Forum: Pontiac - Street
03-21-2024, 06:47 PM
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Strangely, the one pushrod that I see turning...
Strangely, the one pushrod that I see turning much slower is cylinder 4 exhaust. It seems to turn - but very slow. But, there has been really no noise from cyl 2-4-6-8. Most of the clacking/tapping...
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Forum: Members Helping Members
03-19-2024, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 336
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
03-17-2024, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 31
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
03-17-2024, 12:21 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,379
Thanks for the replies - this had made my...
Thanks for the replies - this had made my troubleshooting better.
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Note, I have not yet taken the oil filter off and inspected. Plan to do that soon.
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So, today (Mar17) I started the engine....
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
03-15-2024, 01:17 AM
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
03-15-2024, 12:47 AM
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
03-15-2024, 12:33 AM
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Replies: 16
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I just did a compression test on my 77 400. I...
I just did a compression test on my 77 400. I pulled the BAT wire from the HEI. I do have a 78 Pontiac Service manual - but , I did not check the manual :(
HEI started in..1974/75? So, I'd guess...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
03-14-2024, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,379
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
03-14-2024, 11:31 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,379
Thanks for all the replies :)
Note, I have...
Thanks for all the replies :)
Note, I have not yet tested with alternator and PS belts disconnected. I have also not yet checked the mechanical fuel pump. For oil I am using Rotella 10w-40.
I...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
03-03-2024, 11:43 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,379
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
03-03-2024, 11:32 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,379
Thank you for the replies.
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I have been...
Thank you for the replies.
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I have been worried that a cam lobe (or lobes?) is maybe going flat :( I did a compression test with the engine cold and all cylinders were around 160psi. The tapping...
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Forum: THE LOBBY
03-03-2024, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 10
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I never wore a seat belt until I got two seat...
I never wore a seat belt until I got two seat belt tickets on one day ! Stopped for speeding during the day and got seat belt ticket instead. Stopped at night for not coming to complete stop at red...
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Forum: THE LOBBY
02-12-2024, 11:34 PM
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Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH
02-12-2024, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 1
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crashent Id guess you likely have the reply by...
crashent Id guess you likely have the reply by now.
Here are a few pics of an original 78 TA Pontiac 400 clutch fork. Note, the bell housing is after market - but the clutch fork is stock 78 400....
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Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH
02-12-2024, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,291
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
02-12-2024, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,379
Engine noise - lifter, exhaust or something else
My 77 TA 400 engine just started making an unusual noise.
Background: I don't know the complete history of the engine. I believe the engine is stock and has not been apart. It has stock exhaust...
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Forum: Members Helping Members
01-09-2024, 02:52 AM
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Replies: 336
Views: 112,303
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Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH
12-15-2023, 03:16 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 870
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Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH
12-15-2023, 03:09 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 870
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Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH
12-15-2023, 03:07 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 870
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Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH
12-13-2023, 04:38 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 870
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Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH
12-13-2023, 04:31 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 870
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Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH
12-13-2023, 04:30 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 870
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Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH
12-13-2023, 03:58 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 870
I have a 78 TA that had a W72 400 with 4spd. I...
I have a 78 TA that had a W72 400 with 4spd. I turned into a stroker motor but kept most of the original parts and original appearance. The car is currently off the road - but I can offer some...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
12-13-2023, 12:06 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 7,032
For me, Cliff is up there with other "big"...
For me, Cliff is up there with other "big" Pontiac guys. Some of the big Pontiac guys when I was growing up were
HO Racing (Craig Hendrickson, Kern Osterstock, Ken Crocie), Nunzi, Pete...
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