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Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-14-2023, 10:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 643
Posted By mchlmacdonald
Trophy 4 rebuild specs

Good Evening,

Does anyone know where I can find proper torque specs and tolerances for a complete rebuild on one of these motors?
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-16-2021, 11:44 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 86,996
Posted By mchlmacdonald
PM sent for one of those 4bbl carb / intake...

PM sent for one of those 4bbl carb / intake combos.
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-11-2021, 02:29 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 112,878
Posted By mchlmacdonald
Looking for a 2-barrel or 4-barrel intake for a...

Looking for a 2-barrel or 4-barrel intake for a 4-cylinder 1962 Pontiac tempest.

Also looking for a 4-speed transaxle, need everything from the bell-housing back.

Also need a front and rear...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-11-2021, 02:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,872
Posted By mchlmacdonald
Update #5: Purring like a kitten and...

Update #5:

Purring like a kitten and dieseling is gone with a change in the plugs.

Driving it daily.

Thanks for everyone's help.
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-20-2021, 01:49 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,872
Posted By mchlmacdonald
Figured out the dieseling issue (hopefully). ...

Figured out the dieseling issue (hopefully). Plugs are way too hot of a heat range. Ground strap color change is past the bend. Grabbing different plugs in the AM and hopefully that issue is gone....
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-19-2021, 08:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,872
Posted By mchlmacdonald
Once the car is warmed up and at idle, if I just...

Once the car is warmed up and at idle, if I just barely touch the throttle it wants to die on me. Accelerator pump issue?

Also still barely stays running or stalls when it's put in gear. The...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-16-2021, 10:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,872
Posted By mchlmacdonald
Update #4: Dwell meter shows dwell is right...

Update #4:

Dwell meter shows dwell is right around 75 degrees. Pretty close to what it's supposed to be.

RPM shows it idles right around 980. Any lower and I wouldn't be able to put it in...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-11-2021, 02:22 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,872
Posted By mchlmacdonald
Update #3: Car has been running and driving...

Update #3:

Car has been running and driving better than ever since I received that Vacuum modulator.

Still a slight diesel on shutdown after the car warms up, but it is only for a second or...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-30-2021, 08:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,872
Posted By mchlmacdonald
No idea if the motor is high compression. ...

No idea if the motor is high compression. According to the previous owner the motor was recently rebuilt, but I have no receipts or build sheet to prove that. The compression in each cylinder was...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-29-2021, 11:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,872
Posted By mchlmacdonald
With no changes at all to the car after last...

With no changes at all to the car after last nights debacle...

It started up today with absolutely 0 issues. REALLY slow to warm up still, but purrs like a kitten. Reconnected vacuum line to the...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-28-2021, 11:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,872
Posted By mchlmacdonald
Didn't even get to set the dwell. Set point gap...

Didn't even get to set the dwell. Set point gap to .016" and the car wont start at all now. It's trying to throw spark to the plugs even with the distributor cap off? I have no idea...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-28-2021, 02:12 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,872
Posted By mchlmacdonald
Not sure on the idle speed. But yes, timing...

Not sure on the idle speed.

But yes, timing was set to 6 degrees BTDC with the vacuum advance plugged.

Also found out there were two different distributors, a small cap (just spots for 4...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-27-2021, 10:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,872
Posted By mchlmacdonald
Thank you for that reference. New modulator and...

Thank you for that reference. New modulator and gasket purchased.

I plugged the line going back too and started it up today.
Adjusted the carburetor a bit and it ran really well. ...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-26-2021, 09:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,872
Posted By mchlmacdonald
Anyone know if I can order a new Vacuum Modulator...

Anyone know if I can order a new Vacuum Modulator for the 62 Tempest w/ a 2-speed auto transaxle?
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-24-2021, 08:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,872
Posted By mchlmacdonald
Update #2: Small rubber line connecting the...

Update #2:

Small rubber line connecting the vacuum hard line from the motor to the transaxle was shot. Replaced it with new rubber.

Also checked the vacuum port/diaphragm directly connected...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-22-2021, 11:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,872
Posted By mchlmacdonald
Update: Got the junction block for the vacuum...

Update: Got the junction block for the vacuum cleaned and reinstalled.

It stopped sucking ether through the block so that leak is fixed.

Still bogs down pretty bad when put in gear, but...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-20-2021, 10:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,872
Posted By mchlmacdonald
Just found out the junction block for all the...

Just found out the junction block for all the vacuum lines in those pictures is one of the leaky parts.

Gonna pull it off and see if I need a replacement.

Also need to find out if the hard line...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-19-2021, 03:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,872
Posted By mchlmacdonald
Pictures are attached. Thank you for the replies.

Pictures are attached. Thank you for the replies.
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-16-2021, 08:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,872
Posted By mchlmacdonald
62 Tempest major dieseling issue

3.2L 4 banger and 2-speed auto. Single-barrel Rochester carburetor was rebuilt & in good shape. Size 58 jet. Electric fuel pump with a regulator pushing it down to 3psi. Stock timing.

Purrs...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-19-2020, 05:28 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 112,878
Posted By mchlmacdonald
Sorry, did not know that. It is an automatic car.

Sorry, did not know that. It is an automatic car.
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-19-2020, 07:52 AM
Replies: 445
Views: 112,878
Posted By mchlmacdonald
looking for a rebuilt single-barrel carburetor...

looking for a rebuilt single-barrel carburetor for a '62 Tempest
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-13-2020, 04:43 AM
Replies: 445
Views: 112,878
Posted By mchlmacdonald
Looking for a 4-speed transaxle for a '62...

Looking for a 4-speed transaxle for a '62 4-cylinder car. Would also need the clutch/flywheel. Located in California.
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-27-2020, 08:34 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 86,996
Posted By mchlmacdonald
Is that 4-speed from a '62? I've been...

Is that 4-speed from a '62? I've been desperately searching for a manual trans...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-16-2019, 10:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,511
Posted By mchlmacdonald
The diff gears aren't special made? They are...

The diff gears aren't special made? They are interchangeable with other sets?
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-15-2019, 04:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,511
Posted By mchlmacdonald
Is the '63 stuff interchangeable or will it...

Is the '63 stuff interchangeable or will it require some fab work? And doesn't the v8 rope drive have a larger diameter?
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