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Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-07-2013, 01:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 407
Posted By Earl74GP
RPO Build Sheet

Just received this from the owner.
Will need assistance with "Formula" code.
The W66 code is on the sticker which he says is the "Formula Code"
I did find this online so looks like it is a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-07-2013, 11:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 407
Posted By Earl74GP
Few more shots of Firebird

Thanks for the help!
Have sent RPO request to owner.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-07-2013, 11:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 407
Posted By Earl74GP
VIN

Here is the VIN#
1G2FS21E1KL262903

Looks like the 5th digit indicates Firebird ie S.
W would be Formula,Trans AM
Correct??

Will try to get the RPO as The Boss indicated.

Thanks!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-06-2013, 07:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 407
Posted By Earl74GP
Thanks for info! Have requested the VIN from...

Thanks for info!
Have requested the VIN from the owner.
What is RPO tag? Excuse my ignorance!!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-06-2013, 06:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 407
Posted By Earl74GP
Question Help with possible 1989 Firebird Formula

All,
I currently have a 1974 GP and may be making a deal to trade/deal for a 1989 Formula Firebird. What should I look for as far as body/mechanical other than the normal suff.
It has the 305 and...
Forum: 69-77 Grand Prix TECH 07-12-2011, 08:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 981
Posted By Earl74GP
Congrats!! Hope to be doing the same shortly. ...

Congrats!!
Hope to be doing the same shortly.
Finishing up a timing set change.
I am about 140 miles from you.
Rumford, Me
Forum: 69-77 Grand Prix TECH 07-12-2011, 08:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 652
Posted By Earl74GP
Thanks from me also! Same for a '74 right?

Thanks from me also!
Same for a '74 right?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-10-2011, 04:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 599
Posted By Earl74GP
Will do! I changed the intake gaskets a few...

Will do!
I changed the intake gaskets a few weeks ago.
Both were blown out half way back on the bottom.

Thanks!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-09-2011, 08:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 599
Posted By Earl74GP
All, Thanks for all of your ideas! I do...

All,
Thanks for all of your ideas!
I do appreciate it!
The fuel pump eccentric should be here on Tuesday.
As long as I do not get called in (Work) and the weather is good, I will resume
putting...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-09-2011, 02:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 599
Posted By Earl74GP
Excellent idea! Will do, thanks!

Excellent idea!
Will do, thanks!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-09-2011, 07:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 599
Posted By Earl74GP
Yes the 2 that are 130 are the rear 2 cylinders...

Yes the 2 that are 130 are the rear 2 cylinders on the passenger side.
Pulling the heads won't happen until next year.
Comp test was done with carb off, all plugs removed and engine cold.
I did...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-08-2011, 06:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 599
Posted By Earl74GP
Question: With 12 deg of slop/slack (Old Timing...

Question:
With 12 deg of slop/slack (Old Timing Set), could that have caused rough idle and lack of power?? No slack with new set.

Too much rambling on my part!!!:o

Thanks!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-08-2011, 05:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 599
Posted By Earl74GP
First timing chain change for me. Have Questions

Have not posted in awhile!!
In the process of installing a new timing set.
'74 400 4bbl Code T 96,500 miles
Had 12 deg of slop with the old set. New set looks good.
With 12 deg of slop/slack,...
Forum: 69-77 Grand Prix TECH 07-07-2011, 06:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 233
Posted By Earl74GP
Timing Chain Questions

Have not posted in awhile!!
In the process of installing a new timing set.
'74 400 4bbl Code T 96,500 miles
Had 12 deg of slop with the old set. New set looks good.
With 12 deg of slop/slack,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-29-2011, 09:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 132
Posted By Earl74GP
Intake Gaskets are bad!

Looks like I may have found the smoking gun! Has not been running good since I picked up the car. Anything special I should look for when installing the new gaskets? My intake has exhaust (EGR) and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-25-2011, 08:30 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 8,865
Posted By Earl74GP
Ordered Tonight!!

Placed order thru Amazon.:)
Forum: 69-77 Grand Prix TECH 04-20-2011, 12:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 214
Posted By Earl74GP
Rough idle and shake mainly. The dollar test...

Rough idle and shake mainly. The dollar test seemed to confirm bad valve(s).
I want to eliminate anything else that may be causing this before pulling the heads.
Also, how does everyone cope with...
Forum: 69-77 Grand Prix TECH 04-19-2011, 08:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 214
Posted By Earl74GP
Compression Numbers/Dollar Test/Bad Valves??

Completed comp test, here are the numbers:

Cyl PSI
1-- 144
3-- 137
5-- 140
7-- 140
2-- 145
4-- ...
Forum: 69-77 Grand Prix TECH 04-17-2011, 05:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 179
Posted By Earl74GP
12v measured at dist cap erratic?? HEI

:confused:
Engine Running Rough

Key on engine not running: 12.4v at cap and 12.4v at battery.
Engine running: 14.3v at battery and voltage at cap anywhere from 8.4v to 14.2v.

Cut red wire...
Forum: Members Helping Members 04-16-2011, 10:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 350
Posted By Earl74GP
Disable Touchpad

My old Dell Inspiron gives the option to disable in BIOS setup. I too hate touchpads!!
Forum: 69-77 Grand Prix TECH 04-16-2011, 10:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 166
Posted By Earl74GP
Thanks! Will internal components fit into my...

Thanks!
Will internal components fit into my distributor?
Forum: 69-77 Grand Prix TECH 04-16-2011, 09:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 166
Posted By Earl74GP
Will this fit my '74 GP 400 ci ??

Still troubleshooting rough idle. A buddy of mine has 2-3 HEI distributors from Chevy engines. Maybe 350's Will these work in my 400 or are there issues like length of distributor or CCW vs CW...
Forum: 69-77 Grand Prix TECH 09-17-2010, 09:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 170
Posted By Earl74GP
Symptoms/Work done so far

Symptoms:
Rough idle and bogs down when accelerating

Work done so far:
*New plugs- AC Delco
*New wires
*New dist. cap and rotor
*New control module in dist. Failed every test at Advance Auto...
Forum: 69-77 Grand Prix TECH 09-13-2010, 11:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 170
Posted By Earl74GP
Help with Vacuum/Mechanical Advance

I am trying to get my GP running right and am working on the advance/timing right now. From doing some testing this is what I found. The vacuum advance and the mechanical advance seem to be kicking...
Forum: 69-77 Grand Prix TECH 09-12-2010, 07:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 629
Posted By Earl74GP
Cast my Vote

:jumping:Congrats on making the final round!!
Voted for ya about 5 min ago.
Good Luck!
Great looking GP!
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