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Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-31-2023, 08:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 964
Posted By abefromen
My '81 Bird has the electric choke wired from the...

My '81 Bird has the electric choke wired from the factory so that it won't see 12V until the alternator is spinning. I have read that some have their e-choke conversions wired thru a 2 prong oil...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-27-2023, 11:22 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,077
Posted By abefromen
Short head ARP bolts were used. No witness marks...

Short head ARP bolts were used. No witness marks on anything. I test fit the disc to the flywheel beforehand and it fit flat no touching.



Definitely in correctly. If it was backwards it...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-26-2023, 11:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,290
Posted By abefromen
They can't even make a tire that the letters...

They can't even make a tire that the letters don't turn brown.
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-21-2023, 11:24 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,019
Posted By abefromen
The flathead Ford V8 does not belong on that list...

The flathead Ford V8 does not belong on that list IMO
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-05-2023, 09:50 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,013
Posted By abefromen
cam/timing chain related. Excessive cam end play...

cam/timing chain related. Excessive cam end play a possibility.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-28-2022, 10:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,539
Posted By abefromen
700R no unibell. 200R had unibell 700R needs...

700R no unibell.
200R had unibell
700R needs adapter to go BOP

Someone slap me if I'm wrong.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 06-18-2022, 10:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,779
Posted By abefromen
after checking my parts book which is what I...

after checking my parts book which is what I should have done from the start, the correct rubber bushing for the 1 1/4" front bar is 472118. They fit perfectly to the original brackets and even...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-27-2022, 10:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,048
Posted By abefromen
unrelated.......your alternator looks to be...

unrelated.......your alternator looks to be clocked wrong?
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-08-2021, 03:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,388
Posted By abefromen
Most of the stuff I get from them is delivered...

Most of the stuff I get from them is delivered USPS.

None of the returns I have had was due to any shipper damage. Everything I have received from them is usually pretty well packed.

Not using...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-07-2021, 11:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,388
Posted By abefromen
What grinds my gears the most is them essentially...

What grinds my gears the most is them essentially telling me I have too many returns.

Well then stop sending me incorrect, mis-boxed or someone else's used parts. It doesn't happen often but when...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-07-2021, 04:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,388
Posted By abefromen
Done with rockauto

Check out this ridiculous reply I received to an email I sent them regarding a damaged item I got from them:

"We're sorry for the problems you've experienced with so many of your items. Our...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-02-2021, 03:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 821
Posted By abefromen
Dragging up this antique thread about noisy...

Dragging up this antique thread about noisy mechanical pumps I started. Vid was removed sorry.

Had the same issue recently but this time with a large canister Carter pump on a stock 400.
When I...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 04-26-2021, 05:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,279
Posted By abefromen
available all day long on ebay

available all day long on ebay
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-27-2021, 11:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,545
Posted By abefromen
Stuff the parts place sells is repackaged solvent...

Stuff the parts place sells is repackaged solvent based Zolotone and best available IMO.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-03-2021, 10:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,163
Posted By abefromen
Total run time less than an hour, half hour break...

Total run time less than an hour, half hour break in then maybe half hour tune.

Unfortunately, it was bought a year ago and I think I misplaced the receipt.

New cam and lifters already on the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-23-2021, 10:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,285
Posted By abefromen
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Carb-Adjuster-Tools-LISLE...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Carb-Adjuster-Tools-LISLE-55250-OTHER-SPECIALTY-TOOLS/233540880920?epid=252140098&hash=item36601f0a18:g:OmsAAOSw1QxfypzN
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-05-2021, 01:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,612
Posted By abefromen
Not upside down, the back half of the case is...

Not upside down, the back half of the case is just clocked wrong.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-11-2020, 08:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,937
Posted By abefromen
Some of the cam plugs being sold for the Pontiac...

Some of the cam plugs being sold for the Pontiac engine are slightly larger in both diameter and height. These plugs only go in where they sit flush with the block face. Try and hammer it in any...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-16-2020, 05:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,164
Posted By abefromen
Its the modulator oring right from the GM parts...

Its the modulator oring right from the GM parts book
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-02-2020, 11:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,875
Posted By abefromen
Here is my Can Am air cleaner from the W72 in it....

Here is my Can Am air cleaner from the W72 in it.

The sensor positioning is a little different in yours. Maybe it's an A body vs. F body thing, idk.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-26-2020, 03:47 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 16,665
Posted By abefromen
Yes Piston choice wasn't available at...

Yes



Piston choice wasn't available at .030.......few cylinders had a ton of taper but I believe it would have cleaned up at .030



Receipt shows it was
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-23-2020, 06:16 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 16,665
Posted By abefromen
Fresh 400- Rattle City

This vid is right after the cam break in..........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gMrPfenKjU

Zero miles on this engine. Break in went well with 30 weight break in oil for 25 minutes at 2K...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-13-2020, 09:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,402
Posted By abefromen
Paul K did a great job on my 400 a few years...

Paul K did a great job on my 400 a few years back. Great communication too.

I can tell you who NOT to have do it in northern IL........PM me if you want.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-24-2020, 04:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,855
Posted By abefromen
https://www.chevelles.com/techref/Adjusting_Automa...

https://www.chevelles.com/techref/Adjusting_Automatic_Chokes.htm
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-10-2019, 12:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,524
Posted By abefromen
Bought a few made by Goodmark over the...

Bought a few made by Goodmark over the years.....chrome was marginal ok for a driver.....back fit wasn't bad but front need major tweaking with a porta-power and my garage wall.
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