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Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH Today, 01:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 65
Posted By Jack Gifford
Don't give up on repairing original fenders. I...

Don't give up on repairing original fenders. I couldn't obtain a replcement for my 1917 Buick fender after being wrecked, so I worked my butt off "rebuilding" it- here are before- and after- photos....
Forum: THE LOBBY Today, 12:39 AM
Replies: 447
Views: 30,560
Posted By Jack Gifford
Well... I didn't actually do this today, I had a...

Well... I didn't actually do this today, I had a shop do it. Both exhaust manifold gaskets needed replacing on the 455HO in the 'Bandit' Suburban, so I bought a pair of Remflex gaskets and had them...
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 04-18-2024, 11:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 147
Posted By Jack Gifford
No longer looking for a 2-port.

No longer looking for a 2-port.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-18-2024, 12:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 405
Posted By Jack Gifford
Naturally aspirated?

Naturally aspirated?
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-18-2024, 12:44 AM
Replies: 447
Views: 30,560
Posted By Jack Gifford
221 or 260 in the Meteor? (Sorry if you already...

221 or 260 in the Meteor? (Sorry if you already told me and I forgot)
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-09-2024, 11:43 PM
Replies: 447
Views: 30,560
Posted By Jack Gifford
Got the 'Bandit' Suburban out of storage and...

Got the 'Bandit' Suburban out of storage and cleaned off all the mud it acquired getting up the barn approach last fall.
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 04-04-2024, 11:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 181
Posted By Jack Gifford
Stopleak info

The aluminum head on my lakester's engine has some tiny leaks in the water jacket. I'm thinking of filling the head with water that contains a stopleak product, letting it sit, then drain the...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-04-2024, 12:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 859
Posted By Jack Gifford
I would say that only the designer of the cam...

I would say that only the designer of the cam profiles can correctly answer the spring force [not "pressure"} questions. Values such as peak negative acceleration aren't usually available to end...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-04-2024, 12:22 AM
Replies: 6,085
Views: 527,175
Posted By Jack Gifford
As a member of the Hurst "Defenders" club at the...

As a member of the Hurst "Defenders" club at the time, I envied the member who won that Firebird!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-03-2024, 12:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 941
Posted By Jack Gifford
Haven't all Pontiac V8 engines since 1955 had...

Haven't all Pontiac V8 engines since 1955 had about 1/16" cylinder offset?
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-24-2024, 11:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 595
Posted By Jack Gifford
A drilled old cap works fine for me. Not enough...

A drilled old cap works fine for me. Not enough use to warrant a drill bushing.
I've also bought pre-drilled bearings at times.
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-22-2024, 12:34 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,312
Posted By Jack Gifford
My daily driver '67 Falcon sees full throttle...

My daily driver '67 Falcon sees full throttle often, trying to get the wimpy six to keep up with traffic!
Forum: Electrical Tech 03-17-2024, 12:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 622
Posted By Jack Gifford
No need to pull the distributor. Observe that...

No need to pull the distributor. Observe that points open and close when cranking. Clean the points with a points file. Observe that points spark when opening while cranking with ignition on; if not,...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-16-2024, 12:28 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 16,009
Posted By Jack Gifford
Plenty of IH corn binders here.

Plenty of IH corn binders here.
Forum: Electrical Tech 03-14-2024, 12:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 365
Posted By Jack Gifford
My Chicago Electric load tester (from Harbour...

My Chicago Electric load tester (from Harbour Freight) has worked flawlessly for 40 years. Yeah, it's big and bulky, but I prefer the honest loading of the old fashioned carbon pile resistor.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-07-2024, 01:48 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,942
Posted By Jack Gifford
Here's a photo of the end of the throttle cable...

Here's a photo of the end of the throttle cable that I'm using as the TV link to the Hydro. The custom bracket for the cable housing bolts to a boss at the rear of the intake manifold ('61 SD...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 03-07-2024, 01:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 818
Posted By Jack Gifford
I searched my files for rocker info of my GMC...

I searched my files for rocker info of my GMC engine. Roller rockers were merely noted as "SBC". Studs are Manley 42103-16. Pushrods are Manley 25738-16, 8.75" OAL. Cam is Crane HR grind no....
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 03-05-2024, 12:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 818
Posted By Jack Gifford
Your shop could phone me- I could PM you a phone...

Your shop could phone me- I could PM you a phone number. However, my hearing is so bad that I prefer communicating by email- which is in my public profile here.
I don't remember documenting my...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 03-04-2024, 01:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 818
Posted By Jack Gifford
How long ago was that Tom?

How long ago was that Tom?
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 03-03-2024, 12:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 818
Posted By Jack Gifford
On the '58 in my GMC I used Chevy small-block 1.5...

On the '58 in my GMC I used Chevy small-block 1.5 ratio full-roller rocker arms. However, it wasn't easy. I had to machine the stud stands to change the position and angle of the studs. This was...
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 02-26-2024, 11:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 147
Posted By Jack Gifford
Injector wanted - Hilborn 2-port

Looking for a Hilborn 2-port,
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-25-2024, 12:05 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,532
Posted By Jack Gifford
Replaced the lakester's mechanical temperature...

Replaced the lakester's mechanical temperature gauge with an electric one. The original's tubing didn't reach where I want the sensor- and besides, wire is much easier to route than tubing.
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 02-24-2024, 12:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,038
Posted By Jack Gifford
Maybe I should say 750 HP (on gas) would be easy...

Maybe I should say 750 HP (on gas) would be easy with a 400, since mine ran methanol through a Hilborn 4-port, 12 PSI boost.
I doubt there would be any bottom end problems with about 750 HP. My...
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 02-23-2024, 01:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,038
Posted By Jack Gifford
I wouldn't be too concerned about cam profiles....

I wouldn't be too concerned about cam profiles. When my hemi was broken for 1 1/2 seasons I ran a 6-71 blown alcohol 400 (-16 heads) with an ancient Crane hydraulic cam (from 1958) with good success....
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-23-2024, 01:47 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,532
Posted By Jack Gifford
Finished building a crate to ship the crank back...

Finished building a crate to ship the crank back to Moldex for repairs.
Head is at the welding shop awaiting TIG'ing to close the massive hole in the water jacket.
Machined new aluminum plugs to...
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