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Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED Today, 12:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 934
Posted By b-man
The 8.2 would have come with a 2.78. ...

The 8.2 would have come with a 2.78.

Corporate 8.5 had the 2.73.

The ad saying it has a 2.73 gear is almost certainly inaccurate. Note the cover has no indications it’s ever been removed to...
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED Today, 12:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 934
Posted By b-man
Appears to be a Pontiac 8.2 from looking at the...

Appears to be a Pontiac 8.2 from looking at the bracket that holds the brake line T fitting that’s attached to the top cover bolt. The 8.5 Buick/Olds rears aren’t like that, the T fitting bolts...
Forum: Members Helping Members Today, 12:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 61
Posted By b-man
I’m sure they’ll be the best 2 Corvair carbs...

I’m sure they’ll be the best 2 Corvair carbs ever.

I sure am happy with the Tri-Power carbs you did for me over a decade ago that are on my ‘64 421 HO. :)
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED Yesterday, 11:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 934
Posted By b-man
Franks doesn’t sell Olds or Buick part’s so...

Franks doesn’t sell Olds or Buick part’s so that’s a no go.

I’m not looking for a complete rear end set up for racing with a spool and 3.73 gears and listed as rare so as to imply it’s worth a lot...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 09:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 159
Posted By b-man
The issue with load levelers is the crank...

The issue with load levelers is the crank interferes with the hoist boom/chain at certain angles. You can’t crank it to change the angle of the load again depending on the angle. Also firewall...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 08:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 159
Posted By b-man
All-iron 421 with a 13” converter/TH350 all...

All-iron 421 with a 13” converter/TH350 all hanging from four 5/16” carb studs, small base Rochester 2-barrel at that.

No problem. :thumbup:

Nothing to fear. :bolt:
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 08:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 159
Posted By b-man
Super easy no stress one man job with the right...

Super easy no stress one man job with the right tool. :)

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=6445203&postcount=1691

After you use the Mac’s Pivot Plate you’ll never go...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 05:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 572
Posted By b-man
Just do a few oil changes using inexpensive...

Just do a few oil changes using inexpensive conventional Supertech oil which is Walmart house brand oil, made by a major supplier so it is actually high quality oil.

The last thing you want to do...
Forum: Members Helping Members Yesterday, 04:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 61
Posted By b-man
https://californiacorvairparts.com/ Noticed...

https://californiacorvairparts.com/

Noticed that they offer a book on Corvair carbs and likely can sell the parts needed as well.

https://californiacorvairparts.com/342-new-carb-springs

Carb...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 01:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 278
Posted By b-man
Casting flaw. I’ve seen several block that...

Casting flaw.

I’ve seen several block that were missing material in that exact spot at the back near the distributor due to an incomplete pour at the foundry.

The ones above the lifter bores...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-02-2024, 10:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 925
Posted By b-man
Sorry to hear. How about you give us a...

Sorry to hear.

How about you give us a refresher on the basics of your build so perhaps we might better evaluate what could have caused the failure ?

What heads, compression ratio, camshaft and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-02-2024, 03:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 572
Posted By b-man
I run 10W-30 in pretty much everything whether...

I run 10W-30 in pretty much everything whether it’s conventional oil or synthetic.

I’ve never seen the need to pour a quart of transmission fluid into my engine to try to clean it before an oil...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-02-2024, 02:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 299
Posted By b-man
Stay off of Fakebook when looking for automotive...

Stay off of Fakebook when looking for automotive advice would be my suggestion.

You already knew it was bad advice when you first saw it there.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-02-2024, 01:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 299
Posted By b-man
Bad idea. Exactly the wrong way to drop...

Bad idea.

Exactly the wrong way to drop compression by greatly increasing the quench distance, and right into the .060” to .120” danger zone.

Don’t do it.

If you’re considering pulling the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-02-2024, 12:55 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 781
Posted By b-man
So I’m seeing that you’re really not needing...

So I’m seeing that you’re really not needing overdrive for the type of driving you’re doing and looking for an inexpensive way to replace the leaky and lackluster ST-300.

Just go with the easy...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-01-2024, 10:31 PM
Replies: 598
Views: 43,145
Posted By b-man
A local Porsche dealer has a cars and coffee...

A local Porsche dealer has a cars and coffee event the first Saturday of every month so I took the opportunity to put a few miles on the Le Mans.

There was quite a bit of interest in the Tri-Power...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-01-2024, 04:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 712
Posted By b-man
Well good ol’ jeff_x joined up 2 days ago so I’m...

Well good ol’ jeff_x joined up 2 days ago so I’m sure he has a stellar reputation here.

Banned. :mad:

If you think it’s a scam it IS a scam.
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 06-01-2024, 02:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 134
Posted By b-man
And those pressures would work for original size...

And those pressures would work for original size bias plies, modern radials in a similar size would definitely want higher pressure.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-01-2024, 12:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 390
Posted By b-man
Save your money and just prep and paint them with...

Save your money and just prep and paint them with the POR-15 manifold paint.

Super expensive ceramic manifold coating with no real guarantee?

No thanks.
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 05-31-2024, 11:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 134
Posted By b-man
Run as much pressure as is practical for even...

Run as much pressure as is practical for even tread wear and a nice ride.

I’d try 32 psi and adjust up or down depending on how you like the ride and handling.

Fuel efficiency means running...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-31-2024, 08:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 237
Posted By b-man
The drain plug moved to the side in 1970. In...

The drain plug moved to the side in 1970.

In 1972-1/2 the baffled pans were introduced, under hard braking or left hand turns you don’t lose oil pressure as easily from the oil sloshing away from...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 05-31-2024, 08:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 390
Posted By b-man
If you can’t get access from the the back a...

If you can’t get access from the the back a correctly shaped hook attachment with a narrow and blunt tip, perhaps custom made, on your slide hammer could reach into that raised area from behind and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-31-2024, 07:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 781
Posted By b-man
I had seriously considered putting a 200-4R...

I had seriously considered putting a 200-4R behind the 421 but reconsidered throwing money at that. Having several projects I’m in the middle of and trying not to get too extravagant when I don’t...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-31-2024, 07:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 712
Posted By b-man
Thumbs down Nobody scammed you. You had a dispute with a...

Nobody scammed you.

You had a dispute with a seller here that PY mods or admins won’t and can’t get involved with.

It ends here. :mad:

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Everyone is on their own...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-31-2024, 04:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 712
Posted By b-man
Well I can’t do a damn thing about them when you...

Well I can’t do a damn thing about them when you won’t post the usernames of the scammers.
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