Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
03-19-2012, 09:52 PM
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just want to say "hey"
my 64 grand prix came out today after 2 years up on blocks. its been 2 years since i logged in to the forum too. felt good to fire it up after such a long time away. damn mice got into the interior...
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Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
06-07-2010, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 213
first post in 3 years, i'm back AND motivated.
fired up my 64 for the first time in two years. took a spin around the block and noticed a few issues to correct. exhaust fumes in the car and the odometer is stuck and won't roll over. it felt good...
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Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
04-23-2007, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 300
got lucky
just a rocker arm popped off. easy fix, nut was loose. retorqued all of them.
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Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
04-22-2007, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 582
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Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
04-22-2007, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 300
something let loose!
after checking fluids, tires, etc, i fired up my gp today and went for the first ride of spring. 5 min. into the ride i developed a LOUD rapping noise. sounds like valve train or something else high...
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Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
08-17-2006, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 185
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Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
08-12-2006, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 240
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Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
08-08-2006, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 240
back up lights don't work because theres no...
back up lights don't work because theres no switch on the trans or linkage. stop lights were on all the time because the switch was loose and not pressing the button in. turn signals still don't work...
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Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
08-08-2006, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 240
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Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
08-07-2006, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 240
sorting out the taillights? dumb question
o.k. - today i had it pointed out to me that i don't have brake lights. have not had the car that long to know whats what. are the outer lights the turn signals and the strip below the deck lid the...
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Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
07-16-2006, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 153
fuel odor after acceleration?
i have a fuel odor showing up after i accelerate. strong gas odor in the car. i've checked for physical leaks and didn't find any evidence of them. no leaks around carb or pump. i did replace the cap...
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Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
07-11-2006, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 298
roto-slim mystery!
pulled the roto-slim off my 389 today. first thing i see looks like a clutch disc, springs and all. now the mystery - where in the hell is the torque convertor? what system or magic does that beast...
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Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH
07-09-2006, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 398
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Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH
07-09-2006, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 398
thanks, i set the dwell at 30,idle at 650 and...
thanks, i set the dwell at 30,idle at 650 and timing(with advance plugged) lines up with one of two marks on the balancer. no other degree marks on the balancer. still haven't pinned down what the...
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Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH
07-08-2006, 11:10 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 398
timing specs for 65 326
i'm asking here for info even though i have a gran prix. it has a 1965 326 in it now. i would like to set timing and dwell and need the specs. any help would be welcome. also, set timing first or...
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Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
07-08-2006, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 918
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Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
07-08-2006, 08:30 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 589
sorry to hear of your roto troubles. i have an...
sorry to hear of your roto troubles. i have an extra in the garage (everybody does). when i get a chance to crawl under mine, i'll look and see how much banging was needed to pu the th400 in. dave
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Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
07-01-2006, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 918
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Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
06-30-2006, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 918
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Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
06-27-2006, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 278
what q-jet do i need for a 389
i'm putting a 389 in my gp. i was just on ebay and am baffled by the vast selection of q jets. what do i want to buy? i'm not picky about correct, i just want a good running quadrajet.
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Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
06-27-2006, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 580
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Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
06-26-2006, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 1,182
Views: 226,066
gregneun, i love the color of your car. very...
gregneun, i love the color of your car. very close to what i have in mind for mine. i was going to take my gp for an estimate tonight but its raining. can't keep it in black primer forever. i...
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Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
06-17-2006, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 259
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Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
06-17-2006, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 259
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Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
06-17-2006, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 746
pb64 - it was a stick car and was a blast to...
pb64 - it was a stick car and was a blast to drive. i will rebuild the 455 over time. the 389 will serve to replace the 326 in the meantime. i have read the jim hands book cover to cover and am...
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