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Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-23-2020, 07:29 AM
Replies: 33
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Posted By panhead59
I am not finding anything other than stock...

I am not finding anything other than stock replacement quality for Luk clutches. I need a 10 spline, 10 1/2 " clutch that can handle 500 or so hp. Anybody know part # or where to look ? Tks.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-17-2020, 09:40 AM
Replies: 48
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Posted By panhead59
Bypass oil filter

Anybody know of advantages of a bypass oil filter ? It looks like its just an adapter to relocate filter. Am i missing something ?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-17-2020, 09:35 AM
Replies: 33
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Posted By panhead59
My second car was a 66 gto, 4 spd, 389- 3 2's....

My second car was a 66 gto, 4 spd, 389- 3 2's. Bought it for $450 in 1973-74. I was 16 yrs. Old. We used to go to the chevy dealer and get the clutch for a Z28 camaro ! Hard pedal but you couldn't...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-16-2020, 05:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,779
Posted By panhead59
Amsol makes a good break-in oil. Its their only...

Amsol makes a good break-in oil. Its their only oil that isn't synthetic.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-16-2020, 12:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 692
Posted By panhead59
New motor 1st oil change

I know opinions vary but thought i'd ask. How many miles/time would you run a rebuilt 455 before you changed oil for 1st time ? I use Valvoline VR1. 10-30 wt.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-16-2020, 12:14 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,127
Posted By panhead59
Clutch recommend

Anybody know of a good clutch for a 66 gto ? 455 ci. Under 500hp. Best clutch for the $ ? Just looking for recommendations. Doing a gear vendors overdrive install and am thinking i should go ahead...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-15-2020, 01:54 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 11,522
Posted By panhead59
Thumbs up SHE LIVES. !!!!!!!!!! I set timing marks...

SHE LIVES. !!!!!!!!!! I set timing marks correctly this time. Reprimed oil pump with drill to get some fresh oil around the engine. Tidied up some wires. Got balancer bolt to click torque wrench at...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-13-2020, 06:15 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 11,522
Posted By panhead59
Yes. I'll "reprime" oil system, check pushrods,...

Yes. I'll "reprime" oil system, check pushrods, readjust valves. Basically start over. Tks.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-13-2020, 12:36 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 11,522
Posted By panhead59
Yes i primed oil system with 1/2" drill when all...

Yes i primed oil system with 1/2" drill when all this started.
I will do it again Sat. Before i attempt to start it again. Good thing is cam was already broken in. Hopefully i didn't hurt anything...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-12-2020, 07:44 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 11,522
Posted By panhead59
No telling how far it was off. Keyway was 4...

No telling how far it was off. Keyway was 4 degrees advanced but i didn't even have the corresponding timing mark lined up. So it was WAY off which of course affected everything. Don't know what i...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-12-2020, 05:53 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 11,522
Posted By panhead59
Talking Tks. Guys. Its got a new balancer. I will...

Tks. Guys. Its got a new balancer. I will readjust valves for sure and check comp. I'll post pic if i can figure that out. Won't be till sat. Next project is a gear vendors OD unit install. Received...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-12-2020, 10:17 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 11,522
Posted By panhead59
I found the problem !!!! FINALLY. Just took off...

I found the problem !!!! FINALLY. Just took off timing cover. I have a Cloyes 3 key timing set and crank gear is on "advance" keyway. Plus i wasn't using correct symbol (timing mark). So it was ALL...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-11-2020, 09:09 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 11,522
Posted By panhead59
Its a 4 spd and u can't access flywheel. I'll try...

Its a 4 spd and u can't access flywheel. I'll try the starter method i guess
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-11-2020, 07:00 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 11,522
Posted By panhead59
Thank you.

Thank you.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-11-2020, 06:15 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 11,522
Posted By panhead59
IF i have to remove timing cover, what's a good...

IF i have to remove timing cover, what's a good way to stop engine from turning over while removing crankshaft pulley nut. I usually stop it back by flywheel but now i obviously don't have access to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-11-2020, 05:42 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 11,522
Posted By panhead59
Yes mgarblik i looked at cloyes video recently....

Yes mgarblik i looked at cloyes video recently. Good info. I'll observe valve movement as these other guys have mentioned. Those results will dictate whether timing cover needs to come off. In a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-11-2020, 04:21 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 11,522
Posted By panhead59
Ok i'll ckeck this in the morning. (Wed). I...

Ok i'll ckeck this in the morning. (Wed). I should have a couple hrs. To work on this
Tks again for everyone's help. I know this is getting old ! B E L I E V E M E !!!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-11-2020, 03:54 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 11,522
Posted By panhead59
As i have mentioned, it does sound weird when...

As i have mentioned, it does sound weird when cranking. I'll look closely at valve movement while wife cranks it over. What would be a sign valve timing is off ? What do i look for ?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-11-2020, 03:38 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 11,522
Posted By panhead59
I have checked ohms from base plate in dist. To...

I have checked ohms from base plate in dist. To batt. Grd. Meter went straight to zero as it should
Correct ? That should prove good grd. Shouldn 't it ?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-11-2020, 03:31 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 11,522
Posted By panhead59
Yes i believe there were 3 grooves in crank...

Yes i believe there were 3 grooves in crank pulley. Its a 1971 455 engine. I remember setting both gears timing marks at 12 oclock. Checked/confirmed at time of install with straight edge. That...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-10-2020, 08:12 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 11,522
Posted By panhead59
I'll check all that is mentioned. Tks for hanging...

I'll check all that is mentioned. Tks for hanging in there. If all this fails, i'll put points back in and try it. Tks again.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-09-2020, 06:01 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 11,522
Posted By panhead59
Joe's garage- so u r static timing engine. I will...

Joe's garage- so u r static timing engine. I will try that method in the morning. That will also tell me if i have spark with key in "run" position. Tks
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-09-2020, 05:52 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 11,522
Posted By panhead59
The wiring issue was the blk/red wire going to...

The wiring issue was the blk/red wire going to ign. I had it hooked up to petronix blk when it should ve been to red. When i changed it i got some action, some fire. I did exaggerate though in post...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-09-2020, 04:45 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 11,522
Posted By panhead59
Old lifters kept in order

Old lifters kept in order
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-09-2020, 04:32 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 11,522
Posted By panhead59
Yes plugs are wet. Its getting gas. Ballast wire...

Yes plugs are wet. Its getting gas. Ballast wire has been changed
It has ran with petronic before engine rebuild. Spark to plugs is with wife spinning engine. I'll check in run position. I guess...
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