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Forum: Suspension TECH 12-24-2023, 12:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,101
Posted By 72LuxuryLeMansLa.
If the paint on your car had a little gloss to it...

If the paint on your car had a little gloss to it , it would look better. But, the ride height is perfect. I love when the rear is slightly lower than the front. It looks more original.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-23-2023, 12:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 635
Posted By 72LuxuryLeMansLa.
I've learned that the end user is quality control...

I've learned that the end user is quality control these days no matter where a product is made. It's all a crap shoot.....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-22-2023, 11:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 635
Posted By 72LuxuryLeMansLa.
All of these holes are tapped. Am I good to go...

All of these holes are tapped. Am I good to go with standard mounts?

I bought the engine from Paul K back in 2019. He never claimed it was original to the Trans Am. I guess I caused the confusion...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-22-2023, 10:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 635
Posted By 72LuxuryLeMansLa.
Which motor mounts?

I'm changing the original 350 in my 72 Luxury LeMans over to a stock rebuilt 400 from a 78 Trans Am. Are the standard rubber mounts from Ames sufficient or should I use something else?

Ames Part...
Forum: Electrical Tech 12-20-2023, 10:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,172
Posted By 72LuxuryLeMansLa.
It was the voltage regulator

Drove 40 miles home last night and not one variance in the brightness of my lights. The new alternator took care of the issue.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-18-2023, 08:17 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,648
Posted By 72LuxuryLeMansLa.
Jim, I call this my anti-theft feature....

Jim,


I call this my anti-theft feature. My 72 Luxury LeMans refused to start years ago. I looked at the scematic and placed the car in neutral. It started. I have since done it that way and...
Forum: Electrical Tech 12-17-2023, 06:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,172
Posted By 72LuxuryLeMansLa.
It started to act goofy even at an idle. I put my...

It started to act goofy even at an idle. I put my Fluke on it at the battery and read a low of 14.3vdc and a high of 18.6vdc when the lights got bright.


Decided to change the alternator today...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-17-2023, 06:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,222
Posted By 72LuxuryLeMansLa.
I figured that out.....:confused: Could...

I figured that out.....:confused:


Could be that's why it was leaking.....:rolleyes:


Sometimes I wonder how I navigated the birth canal. :D
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-17-2023, 04:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,222
Posted By 72LuxuryLeMansLa.
Power Steering Pump Rebuild Kit

I have a 72 Luxury lemans. Bought a rebuild kit to stop the leaking from where the pump seals to the reservoir. Once I take it apart I find out that the pump to reservoir seal is flat and the kit has...
Forum: Electrical Tech 12-10-2023, 06:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,172
Posted By 72LuxuryLeMansLa.
Voltage at idle with the lights on (my only used...

Voltage at idle with the lights on (my only used load) is 14.45VDC


The problem only presents itself while driving.
Forum: Electrical Tech 12-10-2023, 06:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,172
Posted By 72LuxuryLeMansLa.
I'm asking not saying and no the voltage...

I'm asking not saying and no the voltage regulator is inside the aternator.
Forum: Electrical Tech 12-09-2023, 02:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,172
Posted By 72LuxuryLeMansLa.
Lights intermittently brighten then go back to normal

Driving home last night my headlights and instrument panel would get signifantly brighter for a minute or three and then go back to normal. Of course it's possible that they dim for long periods and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-21-2022, 10:09 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,075
Posted By 72LuxuryLeMansLa.
These days you're getting Chinese whether it's...

These days you're getting Chinese whether it's cast or forged unless I'm missing something? Is there an American crank made from American steel these days?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-05-2022, 12:03 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,965
Posted By 72LuxuryLeMansLa.
No way, No how! Those pistons have to go. Buy...

No way, No how! Those pistons have to go. Buy forged flat tops and re-calculate.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-19-2022, 11:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,677
Posted By 72LuxuryLeMansLa.
Tom, Are you aware that when you hit...

Tom,

Are you aware that when you hit 5,501rpm those cast rods will disintegrate? :D
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-16-2022, 09:23 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,090
Posted By 72LuxuryLeMansLa.
Are you suggesting that he use cast pistons? I've...

Are you suggesting that he use cast pistons? I've not heard of forged pistons being hard on the block......
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-16-2022, 09:19 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,090
Posted By 72LuxuryLeMansLa.
Imagine that! get into the real world and the...

Imagine that! get into the real world and the theoretical has to be tweeked.....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-05-2022, 10:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,095
Posted By 72LuxuryLeMansLa.
Anybody ever try Kroil? https://www.kroil.com/

Anybody ever try Kroil? https://www.kroil.com/
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-09-2021, 09:34 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,839
Posted By 72LuxuryLeMansLa.
I have a question about humidity. This is not a...

I have a question about humidity. This is not a got ya or trying to start an argument....I read somewhere that in high humidity areas as compared to desert areas you have more of a margin for error...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-09-2021, 08:30 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,888
Posted By 72LuxuryLeMansLa.
this was the thread where I decided on the 2800....

this was the thread where I decided on the 2800. It wasn't to add power but to raise cylinder pressure for a little more efficiency without changing heads/springs...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-08-2021, 10:34 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,888
Posted By 72LuxuryLeMansLa.
Not me. I have 100,000 miles on a low compression...

Not me. I have 100,000 miles on a low compression '72 350.......
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-07-2021, 10:21 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,888
Posted By 72LuxuryLeMansLa.
I have a Summit 2800 flat tappet that Jim Hand...

I have a Summit 2800 flat tappet that Jim Hand told me was perfect for a low compression stock 350. You can have it for the cost of UPS..... Message me.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-10-2021, 09:21 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,527
Posted By 72LuxuryLeMansLa.
I used to repair and calibrate gauges for...

I used to repair and calibrate gauges for helicopters. On bladder type gauges such as oil pressure, there was no real attempt to calibrate the entire sweep. We got the operating zone through the red...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 07-25-2021, 12:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,245
Posted By 72LuxuryLeMansLa.
read this:...

read this: https://www.no-rosion.com/hyperkuhlcoolant.htm

"Straight water conducts 140% more heat than glycol, and 60% more heat than a 50/50 mix. Therefore, running a standard 50/50 mix could be...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-25-2021, 12:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,038
Posted By 72LuxuryLeMansLa.
Wouldn't surprise me one bit. In my case it was a...

Wouldn't surprise me one bit. In my case it was a '72 350 with crappy 7h1 heads, so not worth the trouble or money to repair. I just got a 400 core and started a build with new rotating assy and sd...
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