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Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 10-04-2022, 09:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,837
Posted By Engine-Ear
Post Factory specs in the '62 Chassis Manual refer to...

Factory specs in the '62 Chassis Manual refer to feeler gauging the gap between shoe and drum. Haven't tried that (would be an interesting comparison to my method).

FWIW, my method is to adjust...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-02-2022, 10:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,405
Posted By Engine-Ear
Cool I lined up some help to get the '87 Grand...

I lined up some help to get the '87 Grand Wagoneer driveable on 9/10, so I won't be at the Omro show... need to fix my Wrecks so I can attend shows with a clear conscience!

But stop text or call...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-02-2022, 10:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,507
Posted By Engine-Ear
I haven't seen/bought/fired Al-shell Blazer, but...

I haven't seen/bought/fired Al-shell Blazer, but the 115 gr brass-shell that Blazer I have run thru my Walther PPQ has been fine, and a lot less sooty than the Winchester (white box) I've tried.
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-14-2022, 09:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,405
Posted By Engine-Ear
THANK YOU for such meaningful, friendly posts. ...

THANK YOU for such meaningful, friendly posts.

I have always felt a kinship for everyone here on the PY board.

ALSO! So MANY thanks for the ability to GET BACK to where I once belonged in...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-11-2022, 10:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,405
Posted By Engine-Ear
Smile Engine-Ear is back again (for better or worse, LOL)

Hey everyone - - Please forgive me, but I have been off the PY board for years and am just now returning.

I am tired of Fakebook and while I wish the PY board could be the OLD look-and-feel (if...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-28-2018, 10:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 496
Posted By Engine-Ear
...and yes, this is GTO...

...and yes, this is GTO...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-28-2018, 10:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 496
Posted By Engine-Ear
Just a heads-up, but I thought WT is stick...

Just a heads-up, but I thought WT is stick tri-power, WS is stick 4 bbl.
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 02-28-2018, 10:40 PM
Replies: 1,182
Views: 216,726
Posted By Engine-Ear
Exclamation ...I think we need to expand the year range on...

...I think we need to expand the year range on this thread, LOL!!

PLUS! that anachronistic aftermarket deck has to GO! Rehab the factory radio and speaker and get a RediRad AM/N and let the Sam...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 02-28-2018, 10:34 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 20,516
Posted By Engine-Ear
Thanks for the update, MARV!

Thanks for the update, MARV!
Forum: Electrical Tech 02-19-2018, 10:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,148
Posted By Engine-Ear
Thumbs up Good to know!

Your link leads to a dead link to the shop, but here is the shop's current URL: http://orbanaudio.com/
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-19-2018, 04:28 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,322
Posted By Engine-Ear
Welcome to best Pontiac forum around. Be...

Welcome to best Pontiac forum around.

Be sure to support this FREE forum's sponsor (Ames) when you're buying parts.
Forum: Big Pontiac (incl G-body)Parts For SALE 02-19-2018, 04:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 998
Posted By Engine-Ear
Wink 62 63 DeLux Aqua Steering Wheel

Selling a VERY nice original Aqua steering wheel.

Need to sell it this week.

$750.

PM me your email if serious and want more pics.
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-14-2018, 06:02 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,530
Posted By Engine-Ear
Thumbs up A-men. Now submit your vacation requests...

A-men.

Now submit your vacation requests at work and no matter what it is, plan to DRIVE your Freedom Machine to Wis. Dells at the end of June!

...besides, if you are the long-distance DRIVEN...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-14-2018, 10:20 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,530
Posted By Engine-Ear
Here here!

Here here!
Forum: Electrical Tech 02-12-2018, 10:53 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 348
Posted By Engine-Ear
Thumbs up Radio/Speaker/Antenna Diagnosis PART 2

In Part One, we established that we have vehicle power to the connector that feeds the radio.

In this part, we examine the speaker when we don't hear the familiar "thump" at power-on.
...
Forum: Electrical Tech 02-12-2018, 10:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,133
Posted By Engine-Ear
Actuating the brass wiper arms on the...

Actuating the brass wiper arms on the potentiometers WILL help, since you're displacing the build up of dust and nicotine a little at a time.
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-12-2018, 12:12 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,530
Posted By Engine-Ear
Thumbs up Mike, last I heard, the schedules and convention...

Mike, last I heard, the schedules and convention booklets are being mailed within a week. I presume once someone receives his copy, it is likely that the events could be scanned and uploaded to this...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-12-2018, 12:09 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,530
Posted By Engine-Ear
Lightbulb Lodging Recommendations

Planning to attend the convention (as a spectator or registered attendee)?

Since this thread has such a broad title, I would like to recommend two mom-n-pop motels (one of which my dad, wife, and...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 02-12-2018, 11:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,273
Posted By Engine-Ear
Guessing ... for a '69 Firebird with a v8?

Guessing ... for a '69 Firebird with a v8?
Forum: Electrical Tech 02-11-2018, 11:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,133
Posted By Engine-Ear
Exclamation Sorry to sound like an advertisement, but...

...I think that may be because all analog AM transmitters have been shut down in western Europe - this introduces is the very elegance of RediRad for car collectors in your part of the world!

If...
Forum: Electrical Tech 02-11-2018, 04:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,148
Posted By Engine-Ear
Exclamation Impedance Measurement = nontrivial.

I spent many years in industry making impedance measurements over a wide range of frequencies, on both passive (unpowered) and active (powered) devices and circuits...in the '90s, companies like...
Forum: Electrical Tech 02-11-2018, 03:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,148
Posted By Engine-Ear
Thumbs up Thanks for your post, Bill! Since...

Thanks for your post, Bill!



Since impedance is inherently an "at a frequency" value, I think the audio industry / engineers specify speaker Z (impedance) at 400 hertz (Hz).

If anyone...
Forum: Electrical Tech 02-11-2018, 03:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,148
Posted By Engine-Ear
Although I haven't done so myself, in my opinion...

Although I haven't done so myself, in my opinion two 4s in series should "look" like 8 ohms to the radio's amplifier circuit.

...might be difficult to implement in your dash, however! (which is...
Forum: Electrical Tech 02-11-2018, 03:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,133
Posted By Engine-Ear
Thumbs up ...basically the same unit I just finished for my...

...basically the same unit I just finished for my dad's '68 Catalina (different model number and cast dash-interface plate) but electrically the same. Here is his...
Forum: Electrical Tech 02-11-2018, 03:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,133
Posted By Engine-Ear
Exclamation In my opinion: NOPE. Heck, it's difficult to get...

In my opinion: NOPE. Heck, it's difficult to get contact cleaner into the vol/tone control (where it NEEDS to be) when it's removed from the radio and you have it in your hand!

PLUS, not all...
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