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Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-19-2026, 10:12 AM
Replies: 18
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Posted By chuckies76ta
So for street use, what is recommended. Bearings...

So for street use, what is recommended. Bearings or bushed lifters? This is solids on a hydraulic cam. So this model? https://bamlifters.com/products/bam-b-2030-16bb1?_pos=1&_fid=3599bf353&_ss=c...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-07-2026, 09:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 227
Posted By chuckies76ta
Just my .02. If you really want to enjoy that TKX...

Just my .02. If you really want to enjoy that TKX put in a Hydraulic clutch in with the hydraulic throw out bearing. There is a really nice setup on the market that will replace my current hydraulic...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-17-2026, 08:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 295
Posted By chuckies76ta
New donut rubber gasket, use right stuff each...

New donut rubber gasket, use right stuff each side of that gasket.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-17-2026, 08:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 420
Posted By chuckies76ta
I have the canton pan on an IA2 engine. All I did...

I have the canton pan on an IA2 engine. All I did was plug the oil dip stick hole that comes on the pan and I welded a fitting for my own oil tube away from the headers. Nothing a welder can't fix. I...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-16-2026, 08:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 846
Posted By chuckies76ta
I'll just Thank you all for taking time to post...

I'll just Thank you all for taking time to post replies and pics. I really appreciate it..
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-14-2026, 07:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 846
Posted By chuckies76ta
Do this look normal on a 72 Firebird

Hi: Installed a new metal valance on my 72 Firebird. Does this look normal with the bottom of the front bumper? It looks unfinished. How does one cover up the bolt holes on the bottom of the bumper...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-01-2026, 08:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 286
Posted By chuckies76ta
Just found the other part of the equation in a...

Just found the other part of the equation in a box of parts this morning. This look to be the RobMc fuel pickup. For those of you who have this unit, are you just using compressing fittings to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-01-2026, 08:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 286
Posted By chuckies76ta
Thank you both. So this pump is only used as a...

Thank you both. So this pump is only used as a dead head pump? Do you guys have any issues if your both using it as dead head? I guess there is no way to use it with a return as it only puts out 7...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-31-2026, 09:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 286
Posted By chuckies76ta
Mechanical Fuel pump

Does anyone recognize this fuel pump.? It kinda looks like the RobMc 550 pump. It has the number 40680 and 4611 engraved on the side. No name on it. It only has an inlet and outlet port an the brass...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-31-2026, 09:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 987
Posted By chuckies76ta
Get yourself a Moser 12 bolt housing. Put some...

Get yourself a Moser 12 bolt housing. Put some Caltracs on it. or weld your 8.5 10 bolt axles to center section.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-31-2026, 09:18 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,518
Posted By chuckies76ta
I had a spare bushing from Global west, so here...

I had a spare bushing from Global west, so here is a pic of it for reference.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-31-2026, 08:11 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,518
Posted By chuckies76ta
I'm curious on the brand name of the body...

I'm curious on the brand name of the body bushings you used. I don't really have an opinion on the bolt being able to move around in the bushing. I would have thought it would have had a more...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-31-2026, 07:47 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,518
Posted By chuckies76ta
They were being held in place as they get...

They were being held in place as they get sandwich between the frame and the body mounts. Haven said that I believe the body moved a bit during transport as the car was on a rotisserie. But even...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-30-2026, 07:06 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,518
Posted By chuckies76ta
This thread prompted me to check this 72 Firebird...

This thread prompted me to check this 72 Firebird I just bought a month ago. Sure enough it was out about 1/8". I found a socket that fit perfectly in the index hole. I loosened the 4 bolts on the...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-25-2026, 07:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 655
Posted By chuckies76ta
Thanks Tom, I'm gonna do the vented cap and...

Thanks Tom, I'm gonna do the vented cap and connect one of the vents on the tank to a check style vent with filter of some sort. Maybe something like this ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-25-2026, 07:53 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,518
Posted By chuckies76ta
Glad to see you got it back in place. Thankfully...

Glad to see you got it back in place. Thankfully no damage.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-25-2026, 07:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,006
Posted By chuckies76ta
Nice numbers Skip. I have the Stump puller going...

Nice numbers Skip. I have the Stump puller going in a 400 stroked with KRE heads in the future. I'm curious on the spring pressures. You said you shimmed to get 174 on the seat. Do you have any open...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-24-2026, 10:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 655
Posted By chuckies76ta
Thank you guys for posting. I appreciate it. I...

Thank you guys for posting. I appreciate it. I will just eliminate it also...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-24-2026, 10:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 520
Posted By chuckies76ta
Shows this on Amazon. Made by Motorad. Says Stant...

Shows this on Amazon. Made by Motorad. Says Stant in the Title. Shows USA on the Stat. Then is listed made in China. unreal. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-24-2026, 09:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 520
Posted By chuckies76ta
Yes, your right. Thanks for pointing that out....

Yes, your right. Thanks for pointing that out. You can just barley see it stamped on the side of thermostat. I just went in garage and grabbed one of my old ones from Napa. Looks like they have...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-23-2026, 11:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 655
Posted By chuckies76ta
Fuel tank venting

Hi: For those of you who have this on your 72 Firebird. The canister located behind the back seat. Have any of you remove it or did you connect the vent hoses up. I'm doing a restoration on a 72 and...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-22-2026, 09:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 305
Posted By chuckies76ta
Howards 98644 might work for you. We run a PSI...

Howards 98644 might work for you. We run a PSI ct1526ml spring with around 220 seat/ 520 open. spinning to 7000 rpm with no issues. There are installed at 2." though.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-22-2026, 09:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,015
Posted By chuckies76ta
I glanced through everything, didn't see shocks....

I glanced through everything, didn't see shocks. A good set of QA1 double adjustable shocks up front made a huge difference in my 76 T/A. I think they help keep front tires planted on the pavement...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-22-2026, 09:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 520
Posted By chuckies76ta
Get the stainless steel type from Napa, Much...

Get the stainless steel type from Napa, Much better Stat in my opinion. https://www.napacanada.com/en/p/THE1600025
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-19-2026, 11:02 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,518
Posted By chuckies76ta
Dam, That's not good. There is one thing in my...

Dam, That's not good. There is one thing in my opinion about these uni-body cars. Never support that front end like you did off the front sway bar. I puts alot of stress on the center of the car. You...
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