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Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-23-2023, 03:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,577
Posted By F ROCK
I wouldnt buy one that had three wheels. Those...

I wouldnt buy one that had three wheels. Those were common in the parts stores for a while and i've struggled to keep them from suddenly tipping.
The one I have now has 4 wheels, out on four...
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-17-2022, 10:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 812
Posted By F ROCK
Train around your Christmas tree?

I grew up on a farm in the late '60's. We didnt have much money; electric had just been installed around the time of my birth.
Lightning had struck the house that bordered our farm. My father went...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-12-2022, 06:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,265
Posted By F ROCK
Wallace racing site lists a 400 cid with 6x heads...

Wallace racing site lists a 400 cid with 6x heads @ 7.6:1 with stock pistons; not sure if they were beveled on the edge:

1975 400 185 HP Y9 A 7.6 255 6X 1-2 7045167 Block Casting # 481988/late...
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-09-2022, 12:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,766
Posted By F ROCK
Drove mine for two hours yesterday. Did I talk...

Drove mine for two hours yesterday.
Did I talk to it?
Yeah. I said "Good job Baby"; when i closed the garage door.
I talk to the old girl more and more these days.
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-07-2022, 11:01 AM
Replies: 277
Views: 20,686
Posted By F ROCK
"EV Truck real world test" EV= Electric Vehicle...

"EV Truck real world test"
EV= Electric Vehicle
Electric forklifts have been around for decades.
I've got no experience w/ Electric trucks; But I was a facility manager for the last 8 years. In...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-27-2022, 08:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,976
Posted By F ROCK
Do all GT37's have the chrome front valance? I...

Do all GT37's have the chrome front valance? I know the lux lemans had those, i'd always liked that.
Factory M22? I'm doubting that one.
Really cool tho.
Not my favorite color/stripe but cool car....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-17-2022, 08:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,160
Posted By F ROCK
Yep. thats them. you def cant use regular cotter...

Yep. thats them. you def cant use regular cotter pins, they need that tension.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-17-2022, 05:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,160
Posted By F ROCK
I'm no expert but I'm going to say shifter...

I'm no expert but I'm going to say shifter linkage.
It doesnt take much slop.
In what condition are the bushings on the shifter fingers?
Might just need a hurst tune up kit with those little...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-30-2022, 01:24 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,505
Posted By F ROCK
no lectures here. If it were me; I'd just flush...

no lectures here.
If it were me; I'd just flush it the best i could with fresh oil or kero or whatever, change the gasket if needed, (fix the problem) put fresh oil & filter and roll.
some folks...
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-30-2022, 01:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,347
Posted By F ROCK
Cool! I really miss walking the old yards...

Cool!
I really miss walking the old yards looking for buried treasure.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-10-2022, 08:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 864
Posted By F ROCK
Bad Lifters & Bypass Filters

I didnt want to add to the confusion on the other thread.
I'm not trying to sell any one anything; But if you are curious about bypass filters, read on.

I over extended myself a bit; I'd bought...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-04-2022, 04:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 905
Posted By F ROCK
My clutch and steel flywheel came from Autozone. ...

My clutch and steel flywheel came from Autozone.
Holds fine, no slip or chatter, plenty of burnouts but no races.
464, 6x-4's, RA IVish cam, 3.73 posi.
Used a Sachs clutch on my 400. bought from...
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-02-2022, 07:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,408
Posted By F ROCK
I played a few shows w/ Sammy on his Cabo Wabo...

I played a few shows w/ Sammy on his Cabo Wabo tour.
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-19-2022, 07:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,897
Posted By F ROCK
A Real use for Robo Grips?

A few years back I'd bought a two piece set of RoboGrips at a yardsale for $5.

Sometimes while working on a project I will need a plier or channel lock or something.
I look into the tool box and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-04-2022, 02:36 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 7,911
Posted By F ROCK
Yep, you probably already have an engine primer...

Yep, you probably already have an engine primer made from an old distributer. pump up the oil.
Double check the timing and all electrical stuff.
Make sure the pushrods are spinning.
A powerful...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-17-2022, 03:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,223
Posted By F ROCK
good job on getting a factory 4bbl intake. ...

good job on getting a factory 4bbl intake.
There is actually a bolt tightening sequence for the intake. I cant remember off the top of my head, but i think you'll set all of the bolts in the intake,...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 08-14-2022, 07:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,609
Posted By F ROCK
This is a common problem. I don't have the...

This is a common problem. I don't have the answer.
I had this same situation with my old hood for years. ('71 GTO)
Then one day the hood flew open while i was leaving my house, at maybe 25-30 MPH....
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 07-29-2022, 06:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,266
Posted By F ROCK
The car is done and looks great.

The car is done and looks great.
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-11-2022, 06:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,011
Posted By F ROCK
i stopped going to the "Cruise In's" years ago. ...

i stopped going to the "Cruise In's" years ago.
I never fit in with those tycoons.
If I do stop in for a peek; I park my GTO in the regular car lot.

My experiences with the cruise in crowd:
"My...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-18-2022, 08:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,481
Posted By F ROCK
I think Cliff made 440 HP with stock 6x or...

I think Cliff made 440 HP with stock 6x or similar (#46) heads?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-15-2022, 09:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,481
Posted By F ROCK
Welcome! I've just built a 455 @.040 over,...

Welcome!
I've just built a 455 @.040 over, TRW'd, 6X-4 headed, RAIV cammed/ Rhoads lifted engine, and I highly recommend it!
It will run just as cool and reliably as the 400 but with much more...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-12-2022, 11:51 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,346
Posted By F ROCK
I had a 1970 P350 with the #11 heads in my GTO as...

I had a 1970 P350 with the #11 heads in my GTO as a backup engine for a few years.
It had a performer manifold w/ Qjet, unknown cam, and stock manifolds.
That engine ran fantastic, and still runs...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-07-2022, 08:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,797
Posted By F ROCK
I had a Hays flywheel. Ring gear was somehow too...

I had a Hays flywheel. Ring gear was somehow too large?
I couldnt shim it enough! It ate my mini starter.
Google search revealed others had the same problem w/ the Hays.
I bought another...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-22-2022, 07:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 755
Posted By F ROCK
Vacuum tubes

Screaming high prices for matched pairs.
Not trying to make this political, just pointing out the frenzy.
Checked my stash, I'm ok for now.

HIS was selling tubes, i think.
My father worked at...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-22-2022, 04:31 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,941
Posted By F ROCK
FWIW: in 1971 The YS 400 engine found in the GTO...

FWIW: in 1971 The YS 400 engine found in the GTO was rated at 250 or 300hp with 96cc heads and the 067 cam.
It does have the larger exhaust valve; not sure how much that matters at this level.
I...
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