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Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-20-2024, 03:34 PM
Replies: 11
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Posted By Formulas
I would be willing to bet the screws were not...

I would be willing to bet the screws were not sufficiently tight at install
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-20-2024, 03:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 345
Posted By b-man
Got that big bottle for free, my former workplace...

Got that big bottle for free, my former workplace wasn’t allowed to keep using them after the expiration date even though it would still work just fine. I have quite a few bottles of different types....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-20-2024, 05:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 345
Posted By steve25
And that size bottle is at least 35 bucks when...

And that size bottle is at least 35 bucks when you on,y need two drops, lol!
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-17-2024, 09:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 504
Posted By johnta1
Limited slip? :eek:

Limited slip?


:eek:
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-15-2024, 09:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 879
Posted By mrennie
24 year project - first drive!

Finally got the car inspected yesterday, and drove it for the first time ever. Was a very anxious drive to town to get to the garage (6 miles), new brakes/engine/clutch/trans/gears, was not used to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-13-2024, 12:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 990
Posted By 77 TRASHCAN
I wish they would have stuck a sock in Dr....

I wish they would have stuck a sock in Dr. Olsmobile's big yapper, and made him sit in the corner. He had nothing worth contributing to the dyno session. The big guy, named Tom, had they right ideas...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-12-2024, 07:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 990
Posted By MarkS57
Right now, I'm running a 69 cast iron manifold w/...

Right now, I'm running a 69 cast iron manifold w/ a matching Q-jet from a 428. Rebuilt with one of Cliff's kits & parts. By far, the best street combo to date. :)
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-11-2024, 08:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 990
Posted By steve25
When one looks at all the cars in NHRA classes...

When one looks at all the cars in NHRA classes that have been forced to use them and the times that those cars turn it becomes very clear that those who use a blanket statement that they suck just...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-11-2024, 08:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 990
Posted By sdbob
In my 63 GP I installed a 65 421 years ago with...

In my 63 GP I installed a 65 421 years ago with carter afb. Tried edelbrock aluminum intake with square bore small Holley. Then tried holley spread bore with iron qjet intake rejetted both rejetted....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-11-2024, 07:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 990
Posted By Cliff R
Good thing I didn't give them a 1976 or later...

Good thing I didn't give them a 1976 or later Olds Q-jet for the testing or they would have been dialing 911 for old Tony!

The unit they used was a 1970-74 style Olds Q-jet. They aren't that...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-10-2024, 04:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 855
Posted By NeighborsComplaint
Another laughable Pontiac article.

The long and the short ... "The RAV was cancelled due to the pushrod supplier filing BK. I can just hear the boardroom discussion:

Purchasing Dept Head "I got some bad news boys. Ummm, the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-10-2024, 01:40 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,538
Posted By bill ryder
Personally, ,IMHO, retirement is not great for us...

Personally, ,IMHO, retirement is not great for us mentally OR physically. I retired once after 20 years underground. Then got bored and spent 19 more years with Toyota. Retired again and got bored....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-10-2024, 10:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 558
Posted By JLMounce
Most 3 speed shifters can work with the 4 speed. ...

Most 3 speed shifters can work with the 4 speed. However, you typically lose the ability to manually drop the transmission to 1st gear and some of the detents may be ever so slightly off.

If this...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-10-2024, 09:14 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,538
Posted By george kujanski
Every day is a Saturday! George

Every day is a Saturday!

George
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-10-2024, 08:16 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,538
Posted By MH 1964
Well, my last day will be Monday July 1st. I am...

Well, my last day will be Monday July 1st. I am 62 and 43 years with the same utility company been a good ride. Our company had a buyout, and I took it!! Can't wait to do I want and work on my...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-07-2024, 12:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,024
Posted By Steve C.
The reduction of weight can be important. In...

The reduction of weight can be important.

In 2003 David Vizard published an article titled the "wonder Spring".

Consider the valvetrain mass in a Big Block Chevy with 2.300" intake valves. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-07-2024, 09:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,024
Posted By Skip Fix
Beehive pressures for HR cams

Beehives are the new big deal(whether real or not). Since retainer smaller and lighter they say you can use less valve spring pressure -but how much lighter is OK for an HR?
LS motors that use a...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-06-2024, 01:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 892
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 06-04-2024, 11:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 423
Posted By 59safaricat
Very cool but I hope there's something wrong with...

Very cool but I hope there's something wrong with it like it's bent or cracked. Just too damn rare to use it as a lawn ornament these days.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-03-2024, 01:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 455
Posted By b-man
Casting flaw. I’ve seen several block that...

Casting flaw.

I’ve seen several block that were missing material in that exact spot at the back near the distributor due to an incomplete pour at the foundry.

The ones above the lifter bores...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-01-2024, 07:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,301
Posted By Formulas
if you had vac adv plugged in when you checked...

if you had vac adv plugged in when you checked for the 37 thats your problem .

the whole purpose of springs out timing check is to set total timing with full mech adv only and you dont have to rev...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-01-2024, 07:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,301
Posted By johnta1
What's the problem? (or symptoms?) I...

What's the problem? (or symptoms?)


I don't know why you would take advance springs off though?


:confused:
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-31-2024, 09:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 668
Posted By 400 4spd.
Prayers still going out for you, Greg. Bob, you...

Prayers still going out for you, Greg. Bob, you have mine also.
Steve
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-31-2024, 10:25 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,049
Posted By JLMounce
Seconding the 4l80e. For what you're doing a...

Seconding the 4l80e. For what you're doing a stock rebuild with a stock type converter is all you need. Here's some tips on install that will be really helpful.

Find a 1994-1996 2wd model...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-29-2024, 08:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 668
Posted By sdbob
Prayers needed for 3 persons.

First myself. It's been since last spring. Swollen lymph nodes in chest(found out through testing sinus infection). Then PET scan,initially thought from scan ,cancer in prostate. Finally no. Then...
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