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12-01-2018, 05:54 PM
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Shout Out to Mike Wasson!!!
Just got back my front and rear air horns for my 66 Tripower setup from Mike.
 He turned them around in one week!! Awesome work installing new thread inserts for the fuel lines:   He also fixed the cracked air horn webbing!!   I would highly recommend Mike for his quality work and awesome turn around time!! Way to go Mike!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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...Steve T. "Resurrection of a 1970 Trans Am" Blog www.455hota.wordpress.com ------------------------------------- 1966 GTO 4 speed Hardtop Alabama car (Marina Turquoise w turquoise interior) 1970 TA 4 speed Canadian car (Lucerne Blue w bright blue interior) |
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#2
12-01-2018, 06:02 PM
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Bushing the 1/8 NPT fittings in the airhorns is a common need on these 50+ year-old carburetors. The zinc pot metal stretches from overtightening and many assemblies/disassemblies. The use of Teflon tape contributes to the problem, since it reduces friction to the point that the fittings are screwed in farther than necessary. Permatex and others make fuel-proof pipe sealant that works better than Teflon tape.
The threaded insert sleeves do a good job of repairing the damage. They are made of steel, which is much stronger than zinc pot metal..
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12-01-2018, 06:22 PM
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I am also a happy with them. I've purchased from them, and they've given me a lot of advice. I wish I knew of them (and this forum) when I first bought the GTO.
One day, I'm gong to send the carbs to them for re-plating. Probably time it with an engine build so everything works together.
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1965 Pontiac GTO 455/469 w/ #48 Heads, '65 Tri-Power 9.25:1 CR Stump Puller Cam Muncie M22W 1st-2.56 2nd-1.75 3rd-1.37 4th-1.00 3.55 Rear Differential Front: 225/60R15 Height: 25.6" Rear: 275/60R15 Height: 28" |
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12-15-2018, 02:57 AM
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Mike was a big help to me on my tri-power journey...and so was Dick Boneske for that matter. I may have to get the inlet-thread treatment too..I'll wait until I see how they run first though.
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12-15-2018, 10:02 AM
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12-15-2018, 07:02 PM
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Greg Reid Palmetto, Georgia Last edited by Greg Reid; 12-15-2018 at 07:11 PM. |
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12-15-2018, 07:38 PM
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Funny, I just sent my carbs to him. Looks like I made a good choice.
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12-15-2018, 10:52 PM
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Our hobby is lucky to have men such as Boneske, Wright, Wasson and others, it'd be a difficult time without them.
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12-18-2018, 09:37 AM
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#10
12-18-2018, 12:28 PM
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As a 43 year old, I've though of that... Most of these guys are baby boomers, and someone needs to take over when they retire to keep these cars alive.
If any of these Pontiac gurus want to semi-retire / spend their final working years in coastal San Diego, I am willing to apprentice. I hope they have some younger guys in training.
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1965 Pontiac GTO 455/469 w/ #48 Heads, '65 Tri-Power 9.25:1 CR Stump Puller Cam Muncie M22W 1st-2.56 2nd-1.75 3rd-1.37 4th-1.00 3.55 Rear Differential Front: 225/60R15 Height: 25.6" Rear: 275/60R15 Height: 28" |
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