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Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 08-27-2010, 05:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 151
Posted By "Puddles the Pontiac"
Sorry to recycle but I thought it would be better...

Sorry to recycle but I thought it would be better then starting a new thread. What are the standard fan guards worth in good condition? I am selling some of my old Pontiac stuff locally and I want to...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-23-2009, 06:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 524
Posted By "Puddles the Pontiac"
whats the right "frame" of mind?

sorry about the cheesy title, couldn't resist. any way, i have a simple question...
what a-body frames would fit my 65 lemans? it doesn't have to be a dead on match. i don't mind some small...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-26-2009, 09:45 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,246
Posted By "Puddles the Pontiac"
yes on all accounts. valve train geometry is...

yes on all accounts. valve train geometry is right. i went back and checked all my plugs after i realized what i just wrote. some how i managed to mix up the plugs i had bought for the nitrous...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-25-2009, 08:45 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,246
Posted By "Puddles the Pontiac"
well, the combo was slightly different when i ran...

well, the combo was slightly different when i ran this cam last. different pistons, it was a 469 and this one is a 463. different ring package as well.

the endplay seems a little excessive. its...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-25-2009, 06:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,246
Posted By "Puddles the Pontiac"
well i expected the psi to be close to that since...

well i expected the psi to be close to that since the cam is straight up. i was closer to 215 with this cam advaced 4 degrees in a previous engine. i am afraid to advance this cam back to 4 degrees...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-25-2009, 01:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,246
Posted By "Puddles the Pontiac"
well, here is another update. i did a comp. check...

well, here is another update. i did a comp. check of all my cylinders and everyone of them, except for #6, checked out at 150lbs. #6 was at 148. i did not round any of them up or down. guess i am off...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-24-2009, 11:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,246
Posted By "Puddles the Pontiac"
i forgot to add that while i was going back...

i forgot to add that while i was going back through my distributor i noticed the shaft had alot of end play, as well, the thrust washer above the gear looks worn. is this an issue for a pontiac since...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-24-2009, 08:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,246
Posted By "Puddles the Pontiac"
well, here is an update. i tested the pickup...

well, here is an update.

i tested the pickup and ignition coil. all are good. replaced the module, no improvement. tested all my wires, they are about 5000ohm/ft. (stock wires). plugs themselves...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-08-2009, 11:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,246
Posted By "Puddles the Pontiac"
thanks for all your help and i do plan to check...

thanks for all your help and i do plan to check out the mentioned web sites.

as for tuning, the plugs look good on all three levels of the porcelain. as well, the electrode is showing that i do...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-06-2009, 06:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,246
Posted By "Puddles the Pontiac"
well, its been nearly a year now. and boy do i...

well, its been nearly a year now. and boy do i feel silly. my lack of power came from bent valves. yup, i managed to install the pistons with the valve reliefs down. lack of experience for sure, but...
Forum: Suspension TECH 09-02-2009, 03:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 644
Posted By "Puddles the Pontiac"
Lopsided LeMans

well, my issue is my car leans to the driver side pretty bad. when i jack the front up, the left front tire drops much lower then the right front. it has taken a pretty hard lick on the left front...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-16-2008, 12:51 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,246
Posted By "Puddles the Pontiac"
thanks for the info, as far as the timing, i...

thanks for the info, as far as the timing, i really dunno. i dont trust my digital light and cant find anyone with an inductive light. i am going off of how the engine cranks and runs. same with the...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-15-2008, 10:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,246
Posted By "Puddles the Pontiac"
well, after replacing the cap and rotor i managed...

well, after replacing the cap and rotor i managed to get the miss taken care of. now i am onto rethinking my cam. i am going to take some of 'chiefs advice, run it down the strip and see where it is...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-12-2008, 12:56 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,246
Posted By "Puddles the Pontiac"
Geoff, i had that happen as well. they are comp...

Geoff, i had that happen as well. they are comp lifters that came with the cam. with break in lube (from comp). i run Rotella T oil. and checked the lift to make sure a lobe didnt get wiped out. the...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-12-2008, 12:53 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,246
Posted By "Puddles the Pontiac"
oh, for the combo. well you know the engine,...

oh, for the combo. well you know the engine, everything behind it...
standard sfi flexplate, 28-3200 stall converter, th400, stock rear w/3.23 gear. i know the gear is tall, but a 9" or an 8.5 will...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-12-2008, 12:40 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,246
Posted By "Puddles the Pontiac"
i went to the new timing light 'cause my 43 year...

i went to the new timing light 'cause my 43 year old inductive finally quit. but now i am comfy not trusting the dial back. and i do not believe what it is telling me. but i will be locking out the...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-11-2008, 11:00 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,246
Posted By "Puddles the Pontiac"
i checked the balancer and it hasn't moved. it is...

i checked the balancer and it hasn't moved. it is a romac unit with marks to show if there is any movement. and as far as i know the distributor is in right. thats why i thought my timing light was...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-11-2008, 09:39 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,246
Posted By "Puddles the Pontiac"
i am not seeing the advertised specs on this cam...

i am not seeing the advertised specs on this cam but dur@.020 reads 289i 297e

valve timing is open int. 24 btdc close int. 56 abdc
open exh. 68 bbdc close exh....
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-11-2008, 08:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,246
Posted By "Puddles the Pontiac"
as far as the cam goes, i had always thought the...

as far as the cam goes, i had always thought the wider lsa cams had more cylinder pressure because of the lack of overlap bleeding off cylinder pressure. i went with this cam to be more nitrous...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-11-2008, 05:53 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,246
Posted By "Puddles the Pontiac"
Unhappy Big timing issues, I need help BAD!

its been a while since i have posted here, i have been in the world of late model performance for a while. i have recently built a new motor for my '65 Lemans. specs are as follows ;

463 with...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-30-2007, 06:02 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 13,761
Posted By "Puddles the Pontiac"
that almost makes me want to trade my 455 for a...

that almost makes me want to trade my 455 for a 400. i'll be patient though.:D
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 01-22-2007, 11:39 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,647
Posted By "Puddles the Pontiac"
i guess i am part of the next generation of car...

i guess i am part of the next generation of car guys at the age of 27. i was lucky enough to snag a '72 Scamp ($800) a '71 Challenger R/T($5000) and my beloved '65 Lemans ($3500) at the very cheap...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-01-2007, 12:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 326
Posted By "Puddles the Pontiac"
Micronite for cast cranks?

i am intrigued(sp) about this process being applied on cast cranks for those who cant afford the new forged cranks. anyone have any expirience with Micronite? as it pertains to durability/strength?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-15-2006, 10:55 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,962
Posted By "Puddles the Pontiac"
that 6x looks like it has unshrouding work and...

that 6x looks like it has unshrouding work and touch ups on the ridges (eye brows). the RAV is definately odd compared to the rest.
Forum: 78 and Newer G-body Pontiac TECH 11-08-2006, 08:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 379
Posted By "Puddles the Pontiac"
i believe they also come new, as a crate motor....

i believe they also come new, as a crate motor. through GMPP
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