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Forum: THE LOBBY 10-26-2021, 10:57 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,304
Posted By GRX
Last couple visits to BWW were a joke. So small....

Last couple visits to BWW were a joke. So small. Were those even chicken wings? Harvested from Sparrows perhaps? The way wing prices have skyrocketed I don't even do my own anymore. Cheaper to buy a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-22-2019, 03:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,958
Posted By GRX
Exactly as Steve said. Don't need the Lead in...

Exactly as Steve said. Don't need the Lead in every single tank. I remember it well when my State went all lead free. Year or so later we were flooded with sunken seats. Pontiacs included. Often wish...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-25-2019, 12:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,345
Posted By GRX
Hmm ... Maryland my Maryland is ranked 39th -...

Hmm ... Maryland my Maryland is ranked 39th - score 555. The 'occasional use' clause in Historic registration makes it easy for me to drive my '69 Chevy truck almost every day, which I do.

Laws...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-06-2019, 12:25 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,484
Posted By GRX
Another vote for LEDs. Stay away from "warm...

Another vote for LEDs. Stay away from "warm white" and go for 6500k if you can. Much better for a work environment.

One thing I would avoid is the cheaper fixtures like you see on Amazon and the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-15-2018, 01:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,271
Posted By GRX
Great subject. Almost wish cell phone videos were...

Great subject. Almost wish cell phone videos were as ubiquitous back then as now. Almost.

Back in the day one of the baddest street racer cars around here was my neighbor's 390 powered AMC...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-15-2018, 12:14 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,134
Posted By GRX
DING ... DING ... DING .... Johnny, tell him what...

DING ... DING ... DING .... Johnny, tell him what he's won.

Increased tension from Pontiac's factory double valve springs is the answer.

And since we are talking Animal House .... Ramming Speed...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-05-2018, 07:37 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,472
Posted By GRX
As you may know, those were made from steel....

As you may know, those were made from steel. Copper plated zinc pennies did not start until 1983.
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-20-2018, 07:07 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,472
Posted By GRX
Have a bunch of those old ones in a box...

Have a bunch of those old ones in a box somewhere. Only buffalo nickles I see in change are the new ones.

Thought it was interesting they omitted the Indian, and reversed the Buffalo. Back in the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-03-2018, 05:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 401
Posted By GRX
About $100 a pair at swaps around here. Not too...

About $100 a pair at swaps around here. Not too much demand for pre-67 heads except for period resto builds.

As an aside. Even less demand for 092 heads even though they are essentially the same....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-27-2018, 04:43 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 6,202
Posted By GRX
Wix or NAPA gold here. Having a cutter, I can...

Wix or NAPA gold here. Having a cutter, I can confirm they are exactly the same internally.

Second buying all filters (oil, fuel, air, etc...) in bulk from FleetFilter. Much cheaper than I can...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-04-2018, 10:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 584
Posted By GRX
Pre-heat to 450-f was my goal when doing this....

Pre-heat to 450-f was my goal when doing this. Let it sit in the oven or gas grill for at least an hour to ensure heat has soaked evenly through entire casting. Hotter head means slower cooling of...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-01-2018, 11:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 489
Posted By GRX
New piston tech

Damn. Why didn't someone think of this before? No more pulling rods for me. :D

>> http://blog.jepistons.com/introducing-jes-new-build-a-dome-pistons
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Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-05-2018, 03:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,213
Posted By GRX
Yes. Annealing to eliminate effect of work...

Yes. Annealing to eliminate effect of work hardening is the key.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-25-2018, 03:51 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,599
Posted By GRX
Are the stock rods used? If so I would be highly...

Are the stock rods used? If so I would be highly surprised if they were not stretched somewhat. Many over look this.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-19-2018, 10:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 495
Posted By GRX
Brass and iron are not far enough apart on the...

Brass and iron are not far enough apart on the galvanic index to be a problem unless your coolant has electrolytes. It is formulated against that.

Always found customer's insistence of brass to be...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-19-2017, 03:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 492
Posted By GRX
Poly locks are always good. Yeah. Crimp nuts...

Poly locks are always good.

Yeah. Crimp nuts are only made to be used once. You can go the cheap route and re-crimp them by crushing in a vise, or smacking them with hammer on anvil. Not fancy but...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-15-2017, 07:28 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,196
Posted By GRX
Good assumption it is #6 cylinder. Valves are...

Good assumption it is #6 cylinder. Valves are mismatched manufacture, at least the two we can see. Not inspiring work.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-12-2017, 01:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 487
Posted By GRX
Assuming you have done some reading on the...

Assuming you have done some reading on the subject. Badly ported heads can be worse than doing nothing.

My choice would be pneumatic die grinder. And x2 on using carbide. Recommend double cut...
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-11-2017, 02:42 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,289
Posted By GRX
Do not own one, but have always really enjoyed...

Do not own one, but have always really enjoyed Pinball. My favorite of the newer ones is 'Family Guy'. Small ball & flipper board in the upper left. Favorite of the older is 'Haunted House'. Reverse...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-11-2017, 02:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,196
Posted By GRX
If you are popping the valley pan off safe to...

If you are popping the valley pan off safe to assume the intake has been removed. Use a small mirror and flashlight to look down the intake ports.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-09-2017, 06:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,805
Posted By GRX
Wager on Molybdenum disulfide.

Wager on Molybdenum disulfide.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-14-2017, 07:51 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,290
Posted By GRX
Your heads were cast on a Tuesday afternoon....

Your heads were cast on a Tuesday afternoon. Congratulations!

Here is a song for you - extended version of course. :music:


>> https://youtu.be/GEMuAnFH_lM
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-13-2017, 02:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,039
Posted By GRX
Factory style O-ring in second groove works in...

Factory style O-ring in second groove works in conjunction with retainer and spring shield to act as a big umbrella. Positive locking seals fit tightly on the guide and do not move with the valve....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-12-2017, 12:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,039
Posted By GRX
Agree about using Viton seals instead. They...

Agree about using Viton seals instead. They remain effective longer than those black ones.

Good chance ones linked below are what you need. Measure to be sure. And do use the included plastic...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-08-2017, 11:06 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,999
Posted By GRX
Agreed. Press fit is holding power. Preferred...

Agreed. Press fit is holding power. Preferred methods will vary. Mine is 0.015" per inch of bore. Which would be 0.006" press for a 389/400. Sleeve spends a few hours in the freezer, and installed...
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