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Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-12-2024, 11:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 699
Posted By JBanna
All that's great advice - I did check O'Reilly's...

All that's great advice - I did check O'Reilly's close to my house and they have the Powermaster brand in stock, and really talked it up, especially for reliability and clocking positions; I'll look...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-12-2024, 02:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 699
Posted By JBanna
High Torque Starters

It's time I replace my OEM starter with a high torque mini for my 455 with headers - any specific recommendations? Thanks!
Forum: Electrical Tech 04-12-2024, 02:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 490
Posted By JBanna
The alternator was toast, but all the copper...

The alternator was toast, but all the copper wires between the alternator and the bulkhead connector were undamaged, including the fusible link; however, once the current reached the smaller gauge...
Forum: Electrical Tech 04-09-2024, 05:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 490
Posted By JBanna
New clarification - the little coil is not a...

New clarification - the little coil is not a resistor, but just the remnants of a wire nut...duh! Now just to find a replacement insulated stainless steel wire, but I'm striking out so far...why...
Forum: Electrical Tech 04-09-2024, 05:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 490
Posted By JBanna
The possible culprit? I see the loose alternator...

The possible culprit? I see the loose alternator post has the plastic bushing burnt, but the wires from the bulkhead to the alternator appear undamaged. It was putting out 14 volts when I was...
Forum: Electrical Tech 04-09-2024, 02:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 490
Posted By JBanna
...and no possibility of a worn wire, as I went...

...and no possibility of a worn wire, as I went through that drill last summer and checked all of my wires and was meticulously careful when I put everything back together...
Forum: Electrical Tech 04-09-2024, 02:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 490
Posted By JBanna
I located two brown and white wires in my service...

I located two brown and white wires in my service manual, with one going to the headlight switch and the other from the bulkhead connector to the ignition switch connector, through the resistor shown...
Forum: Electrical Tech 04-08-2024, 05:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 490
Posted By JBanna
Burnt Ignition Resistor Wire

A disaster just sidelined my ’78 7 miles after I solved the steering wheel and gear issue; now I’m forced to ask for help from you electrical forensic experts, and I’ll be thorough:

Last summer I...
Forum: Suspension TECH 04-06-2024, 02:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 574
Posted By JBanna
Well, after trying every conceivable fix without...

Well, after trying every conceivable fix without success, I finally figured it out, which was a bonehead mistake - I took the steering wheel off the column (for what reason I have no idea), and...
Forum: Suspension TECH 04-04-2024, 03:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 574
Posted By JBanna
Ok, I'm back pulling my hair out - my gear is...

Ok, I'm back pulling my hair out - my gear is 100% centered, and my wheels aligned, but I can't connect the steering shaft to the gear and rag joint unless the steering wheel is turned almost 90...
Forum: Suspension TECH 04-04-2024, 01:43 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,302
Posted By JBanna
I converted mine almost 20 years ago using the...

I converted mine almost 20 years ago using the axle housing from an '81, and just had to change the axles, proportioning valve, and vacuum booster, along with the rotors, calipers, pads, and e-brake...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-17-2024, 12:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,034
Posted By JBanna
I have extras I collected from the years when the...

I have extras I collected from the years when the cars were still in the junkyards! I even threw a couple away last month when going through my extra parts - are you interested?
Forum: Suspension TECH 03-17-2024, 12:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 574
Posted By JBanna
Thanks, that makes sense as my old gear and...

Thanks, that makes sense as my old gear and coupler were quite loose - I'll get things close myself and then take it to a shop for fine tuning...I knew the project was going to be a pain, but as...
Forum: Suspension TECH 03-16-2024, 04:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 574
Posted By JBanna
New steering gear and steering wheel alignment

I just replaced my steering gear and coupling joint, but now my steering wheel is off-center...there is no way the gear, pitman arm, or coupler could be installed with the splines in the wrong...
Forum: Electrical Tech 02-15-2024, 04:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 718
Posted By JBanna
Thanks everyone, I'll find some for sure;...

Thanks everyone, I'll find some for sure; upgrading the cables is simple enough, so I'm going to give it a go - the existing cables are 20-30 years old, so it's probably about time anyway! If I...
Forum: Electrical Tech 02-05-2024, 05:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 718
Posted By JBanna
Battery Cable Questions

Hello again all,

I'm going to replace my stock battery cables with lower guage versions to hopefully help with a slow when hot starter problem (I have already replaced the starter, which did not...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 07-21-2023, 04:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 635
Posted By JBanna
That's good to know - my key buzzer does work...

That's good to know - my key buzzer does work...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 07-19-2023, 02:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 635
Posted By JBanna
By the way, I finally decided my Haynes manual...

By the way, I finally decided my Haynes manual isn't thorough enough, so ordered the two volume service manual, which should arrive in a couple of days...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 07-19-2023, 02:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 635
Posted By JBanna
I did find the clock power source, which comes...

I did find the clock power source, which comes from the instrument cluster loom then to the printed circuit - I think my clock must have failed considering I replaced the printed circuit a few years...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 07-17-2023, 03:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 635
Posted By JBanna
Thanks Greg, that makes sense; however, I spoke...

Thanks Greg, that makes sense; however, I spoke too soon - after careful reassembly I now do not have the kick panel lights. I've checked their wires and they seem ok, no fuses are burnt, and...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 07-16-2023, 04:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 635
Posted By JBanna
For all out there, I found the problem - I...

For all out there, I found the problem - I focused on inspecting all the wires under the dash between the console and the parking brake - the last time I had my dash apart I lowered the steering...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 07-15-2023, 09:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 635
Posted By JBanna
That sounds logical, but what should I see on the...

That sounds logical, but what should I see on the ohmmeter that indicated a short? No resistance? I'm not looking forward to checking the wiring!
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 07-15-2023, 05:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 635
Posted By JBanna
I replaced the headlight switch about a year ago,...

I replaced the headlight switch about a year ago, but I will eventually get to the headlight switch, after some other steps....if there are other ideas out there, any help would be welcome!

P.S....
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 07-15-2023, 05:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 597
Posted By JBanna
Thanks for the new ideas -I like the one...

Thanks for the new ideas -I like the one recommending a camera (my regulator is in the engine compartment), as well as the quick stop and check the accelerator pump - I could try that with the shaker...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 07-15-2023, 05:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 597
Posted By JBanna
Thanks for the new ideas -I like the one...

Thanks for the new ideas -I like the one recommending a camera (my regulator is in the engine compartment), as well as the quick stop and check the accelerator pump - I could try that with the shaker...
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