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Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-09-2024, 12:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,275
Posted By Holeshot71
I’ve seen engines being revved to 5k to check...

I’ve seen engines being revved to 5k to check total timing and can’t help but cringe. Not only is it dangerous but is also not good for an engine to rev that high with no load. A couple quick blips...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-08-2024, 03:53 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,037
Posted By Holeshot71
Have you considered going with a bigger cam? A...

Have you considered going with a bigger cam? A 455 with 6x-4 heads is most likely between 9 and 10:1 compression. Going with a RAIV size cam would definitely help the situation.
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-08-2024, 07:08 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 4,787
Posted By Holeshot71
Just came across this and glad to hear you’re...

Just came across this and glad to hear you’re home and doing well. Hope your road to recovery has lots of smoke and tire marks..
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-06-2024, 07:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,102
Posted By Holeshot71
Maybe opening the throttle blades some may help...

Maybe opening the throttle blades some may help it starting hot? Also the OP said he has to blip the throttle to get the idle to stabilize. Not knowing how the vacuum advance is set up may contribute...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-06-2024, 06:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,102
Posted By Holeshot71
You should definitely try a ported source for the...

You should definitely try a ported source for the vacuum advance. If your carb doesn’t have a port for it you can disconnect and cap the manifold vacuum source. Reset your base idle and timing, run...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-24-2024, 06:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 581
Posted By Holeshot71
Well at least it was close..

Well at least it was close..
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-23-2024, 08:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 581
Posted By Holeshot71
Most recent upgrade. Doug’s headers, 3 inch pipe,...

Most recent upgrade. Doug’s headers, 3 inch pipe, Sonoma’s ultraflows, x pipe, side tailpipe exit. 60919, kre d port. https://youtu.be/FlMAkukTOmE?feature=shared

X2 on the 3rd video! What are the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-15-2024, 07:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 405
Posted By Holeshot71
I would definitely recheck everything, make sure...

I would definitely recheck everything, make sure nothing is loose or maybe a tire rubbing.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-15-2024, 07:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 690
Posted By Holeshot71
Usually when you put air in the cylinder the...

Usually when you put air in the cylinder the piston will stop moving when it gets to the bottom. Not sure what thin rings and rear seals have to do with this?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-13-2024, 07:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 435
Posted By Holeshot71
Interesting video.. So basically what he’s saying...

Interesting video.. So basically what he’s saying is that if you’re running stamped steel rockers there really isn’t any need to worry about the contact pattern at the tip of the valve.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-03-2024, 07:50 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,813
Posted By Holeshot71
What about the lobe next to it in the first pic....

What about the lobe next to it in the first pic. Does that show any evidence of wear?
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-02-2024, 06:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 865
Posted By Holeshot71
Maybe the bell on the column is rubbing on the...

Maybe the bell on the column is rubbing on the dash?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-30-2024, 09:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 687
Posted By Holeshot71
Something I’ve noticed when adjusting governor...

Something I’ve noticed when adjusting governor shift points is that the shift point will be different with the kick down working vs disconnected. Going by memory I think it’s a couple hundred rpms...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-08-2024, 08:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,020
Posted By Holeshot71
Are your pads worn some? Could be the caliper...

Are your pads worn some? Could be the caliper flexing as the pads wear and the pistons come out of the bores more. If everything is tight and there are no cracks or anything on the brackets then...
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 03-03-2024, 08:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,387
Posted By Holeshot71
I always position them so my knee won’t bang into...

I always position them so my knee won’t bang into them when the windows are all the up or down.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-03-2024, 08:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 904
Posted By Holeshot71
Basically the pitman arm on the steering box...

Basically the pitman arm on the steering box should be straight back towards the rear when the wheels are straight.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-15-2024, 10:08 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 6,255
Posted By Holeshot71
Stopped by the local NAPA and out of curiosity I...

Stopped by the local NAPA and out of curiosity I checked to see if they had any 1258 filters. They had one on the shelf. It had a purple rubber seal and the box said it was made in Vietnam. Someone...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-11-2024, 08:53 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 6,255
Posted By Holeshot71
Are there any issues using the Baldwin B39 or the...

Are there any issues using the Baldwin B39 or the Hastings filter with a stock bypass in the filter housing?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-25-2024, 11:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,770
Posted By Holeshot71
The last couple of motors I put together, while...

The last couple of motors I put together, while mocking it up I used a straw slit along its length and put it around a push rod and used it as a feeler gauge to check for any tight spots. A sharpie...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-23-2024, 01:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,934
Posted By Holeshot71
I’m a big fan of the NGK plugs. For the 69 high...

I’m a big fan of the NGK plugs. For the 69 high compression heads with the gasket sealing ring type plugs I use NGK XR4 5858. These may also be correct for the 65 389? I usually gap these at .040”...
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts For SALE 01-13-2024, 11:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,415
Posted By Holeshot71
The dates do not work for me. Thank you

The dates do not work for me. Thank you
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts For SALE 01-10-2024, 03:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,415
Posted By Holeshot71
What’s the date code and last 6 on the vin? Thx

What’s the date code and last 6 on the vin? Thx
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-09-2024, 09:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,563
Posted By Holeshot71
How is the motor set up? What compression, heads...

How is the motor set up? What compression, heads and cam are you running?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-19-2023, 08:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,794
Posted By Holeshot71
It would certainly help the bearings move or spin.

It would certainly help the bearings move or spin.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-19-2023, 07:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,794
Posted By Holeshot71
Is it possible those studs in the lifter valley...

Is it possible those studs in the lifter valley bottomed out into the cam bearings?
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