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Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 03:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 340
Posted By geeteeohguy
Another example of a flashy aftermarket 'upgrade'...

Another example of a flashy aftermarket 'upgrade' that is actually a downgrade. I see zero advantage for studs on an oil pan on a stock-block engine. Only potential for more problems.
Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 02:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 999
Posted By geeteeohguy
IMO, dead on. The twin water pumps are a huge...

IMO, dead on. The twin water pumps are a huge tell, as is the front mounted distributor configuration. Most V8's of other makes of that era had inboard exhaust manifolds as well. Not the Ford.
I'll...
Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 02:38 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,035
Posted By geeteeohguy
Very sad, my condolences to his loved ones. He...

Very sad, my condolences to his loved ones. He was a large part of the fabric around here for years and years. Always had great input. May he rest in peace.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-21-2024, 04:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 341
Posted By geeteeohguy
Check the horseshoe connector block under the...

Check the horseshoe connector block under the steering column. IIRC its the second wire in from the passenger side of the connector. I've had this same thing happen to me on a '65 GTO and a '66 GTO...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-21-2024, 03:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 770
Posted By geeteeohguy
Yes it does! Congrats!!

Yes it does! Congrats!!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-21-2024, 03:23 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,525
Posted By geeteeohguy
My gut is telling me the cam timing could be...

My gut is telling me the cam timing could be retarded. What does the vacuum gauge say? Where are things at TDC? Have seen timing chains installed off a tooth give the same symptoms. Engines that...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-08-2024, 06:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 815
Posted By geeteeohguy
Incorrect. The acid in the oil is a byproduct of...

Incorrect. The acid in the oil is a byproduct of combustion and condensation due to cold operation or many cold start-ups without the car being driven. A huge culprit is 'starting it up once a month...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-29-2024, 04:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 195
Posted By geeteeohguy
If it's a '66 or '67, the top motor switch gets...

If it's a '66 or '67, the top motor switch gets power directly from the POS battery terminal. The top should operate with the ignition switch off, as long as the battery is charged and the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-29-2024, 04:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 728
Posted By geeteeohguy
He won't do THAT again.

He won't do THAT again.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-25-2024, 07:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 881
Posted By geeteeohguy
Summit and Jegs have the sleeve as well. IIRC, I...

Summit and Jegs have the sleeve as well. IIRC, I got mine from AMES years ago when I replaced the engine wiring harness.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-25-2024, 06:57 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,242
Posted By geeteeohguy
Agree 100%. He's chasing ghosts.

Agree 100%. He's chasing ghosts.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-25-2024, 06:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,119
Posted By geeteeohguy
Popping out of where? The carb or the exhaust?...

Popping out of where? The carb or the exhaust? HUGE difference.
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-25-2024, 06:53 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,008
Posted By geeteeohguy
I'm a retired auto tech with a bunch of 40+ year...

I'm a retired auto tech with a bunch of 40+ year old Snap On, Matco, Cornwell, Plomb, and Mac tools. Mostly Snap-On. Buy it once and cry once or cry every time you use it with less quality and...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-24-2024, 04:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 881
Posted By geeteeohguy
Be sure to use a thermal sleeve or thermal wrap...

Be sure to use a thermal sleeve or thermal wrap tape to protect the wires from rubbing against the hot metal of the tube.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-24-2024, 02:54 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,242
Posted By geeteeohguy
Remove the gauge, install the factory temperature...

Remove the gauge, install the factory temperature light, and enjoy your car worry free for the rest of your life.

My '67 has the light and it never runs hot or overheats. :)
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-24-2024, 02:49 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,061
Posted By geeteeohguy
638824Drove 2715 miles on a trip last year, in...

638824Drove 2715 miles on a trip last year, in May. Central CA to Colorado, doing a bunch of national parks and visiting friends in Phoenix. The car is my 1967 GTO convertible running the original...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-24-2024, 02:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,432
Posted By geeteeohguy
In Ca, you can do none of that stuff. Car has to...

In Ca, you can do none of that stuff. Car has to be 1975 or older. You guys that still live in America are lucky.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-14-2024, 05:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,025
Posted By geeteeohguy
I did this on my '67 400 about 15 years ago and...

I did this on my '67 400 about 15 years ago and it worked out fine. I added screw in studs but kept the smaller valves. I'm a little over 9:1 CR and it runs on 91 octane. Mine cc'd at 87. With the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-11-2024, 03:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,143
Posted By geeteeohguy
Interesting that the Futureliners were built in...

Interesting that the Futureliners were built in 1939-40, yet here is a string of them at least 16 years later (going by '56 Chevy at the curb) in an era when even a 3 year-old car was considered...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-11-2024, 03:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 895
Posted By geeteeohguy
I agree. This was posted on the GTO Forum awhile...

I agree. This was posted on the GTO Forum awhile back and the audacity and arrogance of this guy had us all in stitches. Nobody even considered it seriously for a second.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-10-2024, 01:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 394
Posted By geeteeohguy
My first car in the '70's was a '66 GTO with a...

My first car in the '70's was a '66 GTO with a '67 Catalina engine from the junkyard with the 061 heads on it. It ran like a scalded cat. I installed a tripower and it was amazing. I junked the heads...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-31-2024, 02:56 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,127
Posted By geeteeohguy
Your molybendum and Boron are super high as well....

Your molybendum and Boron are super high as well. I would use a boutique oil and have it tested again at the oil change interval.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-31-2024, 02:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 496
Posted By geeteeohguy
Gravity drain might be exacerbated by converter...

Gravity drain might be exacerbated by converter drain-back after she sits.
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-27-2024, 02:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,062
Posted By geeteeohguy
Congrats! I got out of the industry as a line...

Congrats! I got out of the industry as a line mechanic and into civil service at age 35, but it took me 3 years to get in due to hiring freezes, etc. It was worth it. Had a great career, and retired...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-25-2024, 02:47 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,090
Posted By geeteeohguy
What is your intended use for the car? I have a...

What is your intended use for the car? I have a detuned '67 I installed a 2.56 gear in and it gets over 20 mpg at 80 mph and is a dream on long, cross-country trips. It would suck on the dragstrip....
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