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Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-11-2024, 01:49 AM
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Posted By pippintook
I recently had an clacking noise on my 400. As...

I recently had an clacking noise on my 400. As part of troubleshooting to see if the lifters were spinning, I wiped the top of each pushrod. I used red nail polish and drew a small line at top of...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 06-21-2024, 01:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,190
Posted By pippintook
I have a 78 TA with Camel interior. I used SEM...

I have a 78 TA with Camel interior. I used SEM 15173 Camel Color Coat. I thought SEM was pretty good. As you likely know, there can be different shades of Camel in the interior on the various...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-11-2024, 10:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,397
Posted By pippintook
When I had blowby , I think I took an old pcv...

When I had blowby , I think I took an old pcv valve and just cut out the middle (so valve was mostly open), this did not make much of a difference in the high rpm blowby. So, I generally just ran a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-11-2024, 06:02 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,397
Posted By pippintook
Hey Rich I think for sure the rubber plug...

Hey Rich

I think for sure the rubber plug should be cut so crankcase blowby gas can escape at higher rpm. Hopefully, that is what is causing the issue.
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I think you will find there are some...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-02-2024, 11:59 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,989
Posted By pippintook
UPDATE ========= Original issue was a...

UPDATE
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Original issue was a ticking/tapping noise. Engine was stock 400. Noise was happening February when the temperature was around freezing. Oil used Rotella 10w-40. Noise initially...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 12-15-2023, 03:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,449
Posted By pippintook
see pics

see pics
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-13-2023, 12:06 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 12,124
Posted By pippintook
For me, Cliff is up there with other "big"...

For me, Cliff is up there with other "big" Pontiac guys. Some of the big Pontiac guys when I was growing up were
HO Racing (Craig Hendrickson, Kern Osterstock, Ken Crocie), Nunzi, Pete...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-12-2023, 11:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,168
Posted By pippintook
As you likely know, many of the names we used to...

As you likely know, many of the names we used to associate with quality suspension parts (ie. Moog, AC Delco, TRW) can now be hit and miss. Some of these former quality companies - sell lower quality...
Forum: Members Helping Members 12-12-2023, 11:05 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 137,873
Posted By pippintook
Rock Auto discount code, good through January 12,...

Rock Auto discount code, good through January 12, 2024,

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Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-19-2021, 10:21 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 18,321
Posted By pippintook
TransaAm 474 - I agree , the price of roller is...

TransaAm 474 - I agree , the price of roller is a bit crazy. For my next build - i am likely dropping the roller and going with hyd cam. Roller cam and associated parts hike up cost a lot :(...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-18-2021, 02:23 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 18,321
Posted By pippintook
Nice combo TransAm 474 ! Seems there are quite a...

Nice combo TransAm 474 ! Seems there are quite a few running a stroked 78/79 w72 . I have one ...bent wheel bob on this site has one too :)

Here's my combo (almost same as yours)

1978 400 XX...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 11-26-2019, 03:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,950
Posted By pippintook
Seems like they might be hard to find. I am...

Seems like they might be hard to find. I am thinking likely ebay. An option would to get another color and repaint/redye. I have repainted lots of interior parts on my 78 TA using SEM , like this...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-15-2014, 03:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 527
Posted By pippintook
Sorry I have no specific experience with the...

Sorry I have no specific experience with the Summit mini starter. But, I think there are some general principles that should apply to most mini starters.
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I have the IMI brand mini starter. There...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-19-2014, 01:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,747
Posted By pippintook
With mini starters I think there should be two...

With mini starters I think there should be two clearances to check...

(i) with starter installed...how far is the starter gear from the flywheel ring gear

(ii) with starter gear out (ie....
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-01-2014, 08:56 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,584
Posted By pippintook
Lots of great years...but, for me its 1969 GTO...

Lots of great years...but, for me its 1969 GTO with Ram Air IV...would have ordered mine in black with 4spd and 4.33's
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-03-2013, 04:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,600
Posted By pippintook
mtnbktrek - I think u might be referring to...

mtnbktrek - I think u might be referring to distance in the attached pic...I am guessing you are using a stock starter and stock flywheel with stock flywheel ring gear...

I think the key is...
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