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Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-04-2024, 06:07 AM
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Posted By Cliff R
This has been said thousands of times I'm sure....

This has been said thousands of times I'm sure. But, NEVER EVER EVER waste your time trying to get aftermarket HEI advance weights and cams to work! Tried many years ago. Moroso, Mr. Gasket, etc....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-03-2024, 11:17 AM
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Posted By ZeGermanHam
Glad you got this sorted out, Vid! I'm always...

Glad you got this sorted out, Vid! I'm always impressed by the knowledge on this forum.

Also, totally separate thing, but I noticed in your photo that your valve cover bolt spreaders are installed...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-03-2024, 08:33 AM
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Posted By Cliff R
"Not an option as in it is a must do?" Yes,...

"Not an option as in it is a must do?"

Yes, HEI's are designed to stop the mechanical advance when the "flats" on the weights reach the "flats" on the center cam. The factory springs are strong...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-03-2024, 05:50 AM
Replies: 30
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Posted By steve25
Glad to hear it's better, but why did you break...

Glad to hear it's better, but why did you break in the Cam in 3 ten minute sessions ?

I have never done less then a straight 20 minutes.

Even on hot day and with running the motor unloaded it...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-02-2024, 07:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,275
Posted By indymanjoe
sweet ride! enjoy it.

sweet ride! enjoy it.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-02-2024, 03:10 PM
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Posted By zippy
Not an option as in it is a must do? I haven't...

Not an option as in it is a must do? I haven't made a positive stop on mine yet. But just about to give the dizzy a complete go through.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-02-2024, 02:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,275
Posted By Cliff R
You cannot do this with an HEI, unless it’s been...

You cannot do this with an HEI, unless it’s been modified for a positive stop,

+2

I'll also add that welding or making a positive stop for an HEI is NOT an option. They are designed to stop...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-02-2024, 08:51 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,275
Posted By steve25
I can’t put enough emphasis on checking your...

I can’t put enough emphasis on checking your total timing with out vacuum advance hooked up at 5000 rpm to confirm that it’s not over advancing on you.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-02-2024, 08:35 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,275
Posted By Formulajones
The HEI may need to come apart. Every one I've...

The HEI may need to come apart. Every one I've messed with needed help. They are also notorious for over advancing as the stop bushings are always missing. That could be your issue. Setting...
Forum: Electrical Tech 05-24-2024, 08:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 269
Posted By tstroud
Yes. That is the blower motor wire and it goes...

Yes. That is the blower motor wire and it goes where you pictured on the blower motor.
Forum: Electrical Tech 05-24-2024, 07:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 269
Posted By Bill Hanlon
I don't have a '69 LeMans wiring diagram to look...

I don't have a '69 LeMans wiring diagram to look at, but most GM cars of that era had a separate wire that ran from an "always hot" source (like your voltage regulator "bat" terminal), through an...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-01-2024, 07:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,776
Posted By jhein
Absolutely. Just because there's no meat doesn't...

Absolutely. Just because there's no meat doesn't mean it can't taste great.
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-10-2024, 09:39 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 33,166
Posted By salem1912
Think it's the missing RS headlight from Johnny...

Think it's the missing RS headlight from Johnny Cash's car!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-18-2024, 03:45 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 107,639
Posted By Tom Hand
Dad's book is available again now through BOP...

Dad's book is available again now through BOP Engineering. Basically the same price as it was years ago plus a bit for inflation. Wade get's around $30 for it now.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-14-2024, 03:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,794
Posted By lust4speed
Get things squeaky clean, use red Loctite, and...

Get things squeaky clean, use red Loctite, and peen the plug in thoroughly. You probably don't want to tear the engine all the way down but threading the gallery plugs is the best solution.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-20-2023, 02:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,794
Posted By johnta1
His 1st post: I think he said he could...

His 1st post:



I think he said he could see it still with distributor out?


Easiest 1st thing is take timing cover off. Then go from there.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-20-2023, 09:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,794
Posted By Tim Corcoran
It looks like the oil pump is by-passing most of...

It looks like the oil pump is by-passing most of your oil. With cold oil and the pump turning at 500 RPM you should have way more pressure than that. If it's not the pump by-passing oil then maybe...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-20-2023, 07:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,794
Posted By steve25
If what was stated in post #20 where so then the...

If what was stated in post #20 where so then the OP would have never seen the initial 60 psi that he reported about.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-19-2023, 07:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,791
Posted By 67drake
Ugh. Unfortunately, this is for my ‘62 Mercury...

Ugh. Unfortunately, this is for my ‘62 Mercury engine, so needs to be semi gloss black. The POR engine paint in black is gloss only. I think that would look a little weird.
Reason for brush on is...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-19-2023, 04:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,794
Posted By blueghoast
What probly happen'd is someone left the right...

What probly happen'd is someone left the right rear galley plug out.
There is a pressed in one on the outside of the block and a screw in
one inside behind that. Check there. Ask me how I know....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-19-2023, 12:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,794
Posted By Tim Corcoran
If there is a piece of crud stuck under the...

If there is a piece of crud stuck under the relief ball in the oil pump it would still flow some oil but not enough, this could be the cause or your dilemma. If you put all the lifters back in and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-19-2023, 08:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,794
Posted By Holeshot71
It would certainly help the bearings move or spin.

It would certainly help the bearings move or spin.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-19-2023, 08:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,794
Posted By steve25
If so that might pinch off the Cam bearings but....

If so that might pinch off the Cam bearings but. Not effect oil flow in the least.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-19-2023, 07:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,794
Posted By Holeshot71
Is it possible those studs in the lifter valley...

Is it possible those studs in the lifter valley bottomed out into the cam bearings?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-19-2023, 06:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,794
Posted By steve25
If it turns out to be a plug that popped out then...

If it turns out to be a plug that popped out then when you drive in a new one don't go to the other extreme and drive it in so deep that it partially blocks off the oil passage running up thru that...
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