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Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-23-2023, 02:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 472
Posted By mike76
Will this proforged center link fit my Firebird?

I have a 76 Trans am and need to know if someone can verify that Proforged 106-10067 fits the car. Visual inspection looks the same and I have the original still in the car. Thanks for any help! ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-11-2023, 09:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 522
Posted By mike76
Okay. Just want to thank those who responded....

Okay. Just want to thank those who responded. I'll go with the stuff I have on the shelf. Mike
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-10-2023, 06:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 522
Posted By mike76
Like I said I changed the gearbox . As a result I...

Like I said I changed the gearbox . As a result I cleaned out the whole system. I have this Prestone stuff on the shelf and want to be sure that it's compatible for my car that's all. Thanks, Mike
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-09-2023, 07:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 522
Posted By mike76
Prestone 50,000 mi. power steering fluid

I just replaced the gearbox in my 2nd gen bird. Can I use this Prestone stuff ? It says on the bottle it's good for all cars. Thanks, Mike
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-24-2023, 08:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 267
Posted By mike76
4 speed shifter has too much resistance moving through the gears

Shifter is smooth okay but it takes a little muscle to move it through the gears. That's engine running or not running. Wondering if the shift levers on the tranny(ST-10) have the nuts tightened...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-07-2023, 12:41 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,380
Posted By mike76
Anybody here familiar with the "Ground Up"...

Anybody here familiar with the "Ground Up" steering box offered on SS396.com ?
$370.99 and free shipping. Comes with rag joint and new mounting hardware.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-01-2023, 01:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 396
Posted By mike76
rag joint replacement on 76 trans am question

Looks like I will need to replace . I know to remove the clamp bolt to the steering box input shaft but how do I make room to remove the rag. Do I just collapse the intermediate shaft? Or do I have...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-25-2022, 02:05 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,831
Posted By mike76
Yes. But if one has side to side movement in the...

Yes. But if one has side to side movement in the steering wheel before it tightens up( say 3 or 4in one side to the other and steering shaft is of coarse moving) and the pitman arm is not moving...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-16-2021, 02:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,958
Posted By mike76
I guess there is no way of knowing what kind of...

I guess there is no way of knowing what kind of gauge I'd be getting whether I order from Amazon or Aeromotive itself. The odds are hit n miss. People talk a lot about pollution . Well what about...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-15-2021, 04:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,958
Posted By mike76
aeromotive fuel pressure gauges any good ?

Looking at the little one that goes in-line ahead of the carb. Liquid filled with the burp feature . They're $40-50.00. I heard that they are made in China. That true? Thanks ! Mike
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-12-2021, 01:48 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,337
Posted By mike76
What about Holley power valves? I have several in...

What about Holley power valves? I have several in my tool box that have been used( of different opening values ) that are now useless because the diaphragm rubber has gotten stiff. What prevents...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-25-2021, 09:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,250
Posted By mike76
Smile Thanks again guys! Did myself a favor and bought...

Thanks again guys! Did myself a favor and bought a used " Holley carbs and manifolds" by Mike Urich and Fisher from 1976. Just 9.95 free shipping.:)
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-23-2021, 11:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,250
Posted By mike76
First thx for the resp. I'm still a little...

First thx for the resp. I'm still a little confused though. If the vacuum secondaries open only when the primaries are full open( near "0" vacuum) then why would one have a rear power valve greater...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-22-2021, 04:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,250
Posted By mike76
rear power valve for Holley 780 #3310

I have a Holley 4150 (3310) 780 vac secondary and put a #35 power valve back there figuring that I'll never see more manifold vacuum than that when the secondaries are in use. I have a #65 pv up...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-06-2021, 08:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 944
Posted By mike76
engine break in vs new clutch break in

New engine...new clutch. CFDF clutch instructions say to drive easy for the first 500 miles. Seating the rings is opposite of that. What does one do in this situation? Thanks for thoughts. Mike
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-29-2020, 02:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 811
Posted By mike76
Fel Pro 8518PT head gasket

Does the 8518 PT need to be re-torqued after run in? Some say yes and some say no. Thanks for answering, Mike
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-25-2020, 05:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,725
Posted By mike76
Thanks for the congrats ! Still have a bit of...

Thanks for the congrats ! Still have a bit of work left to do on the car so don't know if I'll be able to get it out before the cold sets in. Looking for a pumped up driving experience. Mike
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-25-2020, 05:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,725
Posted By mike76
Good points Steve. On my inline electric I'm...

Good points Steve. On my inline electric I'm using the Carter mounting bracket mounted on the rear face of the trunk near the differential . Couple that with only 5 gallons of gas in the tank . I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-25-2020, 05:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,725
Posted By mike76
No pressure regulator needed as my pumps max...

No pressure regulator needed as my pumps max pressures are under the Holley max recommended. I've thought of putting a Marshall fuel gauge in the car away from heat but don't like the idea of a leak...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-24-2020, 05:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,725
Posted By mike76
Thanks Chris! Here is a pic of the fuel...

Thanks Chris! Here is a pic of the fuel pressure gauge. 3/8 " line from tank to carb with filter about 12" from carb inlet
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-24-2020, 03:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,725
Posted By mike76
One thing I noted: My fuel pressure was at 6psi...

One thing I noted: My fuel pressure was at 6psi before I fired her up. Then as it got up to operating temp it was down to about 4 1/4# at 2400 rpm. I have a Carter electric pump near the tank and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-24-2020, 01:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,725
Posted By mike76
Fired up my first rebuild tonight !

So far so good. 428 .060 over fired on the second rotation. Took it immediately to 2200 and varied the 30 minute break in 2000 - 2500 rpm. I made a booboo when about 10 minutes into break in I let...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-21-2020, 05:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,642
Posted By mike76
Shorter pushrods will move the contact pattern...

Shorter pushrods will move the contact pattern closer to the valve centerline but widen the sweep pattern. The half lift method for correct geometry sets the pattern on the exhaust side of the valve...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-21-2020, 05:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,642
Posted By mike76
I've heard somewhere on this forum that 6 thread...

I've heard somewhere on this forum that 6 thread engagement is okay. The trunnion on HS rockers is a little less than 1/2" diameter through the stud hole. That means the trunnion is completely...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-20-2020, 07:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,642
Posted By mike76
Like I said the contact pattern is about .050...

Like I said the contact pattern is about .050 wide(the narrowest I can get) and about half way from the center of the valve to the exhaust side of the valve tip. This is because I am using RA4 length...
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