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Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-23-2024, 01:23 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,365
Posted By Bermuda Blue
From Bruce's website "Bruce's original Rock...

From Bruce's website

"Bruce's original Rock 'N' Roll GTO. With it's 9.2 Cr. 400 it ran 10.60's and made people like Pete McCarthy lose their old school mega-egotistical minds. Instead of learning...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-04-2024, 02:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,089
Posted By Bermuda Blue
Factory manifolds, especially RA manifolds, are...

Factory manifolds, especially RA manifolds, are prone to cracking. Reproduction manifolds use a more ductile iron and are much more crack resistant.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-03-2024, 04:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 699
Posted By Bermuda Blue
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mrg-1015 ...

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mrg-1015

these clip over the pushrod end of the rocker and deflect the oil back into the rocker.
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-29-2023, 02:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 776
Posted By Bermuda Blue
ALCO FA/PA : "honorary steam locomotive" The...

ALCO FA/PA : "honorary steam locomotive"

The ALCO 244 prime mover had lots of problems as this picture can attest
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 12-22-2023, 10:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,022
Posted By Bermuda Blue
7040273: $2K to $5K range. Not sure if they...

7040273: $2K to $5K range. Not sure if they actually sell for that

7040270: $1K to $4K range.

Not sure if the 7040270 was offered as a service replacement. You'll see 7029270 SRs in the...
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 12-21-2023, 10:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,022
Posted By Bermuda Blue
Obvious fake. Wonder what kind of damage the...

Obvious fake. Wonder what kind of damage the bowl section sustained when it was clamped in a vise and had the part number pad milled down?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-20-2023, 09:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 924
Posted By Bermuda Blue
If the existing dowels are well extended into the...

If the existing dowels are well extended into the caps and have aprox 1/4" or more of engagement, its highly unlikely an align hone will be required. Keep in mind the dowels have a taper on the ends...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-15-2023, 03:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 924
Posted By Bermuda Blue
would love to know why pontiac went with such a...

would love to know why pontiac went with such a wacky diameter. I have measured 0.3090 to 0.3093".

0.30965" as claimed on linked website may be more accurate than my measurements.

That's a...
Forum: 61-77 GTO LeMans & Tempests FOR SALE 11-01-2023, 04:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,171
Posted By Bermuda Blue
one could safely say this is a one of one car...

one could safely say this is a one of one car when WW5, paint and interior are considered. Paint and interior alone probably makes it a one of one.

what would is take to get this car into show...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-14-2023, 12:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 942
Posted By Bermuda Blue
No. 350 and 400 cranks got the 2.6" hub around...

No. 350 and 400 cranks got the 2.6" hub around 76-77.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-13-2023, 07:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 942
Posted By Bermuda Blue
79 stamped on face of front counterweight. Note...

79 stamped on face of front counterweight. Note that this 350 crank weighs 67 lbs.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-13-2023, 05:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 942
Posted By Bermuda Blue
There is a stamp (79 or 80) which will designate...

There is a stamp (79 or 80) which will designate the crank as a 400 or 350. I don't recall its a exact location but I think its on the damper end.
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 07-25-2023, 04:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 388
Posted By Bermuda Blue
The rear drums are narrower than the front drums...

The rear drums are narrower than the front drums so if for no other reason, rear drums will not fit on the front.
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-18-2023, 10:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 279
Posted By Bermuda Blue
http://www.pontiacparadise.com/parts-id/8-lug-whee...

http://www.pontiacparadise.com/parts-id/8-lug-wheels.php
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-30-2023, 11:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 159
Posted By Bermuda Blue
Can you ID this battery tray?

Found this in a box of miscellaneous parts. I don’t know the application. What do you guys say?
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 04-26-2023, 12:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,385
Posted By Bermuda Blue
A quick search shows that Cliff Gromer is senior...

A quick search shows that Cliff Gromer is senior editor at Mopar Action.
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 04-25-2023, 09:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,385
Posted By Bermuda Blue
Cliff Gromer....that's a name i haven't heard (or...

Cliff Gromer....that's a name i haven't heard (or seen) in a long time. Enjoyed his articles back in the 80s. Wonder what he's up to today?
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 03-28-2023, 05:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,232
Posted By Bermuda Blue
VIN on block does not match VIN tag or other...

VIN on block does not match VIN tag or other documentation. Restamped block or mistake at factory?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-25-2023, 07:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,440
Posted By Bermuda Blue
https://boston.craigslist.org/nos/wan/d/lynn-wtb-p...

https://boston.craigslist.org/nos/wan/d/lynn-wtb-pontiac-389-engine/7596453057.html
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-17-2023, 11:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,626
Posted By Bermuda Blue
https://nhoilundercoating.com/

https://nhoilundercoating.com/
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 02-17-2023, 09:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,763
Posted By Bermuda Blue
Unique 70 RAIV on BAT

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-pontiac-gto-58/

How many 2 tone RAIVs produced? Odds are this the only one.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-15-2023, 09:14 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,653
Posted By Bermuda Blue
I would think the chances of hitting water are...

I would think the chances of hitting water are dependent on the casting number of the head. Would be nice to get list of casting numbers which should not have hardened seats installed. Maybe...
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 02-04-2023, 10:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,473
Posted By Bermuda Blue
Cracked air horn - repairable?

Picked up complete and unmolested tri-power recently. End carb air horn is cracked at the air filter stud retainer. See attached picture. Can this be welded? What is the material? Any tips on...
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 02-03-2023, 04:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,465
Posted By Bermuda Blue
From Rochester manual: "An important design...

From Rochester manual:

"An important design feature used in the Rochester 2-bore carburetor is throttled body venting. Its purpose is to give a quicker hot engine starting after the engine has...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 12-29-2022, 06:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,089
Posted By Bermuda Blue
Nice work

Nice work
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