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Forum: THE LOBBY 03-24-2024, 11:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 829
Posted By Ben M.
The "code" is an authorization to allow your cell...

The "code" is an authorization to allow your cell phone number to be used on some other service that does VoIP. You can't just add any phone number you want to it, you have to authorize it via a code...
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-30-2023, 03:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,722
Posted By Ben M.
Kinda agree with Jim. I am an electrical engineer...

Kinda agree with Jim. I am an electrical engineer and write all the safety procedures on how to test my equipment and troubleshoot it, plus I know how to work on all of it as well and how to use the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-29-2023, 11:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,432
Posted By Ben M.
You can be sneaky on this, as long as your...

You can be sneaky on this, as long as your emissions sticker doesn't say "California" on it then you can use a Federal 49-state (that is technically a 47 state now) catalytic converter. If it wasn't...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-26-2023, 10:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 577
Posted By Ben M.
Pull every trunk tail light socket and pull the...

Pull every trunk tail light socket and pull the bulbs. Hit the brakes. Does it still get hot? If so, problem in the harness wiring. If not, problem in one of the sockets\bulbs - add bulbs one at a...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-27-2023, 05:02 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,790
Posted By Ben M.
I absolutely agree that you did the right thing....

I absolutely agree that you did the right thing. Young boys\men who have never had a good home or support and have trouble making their way in society sometimes just need a helping hand from someone...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-10-2023, 01:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,224
Posted By Ben M.
I love '60s Cadillacs. Biggest problem with these...

I love '60s Cadillacs. Biggest problem with these cars is the engines before 1968 had multiple year to year changes that makes getting parts and keeping them running more difficult than the 472\500...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 08-01-2023, 02:37 PM
Replies: 467
Views: 129,731
Posted By Ben M.
You should be proud. This was an incredible...

You should be proud. This was an incredible restoration of a car most would never have considered anything but a donor for their GTO or Firebird. I'm so glad I got to see it to the conclusion.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-17-2023, 11:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 944
Posted By Ben M.
You really really should though. It is a bushing...

You really really should though. It is a bushing with a seal on the end. You remove the tailshaft, pull off the seal and use the special tool to yank the bushing out. Most shops neglect to do this...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 07-03-2023, 10:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,710
Posted By Ben M.
I picked this one up a little while ago... ...

I picked this one up a little while ago...

Points were junk but it fired up with a new set. The disc brake rotors are bad and calipers are frozen so it needs a new front end braking system. I...
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-14-2021, 11:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,127
Posted By Ben M.
Must have been before my grandparents time... ...

Must have been before my grandparents time...

Get your car. I've never met an honest or quality body man. I am told they exist and I am sure they do, but I've never met one and only been screwed...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-07-2021, 09:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,265
Posted By Ben M.
Every car I've ever had has had a slight gap...

Every car I've ever had has had a slight gap there. The plastic does age and shrink a bit, but I believe the gap is intentional. Just pull it down slightly to screw it in and forget about it.
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-23-2021, 04:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,403
Posted By Ben M.
Media gotta talk about something...

Media gotta talk about something...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-23-2021, 10:33 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,787
Posted By Ben M.
Ditto. I replaced mine 12 years ago and it was...

Ditto. I replaced mine 12 years ago and it was rough getting it all back in, long bolts helped get things started and tensioned into place.
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-06-2021, 03:23 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 24,475
Posted By Ben M.
I respect this considerably. I've had a few...

I respect this considerably. I've had a few houses that didn't go to me when trying to buy because the seller liked another buyer who "had a young family" that they wanted to get into the house. I...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-21-2021, 03:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,852
Posted By Ben M.
Been around since the late 1990s I believe. I...

Been around since the late 1990s I believe. I remember the discussions about the differences between here and Classical Pontiac in around 1998-1999...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 08-05-2021, 10:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,184
Posted By Ben M.
While I agree that these are the correct asking...

While I agree that these are the correct asking prices, I am not certain that you'd necessarily get it right away. There's a lot of difficulty in trying to sell big cars compared to the stupid money...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-24-2021, 01:15 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,184
Posted By Ben M.
This is a problem all across industry. Bean...

This is a problem all across industry. Bean counters and management dazzlers are big on "what we need right now" hiring practices and expect that they can get an expert to come work for their sh$(*y...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-13-2021, 10:47 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,605
Posted By Ben M.
Does nobody read? They knew the codes and that...

Does nobody read? They knew the codes and that they were related to turbo boost issues. My brother in law has a scanner as did the shop they took it to - he got the scanner last year because I told...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-10-2021, 11:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,270
Posted By Ben M.
Shoot, give people some incentive like decent...

Shoot, give people some incentive like decent wages, loyalty, and respect and you'd be amazed how many people would actually remain and stay in a job. Sure, plenty of idiots and there always will...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 07-01-2021, 10:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,430
Posted By Ben M.
If the other metal lines are not in bad shape...

If the other metal lines are not in bad shape (not rounded off, no rust inside or obvious weakening) then you can likely get away with just reusing what you have and replacing the failed ones. I do...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-17-2021, 10:51 AM
Replies: 915
Views: 189,801
Posted By Ben M.
Just get it close enough, it doesn't have to be...

Just get it close enough, it doesn't have to be 100%. The field decays exponentially with distance, so just moving it 1/2" or more is a considerable drop in the ability to induce. Modern spark plug...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-24-2021, 02:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,704
Posted By Ben M.
Amusingly, a Fremont A-body from the late '60s or...

Amusingly, a Fremont A-body from the late '60s or early '70s is fine in my experience unless vinyl top as they seem to have sprayed the roof the least before vinyl top application. Where I really...
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-26-2020, 02:12 PM
Replies: 10,202
Views: 1,713,331
Posted By Ben M.
Does it even matter at this point? He does...

Does it even matter at this point?

He does go on a bit about "54535" or whatever on the dash, like anyone gives a damn what the miles are on a 301 car that's been apart for 30 years in the dirt...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-18-2020, 06:56 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,492
Posted By Ben M.
You can always check out what the MC3334 IC looks...

You can always check out what the MC3334 IC looks like from the specifications document...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-18-2020, 12:45 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,492
Posted By Ben M.
Distributor is on the front of the engine vs. the...

Distributor is on the front of the engine vs. the back like the others is the only noticeable difference.

Bias voltage being variable likely has to do with how easily triggered the system is at...
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