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Old 07-01-2008, 04:20 PM
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Here is another picture since someone pulled my previous one using Photobucket???????
Notice the paint residue left from years of use!

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Old 07-01-2008, 07:10 PM
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Yeah Bob, I think after all these conversations/replies we'd get something to help us keep organized? come one people let us get updated!
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Old 07-01-2008, 07:14 PM
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Bob, I'm with you. I will not be duplicating the over spray on the bottom of my cars.

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Old 07-02-2008, 08:45 PM
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Okay SD gurus.......... Does the pcv valve on the SDs work well given the fact that it basically lays horizontal as opposed to the standard Pointiac fare where it sits vertical in the grommet in the valley pan? Or is the PCV valve a differenct part number. It seems to me that laying flat the PCV has no resistance either way when lying flat.

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Old 07-07-2008, 11:34 AM
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FF,
I can't speak for the 1974 cars but I do now they work in the horizontal position on the 73 cars. I have noticed no carry over when pulling the line off the carb and I figure its due to low vacuum or not enough air born material to be conveyed.
The 73 version is re-poped by someone on epay who charges 250.00 each for the oil cap assembly.

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Old 07-07-2008, 12:56 PM
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The PCV valve functions the same, vertical or horizontal.

Engine vacuum pulls the inner part of the valve closed, letting a restricted amount of crankcase vapor enter the intake manifold. When vacuum drops, the valve opens allowing a higher, unrestricted volume of vapors to pass through the valve. All Pontiac PCV valves are connected with a hose to a fitting on the intake manifold, not the carburetor

73 and 74 SD-455 PCV valves are the same, with the valve connected to the rocker cover cap by a curved hose. This was an attempt to reduce oil consumption in the SD engines.

The SD-455 PCV valve was a late change in production SD engines. All SD cars came with the same PCV valve, but the cap, the curved hose, and the plug in the valley cover were never listed in any parts book, and replacements were not available.

Original rocker cover caps and valley cover plugs for the SD-455 are hard to find, but repros have been made.

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Old 07-07-2008, 01:28 PM
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Yeap, Yeap, Yeap, Yeap, Yeap!
It does connect to the intake to an 90 degree elbow fitting an inch before the carb. Been a while since I've played in that area and talked before I thought, Hmmmmmm, imagine that!
Thanks for the clarification on it toomanybirds,
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Old 07-08-2008, 09:37 PM
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Old 07-11-2008, 11:04 AM
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Hello Lloyd,
I'm sure Mike must know that these cars have tripled (if not more) in value and hope he doesn't get stick shock!
Well put the word out on the streets and see if we can get something for him to review.

Cheers,
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Old 07-11-2008, 11:59 AM
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Hello Lloyd,
I'm sure Mike must know that these cars have tripled (if not more) in value and hope he doesn't get stick shock!
Well put the word out on the streets and see if we can get something for him to review.

Cheers,
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Thanks, Brew.

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Old 07-12-2008, 12:25 AM
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Lloyd,
I am not sure if it is still for sale but I saw it a while back... 73 SD455. They had both a 73 and 74 Buc Red Auto cars for sale. Hope it works out


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Oh and if you ever hear of a 73 Buc Red, 4 sp Basket case... I'm interested. (dreamer wanting a 4sp sd)

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Old 07-12-2008, 06:33 AM
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Stopped by the shop that did the paint job on my car and this was parked out front.
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Old 07-12-2008, 11:52 AM
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1stgen, the grill/nose area looks to be of the '70-'72 variety.

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Old 07-12-2008, 12:52 PM
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Huh. So, either someone changed the grill or dropped a SD 455 in an earlier ta.

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Old 07-12-2008, 02:53 PM
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or put a sticker on the shaker.

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Old 07-12-2008, 03:01 PM
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or put a sticker on the shaker.
My thoughts......Its cheaper

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Old 07-13-2008, 09:12 AM
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I'll find out the real story.

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Old 07-14-2008, 12:58 AM
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Who has this SD CAR?

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Old 07-14-2008, 10:01 AM
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Anybody interested in this setup: 70 YH block .030 over TRW forged pistons(10.85 comp) 16 SD heads, SD rods, RA IV dist, RA IV pushrods and guide plates, RA IV Crane cam, Rhoads lifters, brand new unused Richmond 5 spd, Mcleod 30# steel flywheel, new Hurst shifter, etc etc.... Also comes with SD exhaust manifolds, modified driveshaft and cross member. This setup is all new and has never been run, ready to drop into a 70's TA. Looking around $11k I'm thinking about putting it in my 73 TA but? email me
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Old 07-14-2008, 03:31 PM
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when was the last SD produced? my 74 has a build date of 6/74. this seems to near the end of 74 production.

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