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Pontiac - Race
Yesterday, 11:27 PM
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Motor mount dilema
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Sirrotica
If you are going to use the stock motor mount...
If you are going to use the stock motor mount position you should try to use the newer late design 455 style, which Pontiac engineers redesigned in 1970. The 59-69 mount position puts all the tension...
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Pontiac - Street
Yesterday, 04:24 PM
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Breaking in your new engine and Break In Oil
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3,151
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Sirrotica
Yes it is, I have multiple units on my cars, and...
Yes it is, I have multiple units on my cars, and trucks over the past 14 years, and each unit has paid for itself in savings within 3 years on a daily driver. The units were patented about 70 years...
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Pontiac - Street
Yesterday, 01:24 PM
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Breaking in your new engine and Break In Oil
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Sirrotica
I've previously read through portions of his...
I've previously read through portions of his blog, but it would take many hours to read everyting pertaining to lubricants though. I believe that reading through this previously that I found out that...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
Yesterday, 11:49 AM
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71
Breaking in your new engine and Break In Oil
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Posted By
Sirrotica
It's too bad there isn't an oil filter that would...
It's too bad there isn't an oil filter that would extend oil change intervals of the expensive boutique oil, filter out all the breakin particulate on the first pass down to 2 microns, and extend the...
Forum:
70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
03-27-2024, 07:41 PM
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M-22 Trans Gear oil Question? has anyone used Valvoline synchromesh???
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500
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Sirrotica
Synthetic oils are said to be too slippery, the...
Synthetic oils are said to be too slippery, the lube needs to be sticky to slow the rotation of the synchronizers, and make them coast down, and line up quicker. This is the common fact that manual...
Forum:
THE LOBBY
03-27-2024, 09:56 AM
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36
Aging parent problems
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780
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Sirrotica
My dad had dementia and got lost on his way to,...
My dad had dementia and got lost on his way to, and from, the barber shop, so my mother confiiscated his keys. That happened in Prescott AZ, so I was back East, and never had to get involved. This...
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70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
03-26-2024, 12:46 PM
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M-22 Trans Gear oil Question? has anyone used Valvoline synchromesh???
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500
Posted By
Sirrotica
Old 50-60 year old Muncie trick, (works in T-10s...
Old 50-60 year old Muncie trick, (works in T-10s too), use the intended gear oil with 10% STP. This would make the muncies shift like butter, as long as the blocker rings/synchros, were in good...
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Pontiac - Street
03-15-2024, 07:42 PM
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How long do tires last?
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2,368
Posted By
Sirrotica
FWIW, I used to be someone that would run their...
FWIW, I used to be someone that would run their tires until there was little tread left before I replaced them. One day after buying my K3500 dually I had recently rebuilt a new rocker panel out of...
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THE LOBBY
03-15-2024, 03:03 PM
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Everyone OK out there?
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426
Posted By
Sirrotica
At about 10:30 last night, I sat on my back...
At about 10:30 last night, I sat on my back porch, and watched the lightening that was roughly 10 miles north of our house. They talked about lightening strikes numbering into the thousands along the...
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Pontiac - Street
03-14-2024, 07:51 PM
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How long do tires last?
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2,368
Posted By
Sirrotica
When I was young (late 50s, early 60s) it wasn't...
When I was young (late 50s, early 60s) it wasn't at all uncommon to see bias ply tires that were all weather checked on a street driven car, likely at least 20 years old. Tire companies were still...
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Pontiac - Street
03-12-2024, 07:56 PM
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64
How long do tires last?
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2,368
Posted By
Sirrotica
The bonding of the rubber to the steel belting is...
The bonding of the rubber to the steel belting is what does modern tires in. When the bond starts to be compromised is when the parts inside start delaminating from each other.
The Firestone...
Forum:
THE LOBBY
03-12-2024, 07:02 PM
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Towing Advice
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Sirrotica
I have 2 tow dollies with disc surge brakes, I've...
I have 2 tow dollies with disc surge brakes, I've towed cars with them a good many miles, and they have worked flawlessly over the last 15 years. The surge brakes apply, and disengage much smoother...
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Pontiac - Street
03-10-2024, 08:17 PM
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Oil viscocity 5W50
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1,785
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Sirrotica
I also worked in a GM dealership in the mid 80s,...
I also worked in a GM dealership in the mid 80s, GM did not want customers using 10W40 oil in their engines, bulletins were issued about the subject, and confirming that the 10W40 additive package...
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Pontiac - Street
03-10-2024, 07:58 PM
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Oil viscocity 5W50
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1,785
Posted By
Sirrotica
If you want an informed answer/reccomendation for...
If you want an informed answer/reccomendation for oil, based on application, you need to go right to the lubricant manufacturer. Every time I've had oil related questions, I've found the correct...
Forum:
THE LOBBY
03-02-2024, 04:00 PM
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26
Another FedEx Driver delivering Boxes to wrong address and leaving them in the rain
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1,050
Posted By
Sirrotica
Our Fed Ex driver leaves our packages on the back...
Our Fed Ex driver leaves our packages on the back covered deck, he even leaves a dog biscuit on top of the package for our dog..........:thumbup:
I live in a rural farm area, and people out here...
Forum:
70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
02-26-2024, 11:06 PM
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wiper squirting wont shut off
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374
Posted By
Sirrotica
The pump is activated by a metal arm that engages...
The pump is activated by a metal arm that engages in the nylon gear under the pump housing. A broken nylon cam gear, or stiff dried up grease, spring coming off the arm, will make it malfunction, and...
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61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
02-23-2024, 11:50 PM
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Left rear wheel lock up
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420
Posted By
Sirrotica
Leaking rear grease seal will definitely create...
Leaking rear grease seal will definitely create the condition you're describing. When grease gets on the rear shoes they will lock up, and skid the wheel that is leaking. It may very well be...
Forum:
THE LOBBY
02-23-2024, 03:23 PM
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Hilborn is no more . . . . .
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592
Posted By
Sirrotica
This was exactly my thoughts on buying a chevy...
This was exactly my thoughts on buying a chevy setup, and adapting it to fit Pontiac heads.
I actually want a electronic system so it is streetable, but you need to have a old mechanical system...
Forum:
THE LOBBY
02-23-2024, 11:51 AM
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10
Hilborn is no more . . . . .
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592
Posted By
Sirrotica
Jack, the current Hilborn corporation hasn't...
Jack, the current Hilborn corporation hasn't supported Pontiac engines for decades, is the point I was making. When was the last time you looked on a Hilborn catalogue, and they were offering a new...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
02-22-2024, 04:53 PM
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601ci Rare Pontiac Indian tall deck block with an unbelievable resurrection
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1,754
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Sirrotica
By the looks of Dave, I'd say he's likely twice...
By the looks of Dave, I'd say he's likely twice as old as that block is............;)
Forum:
THE LOBBY
02-22-2024, 04:49 PM
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10
Hilborn is no more . . . . .
Views:
592
Posted By
Sirrotica
Good thing Engler, and Kinsler, have a large...
Good thing Engler, and Kinsler, have a large portion of the sprint car market already. I won't have to worry about the ability of racers to keep their race cars on the track with a major player...
Forum:
Suspension TECH
02-22-2024, 12:02 PM
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2
Outer Tie Rod End Taper
Views:
190
Posted By
Sirrotica
The most common taper on ball joints, and tie...
The most common taper on ball joints, and tie rods, is 7 degrees.
The other reamers are known as repairman reamers, used to ream holes in parts such as structural steel to aid in getting the...
Forum:
Suspension TECH
02-21-2024, 03:56 PM
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12
Brake pads
Views:
454
Posted By
Sirrotica
The D154 pads also fit the front caliper of 78-87...
The D154 pads also fit the front caliper of 78-87 G bodies, the clips likely are for that application, which is a much more common application. I can't see any downside if you would remove the clip...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
02-20-2024, 08:37 PM
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99
Wix 51258 Discontinued
Views:
4,701
Posted By
Sirrotica
Steve, It was answered with a wink Emoji....;),...
Steve, It was answered with a wink Emoji....;), so I was also, J/K.
Also the part about synthetic TP, not very absorbant for it's main purpose it was created for...........:)
1000 sheets, is...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
02-20-2024, 02:50 PM
Replies:
99
Wix 51258 Discontinued
Views:
4,701
Posted By
Sirrotica
The packaging I'm buying states US made, and the...
The packaging I'm buying states US made, and the paper is the same as it's been for the past 14 years since I've been using it for oil filter media. I'll go with, it's sufficient for my purposes....
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