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Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 06:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 160
Posted By johnta1
One thing on the 68 400 block, it will not bolt...

One thing on the 68 400 block, it will not bolt in the TA. You will have to use adapters to make it fit. 1970 and up 400's will bolt in no problem.
(as all 455 will)


:)
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 03:58 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,269
Posted By johnta1
Make sure the machinist cleans the lifter oil...

Make sure the machinist cleans the lifter oil galleys out good. With all the bearings junk plus the lifters junk, you need it cleaned well.


:)
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH Yesterday, 02:59 PM
Replies: 454
Views: 111,323
Posted By johnta1
Congrats on getting it to work! What material...

Congrats on getting it to work!
What material is the spacer?


Car's looking good also.


:)
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-23-2024, 07:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 530
Posted By johnta1
1970 did for sure. Believe 71 and 72 did also....

1970 did for sure. Believe 71 and 72 did also. But would have to look it up.

:)
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-21-2024, 01:17 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 105,841
Posted By johnta1
My 70 Judge had the marks and seems my 74 SD...

My 70 Judge had the marks and seems my 74 SD block had them. (stampings)

Most other blocks never looked that close.

Also have a Service News on 1971. (couldn't find any 70 codes)

:)
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-21-2024, 01:12 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 105,841
Posted By johnta1
Kind of related: ...

Kind of related:

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=635697&stc=1&d=1718990006
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-19-2024, 08:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 629
Posted By johnta1
#1 is alternator old R and F is new alternator...

#1 is alternator old R and F is new alternator #2?
(brown went to 4 and R is #2 on connector but would be #1 on new alternator)

:confused:
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-19-2024, 06:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 409
Posted By johnta1
Did you check the vent even if new? Maybe try...

Did you check the vent even if new?
Maybe try it without the vent for a while. Or make a short piece of u shaped pipe and see if it helps.

Also make sure the oil level is not high.


Both can...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-19-2024, 12:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 629
Posted By johnta1
I think that is wrong, need the jumper wire next...

I think that is wrong, need the jumper wire next to thumb to go to third position. Then the other jumper fills 2 to 4? (assuming wire by thumb is from/to the 'F' on alternator)

(basically swap the...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-18-2024, 07:15 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 10,494
Posted By johnta1
Car looks fantastic! I would 1st...

Car looks fantastic!




I would 1st check for voltage at the switch?
I think, (haven't looked) that the power comes from fuse panel with it plugged into a slot?
With the aftermarket stuff...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-18-2024, 07:00 AM
Replies: 445
Views: 105,841
Posted By johnta1
With the valve guides leaking oil, it would also...

With the valve guides leaking oil, it would also make it detonate easier,also.


:confused:
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-17-2024, 09:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 539
Posted By johnta1
Limited slip? :eek:

Limited slip?


:eek:
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-17-2024, 10:30 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,903
Posted By johnta1
What heads are you running? Those plugs...

What heads are you running?


Those plugs are for aluminum heads mostly.


Would be good for edelbrock heads possibly.


:confused:
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-15-2024, 10:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 917
Posted By johnta1
All I can say is ..... WOW! Congrats on...

All I can say is ..... WOW!

Congrats on getting it out and driving!

:)
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-14-2024, 01:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 191
Posted By johnta1
Try these? Water pump pulley: 480511 XW ...

Try these?

Water pump pulley: 480511 XW
Crankshaft pulley: 480507 XK
Power steering pulley: 480513 YM
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 06-13-2024, 03:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,186
Posted By johnta1
Welcome to the Forums and thanks for your post! ...

Welcome to the Forums and thanks for your post!

:)

Sounds like a very cool GTO.

:)
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-13-2024, 08:25 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,094
Posted By johnta1
I used a Torker with no problems on most of my...

I used a Torker with no problems on most of my stuff, never had a Performer RPM so no use on that.

One thing you need to make sure of if using the adapter or even the Torker, is that the carb...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-12-2024, 07:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 711
Posted By johnta1
Could be Jack. I think it was mainly all...

Could be Jack.

I think it was mainly all unincorporated area and it was just which town got the population?

As Hurry said, it is Clermont.

They were all mostly unpopulated, farm country...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-11-2024, 09:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 711
Posted By johnta1
Wasn't Indy (dragstrip) considered in Avon, until...

Wasn't Indy (dragstrip) considered in Avon, until the Pro's came to Brownsburg? (and they change address?)

I remember always going by Bob Glidden's place when we went to the dragstrip. (and some...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 06-11-2024, 06:44 AM
Replies: 4,306
Views: 718,748
Posted By johnta1
If I'm reading the BHC correctly, it was...

If I'm reading the BHC correctly, it was originally a 400 2bbl engine in it.
(if you can't dazzle em with performance ....... )


:eek:
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 06-10-2024, 07:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 353
Posted By johnta1
WOW! That has some good options. Agree, need...

WOW!
That has some good options.
Agree, need some pics of it.
Red with white top probably looks great. Does it have the molding separating the white from red?


:confused:
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-10-2024, 07:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 249
Posted By johnta1
I don't think they had the reverse lockout setup...

I don't think they had the reverse lockout setup like 70 and newer.
But I'd say the neutral and reverse light switch is out of adjustment?
Not sure where it is in 65, but probably on the tranny...
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-10-2024, 06:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 318
Posted By johnta1
It is for water temp but for emissions. Usually...

It is for water temp but for emissions. Usually one on back of head or by a spark plug. Unit will look kind of like the water temp but short.


:)
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-09-2024, 06:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 318
Posted By johnta1
Look on back of head for a temp unit. Could be...

Look on back of head for a temp unit. Could be for that. (or maybe below on head above exhaust manifold)


:confused:
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-08-2024, 04:10 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,056
Posted By johnta1
What octane of gas do you use? The elevation...

What octane of gas do you use?
The elevation may be higher there also, causing problems.
(along with previous suggestions)



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