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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH Yesterday, 07:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 491
Posted By Sirrotica
Synthetic oils are said to be too slippery, the...

Synthetic oils are said to be too slippery, the lube needs to be sticky to slow the rotation of the synchronizers, and make them coast down, and line up quicker. This is the common fact that manual...
Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 09:56 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 604
Posted By Sirrotica
My dad had dementia and got lost on his way to,...

My dad had dementia and got lost on his way to, and from, the barber shop, so my mother confiiscated his keys. That happened in Prescott AZ, so I was back East, and never had to get involved. This...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-26-2024, 12:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 491
Posted By Sirrotica
Old 50-60 year old Muncie trick, (works in T-10s...

Old 50-60 year old Muncie trick, (works in T-10s too), use the intended gear oil with 10% STP. This would make the muncies shift like butter, as long as the blocker rings/synchros, were in good...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-15-2024, 07:42 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,357
Posted By Sirrotica
FWIW, I used to be someone that would run their...

FWIW, I used to be someone that would run their tires until there was little tread left before I replaced them. One day after buying my K3500 dually I had recently rebuilt a new rocker panel out of...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-15-2024, 03:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 425
Posted By Sirrotica
At about 10:30 last night, I sat on my back...

At about 10:30 last night, I sat on my back porch, and watched the lightening that was roughly 10 miles north of our house. They talked about lightening strikes numbering into the thousands along the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-14-2024, 07:51 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,357
Posted By Sirrotica
When I was young (late 50s, early 60s) it wasn't...

When I was young (late 50s, early 60s) it wasn't at all uncommon to see bias ply tires that were all weather checked on a street driven car, likely at least 20 years old. Tire companies were still...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-12-2024, 07:56 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,357
Posted By Sirrotica
The bonding of the rubber to the steel belting is...

The bonding of the rubber to the steel belting is what does modern tires in. When the bond starts to be compromised is when the parts inside start delaminating from each other.

The Firestone...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-12-2024, 07:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 959
Posted By Sirrotica
I have 2 tow dollies with disc surge brakes, I've...

I have 2 tow dollies with disc surge brakes, I've towed cars with them a good many miles, and they have worked flawlessly over the last 15 years. The surge brakes apply, and disengage much smoother...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-10-2024, 08:17 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,778
Posted By Sirrotica
I also worked in a GM dealership in the mid 80s,...

I also worked in a GM dealership in the mid 80s, GM did not want customers using 10W40 oil in their engines, bulletins were issued about the subject, and confirming that the 10W40 additive package...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-10-2024, 07:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,778
Posted By Sirrotica
If you want an informed answer/reccomendation for...

If you want an informed answer/reccomendation for oil, based on application, you need to go right to the lubricant manufacturer. Every time I've had oil related questions, I've found the correct...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-02-2024, 04:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,049
Posted By Sirrotica
Our Fed Ex driver leaves our packages on the back...

Our Fed Ex driver leaves our packages on the back covered deck, he even leaves a dog biscuit on top of the package for our dog..........:thumbup:

I live in a rural farm area, and people out here...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-26-2024, 11:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 368
Posted By Sirrotica
The pump is activated by a metal arm that engages...

The pump is activated by a metal arm that engages in the nylon gear under the pump housing. A broken nylon cam gear, or stiff dried up grease, spring coming off the arm, will make it malfunction, and...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 02-23-2024, 11:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 418
Posted By Sirrotica
Leaking rear grease seal will definitely create...

Leaking rear grease seal will definitely create the condition you're describing. When grease gets on the rear shoes they will lock up, and skid the wheel that is leaking. It may very well be...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-23-2024, 03:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 592
Posted By Sirrotica
This was exactly my thoughts on buying a chevy...

This was exactly my thoughts on buying a chevy setup, and adapting it to fit Pontiac heads.

I actually want a electronic system so it is streetable, but you need to have a old mechanical system...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-23-2024, 11:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 592
Posted By Sirrotica
Jack, the current Hilborn corporation hasn't...

Jack, the current Hilborn corporation hasn't supported Pontiac engines for decades, is the point I was making. When was the last time you looked on a Hilborn catalogue, and they were offering a new...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-22-2024, 04:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,746
Posted By Sirrotica
By the looks of Dave, I'd say he's likely twice...

By the looks of Dave, I'd say he's likely twice as old as that block is............;)
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-22-2024, 04:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 592
Posted By Sirrotica
Good thing Engler, and Kinsler, have a large...

Good thing Engler, and Kinsler, have a large portion of the sprint car market already. I won't have to worry about the ability of racers to keep their race cars on the track with a major player...
Forum: Suspension TECH 02-22-2024, 12:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 189
Posted By Sirrotica
The most common taper on ball joints, and tie...

The most common taper on ball joints, and tie rods, is 7 degrees.

The other reamers are known as repairman reamers, used to ream holes in parts such as structural steel to aid in getting the...
Forum: Suspension TECH 02-21-2024, 03:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 451
Posted By Sirrotica
The D154 pads also fit the front caliper of 78-87...

The D154 pads also fit the front caliper of 78-87 G bodies, the clips likely are for that application, which is a much more common application. I can't see any downside if you would remove the clip...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-20-2024, 08:37 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 4,690
Posted By Sirrotica
Steve, It was answered with a wink Emoji....;),...

Steve, It was answered with a wink Emoji....;), so I was also, J/K.

Also the part about synthetic TP, not very absorbant for it's main purpose it was created for...........:)

1000 sheets, is...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-20-2024, 02:50 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 4,690
Posted By Sirrotica
The packaging I'm buying states US made, and the...

The packaging I'm buying states US made, and the paper is the same as it's been for the past 14 years since I've been using it for oil filter media. I'll go with, it's sufficient for my purposes....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-20-2024, 01:25 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 4,690
Posted By Sirrotica
I think I said basically the same thing back in...

I think I said basically the same thing back in post #48, and was accused of spewing "NOT TRUE" information.

Post # 48:




The best thing is for me, my oil filter elements are still under...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-18-2024, 05:37 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,948
Posted By Sirrotica
The late 70s is whe I first started seein HFT...

The late 70s is whe I first started seein HFT failures in GM products. This is the same time the pennypinchers at GM tried changing the nickel content in the cast iron parts cast for engines. This...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-17-2024, 03:59 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 4,690
Posted By Sirrotica
Yeah it's true, here in Ohio and other parts of...

Yeah it's true, here in Ohio and other parts of the US. As Mike has said, over 5 years. Here is the video that was made 2 years ago:
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Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-15-2024, 12:43 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 4,690
Posted By Sirrotica
It's been posted here before that WIX no longer...

It's been posted here before that WIX no longer makes the majority of NAPA filters as they have in the past 50 years. WIX was bought out by Mann/Hummel, a Geman manufacturer, that sources almost all...
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