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Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-21-2024, 06:47 PM
Replies: 31
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Posted By pippintook
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...
Forum: Members Helping Members 03-19-2024, 05:49 PM
Replies: 336
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Posted By pippintook
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Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-17-2024, 01:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,379
Posted By pippintook
Schurkey , steve25 and the other guys that have...

Schurkey , steve25 and the other guys that have posted - thank you for the replies. It has really helped me in troubleshooting :)

Here is short video clip using Schurkey's great tip on shorting...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-17-2024, 12:21 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,379
Posted By pippintook
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....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-15-2024, 01:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 267
Posted By pippintook
I assume your 77 Grand Prix has the Pontiac 400. ...

I assume your 77 Grand Prix has the Pontiac 400.
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Not sure on interchangeability - but according to this site...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-15-2024, 12:47 AM
Replies: 2
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Posted By pippintook
I was checking some torrent sites and did not see...

I was checking some torrent sites and did not see 'Power Dyne Dyno' :(
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-15-2024, 12:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 908
Posted By pippintook
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...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-14-2024, 11:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,379
Posted By pippintook
Here are few pics of the engine ear. This device...

Here are few pics of the engine ear. This device definitely helps to hear and isolate some engine noises.

Just to repeat - this is video I recorded after around 12-14minutes of the engine idling....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-14-2024, 11:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,379
Posted By pippintook
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...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-03-2024, 11:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,379
Posted By pippintook
some pics of plugs

some pics of plugs
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-03-2024, 11:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,379
Posted By pippintook
Thank you for the replies. . 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...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-03-2024, 10:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 667
Posted By pippintook
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...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-12-2024, 11:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 458
Posted By pippintook
I think Rocky Rotella discusses WS7 in his book ...

I think Rocky Rotella discusses WS7 in his book "The Definitive Firebird & Trans Am Guide: 1970 1/2 - 1981".

John M Witzke in his article '1977-79 T/A 6.6 HISTORICAL INFORMATION' stated
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Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 02-12-2024, 11:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 396
Posted By pippintook
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....
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 02-12-2024, 10:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,291
Posted By pippintook
There was a good dash removal tutorial on hitmans...

There was a good dash removal tutorial on hitmans site (78ta.com). This tutorial had some good pics/info on wiring. I think this was the link, https://www.78ta.com/old/rdash.php
But, just tried the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-12-2024, 10:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,379
Posted By pippintook
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...
Forum: Members Helping Members 01-09-2024, 02:52 AM
Replies: 336
Views: 112,303
Posted By pippintook
Rock Auto discount code, good through February 9,...

Rock Auto discount code, good through February 9, 2024,

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Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 12-15-2023, 03:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 870
Posted By pippintook
burd - would you be able to post the color...

burd - would you be able to post the color stripes info for a W72
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 12-15-2023, 03:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 870
Posted By pippintook
see pics

see pics
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 12-15-2023, 03:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 870
Posted By pippintook
Here are some updated pics where my text is bit...

Here are some updated pics where my text is bit easier to see. Again, my setup is not stock as do not have qjet secondary pulloff on the carb, EGR is blocked, using electric choke (therefore dont...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 12-13-2023, 04:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 870
Posted By pippintook
opps - file uploads limited to 300K max file size...

opps - file uploads limited to 300K max file size , so I had to make resolution very low, I guess I now cant read the text i copied into the pics
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 12-13-2023, 04:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 870
Posted By pippintook
pic

pic
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 12-13-2023, 04:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 870
Posted By pippintook
see pics

see pics
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 12-13-2023, 03:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 870
Posted By pippintook
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...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-13-2023, 12:06 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,032
Posted By pippintook
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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