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Forum: THE LOBBY 06-21-2024, 10:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 866
Posted By unruhjonny
This is such a good reply, that I actually had to...

This is such a good reply, that I actually had to quote it.

There used to be several independent stores around, but now, I believe the only one left in my city is nearly an hour's drive away;...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-21-2024, 10:42 AM
Replies: 445
Views: 105,700
Posted By unruhjonny
I agree this was interesting; I picked up the...

I agree this was interesting;
I picked up the block yesterday from the machine shop and was surprised to see the markings - I had never seen them before, but knew exactly what they were.
I have...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-20-2024, 08:38 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 105,700
Posted By unruhjonny
It's pretty interesting that I am reading this...

It's pretty interesting that I am reading this today (I just happen to be catching up on this thread right now) because today I picked up a block of mine from a machinist, and I knew it was standard...
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 06-20-2024, 03:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 369
Posted By unruhjonny
I was going to chime on on the rods being RAV -...

I was going to chime on on the rods being RAV - and the slugs being wrong...
Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH 06-20-2024, 03:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 232
Posted By unruhjonny
I might have one of those 301 carbs too!

I might have one of those 301 carbs too!
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-20-2024, 02:30 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 19,088
Posted By unruhjonny
EGADS!

EGADS!
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-20-2024, 02:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 866
Posted By unruhjonny
the ineptitude at parts stores these days IS...

the ineptitude at parts stores these days IS astounding...

It sure doesn't help that most of these parts-stores-keyboard-jockeys think they know it all better than you to begin with...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-19-2024, 10:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 523
Posted By unruhjonny
where does the 80yo comment come from? I...

where does the 80yo comment come from?

I would have figured he was in his 60's (based on older and newer shows)...
Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH 06-19-2024, 10:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 232
Posted By unruhjonny
it looks like a plug was added to the base; ...

it looks like a plug was added to the base;
1971-1979 Pontiac Quadrajets all have a "chimney" fuel bowl vent that protrudes into the air cleaner;
Chev carbs don't have this - which is probably why...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-19-2024, 10:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 793
Posted By unruhjonny
the secondary butterfly spring tension could be...

the secondary butterfly spring tension could be off;



Do the secondaries kick in as they should, or is there a delay?

The 263 was set up a bit leaner than the 273 on the primary side of...
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts WANTED 06-18-2024, 02:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 241
Posted By unruhjonny
Pontiac Quadrajets before 1975 all used 750cfm...

Pontiac Quadrajets before 1975 all used 750cfm fuel bowls;
The exceptions are:
1971 400/st & 455HO
1973-74 SD455
I have several, but only 750cfm Pontiac applications.

I found a link HERE...
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts WANTED 06-17-2024, 05:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 241
Posted By unruhjonny
I have some; There is also a guy just west of...

I have some;
There is also a guy just west of you that should have some - are you on Canadian Poncho?

https://canadianponcho.activeboard.com/m938889/profile/
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-17-2024, 02:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 507
Posted By unruhjonny
well, that could serve to have non-car people...

well, that could serve to have non-car people understand what was meant by a rear end!

lol
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-13-2024, 08:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 305
Posted By unruhjonny
it sounds to me, like you could really use one of...

it sounds to me, like you could really use one of these - a 1974 GTO specific TH350 kick down bracket.
...
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 06-13-2024, 11:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 366
Posted By unruhjonny
I've only seen a couple of those half-V8's - that...

I've only seen a couple of those half-V8's - that is going to be neat!!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-13-2024, 12:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 371
Posted By unruhjonny
some of the early quadrajets have leaky wells(?);...

some of the early quadrajets have leaky wells(?);
you can but replacements to epoxy in place.

good pre-73 Quadrajets aren’t getting any easier to find (it seems like outside of ebay, the older...
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts For SALE 06-12-2024, 05:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 245
Posted By unruhjonny
"1 236" spoken for; Sale pending.

"1 236" spoken for;
Sale pending.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-12-2024, 05:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 371
Posted By unruhjonny
The jets are changeable on the primary side on a...

The jets are changeable on the primary side on a Quadrajet;
There are a myriad of needles to use on the primary side (be fore warned, there are two lengths);
Primary jets are below the float,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-12-2024, 11:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 836
Posted By unruhjonny
I read of that, and looked into it; The...

I read of that, and looked into it;
The purported "067" cam is actually another 066 replacement cam; but don't just take my word for it, here are the spec's:

Butler exclusive "067-RA" specs:

...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-11-2024, 04:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 217
Posted By unruhjonny
a crankshaft thread

I am curious about identifying OE crankshafts.

I have two loose cranks, I cannot be sure how I came to own these, but can see one has had more weight removed from balancing;
Both have a cast...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-10-2024, 06:37 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,491
Posted By unruhjonny
nice franken-thread! Yes, the spoiler will...

nice franken-thread!

Yes, the spoiler will cover up the holes from the trunk bird.

If you are going this route, I suggest you goop something to close the holes off... just incase.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-07-2024, 02:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 407
Posted By unruhjonny
If you are a little curious, you can actually get...

If you are a little curious, you can actually get a PHS on the car "born with" that block based on the partial vin;
I did this (albeit the Canadian version) for my YZ engine last year - it served to...
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts FOR SALE 06-07-2024, 01:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 228
Posted By unruhjonny
Between the images and description I am guessing...

Between the images and description I am guessing Paul made a simple mistake on this listing;
It looks like he has used the printed circuit stamped date as the gauge pod date.
It also looks like he...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-07-2024, 12:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 998
Posted By unruhjonny
These were a USA only thing (just like the...

These were a USA only thing (just like the Quad4-W41 Oldsmobiles) - I didn’t know anything about these GP’s till one showed up at a local Pontiac show several years ago;
Very cool!

My dad bought...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-06-2024, 06:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,468
Posted By unruhjonny
/\ I believe the only way you will figure it out...

/\ I believe the only way you will figure it out (apart from finding someone who knows the exact belt size) is to pop it open and use a piece of string to measure.
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