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Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 10:58 AM
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Posted By mgarblik
2 ordered. Thank you. They look great

2 ordered. Thank you. They look great
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 10:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 353
Posted By mgarblik
You didn't mention what car you were working on. ...

You didn't mention what car you were working on. But on old full size Pontiacs, I have balanced the wheels using the brake drum and bearing races to center the lug-centric wheels on the balancer...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 10:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 353
Posted By mgarblik
That sounds like a good approach. Old steel...

That sounds like a good approach. Old steel wheels are often bent. They can be bent from curbing or deep pot holes and really show no damage until checked on a balancer.
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-19-2026, 06:20 PM
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Posted By mgarblik
Looks great. Thank you for making this one. ...

Looks great. Thank you for making this one. Perfect timing too. I will order as soon as available.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-19-2026, 02:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 353
Posted By mgarblik
Because of the forming tools used to make the...

Because of the forming tools used to make the rally II wheels, the "best possible" balance would be achieved with a lug-centric adapter. Is it necessary? That's strictly up to the end user IMO. I...
Forum: Industry Stuff 07-18-2026, 08:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 246
Posted By mgarblik
I had a very similar situation with Rock Auto on...

I had a very similar situation with Rock Auto on a Spectra tank for a 1973 Firebird. Shipped the same way with the neck sticking out in the breeze. No double box. But in my case, the tank was just...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-16-2026, 02:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,175
Posted By mgarblik
I have lapped that ball seat as you described...

I have lapped that ball seat as you described with a stick brazed to a ball. Lapped with 280 grit Clover compound. Takes a little time but that iron is pretty soft so not too bad. It's a real...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-15-2026, 05:56 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,441
Posted By mgarblik
FYI: I received my VR1 order today direct from...

FYI: I received my VR1 order today direct from Valvoline. It took 4 business days to arrive. 10W-30 non-synthetic, VR1. It came really packed. Each 5 quart jug had the lid taped. Then an...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-15-2026, 08:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 335
Posted By mgarblik
Post #2 is loaded with good information for you...

Post #2 is loaded with good information for you to digest. Based on the information provided, this engine will be getting a flex plate, not a flywheel. So IMO, It really doesn't matter which way...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-14-2026, 04:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 751
Posted By mgarblik
I will be there Friday and Saturday. My original...

I will be there Friday and Saturday. My original plan was to make this the maiden voyage for my 73 SD-455 TA. But advanced weather forecasts don't look good for either day. High winds, heavy...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-12-2026, 10:12 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,167
Posted By mgarblik
Glad you are up and running. Couple things to...

Glad you are up and running. Couple things to consider. First timing. I would verify TDC is TDC with a piston stop or at the very least a camera to look at the piston and the timing marks. That...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-12-2026, 10:03 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,441
Posted By mgarblik
For those out there who are fans of Valvoline...

For those out there who are fans of Valvoline VR1. (myself included). Right now, that oil is very difficult to source, especially 10W-30. I was buying it at Walmart and many other vendors finding...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 07-12-2026, 09:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 176
Posted By mgarblik
I don't know if anything is wrong. But Here are...

I don't know if anything is wrong. But Here are a few questions. 1. Are you sure you are running the drill counterclockwise? 2. Do you have an oil pressure gauge on the engine system so you can...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-11-2026, 01:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 308
Posted By mgarblik
I am glad they have abandoned the boat racing, at...

I am glad they have abandoned the boat racing, at least for now. The giant hydroplane they had at PRI made a huge visual presentation. But it wasn't a legal unlimited hydroplane, or part of the...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-10-2026, 08:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 308
Posted By mgarblik
I always root for the underdog. But at almost 70...

I always root for the underdog. But at almost 70 years old, this isn't my first rodeo. For anyone who happened to be at the PRI show this past year, the IHRA presence and their "grand plan" was...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-07-2026, 09:59 PM
Replies: 416
Views: 82,505
Posted By mgarblik
Thanks Dennis. I just don't feel I can have it...

Thanks Dennis. I just don't feel I can have it car show ready in time for Norwalk. It has some little issues I want to address but It takes time to find the right people to deal with the little...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-07-2026, 03:17 PM
Replies: 416
Views: 82,505
Posted By mgarblik
Well, this 5 year project is finally coming to a...

Well, this 5 year project is finally coming to a close. I have driven the car 30-35 miles now. I will continue to rack up some local mileage on it before my 500 mile round trip to Norwalk in a...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-05-2026, 07:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 405
Posted By mgarblik
I didn't know that. I always made that...

I didn't know that. I always made that assumption. What is the difference between those two series? I seldom use Clevite but sometimes they are the easiest to get.
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 07-04-2026, 08:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 780
Posted By mgarblik
Just a reminder that the Big Norwalk Pontiac...

Just a reminder that the Big Norwalk Pontiac event is in just a few weeks. If your still looking for that turn signal switch, this is your best chance to find one in person. The swap meet is the...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-04-2026, 08:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 405
Posted By mgarblik
When we were killing bearings in the Pontiac...

When we were killing bearings in the Pontiac nitro engine every weekend, I had a couple long conversations with Bill Miller. (BME) By this point we couldn't get any "race bearings" for our billet...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-04-2026, 07:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 477
Posted By mgarblik
Happy birthday to America! The Big 250. My HS...

Happy birthday to America! The Big 250. My HS graduation class was the bicentennial in 1976. It was a big deal too. Lots of history this year. 100th for Pontiac too. Fireworks and picnics for...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-03-2026, 04:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,155
Posted By mgarblik
This is the paint I used on my 62 Catalina...

This is the paint I used on my 62 Catalina engine. Spray can paint. VHT SP122.
Readily available and won't break the bank. I can not guarantee it's a perfect match because I didn't have any...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-02-2026, 08:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 509
Posted By mgarblik
If the 400 vs the 350 are very similar builds,...

If the 400 vs the 350 are very similar builds, cam, compression and so forth, the gas mileage will be virtually the same. The 400 will make more power when needed. Driven the same, MPG should be...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-02-2026, 08:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 466
Posted By mgarblik
Running that pump on my 62 Catalina . Bathtub...

Running that pump on my 62 Catalina . Bathtub intake 2X4 AFB's 750 CFM. 3/8" stock fuel line, no return, no regulator, no problems in 4 years. Top quality product. I do try very hard to run 0%...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-02-2026, 10:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 463
Posted By mgarblik
I believe you will find that a set of -.001...

I believe you will find that a set of -.001 bearings are what you need to tighten up the clearance a little. This is based on a crankshaft that was ground small, say 2.4992" as an example. The same...
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