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Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-08-2001, 08:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 280
Posted By 66Bronz
OMT- Thanks, I'll put it on the header bolt. I...

OMT- Thanks, I'll put it on the header bolt. I shyed away from that because I thought the heat there would compromise a good ground, but I always look for your posts & if you say it'll work, that's...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-07-2001, 08:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 280
Posted By 66Bronz
Hi everybody, will the stock timing cover of a...

Hi everybody, will the stock timing cover of a 389 suffice as a battery ground??? I think its cast iron (?) Why am I asking this question? well I bought new steel braided battery cables, & the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-07-2001, 08:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 280
Posted By 66Bronz
Hi everybody, will the stock timing cover of a...

Hi everybody, will the stock timing cover of a 389 suffice as a battery ground??? I think its cast iron (?) Why am I asking this question? well I bought new steel braided battery cables, & the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-05-2001, 04:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 466
Posted By 66Bronz
FYI, every time you use your cellphone, you could...

FYI, every time you use your cellphone, you could be tracked. Regional wireless transmitters contain GPS technology that enables the gov't or whoever ELSE is watching, to pinpoint the location,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-03-2001, 10:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 455
Posted By 66Bronz
Oh jeez, sounds like the transmission. But just...

Oh jeez, sounds like the transmission. But just to be safe, he'd better replace the crankshaft too.
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 06-02-2001, 05:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,042
Posted By 66Bronz
Tim, I'm using the flex & spacer just for fun...

Tim, I'm using the flex & spacer just for fun really, experimenting. It wasnt all that expensive. I have the original fan & fan clutch if its a disaster. I'm probably going for the 4-core Desert...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 05-29-2001, 08:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,042
Posted By 66Bronz
Hi Tim, your $325 custom rad- is that aluminum? A...

Hi Tim, your $325 custom rad- is that aluminum? A Griffin? I'm putting in a new radiator in my 66 and thinking longterm, maybe next year, about racing. Haven't bought one yet & I'd spend a little...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-25-2001, 01:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 486
Posted By 66Bronz
FYI~ I once bought the AFB rebuild kit from Ames:...

FYI~ I once bought the AFB rebuild kit from Ames: the throttle-plate screws were NOT included in that kit. If you must have new screws, find a machine shop in your area and if they don't have them,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-20-2001, 09:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 557
Posted By 66Bronz
Dude, you really have to disconnect the headpipe...

Dude, you really have to disconnect the headpipe from the exhaust manifold there. My motor is a 66 389 & it's definitely a tight squeeze but it drops thru. I put on a heat-shield to help with...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-16-2001, 09:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 334
Posted By 66Bronz
That's it. I'm doin it!

That's it. I'm doin it!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-15-2001, 08:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 334
Posted By 66Bronz
Thanks again, Will. I thought I saw it here...

Thanks again, Will. I thought I saw it here before. I remember my bro talking about it,as far back as 1971 with his '68 Firebird 400. I agree, if it can't hurt I'll try it!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-14-2001, 10:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 334
Posted By 66Bronz
Has anyone got experience with running another...

Has anyone got experience with running another heater hose to the left head? I mean a "Y" fitting after coming out from the firewall, then running hoses to both heads, instead of just to the right...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-14-2001, 10:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 334
Posted By 66Bronz
Has anyone got experience with running another...

Has anyone got experience with running another heater hose to the left head? I mean a "Y" fitting after coming out from the firewall, then running hoses to both heads, instead of just to the right...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-12-2001, 10:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,076
Posted By 66Bronz
Thanks guys, I think I'll splice into the...

Thanks guys, I think I'll splice into the ignition wire- the ACC wire. I continue to learn so much from this board!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-11-2001, 08:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,076
Posted By 66Bronz
The Holley tech support recommended connecting to...

The Holley tech support recommended connecting to an "ignition hot source only". But, have you tried the alt? It sounds sensible, but I've never seen a carb hooked into an alternator. I also have no...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-10-2001, 05:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,076
Posted By 66Bronz
Ahhhh, so! I guess I freaked when I saw the...

Ahhhh, so! I guess I freaked when I saw the terminal.

Thanks Will. Good luck with your new engine.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-10-2001, 07:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,076
Posted By 66Bronz
Hi everybody, I don't know what to do about the...

Hi everybody,
I don't know what to do about the lead for the electric choke on a Holley I'm putting on a 66 389. The ignition wires use a terminal plug into the ignition switch & I'm supposed to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-10-2001, 07:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,076
Posted By 66Bronz
Hi everybody, I don't know what to do about the...

Hi everybody,
I don't know what to do about the lead for the electric choke on a Holley I'm putting on a 66 389. The ignition wires use a terminal plug into the ignition switch & I'm supposed to...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-25-2001, 08:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 927
Posted By 66Bronz
After lots of experience working with the stuff...

After lots of experience working with the stuff on motorcycle brake & fuel lines, I can say, 1) duct tape is better than blacktape for keeping the wire down when cutting <black is punctured easier>...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-22-2001, 09:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 809
Posted By 66Bronz
If you havn't filled up the gastank lately &...

If you havn't filled up the gastank lately & you're just starting it during winter, your gas could be going stale. Put some fuel stabilizer in as per the directions. Likely tho' its your choke. see...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-10-2001, 09:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 810
Posted By 66Bronz
happy weekend! dude, if you've never rebuilt an...

happy weekend! dude, if you've never rebuilt an engine, my 2 cents is to pay someone this time. it takes a lot of experience to do it right & you probably don't have all the tools/equipment you need,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-04-2001, 11:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 722
Posted By 66Bronz
I was also thinkin of cutting and reflaring the...

I was also thinkin of cutting and reflaring the tubing. I'll try a 4-hole spacer 1st. I really like the fitting- has the filter & gauge. It does look like the gasket now is not high enuf off the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-03-2001, 06:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 722
Posted By 66Bronz
What is the proper carb gasket and/or spacer to...

What is the proper carb gasket and/or spacer to use with a Holley/Performer combination? And what are the implications (not including ultimate hood clearance!) of raising & lowering a carb with a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-03-2001, 06:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 722
Posted By 66Bronz
What is the proper carb gasket and/or spacer to...

What is the proper carb gasket and/or spacer to use with a Holley/Performer combination? And what are the implications (not including ultimate hood clearance!) of raising & lowering a carb with a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-28-2001, 09:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 822
Posted By 66Bronz
Has anyone had success running a 2nd heater hose...

Has anyone had success running a 2nd heater hose into the left head like the right? How exactly does the nipple fit into the head? And where do you tee the hoses, or do you? Just curious; old Pontiac...
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