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Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-08-2024, 03:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 584
Posted By hgerhardt
That one looks different than the Cadillac...

That one looks different than the Cadillac Northstar version. Can you deduce the part number of it?

Looking a bit further, I found the Cadillac one: PF2189. I mis-remembered the configuration of...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-06-2024, 12:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 584
Posted By hgerhardt
Northstar Cadillacs from the 90's had PS filters...

Northstar Cadillacs from the 90's had PS filters as factory installed items. They had 3/8" hose nipples like the 60's Pontiac fuel filters and were installed on the return line. I have one on my '66...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-29-2024, 01:58 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 11,394
Posted By hgerhardt
No air conditioned cab? And not even a sunshade?...

No air conditioned cab? And not even a sunshade? Ooof.
At least the vinyl seat isn't black.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-12-2024, 11:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 656
Posted By hgerhardt
No. The '64 and '65 rear ends are narrow and the...

No. The '64 and '65 rear ends are narrow and the '66-'72 are wide.

Both of my '66 GTO's (one built in January and the other July 66) were original, unmolested cars when I got them and both had...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-10-2024, 10:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 595
Posted By hgerhardt
If your hose swelled or got soft you probably...

If your hose swelled or got soft you probably used the wrong material. All of the cars we play with use 3/8" PS return hose. Gates 361970 works well:...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-01-2024, 05:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 693
Posted By hgerhardt
If you use a '76-up Q-jet, it will already have...

If you use a '76-up Q-jet, it will already have the correct TV cable arm. Then find an 80's Olds 307 cable housing bracket which goes over the rear two bolts of the Q-jet. You'll have to cut off the...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 05-20-2024, 12:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,058
Posted By hgerhardt
Alma is an American company which has the...

Alma is an American company which has the original GM tooling to make the A6 compressor. They also use a lip seal instead of the original ceramic seal.

Nothing against the Proten aluminum...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-05-2024, 01:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,881
Posted By hgerhardt
Forgot to reply originally to this thread... I...

Forgot to reply originally to this thread... I met John and his son, and Rick at our Western Regional GTO shows that SCGG used to put on. They were always trying to get us to come visit in ABQ. Great...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 05-05-2024, 12:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 634
Posted By hgerhardt
Our '76 Buick A-body still had lacquer. Built in...

Our '76 Buick A-body still had lacquer. Built in Fremont.
Forum: Pacific 04-17-2024, 01:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,830
Posted By hgerhardt
Well, I wasn't going to stay home... just maybe...

Well, I wasn't going to stay home... just maybe take a different vehicle and fly in for a couple hours and yap with the people I haven't seen since January. And maybe have an omelet. The show is at...
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts For SALE 04-16-2024, 12:50 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,702
Posted By hgerhardt
Do you have the black plastic water shields which...

Do you have the black plastic water shields which go behind the backup lights?
Forum: Pacific 04-16-2024, 12:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,830
Posted By hgerhardt
I'd be in if it didn't require an entire day....

I'd be in if it didn't require an entire day. Pre-registered cars must be there by 8:00AM and it ain't over until 3:00. Git 'er done by noon and I'll reconsider.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-22-2024, 09:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 946
Posted By hgerhardt
I did the same thing back in the 90's. Then if...

I did the same thing back in the 90's. Then if you ever wanted to go back to a stock-height manifold, just use an airhorn spacer (1" IIRC).
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-22-2024, 12:49 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,745
Posted By hgerhardt
Yes! That 6.2L AMG engine sounds SO GOOD at 7200...

Yes! That 6.2L AMG engine sounds SO GOOD at 7200 RPM and WOT, plus it's normally aspirated. No turbos to muffle the exhaust.

507 HP sounds wimpy these days, but it hauls the mail pretty well.
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-29-2024, 01:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 391
Posted By hgerhardt
I replaced the hoses on my '66 GTO about 15 years...

I replaced the hoses on my '66 GTO about 15 years ago and I remember it was straightforward. The hoses I replaced were the factory worm-drive clamped ones, not the crimped ones.

First, make sure...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-28-2024, 03:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,234
Posted By hgerhardt
My 72cc (and previously 87cc) E-heads with 1.5...

My 72cc (and previously 87cc) E-heads with 1.5 Crower rockers and .390" net lobe lift works with the 1/4" thick Fel-Pro 'ram air' gasket and '67-up valve covers. Before the Crowers, I had Harland...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 02-23-2024, 05:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,465
Posted By hgerhardt
Spring clamps are great. On my Sling A/C project,...

Spring clamps are great. On my Sling A/C project, I just went through this exercise. You measure the OD of the hose (in the relaxed state, not over a nipple), and get that size clamp. For 5/8" Gates...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-21-2024, 01:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,630
Posted By hgerhardt
Just install rear discs and leave the C-clips in...

Just install rear discs and leave the C-clips in place. The caliper does an excellent job of retaining the axle/disc combination.

On another note, my '68 Firebird once lost the press-fit on the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-04-2024, 11:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,428
Posted By hgerhardt
I was having to log in each time too until I ran...

I was having to log in each time too until I ran CCleaner on 1/23 and removed all the cookies. Since then it's stayed logged in like in the 'olden days'. I'm running a Win10 desktop.
...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-26-2023, 04:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,983
Posted By hgerhardt
That's got to be the oldest "hot-vee" setup I've...

That's got to be the oldest "hot-vee" setup I've ever seen!
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 12-18-2023, 02:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,619
Posted By hgerhardt
I have a Cam Motion solid roller that's 269/272...

I have a Cam Motion solid roller that's 269/272 with 108 sep. Cam card below. But it's only got .370/.381 lobe lift.
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-12-2023, 07:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,564
Posted By hgerhardt
The factory put a separate vent on those A-body...

The factory put a separate vent on those A-body tanks for a reason: the filler is so low that under hard acceleration, fuel will come out if the cap were vented. Firebird/Camaros get away with a...
Forum: Electrical Tech 12-10-2023, 03:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,660
Posted By hgerhardt
I'd blame the voltage regulator if you see this...

I'd blame the voltage regulator if you see this problem with both the headlights AND the instrument lighting at the same time.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-08-2023, 01:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 596
Posted By hgerhardt
You could also do a Tee with swivel at #2 and...

You could also do a Tee with swivel at #2 and then use an NPT-swivel adapter, but that would make the assembly longer. These are Parker part numbers. Also take note of how the ports are numbered on a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-20-2023, 04:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 863
Posted By hgerhardt
That rear adjustment support you cited must have...

That rear adjustment support you cited must have started in '69. The earlier cars didn't have that.

I've been using the '69 iron compressor bracket without the rear support for the past 30 years...
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