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Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-03-2017, 09:54 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,129
Posted By ambmech1
Nothing yet. Weather is still not conducive to...

Nothing yet. Weather is still not conducive to enjoying classic cars. Hopefully in the next few weeks I can get back to it. It's 18* with 30 mph winds at the moment. Hi of 16* tomorrow. :(
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-15-2017, 02:16 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,129
Posted By ambmech1
This is what I was afraid of. The heads are 13s...

This is what I was afraid of. The heads are 13s and the cam is:
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-15-2017, 01:50 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,129
Posted By ambmech1
Thanks, it wasn't one bank. It was both sides but...

Thanks, it wasn't one bank. It was both sides but 1 plane of the intake manifold. That's why I keep thinking a mixture problem. Plugs have been in for over 2 years. Maybe 7500 miles. Car ran great up...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-14-2017, 08:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,129
Posted By ambmech1
That's what's baffling there are no marks on the...

That's what's baffling there are no marks on the tip of the plug. Almost like it's melted and just dropped down.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-14-2017, 08:49 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,129
Posted By ambmech1
Question Would a lean condition cause the ground electrode...

Would a lean condition cause the ground electrode to get super hot and bend? I just find it weird that it coincides with the upper plenum of the intake manifold. Not Pontiac but on searching the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-14-2017, 04:36 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,129
Posted By ambmech1
Running stock HEI. Gapped at 45.

Running stock HEI. Gapped at 45.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-14-2017, 04:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,129
Posted By ambmech1
Here's 3. 1st pic shows one of the good plugs.

Here's 3. 1st pic shows one of the good plugs.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-14-2017, 04:17 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,129
Posted By ambmech1
4 spark plugs with 0 gap

1970 ys 400. Mild cam, Headers, quadrajet with cast iron intake.
Just before putting the car away this past fall I had an issue after starting it. Ran very rough like missing a few cylinders....
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-03-2015, 10:32 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 155,201
Posted By ambmech1
My Tempest

Wanted to do something a little different with my Tempest. Saw an article last year on the dealer prepped Magnum 400. Since my car already had a YS 400 transplanted into it, along with a 68 GTO 355...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-12-2013, 07:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 237
Posted By ambmech1
Smile Thanks everyone for the quick replies. Gears and...

Thanks everyone for the quick replies. Gears and chain are now on. Some date codes on the aftermarket parts installed on this engine are from 1988. The oil filter has a date code of 1990. So...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-12-2013, 05:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 278
Posted By ambmech1
Torque convertor selection

What stall speed torque convertor would you recommend for this setup?
1970 tempest YS 400 stock 13 heads
Turbo 350 with shift kit
Headers
355 posi
Crane energizer cam. Spec in pic.

If I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-12-2013, 05:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 237
Posted By ambmech1
Timing gears?

After a year of procrastination I decided its time to put this YS 400 together and replace the broken 350 in my 70 tempest. I picked this engine up about 4 years ago and took it apart to inspect it....
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-02-2012, 02:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 862
Posted By ambmech1
super sleeper

http://devour.com/video/super-sleeper/


Check this out. Wish I had the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-08-2012, 12:32 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 3,812
Posted By ambmech1
Camaro/Mustang. Drove both of them last May. Have...

Camaro/Mustang. Drove both of them last May. Have always been a GM guy. The fun quotient and the killer looks in my opinion went to the Mustang. Bought the 2012 V6 with a Performance Package option....
Forum: Members Helping Members 02-09-2012, 06:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 192
Posted By ambmech1
For a fraction of the cost go to car-part.com and...

For a fraction of the cost go to car-part.com and find a used one. Just another inexpensive option.
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-16-2011, 11:36 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 766
Posted By ambmech1
Hampton Pontiac, Columbia S.C. August 31 1970....

Hampton Pontiac, Columbia S.C. August 31 1970. $3824.68
Forum: Members Helping Members 12-16-2011, 10:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 136
Posted By ambmech1
Had a 99 cherokee that was doing the same thing....

Had a 99 cherokee that was doing the same thing. Turned out to be a bad vacuum reservoir. Cheap plastic, small leak. Replaced it and problem was gone.
Forum: Members Helping Members 12-16-2011, 09:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 594
Posted By ambmech1
Try car-part.com. Looks like quite a few...

Try car-part.com. Looks like quite a few available across the country. A lot less than $100.
Forum: Interior TECH 10-25-2011, 12:35 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 39,535
Posted By ambmech1
70 Tempest, Type A

70 Tempest, Type A
Forum: Garage Sale 03-28-2011, 05:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 117
Posted By ambmech1
For sale used ambulance.

I have an old used ambulance that I was going to convert into a camper. Have since lost interest and want to sell. Its a 2000 Ford E350 138" wb dual rear wheels with a very strong and well built all...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-23-2010, 09:43 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,298
Posted By ambmech1
was that last post 69 or 70???

was that last post 69 or 70???
Forum: Members Helping Members 11-05-2007, 11:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 255
Posted By ambmech1
Still keep your appointment with the mechanic....

Still keep your appointment with the mechanic. The trans. code could be serious but may also be caused by the failed vehicle speed sensor. At 110,000 miles the O2 sensors probably do need to be...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-29-2007, 10:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 228
Posted By ambmech1
455 with 061 heads

I have a chance to pick up a complete 1972 455 engine out of a big car for a $100.00. Guy said he pulled it and junked the car because it had low miles. Being its out of a 72 is the compression down...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-19-2007, 11:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 167
Posted By ambmech1
Hey Howard how you been? Let me know if you want...

Hey Howard how you been? Let me know if you want to part with that holley your taking off. I have got to get rid of the edelbrock carb I'm currently running. Has a tendency to flood out while...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-16-2007, 07:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,375
Posted By ambmech1
John, I have been watching these 2 T-37 posts for...

John, I have been watching these 2 T-37 posts for quite some time. I haven't posted anything because I am learning more about these cars than I can contribute. My 70 was produced 4/70 although there...
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