about historical racing photos ! ...

Wow.

Talk about historical racing photos !

Very skillful photographer capturing those Indy cars at speed. I love the wire wheels leaning against the pit wall and the Radio Flyer wagon carrying...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-08-2024, 03:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 185
Posted By b-man
You are correct. :)

You are correct. :)
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-08-2024, 02:38 PM
Replies: 621
Views: 45,080
Posted By b-man
Cool Out again at our local Coffee and Cars meet in...

Out again at our local Coffee and Cars meet in Valencia California.

Was actually a lot of cars there, this was after most of them had already rolled out, I was parked next to my friend’s 1966 bug.
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-08-2024, 02:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 185
Posted By b-man
That is a YE code 325 hp 4-barrel 10.5:1...

That is a YE code 325 hp 4-barrel 10.5:1 compression 389 with #76 heads from a big Pontiac equipped with a TH400 automatic.

Not particularly valuable because it’s not a GTO 389.

The 389s really...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-07-2024, 04:36 PM
Replies: 621
Views: 45,080
Posted By b-man
Thumbs up Your car looks cool. Glad you’re getting...

Your car looks cool.

Glad you’re getting better and enjoying life. :)

Good health is all that really matters, but having a nice Pontiac matters too. ;)
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 06-07-2024, 12:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 575
Posted By b-man
Question Did Kyle forward your email to James D. so you...

Did Kyle forward your email to James D. so you could make payment and shipping arrangements ?

No matter what you shouldn’t be communicating about your dealings on the open forums, anything you...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-06-2024, 02:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 637
Posted By b-man
1967 was the only year they had that exhaust...

1967 was the only year they had that exhaust passage that ran directly to the carb gasket, by 1968 they had rectified that mistake.
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 06-06-2024, 11:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 575
Posted By b-man
Anyone can access your email here, it’s really...

Anyone can access your email here, it’s really not wise to allow that.

Why would someone with a completely different name be contacting you for payment ?

You’re almost assuredly being scammed.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-05-2024, 08:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 637
Posted By b-man
I would install a maybe 1/4” thick heat...

I would install a maybe 1/4” thick heat insulating phenolic or fiber spacer under the carb or one of the thicker gaskets with the built-in heat shield if you can fit one.

I have .280” thick...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-05-2024, 05:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,158
Posted By b-man
I paid an experienced friend to both build and...

I paid an experienced friend to both build and deal with the machine shop that was tasked with machining my 421.

He had already done several with the latest one-piece BOP Engineering seal and...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-05-2024, 02:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,220
Posted By b-man
I have the utmost respect for Jay and it’s sad to...

I have the utmost respect for Jay and it’s sad to see it looks and sounds like he’s aged 10 plus years within the past year. :(

Yeah he’s far from a Pontiac expert but all things considered he did...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-05-2024, 01:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 247
Posted By b-man
Taxes you would have pay after winning it would...

Taxes you would have pay after winning it would be insane.

No thanks.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-04-2024, 03:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 549
Posted By b-man
And…..the Mac’s tool solves the problem. ...

And…..the Mac’s tool solves the problem.

You get what you pay for with this one. :thumbup:

I won’t do an engine or engine/trans installation or removal without one now that I have one, it’s...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-04-2024, 03:40 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,511
Posted By b-man
Finally on the road. :) A little rough...

Finally on the road. :)

A little rough around the edges but running perfectly and a lot of fun to drive.

I’m slow but consistent. As in I take forever, patience is a virtue they say……whoever...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-03-2024, 09:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 549
Posted By b-man
The issue with load levelers is the crank...

The issue with load levelers is the crank interferes with the hoist boom/chain at certain angles. You can’t crank it to change the angle of the load again depending on the angle. Also firewall...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-03-2024, 08:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 549
Posted By b-man
All-iron 421 with a 13” converter/TH350 all...

All-iron 421 with a 13” converter/TH350 all hanging from four 5/16” carb studs, small base Rochester 2-barrel at that.

No problem. :thumbup:

Nothing to fear. :bolt:
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-03-2024, 05:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,093
Posted By b-man
Just do a few oil changes using inexpensive...

Just do a few oil changes using inexpensive conventional Supertech oil which is Walmart house brand oil, made by a major supplier so it is actually high quality oil.

The last thing you want to do...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-03-2024, 01:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 424
Posted By b-man
Casting flaw. I’ve seen several block that...

Casting flaw.

I’ve seen several block that were missing material in that exact spot at the back near the distributor due to an incomplete pour at the foundry.

The ones above the lifter bores...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-02-2024, 02:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 647
Posted By b-man
Stay off of Fakebook when looking for automotive...

Stay off of Fakebook when looking for automotive advice would be my suggestion.

You already knew it was bad advice when you first saw it there.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-02-2024, 01:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 647
Posted By b-man
Bad idea. Exactly the wrong way to drop...

Bad idea.

Exactly the wrong way to drop compression by greatly increasing the quench distance, and right into the .060” to .120” danger zone.

Don’t do it.

If you’re considering pulling the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-02-2024, 12:55 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 900
Posted By b-man
So I’m seeing that you’re really not needing...

So I’m seeing that you’re really not needing overdrive for the type of driving you’re doing and looking for an inexpensive way to replace the leaky and lackluster ST-300.

Just go with the easy...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-01-2024, 10:31 PM
Replies: 621
Views: 45,080
Posted By b-man
A local Porsche dealer has a cars and coffee...

A local Porsche dealer has a cars and coffee event the first Saturday of every month so I took the opportunity to put a few miles on the Le Mans.

There was quite a bit of interest in the Tri-Power...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 05-31-2024, 11:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 166
Posted By b-man
Run as much pressure as is practical for even...

Run as much pressure as is practical for even tread wear and a nice ride.

I’d try 32 psi and adjust up or down depending on how you like the ride and handling.

Fuel efficiency means running...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-31-2024, 07:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 900
Posted By b-man
I had seriously considered putting a 200-4R...

I had seriously considered putting a 200-4R behind the 421 but reconsidered throwing money at that. Having several projects I’m in the middle of and trying not to get too extravagant when I don’t...
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 05-31-2024, 01:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 254
Posted By b-man
Thumbs up You should make the drive to PA. He’s a very...

You should make the drive to PA.

He’s a very honest person who wouldn’t sell you junk. I’ve dealt with him before and he’s a standup guy.

Or roll the dice with some unknown person with a...
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