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Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH Yesterday, 04:16 PM
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Posted By John Milner
Thanks for the replies

Thanks for the replies
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH Yesterday, 04:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 15
Posted By John Milner
Windshield Antenna Connection

I recently bought a new windshield for my 71 gto and the antenna lead does not look like my original one as it sticks up too far and doesn't allow the lower trim to lay flat on the windshield. Has...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-14-2026, 03:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 121
Posted By John Milner
AC Compressor Rebuilder

Is there a place or person that I could send in an original 71 GTO A6 AC compressor to have it rebuilt?

Thanks
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-14-2026, 11:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 66
Posted By John Milner
The upholstery shop I used on one of my Pontiacs...

The upholstery shop I used on one of my Pontiacs went with a Kee convertible top. It has held up fine since 2009.
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts For SALE 07-12-2026, 06:00 PM
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Views: 27
Posted By John Milner
1970-72 GTO power window regulators and harness

1970-72 GTO front and back power window regulators and complete front to back wiring harness. Asking $525 plus shipping
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 07-06-2026, 10:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 559
Posted By John Milner
Here is how a 78 Trans Am radiator fits in a 71...

Here is how a 78 Trans Am radiator fits in a 71 GTO/Lemans. I bought this radiator new for a 78 Trans Am but ended up using it in my 71 Lemans driver and have been using it for around 10 years now....
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 07-06-2026, 09:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 559
Posted By John Milner
I don't recall if a 70 Trans Am radiator is the...

I don't recall if a 70 Trans Am radiator is the same as a 78 but I am actually running a 78 Trans Am radiator in my 71 Lemans driver. It fits in the same place as my original and my original Lemans...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-03-2026, 12:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 923
Posted By John Milner
Curiosity got the best of me so I measured one of...

Curiosity got the best of me so I measured one of my extra 7109 bearings and a 428 crankshaft. Used a snap gauge and calipers to measure the crank. In the past, I have always had to lightly tap mine...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-02-2026, 09:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 589
Posted By John Milner
I rebuilt a 400 engine back around 2003 and used...

I rebuilt a 400 engine back around 2003 and used a 1974 350 crank in a 400. Funds were tight at the time and I did not balance the engine. I simply honed the block with a 3 stone hone, cleaned...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-01-2026, 09:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 923
Posted By John Milner
I know it sounds a bit crude, but Pontiac staked...

I know it sounds a bit crude, but Pontiac staked the crank in a couple of places to help retain the bearing. My factory 4 speed 76 Trans Am engine was done this way. I have done this along with using...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-25-2026, 01:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 923
Posted By John Milner
Pontiac used the 7109 (907321) bearing from the...

Pontiac used the 7109 (907321) bearing from the factory. I attached a NOS 7109 (907321) bearing picture and a copy of a Pontiac service manual for reference. Believe the one BOP sells is a 7109 as...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-24-2026, 09:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 923
Posted By John Milner
This is the pilot bearing I have always used. It...

This is the pilot bearing I have always used. It is a National 7109.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ntl-7109

This bearing fits in the second machined area and not the deepest one.
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-23-2026, 12:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 441
Posted By John Milner
Thanks. The dash is currently out of the car to...

Thanks. The dash is currently out of the car to be installed soon. My engine harness I have has the thicker red wire and connector that plugs into this resistor wire that runs under the dash. I...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-22-2026, 09:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 441
Posted By John Milner
1969 Resistor Wire

I bought a 69 GTO dash wiring harness and an engine harness that is made with an hei style wire. The dash harness has a wire from the ignition switch plug to the bulk head that is marked...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-19-2026, 09:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 768
Posted By John Milner
I ran into this once on one of my GTO’s and I...

I ran into this once on one of my GTO’s and I recall having to remove the lock plate that particular time. But the curiosity got the best of me on another GTO tilt column I have and I do see access...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-18-2026, 03:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 768
Posted By John Milner
You'll have to remove the column lock plate to...

You'll have to remove the column lock plate to access the screw hole. There is a special tool that will press down on the lock plate, since it is spring loaded, and from there you can remove the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-18-2026, 10:17 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,167
Posted By John Milner
The nubs help keep the oil pump shaft plugged on...

The nubs help keep the oil pump shaft plugged on to the oil pump when you pull the distributor out.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-12-2026, 10:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 768
Posted By John Milner
My 69 GTO had a non tilt column when I bought it....

My 69 GTO had a non tilt column when I bought it. I installed a tilt out of a 69 grand prix. The ignition switch does "look" backwards on a tilt vs non tilt but it will plug into your dash harness...
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 06-05-2026, 05:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,076
Posted By John Milner
I have a rebuilt, ready to use 1108446 but it has...

I have a rebuilt, ready to use 1108446 but it has a 1D23 date.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-28-2026, 04:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,118
Posted By John Milner
Sorry, but I don't recall what I had the timing...

Sorry, but I don't recall what I had the timing set at on that engine. I sold that car and engine back around 2011.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-28-2026, 04:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,447
Posted By John Milner
I put a Best rope seal in a 421 of mine several...

I put a Best rope seal in a 421 of mine several years back and did not pull the crank. I took the main caps off and gently pried the crank up high enough to get the leaky seal out. I then worked in...
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 05-28-2026, 10:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 632
Posted By John Milner
https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showth...

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=550732&highlight=BARN+CAR+RESURRECTION

Here is the thread on the white car.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-27-2026, 02:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,118
Posted By John Milner
One of my favorite 400's I ever built was a 400...

One of my favorite 400's I ever built was a 400 with 62 heads and a 2802 Summit camshaft. It idled with a slight loap and ran fine on 91 octane fuel. The car had a 4 speed and 3:55 rear gears and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-22-2026, 11:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 616
Posted By John Milner
I have been using a NOS set of stock style valves...

I have been using a NOS set of stock style valves and Crower 68405 valve springs in my 614 heads for the past 12 years or so. The Crower springs work well with a Ram Air IV style camshaft and they...
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 05-05-2026, 04:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 385
Posted By John Milner
Appreciate the offer but I have one found. ...

Appreciate the offer but I have one found. Thanks to all who responded.
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