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Forum: 93-02 General Tech/Discussion 05-30-2017, 01:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,743
Posted By sherpa
cooling fans

Solved my cooling fan issue with a couple of 4 pin Bosch automotive relays. They allow me to manually control both cooling fans without turning on the A/C
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-19-2017, 01:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 160
Posted By sherpa
Removing emblems from front fenders

I am prepping my 73 base firebird for paint. What is proper way to remove the firebird emblem on the side of each front fender. Thanks for any help.
Forum: 93-02 General Tech/Discussion 05-08-2017, 12:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,743
Posted By sherpa
96 trans am cooling fans

Would like to connect a switch to the cooling fan wiring so that I can turn them on when temp gauge goes up while sitting in traffic without having to wait until temp gauge is heading to hot. I know...
Forum: Interior TECH 02-07-2017, 05:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 129
Posted By sherpa
78w72, I just found my rear seat back bolts....

78w72, I just found my rear seat back bolts. Thank you for offering to locate a set for me.
Forum: Interior TECH 01-26-2017, 07:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 129
Posted By sherpa
Thank You.

Thank You.
Forum: Interior TECH 01-25-2017, 08:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 129
Posted By sherpa
Thanks 78w72. Yes, I will send shipping to you...

Thanks 78w72. Yes, I will send shipping to you for the back seat bolts. Tell me the amt and where to send it and I will get it in the mail ASAP.
Forum: Interior TECH 01-23-2017, 09:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 129
Posted By sherpa
73 Firebird Back Seat bolts

I lost the bolts with the large washer that fastens the rear seat back to the body. Can someone tell me the size and length of these two bolts (ie 1/4 inch by 11/4 inch long etc). Thanks for any help...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-07-2017, 07:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 675
Posted By sherpa
Great advice SteelCityFirebirds. I was on my back...

Great advice SteelCityFirebirds. I was on my back on a concrete slab wondering why my manual trans would not shift gears when engine was running. Took two tear downs of drive train to realize that...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-20-2016, 02:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,153
Posted By sherpa
I had a similar problem. Bot a new clutch kit(p/p...

I had a similar problem. Bot a new clutch kit(p/p and disc) for my 78 Fbird with ST10 4 speed. Installed it and could not engage any gear while engine running. Took out trans and brought it back to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-24-2016, 01:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 539
Posted By sherpa
I had a problem with my Firebird 400 destroying...

I had a problem with my Firebird 400 destroying starters. A Pontiac friend convinced me to remove the trans (4 speed) and replace the ring gear on the flywheel. Since doing that 3 years ago, no more...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-06-2016, 12:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 414
Posted By sherpa
Thanks for all the helpful replies. Found the one...

Thanks for all the helpful replies. Found the one I needed. Installed and works perfectly.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-28-2016, 06:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 414
Posted By sherpa
Correct Rear U Joint

I am helping a friend with his 73 firebird. He purchased a 1978 trans am posi rear end with 3.42 gears and disc brakes. The 73 rear u joint does not fit the 78 pinion flange. Would appreciate someone...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-14-2015, 12:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 547
Posted By sherpa
Thanks for the additional info related to the...

Thanks for the additional info related to the scatter shield installation including the importance of alignment, the extended pivot ball and the smaller oil filter. The shield I plan to install is a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-11-2015, 12:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 547
Posted By sherpa
Thanks for the comments. Since the shield and...

Thanks for the comments. Since the shield and plate were bought used, there are no instructions. The comment about the thickness of the plate being only an eighth inch or less is a good point. For...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-10-2015, 01:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 547
Posted By sherpa
Borg Warner supert10 question

I have a 78 firebird with a stock Borg Warner 4 speed drive train with aluminum bell housing. If I install a scatter shield with a block plate will I need an extended pilot bushing so that the trans...
Forum: All other Pontiac parts for sale/wanted 07-04-2015, 12:50 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 44
Posted By sherpa
WTBuy: Borg Warner ST10 input shaft

Would like to buy a used 26 spline input shaft for a B/W ST 10 (1978) in order to align my clutch disc. Have had no luck with the plastic tool that comes with the clutch kit. The shaft can have a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-01-2015, 09:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 295
Posted By sherpa
Chicagogoat, thanks for the website reference. I...

Chicagogoat, thanks for the website reference. I was able to identify the dimensions for the combination u-joint I needed. My local driveline shop had it in stock and they installed the joint for me.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-30-2015, 07:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 295
Posted By sherpa
U-Joint Info

I am converting from 350 auto trans to a borg warner 4 speed in a 73 base firebird. The 4 speed drive train is from a 78 trans am. All components are coming together fine except the rear u-joint on...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-26-2015, 08:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 934
Posted By sherpa
Thanks for the informative replies. With the...

Thanks for the informative replies. With the comments about the mini starter being able to accommodate the ring gear position of the aftermarket flywheel with machining and or the spacer ring(s) I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-25-2015, 05:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 934
Posted By sherpa
Starter fitment problems

I started a thread on May 13 asking about a Hays safety rated flywheel. Several comments were made about trouble trying to get the starter to work with the ring gear on the Hays flywheel. The problem...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-23-2015, 07:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 317
Posted By sherpa
Thanks for the reply, a good solution and...

Thanks for the reply, a good solution and economical.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-23-2015, 02:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 317
Posted By sherpa
Clutch return springs

Have been unable to find a source for the smaller return spring for the clutch fork push rod. It keeps tension on the push rod between the bell crank and the clutch fork. The vehicle is a base model...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-18-2015, 01:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 895
Posted By sherpa
It appears the Hays flywheel is not a close match...

It appears the Hays flywheel is not a close match to factory specs with respect to the ring gear. I donot want to deal with all the starter fitment issues due to the ring gear size and it's placement...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-15-2015, 06:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 895
Posted By sherpa
I posted the original question about the Hays...

I posted the original question about the Hays flywheel and the attachment bolts. A few comments were made about the PRW flywheel being a good brand to consider. I noted the PRW flywheel has a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-15-2015, 12:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 895
Posted By sherpa
Thanks for all the great info on flywheels and...

Thanks for all the great info on flywheels and the bolts for attachment.
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