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Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 07-07-2023, 12:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,009
Posted By elefantrider
To whomever bought Old Goat Racer's seat back,...

To whomever bought Old Goat Racer's seat back, why don't you post your own wanted ad for god sakes. I had been searching for this '65 black seat back for the last 2-3 years. This is not my first...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-01-2023, 12:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,780
Posted By elefantrider
Forgot to mention the timing cover water outlet...

Forgot to mention the timing cover water outlet on this '65 engine is badly corroded, probably the worst I've seen.
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-01-2023, 10:40 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 86,922
Posted By elefantrider
That's correct, specifically Northridge in...

That's correct, specifically Northridge in Southern California like it says in the upper right hand corner of my ad. Cheers B-man, been a long time!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-04-2021, 05:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,780
Posted By elefantrider
I hope so. There is a lot of blow-by so a...

I hope so.

There is a lot of blow-by so a good chance a ring is broken or bore is worn.
Back before, when the oil was clean, I had noticed a lot of old oil sludge under the valve cover.

Then...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-02-2020, 01:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,747
Posted By elefantrider
Another option. Sell your rods. Keep the pistons...

Another option. Sell your rods. Keep the pistons and the crank. Buy BBC 6.635 length rods. Only .010 taller, will put the pistons closer to zero deck height.
Make sure to get BBC rods which have...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-10-2020, 06:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,636
Posted By elefantrider
From the drawing, it looks like it should plug...

From the drawing, it looks like it should plug into the carb stud port. Now, I just need to determine the proper screw adjustment.
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-08-2020, 09:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,636
Posted By elefantrider
Where does the vacuum hose plug into? The back...

Where does the vacuum hose plug into? The back of the carb center port block, or the stud port?

How should it be adjusted? So the screw is touching the throttle arm with the engine off, choke ...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-05-2020, 01:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,636
Posted By elefantrider
Water pump leaking from shaft. Repair in bottle...

Water pump leaking from shaft. Repair in bottle only worked temporarily.
NAPA replacement pumps any good?
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-04-2020, 09:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,636
Posted By elefantrider
Anyone know the PN for the black box above the...

Anyone know the PN for the black box above the yellow spring?
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-04-2020, 09:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,636
Posted By elefantrider
Looks like the 4bbl version has a different...

Looks like the 4bbl version has a different bracket than 2bbl version.
I bought this one:
...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-02-2020, 12:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,636
Posted By elefantrider
Does the 2bbl Lemans 326 get the same F nylon PCV...

Does the 2bbl Lemans 326 get the same F nylon PCV fitting as the Tripower and 4bbl engines?

Part N210M in the Ames catalog.

Also, what could be causing stalling when shifting into gear when not...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-01-2020, 07:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,636
Posted By elefantrider
Thanks for pointing out about the valve cover...

Thanks for pointing out about the valve cover backwards. That is probably why the air cleaner vacuum pipe doesn't fit right.

I need to see if the dashpot is working. Probably not. It does...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-01-2020, 12:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,636
Posted By elefantrider
'65 LeMans 326 2v Carb & AC Plumbing

Got it running yesterday.

What is the pot on the left for? Looks like Idle kick up?
I thought it was for AC but my '63 has this also and it does not have AC.

It looks like that's a broken...
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 01-17-2020, 06:42 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 14,009
Posted By elefantrider
End carbs don't have the holes.

End carbs don't have the holes.
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-07-2019, 10:12 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 27,787
Posted By elefantrider
Thanks for the detail shots. Do you have any of...

Thanks for the detail shots. Do you have any of the rear window lace and package tray.
Does your car have undercoating?
Forum: Exhaust TECH 02-17-2014, 11:11 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,085
Posted By elefantrider
I have them and they are great! I don't need a...

I have them and they are great! I don't need a couple more ft/lbs of low-end torque but the mid to upper end improvement works for me. No drone.
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-01-2013, 03:24 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,465
Posted By elefantrider
He was a good guy and lived a clean life. So...

He was a good guy and lived a clean life. So many of today's youth look up to the stars who lead junkie lifestyles. This was not Paul.

He came from a modest background, and liked cars. Yet when...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-16-2013, 03:04 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 7,136
Posted By elefantrider
That car and interior is sweet.

That car and interior is sweet.
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-05-2013, 05:53 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,261
Posted By elefantrider
I have a friend that runs nothing but VR1 20w50. ...

I have a friend that runs nothing but VR1 20w50. Daily driver 400HP SBF, hasn't been rebuilt in 10+ years.
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-05-2013, 03:50 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,261
Posted By elefantrider
I use Quaker State Defy in the heaviest weight...

I use Quaker State Defy in the heaviest weight available, I think it is 10w-40 or 15w-40. It has a lot of zinc and is available at Walmart for cheap.
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-28-2013, 10:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 690
Posted By elefantrider
Weatherstrip

Previously used Steele and paid their crazy pricing, their door kit is $120+.
A friend told me to check Summit. $35 for a Soffseal kit.
Looks the same to me.

Just an FYI to anyone looking for...
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