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Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-12-2024, 01:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 191
Posted By 65 Lamnas
If you're working on a traditional Pontiac V-8,...

If you're working on a traditional Pontiac V-8, I'm guessing you meant CV679C....?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-08-2024, 05:52 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,030
Posted By 65 Lamnas
I'd try 2 things before deciding to swap...

I'd try 2 things before deciding to swap heads....first, I'd try richening up the carb a bit and see if that helps. The other thing I'd try would be to switch to a 160degree t-stat if you've not...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-06-2024, 01:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 866
Posted By 65 Lamnas
These spiders are the latest from our good...

These spiders are the latest from our good friends in Wuhan that we hear from every 4 years.
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-09-2024, 04:11 PM
Replies: 643
Views: 47,389
Posted By 65 Lamnas
Painted it.

Painted it.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-07-2024, 10:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 640
Posted By 65 Lamnas
If it were me, and considering the engine harness...

If it were me, and considering the engine harness is likely original, which puts it at >50years old....I think I'd just buy a new engine harness.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-05-2024, 10:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 278
Posted By 65 Lamnas
All 65-72 TH400 service modulator kits took the...

All 65-72 TH400 service modulator kits took the same P/N 8625976. Not sure if the P/N was superceded in later years.

Are you doing the rebuild yourself or having it done?

If you're doing it...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-04-2024, 12:19 AM
Replies: 643
Views: 47,389
Posted By 65 Lamnas
Got the Q-jet back together after refinishing....

Got the Q-jet back together after refinishing. Made a deal for a HSD intake.....not sure yet what to do with it.....it's excellent....brand new even.....no box but obviously never used.

Going to...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-30-2024, 04:33 PM
Replies: 643
Views: 47,389
Posted By 65 Lamnas
Bought a barely used radiator from HISGTO, but I...

Bought a barely used radiator from HISGTO, but I can't stand the look of a bright silver aluminum radiator. This thing was pretty highly polished on the tanks and sides. I scuffed the polished areas...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-30-2024, 12:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 717
Posted By 65 Lamnas
There is a "torque-to-angle" procedure (TTA) that...

There is a "torque-to-angle" procedure (TTA) that can be used on most any bolt. Since the bolt has stretched but not yielded, it can be reused.

In addition, there's also a "torque-to-yield"...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-29-2024, 12:03 AM
Replies: 643
Views: 47,389
Posted By 65 Lamnas
The H/L bezels on the '65 look to be original,...

The H/L bezels on the '65 look to be original, and were badly pitted. Found a decent original pair that only has minor pits. Touched up the black paint, and put on new gaskets, which were a bitch to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-23-2024, 06:28 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,564
Posted By 65 Lamnas
My bad, should've said.....It was recycled PTFE...

My bad, should've said.....It was recycled PTFE (teflon)...I chose it for its heat and chemical resistance.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-23-2024, 10:28 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,564
Posted By 65 Lamnas
I did something similar, but my method was to use...

I did something similar, but my method was to use a piece of 5/8"plastic round stock. Cut a piece about 1" long, drilled a 1/4" through hole and stuffed it into the short heater hose from the head to...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-23-2024, 12:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,737
Posted By 65 Lamnas
I can identify with a good meme....just saw this...

I can identify with a good meme....just saw this one....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-22-2024, 08:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,271
Posted By 65 Lamnas
I don't think it's a "shorter chain" when you're...

I don't think it's a "shorter chain" when you're buying that type of timing set. At least that's how it is with Rollmaster. With those .005 and .010 sets, the chain is the same as in the standard...
Forum: Suspension TECH 04-22-2024, 04:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 986
Posted By 65 Lamnas
It sounds like you're doing something similar as...

It sounds like you're doing something similar as I did to my '67 a few years ago. I also went to a Moser 12-bolt rear and switched over the rear arms to GW. Sure is nice to dial in your pinion angle...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-19-2024, 08:26 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,836
Posted By 65 Lamnas
I like Blue Streak points and old stock AC Delco....

I like Blue Streak points and old stock AC Delco. That's about it.
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-19-2024, 02:41 AM
Replies: 643
Views: 47,389
Posted By 65 Lamnas
Compared the pics of my block from 10 months ago...

Compared the pics of my block from 10 months ago to vs today.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-16-2024, 04:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 428
Posted By 65 Lamnas
Have you already gotten a good accelerator pump...

Have you already gotten a good accelerator pump from Cliff? If you've not, do that first. Do your current pumps have garter springs or no?

Is the pump bore nice and smooth? If not, polish it with...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-14-2024, 01:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,239
Posted By 65 Lamnas
That’s way cool…!!

That’s way cool…!!
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 04-14-2024, 12:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,247
Posted By 65 Lamnas
Graphene must be the new improved version (goat)...

Graphene must be the new improved version (goat) of the AS-ix I described in post #11.
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-10-2024, 09:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,472
Posted By 65 Lamnas
I don't know...wish I did. Was trying to buy it...

I don't know...wish I did. Was trying to buy it from the guy selling it, and he was such a complete and utter buffoon, he thought I wasn't interested after telling him It was "perfect" and "I wanted...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-09-2024, 09:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,472
Posted By 65 Lamnas
Pontiac OEM Air cleaner lid....ever seen one like this?

I don't remember seeing "slots" like these in any air cleaner lids....is this a factory deal and I've been hiding under a rock, or did someone add these? Reportedly from a "76 Grand Prix 455"....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-06-2024, 03:58 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,902
Posted By 65 Lamnas
Correct

Correct
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-30-2024, 08:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,624
Posted By 65 Lamnas
That's the 69-later cam which is an improved...

That's the 69-later cam which is an improved design over the bakelite ones. If it were me, I'd adjust the choke stove link to apply MORE "closing tension" and try it.

The fact you can move the cam...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-25-2024, 11:52 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,345
Posted By 65 Lamnas
To me, it sounds like an ignition issue.

To me, it sounds like an ignition issue.
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