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Pontiac - Race
03-17-2024, 03:37 PM
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FYI…New Moldex crank for sale on FB Marketplace
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mgarblik
I think if someone was really interested in...
I think if someone was really interested in buying it, they would need to have a conversation with the seller about all the particulars and the history of the crankshaft. If I remember right, the...
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Pontiac - Race
03-15-2024, 09:19 AM
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FYI…New Moldex crank for sale on FB Marketplace
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mgarblik
That is a smoking deal for a Moldex billet...
That is a smoking deal for a Moldex billet crankshaft in today's market. Less than 1/2 price actually. I would strongly recommend 5 billet main caps and a very light rotating assembly if used in a...
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61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
03-12-2024, 06:17 PM
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'62 Cat Front carpet problem
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mgarblik
Here are some pics of the carpet in my 62...
Here are some pics of the carpet in my 62 Catalina. Different position of the heel pad and accelerator pedal than either of the ones pictured. My heel pad ends parallel to the rubber on the...
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Pontiac - Street
03-02-2024, 05:53 PM
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STARTER SHIMS
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mgarblik
Yes, Pontiac says no shims required on manual...
Yes, Pontiac says no shims required on manual trans cars. but that was 60 years ago. So many lousy rebuilt starters, engines rebuilt multiple times, sometimes some are needed. The best way to...
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Pontiac - Street
03-02-2024, 03:37 PM
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8.2 rear contact pattern
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mgarblik
I still don't think you can tell much from the...
I still don't think you can tell much from the current pattern. You need more load on the unit to get a clean pattern. From the little I can see, you may be OK. The pattern will move back toward...
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Pontiac - Street
03-02-2024, 12:07 AM
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Alternator Humiliation
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586
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mgarblik
You still have genius status compared to the...
You still have genius status compared to the stuff I see every week in the repair business, myself included, from time to time. Easy fix, no harm done. Can't get better than that.
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THE LOBBY
03-01-2024, 11:59 PM
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OHC V8 with Mac McKellar
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mgarblik
My comment was based on the coverage story in...
My comment was based on the coverage story in Poncho Perfection Magazine, August 2023. The Super Duty article said Mike and Michael Huffman now own both Mac's 63 Grand Prix AND the SOHC engine that...
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THE LOBBY
03-01-2024, 01:12 PM
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OHC V8 with Mac McKellar
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mgarblik
Great video for anyone who was never fortunate...
Great video for anyone who was never fortunate enough to talk to Mac in person. Mr. McKellar was very "matter of fact" about his roll at Pontiac. He certainly didn't boast about his many, many...
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Pontiac - Race
02-26-2024, 09:55 AM
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DCI RAM AIR V Heads / MR-1 Block Build
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mgarblik
Sounds nice. Very docile. Smooth idle. Has the...
Sounds nice. Very docile. Smooth idle. Has the look . Would love to see some NA numbers on this engine on the dyno. Run stand won't do that unfortunately.
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Pontiac - Street
02-25-2024, 10:40 AM
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Points style distributor cap & rotor source?
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mgarblik
The only aftermarket ignition system I have had...
The only aftermarket ignition system I have had noticeable improvement with is MSD 6 for a street driven vehicle. 100% reliable? Absolutely not. They can leave you stranded just like any other...
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Pontiac - Street
02-24-2024, 02:58 PM
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Factory port work
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mgarblik
Yikes! That must be the manifold The Parts Place...
Yikes! That must be the manifold The Parts Place used to create their reproduction! I have to disagree some with B-man on that one though. As bad as that intake is I bet you would see an average...
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61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
02-24-2024, 11:32 AM
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Left rear wheel lock up
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mgarblik
Sirrotica probably has the most likely answer. ...
Sirrotica probably has the most likely answer. But a few things you can do to eliminate other items is: Items it can not be in your system. Master cylinder, power booster, flex hoses or hard...
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Pontiac - Race
02-22-2024, 07:05 PM
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Clevite or Federal Mogul Bearings?
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mgarblik
When FM moved all their bearing production to...
When FM moved all their bearing production to Mexico, the oil clearances were not as consistent as the older USA production. I like the design, 3/4 groove and thrust faces of the FM bearings...
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Pontiac - Street
02-21-2024, 04:55 PM
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Octane/Detonation Discussion
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mgarblik
I think Mr. Fulper was a pretty darn good track...
I think Mr. Fulper was a pretty darn good track announcer and a pretty good guitar player. I did it!! I found 2 positive things to say about him.
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Pontiac - Street
02-21-2024, 09:56 AM
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Octane/Detonation Discussion
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mgarblik
As has been correctly stated here, detonation is...
As has been correctly stated here, detonation is complicated and no single statement will solve it and there is no magic number that will keep it from happening. Just bought my wife a new, "used...
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Pontiac - Street
02-20-2024, 10:51 PM
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73 SD-455 TA to be made road worthy again after sitting since 1979
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mgarblik
Back on track. A little more short block...
Back on track. A little more short block assembly today. In the pics you can see how I like to attach the oil pick-up. I have been TIG welding them with a silicon bronze rod for decades. No...
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THE LOBBY
02-20-2024, 09:49 PM
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Dad gum it, Brian Wilson has dementia....
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mgarblik
The recent death of his wife probably pushed his...
The recent death of his wife probably pushed his diminished capabilities beyond the point of return. His influence on rock and pop music will last forever. A tortured genius most of his life. My...
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Pontiac - Street
02-20-2024, 12:37 PM
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Oil pan gasket issues
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mgarblik
If you want to avoid all the aggravation with the...
If you want to avoid all the aggravation with the rear oil pan seal, just use RTV. I place a 1/4"-3/8" bead on the rear cap, clean and dry. Let it set up for about 15-20 minutes, then carefully...
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Pontiac - Race
02-19-2024, 12:31 PM
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Rotation resistance??
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mgarblik
I know I read somewhere but can't remember the...
I know I read somewhere but can't remember the source that a rope seal, once broken in has less drag than a rubber/viton seal. But that's certainly not the case when the rope is new. I have removed...
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THE LOBBY
02-18-2024, 05:25 PM
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POCI making major changes to their Smoke Signals Magazine
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mgarblik
Just going to throw this out there. I fully...
Just going to throw this out there. I fully understand that everything is more and more expensive and print magazines are eventually going away. Heck a Big Mac that has 2 hamburger patties on it...
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THE LOBBY
02-18-2024, 11:31 AM
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Brakes are soft 65 GP
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mgarblik
Does your Grand Prix have manual brakes or power...
Does your Grand Prix have manual brakes or power brakes? That makes a big difference in how the brakes "feel", even when working correctly.
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Pontiac - Street
02-16-2024, 11:29 PM
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73 SD-455 TA to be made road worthy again after sitting since 1979
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mgarblik
Little build update. Finally had time to install...
Little build update. Finally had time to install and degree the camshaft. Then install the rings, pistons and connecting rods. A few specs. for the engine guys. Pistons measure -.005 to -.007" ...
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Pontiac - Street
02-16-2024, 10:53 PM
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Wix 51258 Discontinued
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mgarblik
I am in Dayton, OH. Most of the parts come from...
I am in Dayton, OH. Most of the parts come from Columbus , OH or Indianapolis. Sometimes, KY. Like you said, the Gold filters have been gloss black for probably 5 years . These new, satin black...
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Pontiac - Street
02-14-2024, 01:26 PM
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Breaking in your new engine and Break In Oil
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3,142
Posted By
mgarblik
I think there is always a chance to learn new,...
I think there is always a chance to learn new, better, and different ways to do things. The key is to really verify the source of the information. Two quick examples. I have a student in class...
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THE LOBBY
02-14-2024, 01:06 PM
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POCI making major changes to their Smoke Signals Magazine
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2,999
Posted By
mgarblik
I really like Poncho Perfection and also want to...
I really like Poncho Perfection and also want to support Don Keefe. He is a good guy. But it's nearly impossible to get the magazine. I subscribed 2 times for 2 years at the Ames Performance...
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