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Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 01-30-2024, 12:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 350
Posted By abefromen
got it. It comes off with the bowl and cant be...

got it. It comes off with the bowl and cant be removed alone. It had me fooled because it was so loose fitting it looked like it would be removable, Never having one apart before it's hard to know...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 01-29-2024, 11:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 350
Posted By abefromen
Saw those 3 screws under the t/s switch but...

Saw those 3 screws under the t/s switch but didn't want to mess with them as I thought it may have loosened the top of the column. I also thought that back cover would just snap on and off with that...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 01-29-2024, 09:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 350
Posted By abefromen
steering column help

Does this cover come off the column and if so how?

I was working on my column to replace the ignition switch cylinder and after I put everything back together the turn lever won't operate the...
Forum: Pontiac Business Entities Exchange 12-01-2023, 02:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,577
Posted By abefromen
Customer service is mostly hit and...

Customer service is mostly hit and miss..............mostly miss. Count your loss and move on to another vendor.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-01-2023, 08:47 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,212
Posted By abefromen
What I posted in quotes is from another forum...

What I posted in quotes is from another forum just as I stated. Not sure why you think I suggested otherwise.
For informational purposes only.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-31-2023, 08:24 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,212
Posted By abefromen
A little gear set info cut and pasted from...

A little gear set info cut and pasted from another forum............



"I spent 20 years in the gear industry, with Yukon/Randy's, Superior Axle & Revolution Gear, so I understand how and who...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-31-2023, 08:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 904
Posted By abefromen
My '81 Bird has the electric choke wired from the...

My '81 Bird has the electric choke wired from the factory so that it won't see 12V until the alternator is spinning. I have read that some have their e-choke conversions wired thru a 2 prong oil...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-29-2023, 07:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 462
Posted By abefromen
With new gears from GM, can I use a gear set from...

With new gears from GM, can I use a gear set from a newer GM 8.5" rear end such as a 2001 chevy 1500 pickup truck? Will those fit an older 1981 2nd gen rear end?

GM lists a 3.42 gear set PN...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-23-2023, 05:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 462
Posted By abefromen
R&P gear sets?

Any USA made gear sets available these days? Any brand better than others in term of ease of set up, quietness, etc?

I see RA sells Yukon, Dana, US Gear. Someone recommended Revolution Gear but I...
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 10-06-2023, 01:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 164
Posted By abefromen
WTB 15X8 Turbo wheel

Need one good straight 15x8 aluminum turbo wheel.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-02-2023, 01:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 989
Posted By abefromen
UPDATE: Took the flywheel into a shop Friday...

UPDATE:

Took the flywheel into a shop Friday and explained the situation. He checked it out and said it was a little wavy but nothing that would cause a clutch to hang up. I had it resurfaced...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-29-2023, 05:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 989
Posted By abefromen
I remember a service bulletin regarding the...

I remember a service bulletin regarding the grinding going into reverse. GM pretty much said it was normal and the trans needed "spin down time" after going from a forward gear to reverse to avoid...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-29-2023, 12:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 989
Posted By abefromen
Since it's all apart and staring me in the face...

Since it's all apart and staring me in the face I'll take it off and have it checked. Thanx for that suggestion.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-29-2023, 11:39 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 989
Posted By abefromen
Could it be so uneven that it won't allow gear...

Could it be so uneven that it won't allow gear engagement? I guess anything is possible because it is an offshore made part. Do you think your issue could have been the first clutch you were using...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-29-2023, 08:54 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 989
Posted By abefromen
So after pulling the trans for the third time I...

So after pulling the trans for the third time I was able to take a look at the PP in action.

Had someone push down on the clutch pedal and the disc dropped. It is releasing as it should be. But...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-27-2023, 08:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 989
Posted By abefromen
next logical step would be adjustable fork ball I...

next logical step would be adjustable fork ball I guess. Took some measurements and both old flywheel and new are 1 1/4" thick. But the flywheel on the newer '87 engine sits a bit closer to the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-27-2023, 05:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 989
Posted By abefromen
First pic is clutch pedal at rest all the way up....

First pic is clutch pedal at rest all the way up. Fork is at about mid window. According to the RAM instructions it should be more towards the front of the window opening.

Second pic if fully...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-27-2023, 03:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 989
Posted By abefromen
I will check that out. Also found this at the...

I will check that out.
Also found this at the RAM website:

CHECKING CLUTCH FORK ANGLE AND MAKING APPROPRIATE ADJUSTMENTS
1960’s-70’s GM applications used several different fork pivot ball...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-27-2023, 02:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 989
Posted By abefromen
yes i made sure it was. All suggestions...

yes i made sure it was. All suggestions appreciated. Since this is a stock set up it's really got me puzzled
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-27-2023, 11:36 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 989
Posted By abefromen
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Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-27-2023, 11:22 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 989
Posted By abefromen
Short head ARP bolts were used. No witness marks...

Short head ARP bolts were used. No witness marks on anything. I test fit the disc to the flywheel beforehand and it fit flat no touching.



Definitely in correctly. If it was backwards it...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-27-2023, 08:08 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 989
Posted By abefromen
It's a correct flywheel for the one piece RMS...

It's a correct flywheel for the one piece RMS engine. The older sbc flywheel won't even fit the hub of the crankshaft of the '87-up engine.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-26-2023, 11:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 989
Posted By abefromen
clutch wont release

Have an '81 Firebird that was a factory sbc 305 car with 4 speed BW ST10 trans. Bought it with a '76 350 sbc swapped in at some point.
Engine was wiped out so I put in an '87 350 sbc......... One...
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts For SALE 09-15-2023, 06:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 733
Posted By abefromen
offers?

offers?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-07-2023, 02:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 612
Posted By abefromen
I added a one way check valve between the pump...

I added a one way check valve between the pump and carb. Don't have the part number in front of me but it was a quality piece made by Dorman. It dropped the pressure by 1.5 psi from 9 without to 7.5...
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