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Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-22-2024, 04:49 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 62,402
Posted By Dick Boneske
I like every GTO ever made, including the 2004 to...

I like every GTO ever made, including the 2004 to 2006, which were the best performing of all, in every way except visual appeal.

We have two '64 GTO's, both Tri-Power with 434 Whitmore engines,...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-14-2024, 01:41 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,286
Posted By Dick Boneske
Very disappointing. I believe most of us would...

Very disappointing. I believe most of us would much prefer an increase in dues rather than a digital magazine. This may be the beginning of the end of POCI. I'm 81 years old and have been a member...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 01-19-2024, 05:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 542
Posted By Dick Boneske
Carter AFB

Whenever I restore an AFB, the screws, levers, and rods are bare steel. Can someone post a picture or describe to me what color they were plated when new?

I would like to do them correctly, rather...
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 12-22-2023, 05:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 766
Posted By Dick Boneske
Sorry, Bill, but the way he has the linkage set...

Sorry, Bill, but the way he has the linkage set up is the correct way. The female plunger will not hang up if uncoupled if it is on the rear carb.

Yes, this is the mechanical linkage kit...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-11-2023, 02:29 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,635
Posted By Dick Boneske
Yes, in the '60's, when most of our Pontiac...

Yes, in the '60's, when most of our Pontiac engines were produced, lifters were about $1.00 each. Cams were $25. We installed them and had very few failures, even with high valve spring pressures.
...
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 11-06-2023, 11:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,709
Posted By Dick Boneske
Mike is 100% correct. The fuel pump has a one way...

Mike is 100% correct. The fuel pump has a one way check valve. After the engine is shut off, the trapped fuel in the lines between the pump and carbs expands from the heat under the hood. If the...
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 10-20-2023, 08:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 859
Posted By Dick Boneske
On the driver's side, it helps if you turn the...

On the driver's side, it helps if you turn the power brake vacuum line up out of the way.

I use the same flexible tool,, and sometimes, a piece of 1/4" rubber vacuum hose about 6" long.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-08-2023, 12:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 890
Posted By Dick Boneske
Please keep us tuned in to the results.

Please keep us tuned in to the results.
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 07-27-2023, 12:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,698
Posted By Dick Boneske
I did not know that the '57-'58 small end carb's...

I did not know that the '57-'58 small end carb's float levels are set differently than the later larger end carbs. The measurement is taken from the airhorn gasket surface to the TOP of the float,...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-15-2023, 01:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,505
Posted By Dick Boneske
My father-in-law was an engineer at AO Smith in...

My father-in-law was an engineer at AO Smith in Milwaukee, where most GM frames were built until the 1970's. He said that the movement or twist on a typical automobile from one corner to the opposite...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-17-2023, 08:56 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,901
Posted By Dick Boneske
The most comon cause of poor idle with Quadrajets...

The most comon cause of poor idle with Quadrajets is the idle tubes being plugged. Seeing what may be in your idle circuit, it is mandatory that the idle tubes be removed and cleaned. They arethe...
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 02-05-2023, 02:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,496
Posted By Dick Boneske
Many of the end carbs I restore have the airhorn...

Many of the end carbs I restore have the airhorn cracked similar to your picture. I apply JB Weld to the surface of the crack and squeeze the airhorn in a vise to force the crack to close. Wipe off...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-20-2023, 06:24 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,355
Posted By Dick Boneske
I think you have a rear main seal leak. I doubt...

I think you have a rear main seal leak. I doubt if it has anything to do with the PCV system. I've had very few stock Pontiacs that do not drip from the rear main.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-03-2023, 12:49 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,143
Posted By Dick Boneske
I agree with Tom V. I have not used liquid carb...

I agree with Tom V. I have not used liquid carb cleaner for many years. I have a blast cabinet and I use glass beads on carb bodies. This results in a shiny finish ready for dichromate finish just as...
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-23-2022, 05:55 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,731
Posted By Dick Boneske
Remember, we used to call this blizzard weather?...

Remember, we used to call this blizzard weather? Even our weathermen have gone nuts!
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 12-16-2022, 05:16 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 20,909
Posted By Dick Boneske
I have modified the stock Rochester end carbs to...

I have modified the stock Rochester end carbs to enlarge the venturi from 1.310" to 1.437" (1 7/16"). This is the limit of enlarging the stock end carbs--anything larger would require epoxy or a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-05-2022, 01:44 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,852
Posted By Dick Boneske
Thank you, Tom. I enjoy the hobby.

Thank you, Tom. I enjoy the hobby.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-03-2022, 12:53 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,852
Posted By Dick Boneske
I'm 80 years old--bought a new '64 GTO when I was...

I'm 80 years old--bought a new '64 GTO when I was 21 years old. I have a few comments from my Pontiac experiences that were not mentioned in earlier posts.

First, I've owned six GTO's, three...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-02-2022, 11:19 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,391
Posted By Dick Boneske
Duplicolor DE1610 is too dark, and, as previously...

Duplicolor DE1610 is too dark, and, as previously stated, inconsistent.

When Duplicolor bought PlastiKote, they should have stuck withe the PlastiKote 208 formula.
Forum: National Events 08-16-2022, 12:51 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 17,201
Posted By Dick Boneske
I am surprised also, that there are not mor posts...

I am surprised also, that there are not mor posts about this event. It is, by far the largest Pontiac event in the world. Whether you like the car show, swap meet, or drag racing, there is something...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-27-2022, 10:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,233
Posted By Dick Boneske
Sorry, I missed the last sentence of the OP about...

Sorry, I missed the last sentence of the OP about tilt.
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 02-19-2022, 11:15 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,770
Posted By Dick Boneske
I measured a few end car venturis, both the 997...

I measured a few end car venturis, both the 997 and 683 casting numbers. They are 1.310” or 1 5/16”. Attached pictures show detail.
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-05-2022, 09:24 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 62,402
Posted By Dick Boneske
Here's my wire's '64 at the Indian Uprising last...

Here's my wire's '64 at the Indian Uprising last summer. We drove it to Crystal Lake in great weather, but it rained all the way back to Winneconne.
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-17-2021, 10:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,564
Posted By Dick Boneske
GTO Joy

Here's how I feel when I'm in my '64 Goat! Here it is head-to-head with my wife's '64.

I hope you all have a Very Merry Christmas!!
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-29-2021, 02:36 PM
Replies: 365
Views: 53,013
Posted By Dick Boneske
This ‘67 owner showed up at our local car show in...

This ‘67 owner showed up at our local car show in September. Note it ran 12.31 in 1968 and held the NHRA record for its class.

It is a beautiful car with very low miles.
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