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Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-13-2024, 12:48 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,712
Posted By carbking
Gee, after reading this thread, thinking about...

Gee, after reading this thread, thinking about buying a lottery ticket!

Bought new performance (non-Pontiac) in 1979.

One tire destroyed by debris in a parking lot in 1995.

Replaced the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-15-2024, 12:44 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,297
Posted By carbking
And then the leadership at POCI allowed GMC to be...

And then the leadership at POCI allowed GMC to be muscled into POCI; and when I left. Nothing against GMC, just the way it was done.

Jon
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-14-2024, 08:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 516
Posted By carbking
Digital magazines

Starting this thread as I hope there a good amount of posts, and did not wish to highjack the thread about the poci going digital started by Mgarblik.

Before I start the post, a comment. Most of...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-14-2024, 01:39 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,297
Posted By carbking
With no disrespect intended, simply a difference...

With no disrespect intended, simply a difference of opinion:

I think the problem is being overblown in this thread. Yes, are will be some that would not stay if the magazine went simply digital,...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-02-2024, 06:03 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,943
Posted By carbking
Never thought about 4 wheel drive. Grew up...

Never thought about 4 wheel drive.

Grew up on a farm, started driving tractors when I was 5 ( in the hayfield).

Started actually doing farm work (plowing, discing, etc.) when 11.

Our farms...
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 01-30-2024, 11:21 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,437
Posted By carbking
Pictures: Jon ...

Pictures:

Jon

https://www.thecarburetorshop.com/Rochester_7013063_2-5.jpg


https://www.thecarburetorshop.com/Rochester_7013063_2-1.jpg
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 01-29-2024, 07:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,437
Posted By carbking
Chris - at the risk of another...

Chris - at the risk of another error...........................

I have seen more AS (Artificial Stupidity) than AI. Some of the artificially stupid answering machines would cause a Baptist...
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 01-29-2024, 06:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,437
Posted By carbking
Artificial intelligence is supposed to correct my...

Artificial intelligence is supposed to correct my typing errors! ;)

Just replace the 5 with the 6 and chalk this up to my typing expertise!

With two miscues (I can't really chalk up the use of...
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 01-29-2024, 04:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,437
Posted By carbking
Chris - you are right, and my apology; it was...

Chris - you are right, and my apology; it was GtoFM with the square tag.

The J5 is not really an anomaly; it is a service replacement carb (note the engineering status is "F"). Someone had...
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 01-29-2024, 01:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,437
Posted By carbking
Since 60sstuff brought up the square California...

Since 60sstuff brought up the square California tag, a bit more information:

Carter also used a square tag on California AFB carbs.

Rochester Q-Jets made mostly before mid-1968 were also...
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 01-28-2024, 08:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,437
Posted By carbking
The tags were stamped from anodized aluminum,...

The tags were stamped from anodized aluminum, with colors coded to the 7 digit part number of the carburetor:

7025175 was black
7025178 was gold or brass colored
7025179 was burnt orange

The...
Forum: Big Pontiac (incl G-body)Parts For SALE 01-19-2024, 12:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 409
Posted By carbking
Pontiac carburetors on Ebay

Started listing Carter AFB's yesterday, to go along with the tripower and Q-Jet carbs already listed (that haven't already sold).

Anyone have any interest in me listing older Pontiac carbs ( 4...
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-15-2023, 11:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,495
Posted By carbking
Software updates don't always happen seamlessly. ...

Software updates don't always happen seamlessly.

2021 Ford Escape update; website said download if you had Wi-Fi, but there was a glitch in the software, so a download to the Escape wouldn't take....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-02-2023, 08:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 931
Posted By carbking
Casting part numbers are for a "blank" casting...

Casting part numbers are for a "blank" casting prior to machining; they are not unique. One can sometimes use the casting numbers to get in the ballpark, but not to knock the home run.

A better...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-11-2023, 08:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 816
Posted By carbking
Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-10-2023, 11:32 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,395
Posted By carbking
With 50 years of doing telephone orders, I could...

With 50 years of doing telephone orders, I could write a book (if I had time ;) )

One of the better ones occurred before the internet, when HMN was the standard for advertising.

Got a letter...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-10-2023, 08:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,661
Posted By carbking
Do you know if the rebuilder replaced the...

Do you know if the rebuilder replaced the secondary spring and cam?

Agree with Cliff on the CPO, but have seen some very worn cams and weak springs as well.

Jon
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-05-2023, 11:07 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,324
Posted By carbking
You guys that have a wallet fat enough to damage...

You guys that have a wallet fat enough to damage your body have my admiration! ;)

Jon
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 11-05-2023, 09:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,716
Posted By carbking
Kenth has nailed the problem. Check out this...

Kenth has nailed the problem.

Check out this link to the "troubleshooting" section of my website:

https://www.thecarburetorshop.com/Troubleshooting.htm#Fuelleak

Jon
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-05-2023, 09:24 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,324
Posted By carbking
In the car? Just turn the *&^%$# thing OFF and...

In the car? Just turn the *&^%$# thing OFF and put it in the glove box! ;)

Jon
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-01-2023, 12:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,696
Posted By carbking
JOB FOR PROFESSIONALS, NOT INTERNET FOLKS TRYING...

JOB FOR PROFESSIONALS, NOT INTERNET FOLKS TRYING TO BE HELPFUL!

After several years working for a power company in the electrical engineering department (before I starting doing carburetors), I...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-15-2023, 08:43 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,265
Posted By carbking
Did you go with "new old stock" or modern...

Did you go with "new old stock" or modern replacement?;)

Perhaps you can have the therapists rig up a clutch petal for therapy!;)

Hope you heal quickly!:)

Jon
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-04-2023, 05:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,632
Posted By carbking
It was a screw-holding screwdriver. There...

It was a screw-holding screwdriver.

There are several different designs

(1) Magnetic (doesn't work well on brass screws :p )
(2) A double blade where the blades overlap (my favorite)
(3) A...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-04-2023, 05:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,632
Posted By carbking
Part of the story is true: In 1933, Ford...

Part of the story is true:

In 1933, Ford sent out 1000 V-8 cars with an experimental air valve Bracke (Division of Holley) single barrel carbs.

The dealers were instructed to remove the carb at...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-08-2023, 11:07 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,186
Posted By carbking
The last day of July netted rainfall that...

The last day of July netted rainfall that exceeded the total up to then for the month.

Two days later, we were blessed with an additional 5 + inches (rain gauge only measures 5 inches).

We were...
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