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Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-27-2017, 04:28 PM
Replies: 2
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Posted By OrigOwner77
Motor mount adapters & engine position

Hi all,

My '80 T/A has a 1968 "YA-code" 400 currently (not necessarily the best matched build, as it has 1969 #62 heads with a small stock/stock-ish cam and stock/stock-ish converter on the...
Forum: Electrical Tech 09-12-2016, 03:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 150
Posted By OrigOwner77
Question Single click sometimes, normal cranking other times?

I'm stumped and call upon the experts for help. Just replaced the +/- 10 year old Summit mini-starter on my 80 T/A 400 with a new Summit mini-starter. Threw 3 shims on it which seems about right when...
Forum: Electrical Tech 09-12-2016, 03:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 420
Posted By OrigOwner77
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/tff-7127 ...

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/tff-7127

That's the alternator I have on my '80 T/A. Also has the same type of voltage regulator you describe (1 or 3 wire hookup).

From what I've learned,...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 08-24-2016, 05:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 772
Posted By OrigOwner77
Brand new hose but doesn't have the spring inside...

Brand new hose but doesn't have the spring inside (confirmed hose isn't collapsing at idle, and I know the hose isn't collapsing while driving based on the stable cool temps even when driven hard)....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-24-2016, 05:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,140
Posted By OrigOwner77
Thanks for confirming! Will try to tackle this on...

Thanks for confirming! Will try to tackle this on the weekend, weather-permitting. Definitely hoping that bringing the car up to 12-14 degrees initial will help move the idle high enough to close the...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 08-23-2016, 12:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 772
Posted By OrigOwner77
I'll try to get a pic of the fan/shroud posted...

I'll try to get a pic of the fan/shroud posted soon.

While I know 200-210ish isn't "hot," I've always understood that the temps should remain near thermostat spec (can expect a little bit of...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-23-2016, 12:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,140
Posted By OrigOwner77
Finally have an update: The garage...

Finally have an update:


The garage ghost moved/lost my vacuum gauge, so I'll have to pick another one up on the weekend.
When I pulled the cap, I found there was an HEI spring that was...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 08-21-2016, 10:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 772
Posted By OrigOwner77
Wanted to post an update... Picked up an 18"...

Wanted to post an update...

Picked up an 18" Derale 6-blade flex fan (found some positive posts on here mentioning it). Didn't seem to make a change, despite a number of glowing reviews. At least...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-10-2016, 01:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,140
Posted By OrigOwner77
70pontiaction and TedRaimAirII, that's why all...

70pontiaction and TedRaimAirII, that's why all along I've pointed the finger at the vacuum advance can. I can get the problem to occur 100% of the time with vacuum advance hooked up, and 0% of the...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 08-09-2016, 01:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 772
Posted By OrigOwner77
Thanks, Squidward. I'm looking at a larger-blade...

Thanks, Squidward. I'm looking at a larger-blade Flex Fan as an inexpensive and easy test. Hearing good things about the Derale HD flex fans.

I'm not sure I can get a spacer in order to get a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-09-2016, 12:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,140
Posted By OrigOwner77
Wow thanks, all, for the responses. Some great...

Wow thanks, all, for the responses. Some great info & knowledge here!

Re: the throttle return spring, I did confirm that it wasn't the issue. Probably should have mentioned it, as it was one of...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-08-2016, 05:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,140
Posted By OrigOwner77
Thanks Tom. I figured it was the vacuum can by...

Thanks Tom. I figured it was the vacuum can by process of elimination. I'm actually planning to swap an adjustable can back on the car not only to eliminate this behavior but also because I'm...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-08-2016, 04:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,140
Posted By OrigOwner77
Question Vacuum advance causing random increased idle speed?

Hi all, need a little help figuring this one out.

I installed a Davis Unified distributor in the '68 400 that's powering my '80 T/A.

With the vacuum advance can connected to the ported port on...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 08-08-2016, 01:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 772
Posted By OrigOwner77
Thanks for the quick reply. I too am suspecting...

Thanks for the quick reply. I too am suspecting the fan.

I do suppose there could maybe be an air bubble somewhere in the system (the car has only been run literally a couple times since filling...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 08-08-2016, 12:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 772
Posted By OrigOwner77
Edit: Car has a Milodon aluminum water pump, not...

Edit: Car has a Milodon aluminum water pump, not Flow Kooler.
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 08-08-2016, 11:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 772
Posted By OrigOwner77
Question Idle temps rise quickly, driving temps perfect

I've just done a cooling system overhaul on my 80 T/A with 68 Pontiac 400.

Parts include:

New Flow Kooler aluminum water pump
New transfer tubes (or whatever they're called)
New divider...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-28-2016, 04:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 97
Posted By OrigOwner77
Cool; thanks Mike! I'll save a copy of that and...

Cool; thanks Mike! I'll save a copy of that and put it with the rest of my TA documentation.
Forum: Exhaust TECH 06-28-2016, 04:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,368
Posted By OrigOwner77
Thanks for the replies and advice. Think I'll...

Thanks for the replies and advice. Think I'll attempt to just loosen each bolt. If I can get to them all & break them all free without trouble, I'll look at just doing the gaskets for now. Sounds...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 06-27-2016, 02:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,368
Posted By OrigOwner77
Unhappy Recommendation: redo header gaskets or switch to ram air manifolds?

The 80 TA needs header gaskets (at least the passenger's side) replaced due to a small leak (slightly irritating tick at this point). I'm really dreading doing the job due to all the horror stories,...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-27-2016, 01:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 97
Posted By OrigOwner77
Question Royce Barnett Pontiac - Montclair, CA dealership question

My 80 Trans Am was originally sold by Royce Barnett Pontiac in Montclair, California. Does anyone have any dealership "memorabilia" from this dealer (things like keychains, license plate frames, or...
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-27-2016, 01:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 389
Posted By OrigOwner77
It's a Deka-made AGM from one of the local chain...

It's a Deka-made AGM from one of the local chain parts stores.




Thanks ladytata; no more heater/blower motor in the '80 though. Is that the red wire which clips to the firewall (guessing it...
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-13-2016, 02:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 389
Posted By OrigOwner77
Thanks, stellar. This may be a stupid...

Thanks, stellar.

This may be a stupid question, but the alt I picked up says "one wire or three wire capable."

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/tff-7127

I've been reading up on this and I...
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-13-2016, 02:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 389
Posted By OrigOwner77
Interesting on the set points. My Craftsman...

Interesting on the set points. My Craftsman digital multimeter and aftermarket volts gauge are reading nearly identical, so I trust they are both fairly accurate (dash gauge has a 270 degree sweep so...
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-13-2016, 09:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 389
Posted By OrigOwner77
Lightbulb Alternator, or something else?

My 80 TA is exhibiting odd behavior with the charging system. My gut says alternator, but, well, I'll let you experts chime in. :cool:

Late last year, I swapped the alternator with a new unit from...
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 09-14-2015, 03:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 260
Posted By OrigOwner77
Exclamation WTB: 9799130, 9799128, 9799127 water pump pulley

Looking to buy a 9799130 (preferred) water pump pulley; 9799128 or 9799127 I believe should also work. These are 2-groove water pump pulleys.

Thanks in advance!

-Mark
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