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Forum: Tri-Power Tech 05-04-2023, 11:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,000
Posted By aogmitch
Getting ready to remove the intake and fix the...

Getting ready to remove the intake and fix the coolant leak at the timing cover. Will take care of the carb when its off. Have access to good .315 reamers.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-04-2023, 03:01 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,972
Posted By John Milner
I am using 10w30 oil and it was about 180 degrees...

I am using 10w30 oil and it was about 180 degrees on the temp gauge.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-02-2023, 07:40 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,972
Posted By 68WarDog
Although may not be relevant, but a concern I've...

Although may not be relevant, but a concern I've had when running 20/50 oils in colder climates.
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 04-07-2023, 01:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,091
Posted By Sirrotica
FWIW, I swapped a 66 GTO intake, and carbs onto...

FWIW, I swapped a 66 GTO intake, and carbs onto my 67 326 HO Firebird, back in 1969. I never touched the jets whatsoever. I never had any complaints on the way it ran, winter, or summer. It...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-02-2023, 04:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,781
Posted By Goatracer1
People worry too much about old engines. They...

People worry too much about old engines. They will work enough for a driver while in amazingly loose condition. Years ago I had a 326 that had worn holes through the bottoms of the lifters. At low...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-01-2023, 03:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,781
Posted By 25stevem
Once you get this all bolted up and ready to fire...

Once you get this all bolted up and ready to fire over I would first borrow from a friend or rent from a tool rental location a rad pressure tester and just fill the cooling system with water and...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-24-2023, 08:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,415
Posted By Rich-Tripower
Removing the back seat is easy. If there are arm...

Removing the back seat is easy. If there are arm rests on the side panels, remove those first. Then, on the bottom cushion push rearward and lift up on the bottom frame of the cushion. A good firm...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-23-2023, 09:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,415
Posted By steve v
You first remove the back seat to get access....

You first remove the back seat to get access. Tape a medium flat blade screwdriver to a broom handle & reach thru the opening with it. Insert the blade tip into the slot in the latch mechanism then...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-24-2023, 06:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,949
Posted By geeteeohguy
A '66 326 HO 4 speed LeMans is a rare enough bird...

A '66 326 HO 4 speed LeMans is a rare enough bird (and way cool) that I would leave it alone. Put an 068 cam in it and bolt on a tri-power and you're all set.
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-11-2023, 01:54 AM
Replies: 711
Views: 104,911
Posted By Sanduners
Going on 3 years now

Mine looks like yours did Halfthrottle when you got it.
Having the original 326 engine built now. This is a factory A/C car, one of 700 I'm told. Still awaiting my seat upholstery from Ames,...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-10-2022, 08:35 AM
Replies: 1,356
Views: 258,151
Posted By firefour1
Very interesting and expensive 63 LeMans...

Very interesting and expensive 63 LeMans restomod.
...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-12-2022, 09:57 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 15,237
Posted By cleveweld
Green is the hardest Tempest interior color to...

Green is the hardest Tempest interior color to restore. There is nothing available. When I ordered carpet from AMES, I had to choose a color from the full size catalog.
Headliners are available...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-11-2022, 05:09 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 15,237
Posted By cleveweld
Restoration

I decided to do a nut & bolt restoration on it but leave the original exterior paint and patina alone for now. I started with the engine compartment, front end, etc.
Silverleaf Green paint is...
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 12-27-2020, 05:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,241
Posted By Dick Boneske
Bill Konwall has one in a '65 GTO. He had a lot...

Bill Konwall has one in a '65 GTO. He had a lot of trouble finding the right brackets, etc. to make it work. If you PM him, he can tell you what works.
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 12-05-2020, 01:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,408
Posted By Dick Boneske
Some have asked about using lapping compound to...

Some have asked about using lapping compound to fit the throttle plates. While this is possible, it would take many flips of the throttle to accomplish removal of enough material to make a...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-04-2020, 04:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,813
Posted By steve v
I had the same issue with a car in storage, they...

I had the same issue with a car in storage, they lost the keys & had no idea where to look. Fortunately I had a spare set but had to drive home to get them & then back to the storage building.....1...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-04-2020, 12:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,813
Posted By Shiny
Here's some discussion on a forum about key codes...

Here's some discussion on a forum about key codes for pre-68 GM keys. There was a guy with a book and enough experience to to decode someone's key. If you strike out finding a locksmith with this...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-13-2020, 11:27 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 28,357
Posted By Cardo
And the last few for now. Probably will start it...

And the last few for now. Probably will start it in the next week or two. Back to work next week, and a few details i want to button up before i start it.
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-20-2020, 07:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,423
Posted By hgerhardt
I used to use butyl tape years ago until I...

I used to use butyl tape years ago until I restored one of my GTOs and removed a butyl-ed in windshield. It was ridiculously easy to pop out, and I had used the proper primer. Since the reason for...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-20-2020, 05:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,423
Posted By b-man
This is what I bought to do the front and rear...

This is what I bought to do the front and rear windows on my ‘64 Tempest, I bought two boxes from PY while I was ordering other parts I needed.
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-16-2020, 07:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,245
Posted By PontiacJim1959
AMA Specs for '65 says angle of the "V" is 36...

AMA Specs for '65 says angle of the "V" is 36 degrees for all belts.
Power steering says the width is .47"
Fan, Water Pump, & Generator shows 2 widths, .38" and .47" based on belt length:

54.0"...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-29-2020, 09:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,185
Posted By kencar62
Window Channel

Try Belden Speed. They have the channels.

http://www.beldenspeed.com/rust-patch-panels/1968---1972-pontiac-gto-lemans-tempest
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-03-2020, 09:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,639
Posted By 60sstuff
Anti-Stall dash pot. The MPC shows T/8 Auto...

Anti-Stall dash pot.

The MPC shows T/8 Auto 2bbl. #7020587

T/8 Auto 4bbl. #7019951

NOS 4bbl. shown below and how it looks on my car.
When the car tends to die, the plunger pushes out...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-01-2020, 08:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,639
Posted By Doug
Smile rear ratio?

2.93 to 1 for 326 2bbl automatic with AC
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-01-2020, 07:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,639
Posted By Cardo
The pot is called a dashpot, and it is for...

The pot is called a dashpot, and it is for kicking up the idle on deceleration on the automatic trans cars, such as when coasting down on an exit ramp. I've been told it's needed to prevent stalling....
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