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Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-16-2025, 08:41 PM
Replies: 31
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Posted By Tim Corcoran
As a side note, Rhodes are made by Hy-Lift...

As a side note, Rhodes are made by Hy-Lift Johnson then modified by Rhodes.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-15-2025, 08:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,648
Posted By mgarblik
I can't really say for sure. I ended up with...

I can't really say for sure. I ended up with about 50 packets of the stuff when I was helping to settle Joe Mondello's estate about 10 years ago. Joe obviously liked it. It looks like many of the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-15-2025, 03:19 PM
Replies: 31
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Posted By mgarblik
The last 4 Pontiac engines I have been involved...

The last 4 Pontiac engines I have been involved with at the school or personal use have been flat tappet solid, (2) and flat tappet hydraulic (2). Flat tappet hydraulics were set up at 135-140...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-07-2025, 12:08 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 13,169
Posted By Gary H
I just used my second set of the Pontiac...

I just used my second set of the Pontiac Evolution lifters and they are super quit, just like the first set. Both engines were for customer's engines. Pretty happy with them. I didn't clean either...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-03-2025, 10:16 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,416
Posted By Jay S
I think at one of my friends places there should...

I think at one of my friends places there should be a set of small valve 98cc 4X/4c 1973 heads someplace here. Would be a nice head for a mild 455 pump gas engine that spends its life below 4000...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-02-2025, 08:40 AM
Replies: 521
Views: 163,236
Posted By Stan65
I sold out including one spare set that I held...

I sold out including one spare set that I held back for myself last week. I talked to the machine shop I have been working with about current pricing on the bar stock with all the tariff stuff going...
Forum: Ames Customer Satisfaction Forum 04-30-2025, 11:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,354
Posted By AMES-TECH
We've had a couple of hold ups but manufacturing...

We've had a couple of hold ups but manufacturing is underway. We are looking at 45-60 days currently.

Thanks!
Kyler @ Ames
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-25-2025, 11:12 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,879
Posted By Skippy597
Ok I'm sold on using the comp butler 236/243...

Ok I'm sold on using the comp butler 236/243 grind on a 112 lsa and the comp evolution lifters. Have just reread a few threads on here and Tom S seems very satisfied with them. They have some great...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-24-2025, 10:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,454
Posted By tom s
OK,put a cork in number 1,rotate the engine until...

OK,put a cork in number 1,rotate the engine until the cork shoots out.That is now number one.Mark on the cap where the dizzy is at.That is where you put number one ne spark plug wire.Now move the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-24-2025, 09:42 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,879
Posted By Jay S
A well designed mechanical flat tappet cam with...

A well designed mechanical flat tappet cam with EDM oiling a far more dependable than a roller cam on the street and nearly as efficient. If you spend the money to have the cam Nitrided is it...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-24-2025, 09:15 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,879
Posted By Skippy597
Ok thanks guys. So sounds like I'll probably go...

Ok thanks guys. So sounds like I'll probably go with the hylift Johnson roller lifters. I have saved money elsewhere which makes some splurges in smart places more acceptable. I really like the idea...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-23-2025, 08:38 PM
Replies: 521
Views: 163,236
Posted By Stan65
Iggy, That’s good. Can you share where you...

Iggy,

That’s good. Can you share where you purchased them?

67Lemons,

That’s only .023” smaller diameter. That only drops the lifter .0115” lower. That would be fine in my block.

Thanks,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-23-2025, 07:38 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,805
Posted By Formulajones
I do all of the above. I soak mine before...

I do all of the above.

I soak mine before install, it's never affected adjustment. I get the lobe on the base circle, adjust polylock until all slack is taken up without moving the plunger, set...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-21-2025, 04:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 956
Posted By 65madgoat
HUGE collection of top shelf PONTIAC cars at MECUM coming up

Have you guys seen the Pontiac docket at the upcoming MECUM auction!?!?

Holy cow.

Sell your crashing stocks, cash in those 401k's that are all going lower every minute.


Just amazing...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-20-2025, 06:46 AM
Replies: 521
Views: 163,236
Posted By Comanche
Base circle for Butler RA IV HR cam is...

Base circle for Butler RA IV HR cam is 1.168-1.170
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 04-19-2025, 11:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 215
Posted By PAUL K
Check with Ken Crocie he's offering HR versions...

Check with Ken Crocie he's offering HR versions of the original H-O Racing grinds
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-18-2025, 12:15 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,479
Posted By Jay S
Make sure the rocker slot accommodates the lift. ...

Make sure the rocker slot accommodates the lift. The stock rockers are not good for much over .50” lift.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-18-2025, 12:12 PM
Replies: 521
Views: 163,236
Posted By Jay S
I know of an engine that was ran with those...

I know of an engine that was ran with those profiles and the 2148 style lifters in a 455. Probably has commented on this thread somewhere, it was Murf. I don’t recall if his was an “S” or a “B”.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-16-2025, 07:09 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,479
Posted By PAUL K
It's ridiculous, a friend just sent pictures of...

It's ridiculous, a friend just sent pictures of several busted TOP SHELF rocker arms..... They have two passes and idle time on them.... Something is seriously screwed up and half the world is...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-13-2025, 08:57 AM
Replies: 521
Views: 163,236
Posted By Stan65
gtobob67, 67Lemons, My 73 455 has the...

gtobob67,

67Lemons,

My 73 455 has the same couple of chamfers. My cam is ground with the top of the lobes .007” under the bearing journal. If they were at the same height as the journal the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-13-2025, 08:29 AM
Replies: 521
Views: 163,236
Posted By gtobob67
Make sure to check each lifter bore during...

Make sure to check each lifter bore during mock-up to make sure the lifter oil feed hole isn't exposed at full lift. My 73 455 block had a few bores with deep chamfers as compared to others. Even...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-12-2025, 07:36 PM
Replies: 521
Views: 163,236
Posted By Stan65
67Lemons, Lifters explained….. The...

67Lemons,

Lifters explained…..

The first step in determining if my dog bones will work for you. It is all dependent on the base circle and lift.

Max lift is when the lifter is on the tallest...
Forum: Electrical Tech 04-11-2025, 02:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 300
Posted By JLMounce
Yes, high likelihood that is your culprit. If...

Yes, high likelihood that is your culprit. If things were that corroded back there, you may want to think about purchasing a new printed circuit board as well.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-09-2025, 01:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 16,474
Posted By pggto
I had a 72 LeMans WW4 project car a few years...

I had a 72 LeMans WW4 project car a few years ago, I sold it about 2 yrs ago. I've seen a few other LeMans WW4 cars, not all of them had the T41 option. Cool car you have there, especially a GTO in...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-05-2025, 11:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,117
Posted By Shiny
That looks great! Thanks for sharing the...

That looks great! Thanks for sharing the challenge and your solution. Nice work.
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