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Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-22-2019, 10:11 AM
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Posted By TedRamAirII
Hard to imagine that piston issue being missed,...

Hard to imagine that piston issue being missed, twice. Once after the Dyno mishap, then again when returned and the Distributor Bushing issue repaired. 2 Dyno runs after repairs and no noises heard....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-06-2019, 07:16 PM
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Posted By TedRamAirII
Might as well pull it, and have it ready for pick...

Might as well pull it, and have it ready for pick up. Maybe I was close, with my Cam/Distributor gear guess? I hope that's all it is. ; )
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-22-2019, 08:39 PM
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Posted By TedRamAirII
Has anyone spun the engine over, without any...

Has anyone spun the engine over, without any spark plugs, with the distributor in, and hear the noise when cranking? If you did then took the dist out and didnt hear it? then "there's your sign". ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-22-2019, 07:12 AM
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Posted By TedRamAirII
I wonder how the new distributor bushing is now?...

I wonder how the new distributor bushing is now? any slop? Sure would be interesting to see the oil pump drive shaft. I wonder if there is true distributor gear engagement? like maybe part of the cam...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-17-2019, 03:50 PM
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Posted By TedRamAirII
I would think, disabling a spark to each cylinder...

I would think, disabling a spark to each cylinder and NO change, would rule out a Wrist Pin. But I think its a Wrist Pin.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-17-2019, 07:19 AM
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Posted By TedRamAirII
I agree Gary, its too slow of a knock to be Crank...

I agree Gary, its too slow of a knock to be Crank Speed Related. I stated long ago to crank it up cold, and get a hand on the engine and FEEL for the knock, Valve covers, Valley Pan, Etc. It has...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-17-2019, 07:05 AM
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Posted By TedRamAirII
$43 at Summit, I though you were a Summit Man?...

$43 at Summit, I though you were a Summit Man? LOL. I bought one at a swap meet, $10.. Its a must have tool!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-29-2019, 09:03 PM
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Posted By TedRamAirII
I do see that tie bar is close. They are...

I do see that tie bar is close. They are thinking the noise is near the distributor. It would take 20 minutes to have that intake off and valley pan. Then crank it over and feel those pushrods and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-29-2019, 07:13 PM
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Posted By TedRamAirII
Sorry if I got the wrong idea. You stated you...

Sorry if I got the wrong idea. You stated you never saw a flat roller cam. A bad roller will surely flatten a lobe.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-28-2019, 10:06 PM
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Posted By TedRamAirII
I'm confused about "warranty", it was my...

I'm confused about "warranty", it was my ASSUMPTION that is was a warranty matter. Like, "Ship it here and we will fix it", period. Any parts replacement and testing/ verifying the repair should...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-28-2019, 07:00 PM
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Posted By TedRamAirII
Crane Cam? No way, Paul is a VooDoo Man!

Crane Cam? No way, Paul is a VooDoo Man!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-28-2019, 03:23 PM
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Posted By TedRamAirII
Maybe you should talk to some Dealer Techs. Lot...

Maybe you should talk to some Dealer Techs. Lot of Dodge roller issues. https://hemimdslifters.com/
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-28-2019, 09:05 AM
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Posted By TedRamAirII
I dont think I ever heard the engine crank for...

I dont think I ever heard the engine crank for any extended time, with plugs in. I listened when it was cranking, looking at the dist gear, I didnt think the plugs were installed? seemed too even and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-27-2019, 09:49 PM
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Views: 152,608
Posted By TedRamAirII
I hear no abnormal noises when cranking it over...

I hear no abnormal noises when cranking it over without spark plugs installed. Does it have a knock when cranking, with them installed? I dont know about all that shaking, it should be smooth, as...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-24-2019, 07:25 AM
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Views: 152,608
Posted By TedRamAirII
Just thought of something. Pull the distributor,...

Just thought of something. Pull the distributor, and watch the cam gear as someone is cranking the engine over. it could be out of round, and the noise you hear is the oil pump shaft hitting the hole...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-15-2019, 09:43 PM
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Posted By TedRamAirII
I said this before, and say it again. You need to...

I said this before, and say it again. You need to get your hand on that engine, before its idling for 10 minutes and too hot. FEEL for the noise. I cant believe you have a guy right there with all...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-05-2019, 10:15 PM
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Posted By TedRamAirII
The oil filter already has a By Pass built in. So...

The oil filter already has a By Pass built in. So blocking the one in the oil filter housing, is OK. The oil will get where it needs to be.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-17-2019, 08:17 AM
Replies: 1,465
Views: 152,608
Posted By TedRamAirII
Thumbs up Great News! Too bad it had to be removed and...

Great News! Too bad it had to be removed and shipped back for that. I thought the distributor had been examined already? The noise seemed pretty "rhythmic" on the video, so I figure with a load on...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-16-2019, 06:28 PM
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Posted By TedRamAirII
Just a guess! I think its going to be something...

Just a guess! I think its going to be something minor and overlooked. Good Luck!
The oil pump....even though turning at half crank speed, is spinning pretty fast with geared teeth, so any knocking...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-16-2019, 07:37 AM
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Posted By TedRamAirII
Windage Tray. Does it have a crank scraper?

Windage Tray. Does it have a crank scraper?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-06-2019, 08:46 PM
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Posted By TedRamAirII
The oil pump should turn smooth, no bumps, hard...

The oil pump should turn smooth, no bumps, hard spots or clicking. Was the oil pressure gauge steady, it may be dampened too much to pick up small fluctuations. Did it make noises when turning with...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-10-2018, 06:24 PM
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Views: 152,608
Posted By TedRamAirII
Any Trans shop could replace that in 1 hour. I...

Any Trans shop could replace that in 1 hour. I once was talking to a friend that owns a trans shop, as I was going in, he had a guy there pulling the trans back on a 1990 Camaro to replace the flex...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-04-2018, 11:52 AM
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Views: 152,608
Posted By TedRamAirII
I hope it is too. I hear a "double tap" and I...

I hope it is too. I hear a "double tap" and I dont think there is anything else that can cause it. Especially after the converter bolts have been checked/verified. I would think if its flex plate...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-03-2018, 07:43 PM
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Views: 152,608
Posted By TedRamAirII
I'd bet its crankshaft related, something is...

I'd bet its crankshaft related, something is rubbing.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-29-2018, 01:36 PM
Replies: 1,465
Views: 152,608
Posted By TedRamAirII
Before you waste time on the flexplate. At least...

Before you waste time on the flexplate. At least pull the plugs and get a ratchet on the front of the crank and turn the engine by hand, and see if you ever feel any unusual tight area, binding,...
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