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Forum: Tri-Power Tech 02-18-2026, 09:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 747
Posted By Dick Boneske
I agree. Offer $750. The carbs and manifold...

I agree. Offer $750. The carbs and manifold appear to be in decent condition. The home-made slotted rod can be replaced by a factory piece, and the center throttle arm extension, although a '65,...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-10-2026, 06:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 991
Posted By Dick Boneske
Tranny price was $188.30

Tranny price was $188.30
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-26-2026, 01:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,881
Posted By Dick Boneske
Which parts do you need? I have the trim clips...

Which parts do you need? I have the trim clips that are inserted into the stainless strip. with 10-24 studs. I have acorn nuts fabricated from sheet metal like the originals with 7/16" across the...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-14-2026, 02:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 991
Posted By Dick Boneske
Maybe no help, but here is my original invoice...

Maybe no help, but here is my original invoice from April, 22, 1964. 3.90 gears, Muncie wide ratio. The dealer had no info on the M21.

I have heard many times about the M21 availability in '64 but...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-06-2025, 08:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 476
Posted By Dick Boneske
I often get calls for OEM cast iron '66 Tri-Power...

I often get calls for OEM cast iron '66 Tri-Power intakes. For years, $400 has been the benchmark price. The aftermarket aluminum version is about the same price.

The demand for OEM intakes has...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-31-2025, 04:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 689
Posted By Dick Boneske
Pontac 8 and Tempest 8. I've had both my '64...

Pontac 8 and Tempest 8.

I've had both my '64 GTO's judged for restored concours. The distributor was not mentioned in either case. I know the numbers are not correct for '64, but both cars were...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-10-2025, 11:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 734
Posted By Dick Boneske
Occasionally, I get a Tri-{power that has the...

Occasionally, I get a Tri-{power that has the correct tags on all three carbs. After 60+ years, however, this is rare. It is more common to see a Tri-Power with tags that do not match the carbs.
...
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 01-16-2025, 06:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,115
Posted By Dick Boneske
In 1964, I bought a GTO with a single AFB.four...

In 1964, I bought a GTO with a single AFB.four barrel. I added Doug's three tube headers, modified the distributor advance curve, added Hoosier slicks. Before these mods, the car ran 14,[email protected]...
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 07-23-2024, 01:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,523
Posted By Dick Boneske
Tri-Power setups obviously have three...

Tri-Power setups obviously have three needle/seats. Quadrajets have one. Holley's have two.

At full throttle, isn't it logical that the three fuel inlets allow more flow than any single carb? I...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-23-2024, 12:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,663
Posted By Dick Boneske
We always aimed for 12 degrees initial and about...

We always aimed for 12 degrees initial and about 34 degrees all in by 2500 rpm. That should work for your 421. If you want better fuel economy, adding vacuum advance will help, but be careful. The...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-22-2024, 04:49 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 81,518
Posted By Dick Boneske
I like every GTO ever made, including the 2004 to...

I like every GTO ever made, including the 2004 to 2006, which were the best performing of all, in every way except visual appeal.

We have two '64 GTO's, both Tri-Power with 434 Whitmore engines,...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-14-2024, 01:41 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,518
Posted By Dick Boneske
Very disappointing. I believe most of us would...

Very disappointing. I believe most of us would much prefer an increase in dues rather than a digital magazine. This may be the beginning of the end of POCI. I'm 81 years old and have been a member...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 01-19-2024, 05:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,360
Posted By Dick Boneske
Carter AFB

Whenever I restore an AFB, the screws, levers, and rods are bare steel. Can someone post a picture or describe to me what color they were plated when new?

I would like to do them correctly, rather...
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 12-22-2023, 05:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,466
Posted By Dick Boneske
Sorry, Bill, but the way he has the linkage set...

Sorry, Bill, but the way he has the linkage set up is the correct way. The female plunger will not hang up if uncoupled if it is on the rear carb.

Yes, this is the mechanical linkage kit...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-11-2023, 02:29 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,341
Posted By Dick Boneske
Yes, in the '60's, when most of our Pontiac...

Yes, in the '60's, when most of our Pontiac engines were produced, lifters were about $1.00 each. Cams were $25. We installed them and had very few failures, even with high valve spring pressures.
...
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 11-06-2023, 11:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,865
Posted By Dick Boneske
Mike is 100% correct. The fuel pump has a one way...

Mike is 100% correct. The fuel pump has a one way check valve. After the engine is shut off, the trapped fuel in the lines between the pump and carbs expands from the heat under the hood. If the...
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 10-20-2023, 08:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,412
Posted By Dick Boneske
On the driver's side, it helps if you turn the...

On the driver's side, it helps if you turn the power brake vacuum line up out of the way.

I use the same flexible tool,, and sometimes, a piece of 1/4" rubber vacuum hose about 6" long.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-08-2023, 12:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,521
Posted By Dick Boneske
Please keep us tuned in to the results.

Please keep us tuned in to the results.
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 07-27-2023, 12:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,442
Posted By Dick Boneske
I did not know that the '57-'58 small end carb's...

I did not know that the '57-'58 small end carb's float levels are set differently than the later larger end carbs. The measurement is taken from the airhorn gasket surface to the TOP of the float,...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-15-2023, 01:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,313
Posted By Dick Boneske
My father-in-law was an engineer at AO Smith in...

My father-in-law was an engineer at AO Smith in Milwaukee, where most GM frames were built until the 1970's. He said that the movement or twist on a typical automobile from one corner to the opposite...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-17-2023, 08:56 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 15,331
Posted By Dick Boneske
The most comon cause of poor idle with Quadrajets...

The most comon cause of poor idle with Quadrajets is the idle tubes being plugged. Seeing what may be in your idle circuit, it is mandatory that the idle tubes be removed and cleaned. They arethe...
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 02-05-2023, 02:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,923
Posted By Dick Boneske
Many of the end carbs I restore have the airhorn...

Many of the end carbs I restore have the airhorn cracked similar to your picture. I apply JB Weld to the surface of the crack and squeeze the airhorn in a vise to force the crack to close. Wipe off...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-20-2023, 06:24 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,637
Posted By Dick Boneske
I think you have a rear main seal leak. I doubt...

I think you have a rear main seal leak. I doubt if it has anything to do with the PCV system. I've had very few stock Pontiacs that do not drip from the rear main.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-03-2023, 12:49 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,841
Posted By Dick Boneske
I agree with Tom V. I have not used liquid carb...

I agree with Tom V. I have not used liquid carb cleaner for many years. I have a blast cabinet and I use glass beads on carb bodies. This results in a shiny finish ready for dichromate finish just as...
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-23-2022, 05:55 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 11,919
Posted By Dick Boneske
Remember, we used to call this blizzard weather?...

Remember, we used to call this blizzard weather? Even our weathermen have gone nuts!
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