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Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 04-08-2008, 10:44 PM
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Views: 748
Posted By oldfrt56
Where does this thing mount in the front? I have...

Where does this thing mount in the front? I have a 69 350 a/c car and mine's missing,too.But then, so are my x-braces!:(
Durn PO's are making tougher and more expensive all the time!:-ohwell:
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 03-30-2008, 12:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 301
Posted By oldfrt56
So you're saying that anyone could install the...

So you're saying that anyone could install the stacked gauges in their dash if they can locate them? That'd be great! Are they available aftermarket? I'd love to see pics of them. I've seen tons of...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 03-30-2008, 11:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 301
Posted By oldfrt56
stacked gauges?

Saw the post about the 69 trans am for sale on ebay.Showed a pic of stacked gauges that were ordered with the car.Apparently they required a different dash bezel.
I've never seen this set up.Anyone...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 03-29-2008, 12:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 492
Posted By oldfrt56
Exactly which gaps are giving you trouble? Give...

Exactly which gaps are giving you trouble? Give us some more details.
I plan on doing the same thing eventually and I was concerned that refit would be a problem.
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 03-29-2008, 12:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 210
Posted By oldfrt56
UPDATE

Finally figured out why the lower radiator hose was leaking.IT WASN'T!!!!
The heater hose just ABOVE the radiator hose nipple was barely seeping water.
It ran down the water pump til it hit the top...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 03-23-2008, 10:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 210
Posted By oldfrt56
I can see from underneath the car that water's...

I can see from underneath the car that water's seeping from the top of the hose and running back down it.Then dripping off.A crack might explain why it's only leaking at the back, above the balancer....
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 03-23-2008, 08:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 210
Posted By oldfrt56
lower radiator hose leak

Finished replacing timing chain and water pump on my 69.Noticed water dripping from lower radiator hose where it slips onto the timing cover.Figured it was just the old hose so I installed new...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 03-17-2008, 06:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 595
Posted By oldfrt56
DIVIDER PLATE!?!? That's a new one on me. No...

DIVIDER PLATE!?!? That's a new one on me. No idea how long this thing's been without it.Glad I haven't gotten it all assembled yet. I also wondered why there was an extra water pump...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 03-16-2008, 09:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 595
Posted By oldfrt56
UPDATE! Got it drilled out and...

UPDATE! Got it drilled out and re-tapped.Installed new timing chain&gears per cammer6.
Good thing I did too as chain was so loose it almost fell off.Installed timing cover and new water pump but...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 03-12-2008, 06:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 595
Posted By oldfrt56
Got a hole started in it.Gotta pick up some left...

Got a hole started in it.Gotta pick up some left handed bits and hope they'll coax it out by just drilling.If not, I might try the ease-out but I'm a little leary of them, too.
I've seen them break...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 03-12-2008, 02:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 595
Posted By oldfrt56
can't cut a slot as it's slightly recessed into...

can't cut a slot as it's slightly recessed into block.End is jagged so I tried to grind it flatter and try drilling but I need left hand bits.Tried welding a nut to it when it ws sticking out of the...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 03-12-2008, 01:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 595
Posted By oldfrt56
Yeah, it's the top driver's side long stud that...

Yeah, it's the top driver's side long stud that goes thru the water pump house, thru the timing cover housing and ito the block.Snapped the end of it off and had about 1/2" left sticking out.It was...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 03-11-2008, 10:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 595
Posted By oldfrt56
can I drop oil pan without jacking up motor?

Finally got the front timing cover off the 400 in my 69 I 've been working on.Broken long bolt gonna be a real pain to get out.
Hoped to avoid doing anything to the oil pan but it looks so nasty in...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 03-10-2008, 09:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 200
Posted By oldfrt56
That's what I thought.Thanks

That's what I thought.Thanks
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 03-10-2008, 08:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 200
Posted By oldfrt56
will late model wheels fit my 69?

Found a great deal on a set of 17 X 9 late model Firebird rims but I think they have 7" backspacing. I doubt they'll fit my 69.Anyone ever tried them?
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 03-05-2008, 09:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 225
Posted By oldfrt56
While you're at it, check out this guy's store.He...

While you're at it, check out this guy's store.He has a bunch of other stuff too that's great. I was just looking for wiring schematics.He has those,too! But this cd is just too good a deal to pass...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 03-05-2008, 05:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 225
Posted By oldfrt56
69 pontiac shop manual on cd

Just bought this on ebay.Really worth the money.Hundreds of pages of info that's invaluable for working on your pontiac.I have a pc in my shop so I just pull up the page, zoom in on a wiring...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 03-02-2008, 11:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 408
Posted By oldfrt56
Hey cammer6, I'm considering it. I had an olds...

Hey cammer6, I'm considering it. I had an olds once that locked up because of the "plastic timing gear in the oil pickup" syndrome.
I plan a full rebuild or replacement some where down the line.Just...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 03-02-2008, 09:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 408
Posted By oldfrt56
I noticed what appeared to be 2 round plastic...

I noticed what appeared to be 2 round plastic sleeves in either side at the top of the timing cover.They apparently just pull out.What's the purpose in those?
:confused:
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 03-02-2008, 09:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 408
Posted By oldfrt56
So pull the bolts underneath that go thru the oil...

So pull the bolts underneath that go thru the oil pan into the timing cover, then splice in the timing cover gasket? If that's correct I'm relieved. I still have nightmares about having to drop a...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 03-02-2008, 08:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 408
Posted By oldfrt56
do I have to drop oil pan to pull timing cover?

Replacing water pump on 400 when long bolt that goes all the way into the block snapped off.Not familiar with pontiac engines yet.It appears the back half of of the water pump housing is also the...
Forum: Electrical Tech 02-08-2008, 07:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 168
Posted By oldfrt56
69' FB V8 engine harness-why no a/c?

Need a new engine harness for my 69 Firebird with V8, auto, and a/c but all the aftermarket suppliers don't mention a/c in the harness for mine.It appears to be a seperate harness.Is that correct?...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-03-2008, 10:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 187
Posted By oldfrt56
intake to water pump seal

Not too familiar with pontiacs yet.Pulled 2bbl intake to install 4bbl edlebrock.Noticed no seal where the intake goes into back of water pump.Bought fel-pro gasket set and it had one big,thick,round...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 01-19-2008, 12:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 484
Posted By oldfrt56
I agree. Shackles won't cure worn rear springs...

I agree. Shackles won't cure worn rear springs but I believe the 1st gens had a slightly "nose high" stance when new. That's why Herb Adams suggested a slightly longer rear shackle to improve the...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 01-19-2008, 11:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 411
Posted By oldfrt56
Will any of these work on a 69? Your set up looks...

Will any of these work on a 69? Your set up looks great!
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