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Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 07-14-2026, 11:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 230
Posted By pfilean
I tested the old 180 thermostat and it started to...

I tested the old 180 thermostat and it started to open at 180 as advertised. Also tested another old RobertShaw I had from somewhere. It was a 160 and opened at 160 but I didn't use it because I...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 07-07-2026, 09:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 182
Posted By pfilean
search for posts VinAir in 61 Pt1 and Pt2 as one...

search for posts VinAir in 61 Pt1 and Pt2 as one way
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 06-11-2026, 10:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 586
Posted By pfilean
I would think they were always negative nearest...

I would think they were always negative nearest to the engine so the negative cable would go right to a Bolton the front of the head to maybe to some bolt on an accessory bracket. The positive would...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 05-09-2026, 01:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 956
Posted By pfilean
I have used the duplicolor tube with the brush...

I have used the duplicolor tube with the brush included. same stuff I use to touch up little chips on the other parts of the car.. As suggested the little excursions outside the lines come off easily...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 11-19-2025, 01:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 643
Posted By pfilean
What Makes Pontiacs Run? 5

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Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 11-19-2025, 01:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 643
Posted By pfilean
What Makes Pontiacs Run?

Recently refound this old article that I find interesting. Considering how tings are done now maybe only of nostalgic value but I searched and couldn't find that anyone had posted it before. Maybe...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 08-20-2025, 10:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 675
Posted By pfilean
I put a 350 in my 61. Needed an adapter because...

I put a 350 in my 61. Needed an adapter because of the starter problem and also my 350 was a Chevy bolt pattern. There are two nice adapters I know of maybe more. Although delivery maybe a problem...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-13-2025, 09:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,937
Posted By pfilean
Been there many times. But this reminds me of...

Been there many times. But this reminds me of what once was called O'Leary's corollary to Murphy's Law which states "Murphy was an optimist".
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 01-17-2025, 11:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,238
Posted By pfilean
I would need to do more research but as a quick...

I would need to do more research but as a quick suggestion did power brake cars use a different pedal pivot point than may have been used for manual brake cars. 66 full size probably had a lot more...
Forum: Electrical Tech 10-21-2024, 09:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,713
Posted By pfilean
Grounds will drive you crazy. For most...

Grounds will drive you crazy. For most unexplainable electrical problems look at the grounds. Had a problem on an old truck recently. Turn on the parking or headlights an everything in the dash...
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 08-10-2024, 12:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,667
Posted By pfilean
That is probably right. There is a 1961 Craftsman...

That is probably right. There is a 1961 Craftsman note to cut about 1 inch (IIRC) out of the radiator end of the hose that was a big sweeping curve. That moved the hose away from the air cleaner and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-09-2024, 10:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,084
Posted By pfilean
Dumped the Pertronix the PO put in my 61 several...

Dumped the Pertronix the PO put in my 61 several years back due to several little problems I could find no other explanation for. Starts right up, idles smooth, no flat spots. and no unexplained...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 04-13-2024, 11:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,345
Posted By pfilean
What I have seen is happen is a result of...

What I have seen is happen is a result of original design.
The cowl vent is the opening that allows air through the kick panel vents. The cowl around the vent is a chamber that may have a 1 inch...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-31-2024, 09:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,029
Posted By pfilean
I'm to cheap to go looking for an expensive tool....

I'm to cheap to go looking for an expensive tool. I often just solder on a ferrule from compression fitting. It's a little too big, so you then have to grind off some of it. I know it doesn't look...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-22-2024, 10:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,215
Posted By pfilean
I use NAPA Echlin RR165 cap and RR1670 rotor.

I use NAPA Echlin RR165 cap and RR1670 rotor.
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 12-21-2023, 11:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,466
Posted By pfilean
Looks like he older mechanical that I thought was...

Looks like he older mechanical that I thought was discontinued in 64 in favor of the later style that was not as likely to be installed wrong.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 12-21-2023, 11:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,370
Posted By pfilean
Steele Rubber

Steele Rubber
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 11-03-2023, 09:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,865
Posted By pfilean
Regardless of what you decide about the...

Regardless of what you decide about the needle/seat and float level adjustments also check the wear on the throttle shaft. The drivers side where you see the leaking gets more load as it is the side...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 10-04-2023, 11:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,391
Posted By pfilean
Here are three pictures. These are not original...

Here are three pictures. These are not original but when I replaced the rockers I tried to make it look like it once was. This can be a bad area because if the rear window has leaks the drainage...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-16-2023, 09:33 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 20,947
Posted By pfilean
I just wanted a priming system for tri-power to...

I just wanted a priming system for tri-power to be used after long inactive times with all gas evaporated from carbs. Hard on starters with extended cranking to fill carbs.

First used the...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 04-30-2023, 11:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,602
Posted By pfilean
What I see is a 64 that has been wrecked and had...

What I see is a 64 that has been wrecked and had a 63 front clip put on. If they did that I would start looking for damage that may not have been repaired well. Like frame and suspension.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-25-2023, 11:10 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 12,548
Posted By pfilean
Track73 That's how I remember it from my days...

Track73
That's how I remember it from my days at Goodyear back in the 60s. Tires going for OEM got a wax dot at the light spot. Was supposed to mount at the valve so less weight would be needed. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-06-2022, 12:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,824
Posted By pfilean
It gets confusing learning what interchanges. A...

It gets confusing learning what interchanges. A body, B body what year did this or that change and when may A or B body use the same.

I have a 61 Ventura (OK, call it a B body). I have C3...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-07-2022, 10:36 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,945
Posted By pfilean
If someone made those by grinding down with a...

If someone made those by grinding down with a Dremel they sure have a steady have to get the flat surface that true. A real artist.
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 07-16-2022, 03:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,469
Posted By pfilean
Just as a first thought - is it possible that for...

Just as a first thought - is it possible that for some reason, like maybe a previous owner had to do engine work, that you now have a crankshaft from a manual transmission car that has a pilot...
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