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Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-12-2025, 09:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 563
Posted By 78w72
The radio didnt use a external light, they have...

The radio didnt use a external light, they have 2 very small bulbs inside to light up the face plate.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-09-2025, 10:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 563
Posted By 78w72
I will have to check some parts I have to be...

I will have to check some parts I have to be sure, but the metal socket looks like the one that goes into the back of the cig lighter, shown here. https://www.ebay.com/itm/305289652827

The cut...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-09-2025, 10:00 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,186
Posted By 78w72
I have a 400/467 with the original chamber 72cc...

I have a 400/467 with the original chamber 72cc E-heads & butler 4.25 crank, ross pistons, block decked to .005. With the pistons at 14cc dish the cranking compression is around 10.5-10.7, old...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-05-2025, 12:37 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,816
Posted By 78w72
Thanks for the info, just curious about what Ive...

Thanks for the info, just curious about what Ive read.

He only went with the 4.5 stroke because there was a complete butler rotating kit for sale locally for almost half the price of new. this...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-22-2025, 09:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,351
Posted By 78w72
Awesome collection of AB diecast cars, many Ive...

Awesome collection of AB diecast cars, many Ive never seen before like the mystery tornado & jolly green giant.

Do you have a Boss Bird in your collection?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-17-2025, 11:29 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,086
Posted By 78w72
Really now... the title was how to store a used...

Really now... the title was how to store a used block. Maybe I misunderstood what he meant by a used block engine hes building that he removed the heads, oil pan & timing cover from... on a stand. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-17-2025, 10:24 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,086
Posted By 78w72
He said he is going to build the engine... it...

He said he is going to build the engine... it wont be ran after storage is what I gathered from the initial post, so none of that applies here.


As for wheel bearing or other heavy grease, it may...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-17-2025, 10:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,351
Posted By 78w72
Nice collection, I like the white 63 tempest. ...

Nice collection, I like the white 63 tempest.

A friend of mine has his signed tameless tiger and I have the Boss Bird trailer car signed by Arnie at a world series of drag racing event a few...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-16-2025, 10:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,086
Posted By 78w72
Thick grease like wheel bearing applied heavy on...

Thick grease like wheel bearing applied heavy on the cylinders & any exposed journals on the crank, can pull the caps to put some grease on there too. A thinner coat on any other internal surfaces...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-11-2025, 10:30 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 15,814
Posted By 78w72
Robbmc does that, they show their pumps ratings...

Robbmc does that, they show their pumps ratings at 0psi or free flow compared to a carter high performance pump, their pumps flow a lot more GPH.... but then they show the GPH at 4.5psi which is...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-11-2025, 10:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 934
Posted By 78w72
Middle of may wont be an issue for weather...

Middle of may wont be an issue for weather besides rain... they used to do the spring one earlier in april.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-10-2025, 05:25 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 15,814
Posted By 78w72
I understand why that test was done... was just...

I understand why that test was done... was just saying it is not the same as on the car. Large jar of fuel at room temp vs very small q-jet sized container at a normal operating temp of an engine......
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-10-2025, 10:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 934
Posted By 78w72
Been going to that swap meet for 30+ years......

Been going to that swap meet for 30+ years... they cancelled it about 5-6 years ago though, glad its back.

Usually pretty big, but hardly any pontiac cars or parts there... my friends & I used...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-04-2025, 10:30 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 15,814
Posted By 78w72
Just saw the fuel in a jar thing... wouldnt it be...

Just saw the fuel in a jar thing... wouldnt it be more accurate to put just a very small amount like 1oz of fuel into a small container the size of a q-jet fuel bowl, then put it on top a heat source...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-04-2025, 10:23 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 15,814
Posted By 78w72
Should be able to use the acc pump and watch for...

Should be able to use the acc pump and watch for fuel squirting out while you operate it by hand, might not be perfect but will show when the fuel level in the bowl is so low the pump cant pick any...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-03-2025, 10:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,333
Posted By 78w72
I coat all my bare aluminum & steel parts with a...

I coat all my bare aluminum & steel parts with a high heat engine clear, have posted on it before. have parts in use with clear for 10-15 years that look as good as the day I sprayed them.. no...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 01-29-2025, 10:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 865
Posted By 78w72
If this is just a 1 time thing or infrequent use,...

If this is just a 1 time thing or infrequent use, its probably best to just rent them from a local auto parts store like auto zone, they rent the gauges & vac pump for free with a deposit thats...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-23-2025, 03:53 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,389
Posted By 78w72
Definitely inspect them if you see a problem, ...

Definitely inspect them if you see a problem, 500-1500 miles is pretty low but they look very clean, hard to tell in the pics but some might look slightly different in areas than others? The stock...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-23-2025, 01:40 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,389
Posted By 78w72
Thanks. Yes a few miles & heat is obviously an...

Thanks. Yes a few miles & heat is obviously an issue... but that or wiped cam lobes is not the case for these rockers that develop some signs of heat, cant say I have ever heard of blued rockers...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-23-2025, 12:10 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,389
Posted By 78w72
Stock stamped rockers can get blue too, some were...

Stock stamped rockers can get blue too, some were posted above, Ive seen it on quite a few high mile engines I pulled from junked or parts cars, its normal for the exhaust located ones show more heat...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-22-2025, 11:27 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,389
Posted By 78w72
I didnt notice they were 1.65, are your heads...

I didnt notice they were 1.65, are your heads able to use 1.65?

Looking at close up pics, these definitely have some surface rust in some spots, hopefully thats just from sitting on a shelf & not...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-21-2025, 11:08 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,389
Posted By 78w72
All the above comments about problems with the...

All the above comments about problems with the comp rockers are still just repeating a small handful of issues... there are problems with OEM & aftermarket rockers too based on pics & experiences...
Forum: Suspension TECH 01-19-2025, 10:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 852
Posted By 78w72
If you dont care about originality, these 1...

If you dont care about originality, these 1 piece chrome lug nuts work great, I have them on a set of rally 2 & they are supposed to mimic the stock look but not outer shell to mess with. Have had...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-18-2025, 10:29 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,389
Posted By 78w72
Just an FYI based on my experience with the 1.52...

Just an FYI based on my experience with the 1.52 Comp roller tip rockers as well as a few friends I know that use them on other engines... they are definitely not "crappy", I have been using a set...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-16-2025, 10:23 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,680
Posted By 78w72
Good to hear the smoking was just residual...

Good to hear the smoking was just residual coolant/oils.

Just to mention this, if youve already ran it at 2000-2800 rpm for 12 minutes, you dont need to go another 25 minutes... cam break ins...
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