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Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-02-2026, 09:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 589
Posted By John Milner
I rebuilt a 400 engine back around 2003 and used...

I rebuilt a 400 engine back around 2003 and used a 1974 350 crank in a 400. Funds were tight at the time and I did not balance the engine. I simply honed the block with a 3 stone hone, cleaned...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-25-2026, 01:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 923
Posted By John Milner
Pontiac used the 7109 (907321) bearing from the...

Pontiac used the 7109 (907321) bearing from the factory. I attached a NOS 7109 (907321) bearing picture and a copy of a Pontiac service manual for reference. Believe the one BOP sells is a 7109 as...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-23-2026, 12:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 441
Posted By John Milner
Thanks. The dash is currently out of the car to...

Thanks. The dash is currently out of the car to be installed soon. My engine harness I have has the thicker red wire and connector that plugs into this resistor wire that runs under the dash. I...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-18-2026, 03:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 768
Posted By John Milner
You'll have to remove the column lock plate to...

You'll have to remove the column lock plate to access the screw hole. There is a special tool that will press down on the lock plate, since it is spring loaded, and from there you can remove the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-18-2026, 10:17 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,167
Posted By John Milner
The nubs help keep the oil pump shaft plugged on...

The nubs help keep the oil pump shaft plugged on to the oil pump when you pull the distributor out.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-12-2026, 10:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 768
Posted By John Milner
My 69 GTO had a non tilt column when I bought it....

My 69 GTO had a non tilt column when I bought it. I installed a tilt out of a 69 grand prix. The ignition switch does "look" backwards on a tilt vs non tilt but it will plug into your dash harness...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-28-2026, 04:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,447
Posted By John Milner
I put a Best rope seal in a 421 of mine several...

I put a Best rope seal in a 421 of mine several years back and did not pull the crank. I took the main caps off and gently pried the crank up high enough to get the leaky seal out. I then worked in...
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 05-28-2026, 10:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 632
Posted By John Milner
https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showth...

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=550732&highlight=BARN+CAR+RESURRECTION

Here is the thread on the white car.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-27-2026, 02:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,118
Posted By John Milner
One of my favorite 400's I ever built was a 400...

One of my favorite 400's I ever built was a 400 with 62 heads and a 2802 Summit camshaft. It idled with a slight loap and ran fine on 91 octane fuel. The car had a 4 speed and 3:55 rear gears and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-22-2026, 11:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 616
Posted By John Milner
I have been using a NOS set of stock style valves...

I have been using a NOS set of stock style valves and Crower 68405 valve springs in my 614 heads for the past 12 years or so. The Crower springs work well with a Ram Air IV style camshaft and they...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-04-2026, 04:18 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,167
Posted By John Milner
Thanks again for your help with that rear cap,...

Thanks again for your help with that rear cap, Roger. You helped save my 428. Will be more than happy to return the favor someday if I ever can.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-03-2026, 11:34 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,167
Posted By John Milner
I had a cracked rear main cap on a 428 of mine. A...

I had a cracked rear main cap on a 428 of mine. A friend gave me a rear cap and I had a machine shop install the cap to the block. They ground the new cap, pulled the dowel pins, centered the cap,...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-30-2026, 10:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,898
Posted By John Milner
The #'s matching block was extremely rusty as it...

The #'s matching block was extremely rusty as it had sit outside since the late 70's. The block had to be bored .040 and decked just enough to clean the surface up. It received flat top forged...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-30-2026, 10:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,898
Posted By John Milner
Have finally got around to working on this...

Have finally got around to working on this project some as time and money allows. As far as the body, I cut out and replaced the catwalk/package tray with one from another donor car. It was...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-13-2026, 12:19 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,385
Posted By John Milner
Agree that any carburetor can be "junk." When...

Agree that any carburetor can be "junk." When someone says that a Quadrajet is "junk", they usually do not know how to rebuild one, tune one, or make one function correctly. I would be willing to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-06-2026, 04:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 299
Posted By John Milner
Just to report back on this in case anyone else...

Just to report back on this in case anyone else has this question, the total seal rings I listed worked perfectly on these pistons and sealed off nicely within the first 5 minutes of breaking the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-03-2026, 05:19 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,557
Posted By John Milner
I am not a big fan of the KB hypereutectic...

I am not a big fan of the KB hypereutectic pistons if they have the strange wide gap between the top ring and 2nd ring. If they are that style, you had better pay very close attention to your ring...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-02-2026, 03:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 565
Posted By John Milner
Thanks for the replies, everyone. I didn't think...

Thanks for the replies, everyone. I didn't think to look and see if these were the bleed down style Crane lifters, but it is certainly possible. Idle is around 850 rpm, currently. I agree, it...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-24-2026, 03:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 599
Posted By John Milner
It looks like it may come with a Trans Am shaker...

It looks like it may come with a Trans Am shaker air cleaner base. If a Pontiac shaker base, you could probably sell that for around $300 and be into the engine a lot cheaper. Since the cam went...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-09-2026, 02:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 256
Posted By John Milner
Rochester only.

Rochester only.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-17-2026, 05:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,329
Posted By John Milner
Just a mild 455 will make a 74 GTO a lot of fun...

Just a mild 455 will make a 74 GTO a lot of fun to drive. Something like a stock rebuild on a 455 with 6X4 heads and a Summit 2802 style cam will make it run good and probably run nearly as good as...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-10-2026, 08:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 499
Posted By John Milner
I did install the same style of seal on both the...

I did install the same style of seal on both the intake and exhaust. I would be surprised if I have put 1,000 miles on the engine. It is just off the full line on the dipstick. So it has used a small...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-10-2026, 03:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 475
Posted By John Milner
Just to follow up in case anyone else has this...

Just to follow up in case anyone else has this question, one has to be grounded.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-01-2026, 07:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 954
Posted By John Milner
Thanks for the replies everyone. This was in a 4...

Thanks for the replies everyone. This was in a 4 speed trans am. The cam was a Comp 292. I’m certain the car was driven hard before I bought it.
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-27-2025, 12:09 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 9,833
Posted By John Milner
I was having that issue also but am using my...

I was having that issue also but am using my phone. I was using safari to view the forum and was having to verify that I was a human for everything I clicked on. I switched to google and it asks only...
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