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Forum: THE LOBBY 10-17-2018, 12:18 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 6,792
Posted By bjacobs41042
You are not alone! I love my Pontiacs, my first...

You are not alone! I love my Pontiacs, my first was a 67 Bird that I swapped from a 2 speed auto to a 4 speed in a gravel driveway. Transformed that into a seriously fun car! My wife, before I met...
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 04-29-2018, 07:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 791
Posted By bjacobs41042
Sorry for the late reply. I still have them on...

Sorry for the late reply. I still have them on the engine. Just drove it 300 miles with no problems. Do you have a good trade?

Bill

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Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-15-2017, 08:09 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,677
Posted By bjacobs41042
Watching this thread

69 Bird 3.42 gears 4 speed with 30 over 400, iron heads, 10.4 Cr 041 cam. 34 degrees all in by 3200 plus 12 degrees vac advance. Cliff tuned qjet. Cast impeller clearanced, sleeves and shroud in...
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 03-19-2017, 01:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 791
Posted By bjacobs41042
WTT Matched set of 48 heads for 64s or similar

I have a set of 72cc matched 48 heads dated July, 69, still on the engine. These had hardened seats installed and were freshened by BES in Guilford IN a couple years ago. Stock 1.5 rockers and...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 01-24-2017, 07:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 519
Posted By bjacobs41042
I mounted a bottle on the front of the core...

I mounted a bottle on the front of the core support so it is not visible from under the hood. There's a hole in the core support gusset that allows access to the bottle to top it off. Nearly...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-01-2016, 12:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 292
Posted By bjacobs41042
From a 'glide to a Muncie, no change is needed. ...

From a 'glide to a Muncie, no change is needed. (Been there done that.) But swapping the 8.2 for an 8.5 will require a shorter driveshaft. I also have done that and found that a driveshaft from a...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 08-20-2016, 07:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 494
Posted By bjacobs41042
My 69 Bird has the original tank, early style...

My 69 Bird has the original tank, early style with the vent tube. I never smell anything after a drive, so there may be an issue with a tiny leak. Possibly a seam is rusted or split and some fuel...
Forum: Midwest 06-20-2016, 10:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 549
Posted By bjacobs41042
Saw your LeMans on Sunday morning. Very nice! I...

Saw your LeMans on Sunday morning. Very nice! I was crewing for a vintage team and needed have my truck at the track all week so i could not drive my Firebird. Maybe next year....

Bill
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts WANTED 11-23-2015, 01:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 215
Posted By bjacobs41042
Circuit card

Did you ever find the circuit board you were looking for? If not, I think I may have one or two of them in serviceable condition.

I would let it go for $20 including shipping if you want it.
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Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts FOR SALE 06-12-2013, 06:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 183
Posted By bjacobs41042
PM sent

If #1 falls through...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-29-2013, 11:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 624
Posted By bjacobs41042
Detonation above 3500

Make sure that the secondaries are rich enough. Mine detonated when the secondaries opened but the problem disappeared when I replaced the secondary rods with a richer pair.

Bill
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-05-2013, 09:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,679
Posted By bjacobs41042
starter

Got a lightly used McLeod from a forum member. With the new cables it works like a champ.

Wondering now if the stocker would have worked. Not enough to swap it back in.....

Bill
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-05-2013, 08:02 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,679
Posted By bjacobs41042
cranking compression/hot start

Update:

Work and life conspired to slow progress but I finally got a chance to work on this problem. With some of these suggestions implemented I wanted to post an update to thank those that gave...
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts FOR SALE 04-09-2013, 05:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 365
Posted By bjacobs41042
PM sent

Sent a PM on this one....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-22-2013, 07:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 318
Posted By bjacobs41042
Ignition timing centrifugal advance question

While studying timing and centrifugal advance, I have seen many recommendations for total advance numbers in the 36 degree range, all in by 3200 RPM, and frequently even sooner.

My question....
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Forum: Members Helping Members 02-01-2013, 08:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 200
Posted By bjacobs41042
Jim is absolutely right on this point. The phase...

Jim is absolutely right on this point. The phase paper in the old motor will not tolerate the spikes in the digital wave form for very long, and you will fry the motor. Any premium efficient motor...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-27-2013, 03:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 538
Posted By bjacobs41042
RA IV cam carb comments

I have a very similar combo and had the same problem. Couple comments:

Mine has Rhoades lifters. They are noisy but deliver vacuum in the desired range. But the car STUNK, and I thought the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-18-2012, 07:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,679
Posted By bjacobs41042
Update

Mech17: My temps are about 195 using a 160 degree thermostat. Temps will increase if I retard the timing for better hot starts. They will also creep up a bit at idle. WHat does this tell us about...
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts WANTED 12-05-2012, 07:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 407
Posted By bjacobs41042
Clips

I have an extra set of repop (OEM brand) clips if you need them. (both sides)

$25 shipped....

Bill Jacobs
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-05-2012, 06:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,679
Posted By bjacobs41042
Good info

Todd:

I think the budget can handle a flip switch. It is definitely worth a try. As part of the resto I put all new repop battery cables, a new battery and a new/reman starter and would hate to...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 12-03-2012, 07:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 284
Posted By bjacobs41042
D Heavy orange wire

Is the power feed for the top. It is designed to piggyback onto the hot wire that feeds the horn relay. It will pass through a hole in the firewall (same hole as the tach feed if needed) and plug...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 12-02-2012, 09:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 292
Posted By bjacobs41042
parking light install

I just put mine together a few weeks ago.

I do recall them being harder than you would think. First off, do the buckets have the studs in them? (lots of time they are missing) On the front the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-02-2012, 07:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,679
Posted By bjacobs41042
Interesting idea. With this much amperage, do...

Interesting idea. With this much amperage, do the battery cables need to be upsized to pass the higher current? Stock starter be OK?

Thanks,
Bill
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-02-2012, 06:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,679
Posted By bjacobs41042
Good feedback

I appreciate everyone's thoughts. Had a family emergency shortly after the post, and just got back home so I am trying to digest these observation and answer some of the questions raised.

More...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-29-2012, 07:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,679
Posted By bjacobs41042
Cranking compression too high

Barely broken in Hillard built 400 +.030 with RAIV- SPC-8 Melling cam installed 2 degrees advanced. Engine is zero decked and has KB Icons, 14CC dish. All the calculators say 9.7:1 CR static...
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