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Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 03-12-2007, 01:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 717
Posted By The Hammer
I found it easiest to get a saw horse and rapidly...

I found it easiest to get a saw horse and rapidly see-saw the tank, sloshing the stuff around. Seemed easier than shaking. Worked well with little effort.
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 03-12-2007, 09:32 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,307
Posted By The Hammer
if you do a swap.... Offy and a few other...

if you do a swap.... Offy and a few other companies make adaptors to mount holley carbs.

Then you could mount a 350cfm or 500cfm Holley 2bbl carb and get away from these rochesters.
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 03-12-2007, 09:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 717
Posted By The Hammer
I did the gravel and muriatic acid thing, along...

I did the gravel and muriatic acid thing, along with some pressure washing. Turned out great. It was just a trick to get the gravel out.

I've got some pics of the process if anybody wants them.
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 03-12-2007, 09:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,276
Posted By The Hammer
OK. I installed this unit this past weekend. You...

OK. I installed this unit this past weekend. You can make it work, but it takes some modification.

The mods you have to do are:

1. slightly bend the tube between the pivot and mounting flange...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 03-05-2007, 09:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 530
Posted By The Hammer
F-Type in a Hydramatic

I'm getting ready to do a filter change and band adjustment in my dual-range hydra.

Been reading some stuff about auto trannys and was wondering if there could be any potential for using F-type...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 03-05-2007, 09:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,276
Posted By The Hammer
Here's what I've found on my '56..... I took my...

Here's what I've found on my '56..... I took my sending unit out and it is not the same as the Chevy 55-57 units. However, it is very similar to the '58-60 chevy units. The ones that only have about...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-02-2007, 11:18 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,750
Posted By The Hammer
So if that's true, why are "air-gap" intakes so...

So if that's true, why are "air-gap" intakes so popular with street guys? The sole purpose of an air gap intake is to cool the runners thereby cooling the fuel charge for a more dense shot.

After...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 03-01-2007, 02:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 717
Posted By The Hammer
I just called around to a few shops. They said...

I just called around to a few shops. They said they usually use muriatic acid and "just roll them around". So, I'm going to give it a try. I'll take some pics and post results if it goes well.
...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 03-01-2007, 11:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 717
Posted By The Hammer
Gas Tank Rust removal-- any good hints

I have a nice solid gas tank, but it has a lot of surface scale on the inside. I dropped it and removed the sending unit. Looking for a good way to deal with getting the rust out.

I bought the...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 03-01-2007, 11:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,025
Posted By The Hammer
Couldn't he swap the heads as long as he swapped...

Couldn't he swap the heads as long as he swapped the timing cover and water pump as well? Obviously using the corresponding intake.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-01-2007, 11:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,087
Posted By The Hammer
Well, let us in on the secret when you're done;)

Well, let us in on the secret when you're done;)
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-01-2007, 10:39 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,750
Posted By The Hammer
Exactly what I'm looking for! Thanks.

Exactly what I'm looking for! Thanks.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-01-2007, 09:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,087
Posted By The Hammer
Sounds like someone's got something super top...

Sounds like someone's got something super top secret in the works.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-01-2007, 09:27 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,750
Posted By The Hammer
JSchmitz- What model intake is that? It's pretty...

JSchmitz- What model intake is that? It's pretty much exactly what I'm looking for.


I can see "Performer RPM" but haven't seen them like this. Is it an older piece? Or did you just cut the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-28-2007, 11:03 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,750
Posted By The Hammer
I kind of figured this... I've never run a choke...

I kind of figured this... I've never run a choke before here either. I just let the car run a little in idle and warm up before taking off, or rev a bit until I get to a decent operating temp. Pretty...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-28-2007, 03:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,087
Posted By The Hammer
If I use this calculator (does anybody know if...

If I use this calculator (does anybody know if it's good?): http://www.csgnetwork.com/compcalc.html

and consider:
-flat top pistrons
-3.75" stroke
-bore size= 4.15 (is this correct for a .030...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-28-2007, 03:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,087
Posted By The Hammer
This gasket talk brings up another topic..... do...

This gasket talk brings up another topic..... do they make one piece oil pan gaskets for pontiacs? I haven't seen any, but I'm new to pontiacs, so that doesn't mean anything.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-28-2007, 10:47 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,750
Posted By The Hammer
Pros v. Cons- Blocked heat cross-over

I have seen a lot of intakes that have blocked heat cross-overs and know that they used to make plugs to plug heat cross-overs in Oldsmobiles. Wandering what the advantages or disadvantages are to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-28-2007, 09:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,087
Posted By The Hammer
Yes, very interesting.... ditto on suggestions of...

Yes, very interesting.... ditto on suggestions of good ones to use.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-27-2007, 03:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,087
Posted By The Hammer
why not fel-pro head gaskets?

why not fel-pro head gaskets?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-27-2007, 10:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,087
Posted By The Hammer
Help me set up my pontiac 400 motor.....

Fellas- I'm new to the pontiac world and have been gathering lots of information from this site for the last couple months. I've come to a junction with my project that will require some advice......
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-26-2007, 11:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 553
Posted By The Hammer
It's going in a '56 pontiac 2DR HT behind a 400....

It's going in a '56 pontiac 2DR HT behind a 400. Street Driven for the most part.

I've got a good TH350, but have a lead on a free TH400. If the lead come through, I'll probably go that route.
...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 02-26-2007, 11:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 403
Posted By The Hammer
SSBC- Royal King Pins

I saw a recent article about these king pins. They have needle bearing bushings and other "improved" components. The article referred to the kit as "poor man's power steering".

I was wondering if...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 02-26-2007, 10:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,276
Posted By The Hammer
'55-57 Gas tank sending units

Does anybody know if the '55-57 pontiac gas tank sending units interchange with the '55-57 chevy gas tank sending units?

If they are, I'd like to avoid paying CPR prices. I've had multiple...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-20-2007, 03:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 553
Posted By The Hammer
Cool. Thanks.... You signature is what keeps me...

Cool. Thanks.... You signature is what keeps me coming back to the site:D
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