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Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 05:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,096
Posted By Kenth
Try removing the springs (not weights) to set...

Try removing the springs (not weights) to set total at idle speed.
You´ll need a 1/4" bushing on centrifugal advance stop pin and a dial back timing light, thats all.
Reduces the risk of getting a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-05-2024, 01:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 940
Posted By Kenth
What´s the deal with the twisted P-U leads?

What´s the deal with the twisted P-U leads?
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-04-2024, 02:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 211
Posted By Kenth
HTH. Right click, save and turn to read.

HTH.
Right click, save and turn to read.
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 06-01-2024, 02:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 206
Posted By Kenth
What year? In 1966 389 and 421 Tri-Power uses...

What year?
In 1966 389 and 421 Tri-Power uses the exact same center carb, #7026074 for A/T and #7026075 for M/T.

1965 and earlier is another story as Dick describes.

You´ll find some info...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-01-2024, 04:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 247
Posted By Kenth
Look for ACDELCO FB59.

Look for ACDELCO FB59.
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 05-29-2024, 04:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 124
Posted By Kenth
I would stay with factory style and size inlet...

I would stay with factory style and size inlet valves, .086" front&rear and .101" center and jetting for 421.
The RAIV cam would like .038" idle tubes, .057" down channel restrictions, .090" idle...
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 05-21-2024, 03:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 876
Posted By Kenth
Quadrajets has always used phenolic/nitrophyl...

Quadrajets has always used phenolic/nitrophyl floats from factory.

FWIW
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-20-2024, 02:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 451
Posted By Kenth
Here are the factory specs for a 1970 455. ...

Here are the factory specs for a 1970 455.

My 1970 455 with #96 heads and #744 camshaft has never ran as good as it does with these.
I have found that earlier timing coming in faster held my...
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 05-20-2024, 06:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 876
Posted By Kenth
I like to do and use stuff factory style. They...

I like to do and use stuff factory style.
They knew what to do and why.
There are vendors carrying the correct style and size inlet valves, just don´t count on finding them in commercial renew...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-20-2024, 06:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 388
Posted By Kenth
Sometimes the voltage regulator will buzz (just...

Sometimes the voltage regulator will buzz (just before it dies).
Forum: Exhaust TECH 05-12-2024, 03:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 428
Posted By Kenth
Pypes gallery

Looking at this picture makes me wonder why they mounted the downpipes this way? Just doesn't look correct.
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-12-2024, 11:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 427
Posted By Kenth
This might clear some fog. Thank you, Jon. ...

This might clear some fog. Thank you, Jon.

https://www.thecarburetorshop.com/AFB_flow_ratings.htm
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 05-09-2024, 05:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 490
Posted By Kenth
Typical "Frankencarb". Airhorn of 1968...

Typical "Frankencarb".

Airhorn of 1968 Pontiac vintage. (Brass inserts for idle air bleeds).
Floatbowl cast # used on 1970 California units. (Obviously no RA unit).
Throttleplate manufactured by...
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 05-07-2024, 04:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 876
Posted By Kenth
What year of center carb? 1965 center uses a...

What year of center carb?

1965 center uses a smaller float than in the end carbs, also all end carbs uses .086" inlet valves w/o pull clip.

1965 center uses a .101" inlet valve and 1966 center...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-28-2024, 04:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,103
Posted By Kenth
You have a plugged fitting at the rear of carb...

You have a plugged fitting at the rear of carb you can use for the distributor ignition vacuum advance hose, instead of the fitting on #1 runner wich is good only for the vacuum motor on the air...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-28-2024, 03:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 731
Posted By Kenth
"Better to ask a question and seem stupid for 30...

"Better to ask a question and seem stupid for 30 seconds than not to ask it and be stupid for the rest of your life."

Old Pontiac saying.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-27-2024, 04:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 807
Posted By Kenth
This may help some: (no Loctite needed).

This may help some: (no Loctite needed).
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-26-2024, 04:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 731
Posted By Kenth
Yes sir!

Yes sir!
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-26-2024, 02:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 310
Posted By Kenth
Like George said. I have found that holding the...

Like George said.
I have found that holding the distributor with vacuum advance pointing 90° of engine centerline and turn rotor to point the same way, when distibutor is mounted the rotor will be...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-26-2024, 02:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,103
Posted By Kenth
Correct voltage to the HEI? Lean idle/lowspeed...

Correct voltage to the HEI?
Lean idle/lowspeed circuit?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-24-2024, 04:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 821
Posted By Kenth
Try this: ...

Try this:

https://www.frankspontiacparts.com/engineparts/pontiacengineparts.htm
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-21-2024, 10:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,867
Posted By Kenth
Pontiac changed to 7 Qts for 1967 (and 1966 when...

Pontiac changed to 7 Qts for 1967 (and 1966 when serviced) because of warranty issues due to GTO driver habits.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-18-2024, 11:41 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,867
Posted By Kenth
I pour in 6 qts with new filter, drive a few...

I pour in 6 qts with new filter, drive a few miles, check the level the next day and re-mark the stick if needed.
Then I don't have to worry about how far out of the block the tube is sitting.
...
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 04-15-2024, 04:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 723
Posted By Kenth
The ACDelco A220C replacement paper filters will...

The ACDelco A220C replacement paper filters will rest above the dimples.

If you have the original style foam filters with the original screens, the screens will rest on the dimples.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-14-2024, 05:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 979
Posted By Kenth
I think this is what you are looking for, at...

I think this is what you are looking for, at least it´s what i have seen used on an original 1966 GTO core support:

https://www.amkproducts.com/bulk-fasteners-listing/?codeforlookup=7135
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