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Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 12-02-2017, 07:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,267
Posted By Bill Boyle
Yes those are the ones used on the top and bottom...

Yes those are the ones used on the top and bottom of the radiator to cushion it from damage. A must to use.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 12-01-2017, 06:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,856
Posted By Bill Boyle
When aluminum wheels are not clear coated, any...

When aluminum wheels are not clear coated, any kind of polish will turn the foam pad or towel black. When aluminum wheels are clear coated, the same polish will do very little other than show some...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 11-26-2017, 01:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 857
Posted By Bill Boyle
There aren't too many 79 TAs as "young" as mine. ...

There aren't too many 79 TAs as "young" as mine. Last numbers are 176023. This is late in the build year for W72 engines to end the run of stock piled 400s.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 11-25-2017, 04:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 857
Posted By Bill Boyle
Agree, mistakes do happen. While removing all...

Agree, mistakes do happen. While removing all the paint from my 79 TA to bare metal, what came up while removing paint from the right end cap on the rear spoiler was a top coat of gold. My car is...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 11-24-2017, 04:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,008
Posted By Bill Boyle
R12 is a better refrigerant for cooling than the...

R12 is a better refrigerant for cooling than the ozone friendly R134a. Also, the A6 compressor is less efficient than the lighter weight Sanden styled rotary compressor.

I can't complain about...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-23-2017, 01:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 722
Posted By Bill Boyle
Typically the news brings us something scandalous...

Typically the news brings us something scandalous or bad in some way. For a change, learning of Manson's untimely death was great news. However, his "untimely death" is a play on words...because...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-23-2017, 12:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 134
Posted By Bill Boyle
Happy Thanksgiving to all. Everyone enjoy the...

Happy Thanksgiving to all. Everyone enjoy the day. We have plenty to be thankful over. The land of the free and the home of the brave!
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 11-23-2017, 12:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 670
Posted By Bill Boyle
Sorry I'm late to this parade but thought I'd...

Sorry I'm late to this parade but thought I'd jump in. I'm doing a full restoration on my 79 TA which I've owned since new.

The car still has the original ball joints, front springs and rear...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 11-23-2017, 11:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,008
Posted By Bill Boyle
Grand73Am-- On my 79 TA, the evaporator housing...

Grand73Am--
On my 79 TA, the evaporator housing has a metal bracket that holds the accumulator with a bracket that is attached to the accumulator. There is also a small round clip that holds the...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 11-22-2017, 11:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 581
Posted By Bill Boyle
It been a few years since my Pypes 2.5" X pipe...

It been a few years since my Pypes 2.5" X pipe system was installed on my 79 TA. Installing the system was a PITA for me. It would have been much easier had the car been on a lift versus 3 ton jack...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 11-22-2017, 11:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,008
Posted By Bill Boyle
Grand73AM-- The system has not been charged yet...

Grand73AM--
The system has not been charged yet as my TA is still in pieces getting ready (at some date in the future) for new paint. Just getting all the mechanical stuff out of the way so there's...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 11-18-2017, 12:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,008
Posted By Bill Boyle
I've been restoring my 79 TA for years now...long...

I've been restoring my 79 TA for years now...long story...and last week I installed the upgrade R134a system from Classic Auto Air.

I'm the original owner of my l78-W72 4speed car, and 6x-4...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-18-2017, 06:29 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 4,342
Posted By Bill Boyle
I've run a 160 in my '79 TA for 33 years with...

I've run a 160 in my '79 TA for 33 years with standard TA radiator with AC and clutch fan. It's been driven across the country plus living in NM, CA, LA, VA and FL. This runs the coolest in my car...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-16-2011, 02:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 291
Posted By Bill Boyle
270--I posted the photo on my website forum. I...

270--I posted the photo on my website forum. I couldn't get it to appear here. So, click on the link below.

http://psp.aquacomp.net/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4611
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-14-2011, 05:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 291
Posted By Bill Boyle
I'll take a few photos and post. ...

I'll take a few photos and post.

Hydroboost is another method that will work.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-07-2011, 04:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 291
Posted By Bill Boyle
270Win-- I recently purchased the Summit...

270Win--

I recently purchased the Summit brand. I had trouble finding a spot to mount it and wound up mounting it on the front of the engine, passenger side. This was not a problem for me to do...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 02-07-2011, 03:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 896
Posted By Bill Boyle
Lester--the chrome job in you photo looks...

Lester--the chrome job in you photo looks good--far better than the OEM "chrome" version put on the L78-W72 engines.

When I started with showing my car, I opted for the shinny chrome version and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-02-2010, 08:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 259
Posted By Bill Boyle
Valve length and installed height are two...

Valve length and installed height are two different things. You probably know that but your question was a bit confusing to me. Installed height pertains to length of spring when the retainer and...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 05-28-2010, 09:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 362
Posted By Bill Boyle
CMK-2 I have found the stock fuel pump provides...

CMK-2
I have found the stock fuel pump provides adequate fuel to a q-jet in most street 400 applications. Even my 406 with all it's current power building mods can handle it. The q-jet is probably...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 05-18-2010, 07:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 362
Posted By Bill Boyle
The hesitation described is a fuel delivery...

The hesitation described is a fuel delivery problem. The single plane requires more of a shot and changing the location of the arm on q-jet may help that out. Thomasmoto cured the problem with a mod...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 05-18-2010, 07:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 288
Posted By Bill Boyle
Yes, the TA looks very good. Appears to be a...

Yes, the TA looks very good. Appears to be a nice restoration. I would like to see the engine and a couple of timeslips as well. My TA is the same color with camel interior but is in need of new...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 05-13-2010, 11:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 823
Posted By Bill Boyle
I have personally installed the system on my 79...

I have personally installed the system on my 79 TA and I'm still working out the "bugs." I had difficulty with the splitters. Correctly positioning them was an ordeal. Most of the hangers were...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-12-2010, 09:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 692
Posted By Bill Boyle
Matt--once you get the carb calibrated for your...

Matt--once you get the carb calibrated for your engine and tuned, to include timing, you'll make a bit more power throughout the engine range. Troy's comment about finding more power is true--tuning...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 05-12-2010, 08:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 749
Posted By Bill Boyle
My 18 old tires need to be replaced. They were...

My 18 old tires need to be replaced. They were purchased and mounted in 1992 and are Goodyear Gatorbacks, unidirectional, 255/60VR-15s (blackwalls). Replacing them with a tire as good as they are...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 07-20-2008, 01:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 459
Posted By Bill Boyle
The one on my TA engine broke years back so I...

The one on my TA engine broke years back so I made one out of small dimension strap aluminum. It took 10-15 minutes.
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