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Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-22-2024, 02:52 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,462
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Man that’s a lot of clutch removal/replacement. ...

Man that’s a lot of clutch removal/replacement. Sorry you have to go through that.

Just curious what damper you’re using? Sometimes dampers are taken for granted and it’s something to consider...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-06-2024, 11:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 391
Posted By Vid
You’ve certainly done your homework about it. ...

You’ve certainly done your homework about it. Could it be the switch itself? I hope you find the issue!


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Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-03-2024, 01:42 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,960
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I’m running a 704 in my 69 LeMans and I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-16-2024, 12:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 347
Posted By Vid
Good news is that no power brake booster in the...

Good news is that no power brake booster in the way, just watch the clearance with the wiper motor which was an issue on my build.


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Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-10-2024, 01:26 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,592
Posted By Vid
Air Cleaner

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I’ve got super tight hood clearance so I’m running a Chevy dual snorkel because it sits nice and low. In fact it sits...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-07-2024, 10:51 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,546
Posted By Vid
Lol technically I think they function either way?...

Lol technically I think they function either way? Add to that, with cast aluminum valve covers, I probably don’t need the spreaders at all. Either way, I’m just happy when the valve covers don’t...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-02-2024, 07:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,546
Posted By Vid
Thanks for all the helpful responses. I...

Thanks for all the helpful responses. I basically just started from scratch again with the timing using the traditional method instead of “springs off”. She’s purring like a kitten now (likes...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-02-2024, 01:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,546
Posted By Vid
Sorry, not clear on that answer. Plugged, or...

Sorry, not clear on that answer. Plugged, or “plugged in” as in connected and functioning? The vacuum advance was plugged (closed off) to check the 37°. I’ll try it again.

I’m also not sure why...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-02-2024, 01:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,546
Posted By Vid
Sorry, not clear on that answer. Plugged, or...

Sorry, not clear on that answer. Plugged, or “plugged in” as in connected and functioning? The vacuum advance was plugged (closed off) to check the 37°. I’ll try it again.

I’m also not sure why...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-01-2024, 07:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,546
Posted By Vid
New motor tuning mystery

First, here’s the relevant hardware:
4.210 stroke 457 cu in, 10:1 squeeze, Edelbrock RPM heads, RPM intake, FST 850 cfm carb, HEI upgraded with Davis module and coil, Lunati hft 704 cam (carefully...
Forum: Electrical Tech 05-24-2024, 11:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 740
Posted By Vid
Thank you both for the quick response. ...

Thank you both for the quick response.


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Forum: Electrical Tech 05-24-2024, 11:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 740
Posted By Vid
Thanks you both for the quick response. ...

Thanks you both for the quick response.


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Forum: Electrical Tech 05-24-2024, 07:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 740
Posted By Vid
A quick, easy wire question

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Hi all, long time no post, I guess that...
Forum: Electrical Tech 05-24-2024, 06:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,666
Posted By Vid
LED’s can sometimes cause issues because of their...

LED’s can sometimes cause issues because of their low resistance. I had a 2003 Dodge truck blow a turn signal bulb so I decided to replace all the turn signal bulbs with LEDs. Problem is, the truck...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-01-2024, 11:33 AM
Replies: 6,149
Views: 618,581
Posted By Vid
When you look at this photo it’s like putting a...

When you look at this photo it’s like putting a blown sbc in a wheelbarrow, lol. Took a lot of nerve to do a pass in that thing!


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Forum: THE LOBBY 04-01-2024, 10:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,396
Posted By Vid
6 weeks ago I went plant based. I’m down 13.5...

6 weeks ago I went plant based. I’m down 13.5 lbs, and my cholesterol went from 214 to 170. After watching “You Are What You Eat” and “What the Health” I decided to give it a try. It doesn’t suck...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-31-2024, 04:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,922
Posted By Vid
Basically the same procedure chefs use for cast...

Basically the same procedure chefs use for cast iron pots and pans. It’s brilliant to use the same process on exhaust manifolds. Instead of motor oil, I’ll bet you could use Avocado oil as it has a...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-23-2024, 10:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,171
Posted By Vid
Don Garlits and I once had something in common…...

Don Garlits and I once had something in common… our accountant! Didn’t ease the pain of paying taxes much though.

Definitely agree what a great ambassador of the sport he is. Met him several...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-13-2024, 08:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,954
Posted By Vid
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Finally got around to pulling the timing cover off. For everybody who guessed a front oil plug blew out, your big...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-20-2023, 01:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,275
Posted By Vid
Brush on engine paint?

One trick I use for painting in the garage during cold weather is to put a space heater near the object that I’m painting and just let it warm to between 65-75 degrees. While it’s warming up, soak...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-19-2023, 09:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,954
Posted By Vid
That was triple checked before assembly, but...

That was triple checked before assembly, but thanks GT. I’m pretty sure it’s either a front plug or the oil pump because I was so meticulous putting this motor together. It all went together so...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-19-2023, 02:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,954
Posted By Vid
I think there’s clearance but I’ll check it out,...

I think there’s clearance but I’ll check it out, you never know.


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Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-19-2023, 02:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,954
Posted By Vid
Between 3-5 lbs, probably closer to 3…...

Between 3-5 lbs, probably closer to 3… [emoji3525]


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Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-18-2023, 09:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,954
Posted By Vid
Now that’s a great idea! I could even get in...

Now that’s a great idea! I could even get in there and look around with the boroscope if it’s not gushing. Thanks for that suggestion Ted!


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Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-18-2023, 09:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,954
Posted By Vid
All I can say is that I did inspect the cam...

All I can say is that I did inspect the cam bearings for fit and alignment before I installed the cam. Seemed to be lined up just fine. Cam spun smoothly with no tight spots or other issues. ...
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