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Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 08:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 538
Posted By Radman
Any aftermarket changes and the dipstick reading...

Any aftermarket changes and the dipstick reading is just a guesstament. I was always thinking that my oil was low using the dipstick. Do what I did. Change the oil and filter, but just put 4...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-30-2024, 08:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,117
Posted By Radman
There are two very good reasons to not have a...

There are two very good reasons to not have a cover on the car while it is being towed. As others have said, it will damage your paint if not remove it completely on some of the corners. The second...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-16-2024, 05:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 689
Posted By Radman
Pictures of the damaged area and wires would help...

Pictures of the damaged area and wires would help with that. Probably replace the wires between the battery and the place where the pump caused the short. Also look for heat damaged insulation.
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-29-2024, 06:42 PM
Replies: 10,181
Views: 1,705,100
Posted By Radman
I had a Plymouth Reliant K car as a company car...

I had a Plymouth Reliant K car as a company car while doing field service work for an X-ray company. Worst car I have ever had the misfortune to drive. I changed my route to several hospitals that...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-14-2024, 09:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 489
Posted By Radman
The MSD will fire the spark plug 6 times at low...

The MSD will fire the spark plug 6 times at low RPM. As you raise the RPM the spark count per cycle decreases. At 3000 RPM or higher there is only 1 spark per cycle. The statement about not...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-10-2024, 02:48 PM
Replies: 446
Views: 30,228
Posted By Radman
A couple of months ago I upgraded the fuel pickup...

A couple of months ago I upgraded the fuel pickup in the gas tank. When I put it back in the car and filled the tank, the gauge only went to half full. I drained the tank and the gauge still read...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-06-2023, 09:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,107
Posted By Radman
2024 Little Indians calendar

The 2024 Little Indians calendar is now available. You can order it on line by going to Littleindians.com and selecting the store tab. Or you can print and mail the order form that is attached.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-03-2023, 08:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 762
Posted By Radman
My first thought was the tach is setup for a 4...

My first thought was the tach is setup for a 4 cylinder. Then I wonder if you have a dual point distributor in the GTO.
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-20-2023, 08:56 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 112,849
Posted By Radman
What engine do you have?

What engine do you have?
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-20-2023, 07:17 PM
Replies: 446
Views: 30,228
Posted By Radman
White Tempest: 1. Tightened left rear convertible...

White Tempest: 1. Tightened left rear convertible top. 2. Replaced broken boot snaps, 3. Added the decal for jack points to the trunk deck. 4. Added the factory engine lift hook point. 5....
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-15-2023, 02:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,340
Posted By Radman
I have plenty of birds. Robins, crow, turkey,...

I have plenty of birds. Robins, crow, turkey, starlings, blue jay, and the most striking one was a scarlet tanager that stunned itself on one of my windows.
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-27-2023, 07:25 AM
Replies: 445
Views: 112,849
Posted By Radman
Rear axle seals part number CR11590 Fatsco.com ...

Rear axle seals part number CR11590 Fatsco.com
From the Little Indians web site tech section. If you are not a member join. Only $15.00 per year. Newsletters and a great web site. They have a...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-25-2023, 07:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 704
Posted By Radman
I have hit one deer so far. Company van,...

I have hit one deer so far. Company van, traveling on the interstate. I am in the right lane 70 MPH. My lane was higher than the oncoming lane, so the only thing to my left is the guard rail. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-07-2023, 08:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 754
Posted By Radman
Talk to Griffin Radiator. You can give them the...

Talk to Griffin Radiator. You can give them the height, width, and depth of your radiator support opening. Also the hose locations. They will tell you which of their radiators will fit the hole...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-26-2023, 01:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 826
Posted By Radman
This is the shock I am talking about. Just need...

This is the shock I am talking about. Just need to swap the mount system from top to bottom, and bottom to top.
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-26-2023, 08:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 826
Posted By Radman
Shock absorber question.

The only direct fit for the rear shock on a 1961 or 1962 Tempest that I have found is a rare parts item from NAPA. The price. of the NAPA shock is $302.99 plus tax. I did get the shock...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-17-2023, 07:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 762
Posted By Radman
You did not mention the year. This is a 63...

You did not mention the year. This is a 63 LeMans cluster that I put a tach in the blank spot where the clock would go. You may be able to do something similar.
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-31-2023, 06:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,252
Posted By Radman
I had a 72 Vega hatchback living in a suburb of...

I had a 72 Vega hatchback living in a suburb of Cleveland. By 74 it did have some rust holes, but was still running ok with no smoke. A girl in her daddy's Buick Electria Rear ended me. Wrinkles...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-29-2023, 06:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 540
Posted By Radman
All new parts and fluid is in. Drove the car...

All new parts and fluid is in. Drove the car about 10 miles. Everything is good. A little smoke partway through the trip, but I expected that. Let's just say that I do not need to worry about...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-29-2023, 01:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 540
Posted By Radman
Good news. I dropped the pan. Everything is...

Good news. I dropped the pan. Everything is clean inside. The old pan was an aftermarket deep sump pan with a drain plug. I got the Summit Racing steel pan with a drain plug. It is the same...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-28-2023, 07:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 529
Posted By Radman
Probably two things. If it only happens on that...

Probably two things. If it only happens on that steep hill. My guess is that the angel is steep enough that your float cannot put enough pressure on the needle valve to shut off incoming fuel,...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-28-2023, 07:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 540
Posted By Radman
Unlucky, but lucky

Went to a big car show today. Just got home and am pulling into my long gravel driveway. Apparently I have worn down the normal tire ruts. On the way to the garage I heard a loud bang. Gravel or...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-21-2023, 06:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 568
Posted By Radman
Early sending units were a 30 ohm system. At...

Early sending units were a 30 ohm system. At some time the sending units were switched to a 90 ohm system. If you now have a 90 ohm system the gauge will always read more gas than you have. There...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-14-2023, 09:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 366
Posted By Radman
I had that problem with another site. Clearing...

I had that problem with another site. Clearing my browser history and cookies fixed it.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-23-2023, 08:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 759
Posted By Radman
I just looked up the Summit 2800 camshaft. With...

I just looked up the Summit 2800 camshaft. With that duration your reading at idle is normal. If you are running and idling well, you are fine.
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