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Forum: Industry Stuff 07-18-2026, 08:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 243
Posted By Sirrotica
FWIW, if I had to ship parts I used multiple...

FWIW, if I had to ship parts I used multiple boxes taped together to cover the part. Overlapping the layers of carboard where they're spliced together and taped makes the box stronger than a single...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 07-18-2026, 08:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 105
Posted By Sirrotica
Skip, formerly I've used a piece of old inner...

Skip, formerly I've used a piece of old inner tube with a hose clamp over the neck, when you're poor, you find stuff lying around the garage to use.................;)

I still have inner tube and...
Forum: Suspension TECH 07-17-2026, 02:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 216
Posted By Sirrotica
Same as bleeding it with the lines loosened in...

Same as bleeding it with the lines loosened in place, and yes it will work.
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-16-2026, 08:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 325
Posted By Sirrotica
With the brilliant decisions that the woman...

With the brilliant decisions that the woman running GM has made lately they might as well just knock all their buildings down, and sell off the real estate.

The 6.2 engine debacle is gonna hurt...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-16-2026, 04:00 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,439
Posted By Sirrotica
Since I've used Pennzoil since 1977 in everything...

Since I've used Pennzoil since 1977 in everything I own I went to their oil recommendation site to get their take on what oil a 1973 flat tappet 455 should run. Their recommendation was 10W-30...
Forum: Suspension TECH 07-16-2026, 10:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 216
Posted By Sirrotica
Over 50 years making my living working on fluid...

Over 50 years making my living working on fluid systems in cars, trucks and hydraulic construction equipment, and never had one machine that I had to send to the crusher because I couldn't bleed a...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-16-2026, 10:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 230
Posted By Sirrotica
Here's the link for GTO, G8, and T/A late model...

Here's the link for GTO, G8, and T/A late model parts. Chis Casperson, the former owner of Performance Years sells many of the common parts needed for the late model Pontiac muscle cars. No one else...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-16-2026, 09:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 230
Posted By Sirrotica
GTO Ignition key fob, and blank. it has a Manaro...

GTO Ignition key fob, and blank. it has a Manaro emblem on the rear of the fob.

https://gtog8ta.com/product/04-06-gto-remote-key-fob-kit-holden-logo/

There are cheaper alternatives on E bay and...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 07-13-2026, 05:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 101
Posted By Sirrotica
Left and right are the exact same measurements...

Left and right are the exact same measurements and use one part number, so no you can't offset the engine fore or aft by mixing up motor mounts. The bolt is in the center of the mount so there is no...
Forum: Suspension TECH 07-13-2026, 04:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 216
Posted By Sirrotica
I never bench bleed master cylinders. I install...

I never bench bleed master cylinders. I install them, leave the fittings slightly loose, and just bump the pedal at the top of it's travel about an inch and let it return several times, and tighten...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-13-2026, 12:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 230
Posted By Sirrotica
I bought my 05 new in February of 06, the...

I bought my 05 new in February of 06, the arrowheads faded quickly enough that I had them replaced while still under warranty. So yes, they do fade quickly when exposed to the sun. Mine unfortunately...
Forum: Non Pontiac Motors in Pontiacs 07-10-2026, 01:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 132
Posted By Sirrotica
Club member here," Mr Anonymous" Dave, is a...

Club member here," Mr Anonymous" Dave, is a walking encyclopedia for all things oldsmobile, hopefully he chimes in and offers up his knowledge on this subject.

If not you might IM him.

Dave was...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-07-2026, 09:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 936
Posted By Sirrotica
If you're buying Purolator the top model is the...

If you're buying Purolator the top model is the Boss as far as filtration specs.

...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-01-2026, 10:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 463
Posted By Sirrotica
FWIW, I once had a 301 that I slammed together...

FWIW, I once had a 301 that I slammed together that the crank was .010 under on the rods only from the factory. The mains were standard. I put standard bearings in it inadvertently and drove it about...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-21-2026, 03:28 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,439
Posted By Sirrotica
FWIW, my lowest mileage vehicle I own is 152,000...

FWIW, my lowest mileage vehicle I own is 152,000 miles, highest is 375,000 miles. I use synthetic diesel oil in all my diesels, and API rated synthetic in all the gasoline engines. None of these...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-17-2026, 10:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 426
Posted By Sirrotica
Over the years I've found several different...

Over the years I've found several different defects that can cause a double knock. Most times I've found them in suspension components, sway bar bushings, and shock mounts in particular cause double...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-13-2026, 08:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 382
Posted By Sirrotica
As far as this "little known secret" goes, the...

As far as this "little known secret" goes, the secret isn't accurate.

Formerly I was a driver that drove fuel tanker for a few years before I retired, this statement isn't entirely true. While...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-09-2026, 12:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,109
Posted By Sirrotica
Something I ran into decades ago when Pontiac was...

Something I ran into decades ago when Pontiac was having all the nylon timing gear failures. I had a customer car that a timing gear replaced, someone didn't get the eccentric installed properly...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-06-2026, 04:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,109
Posted By Sirrotica
The return limes usually have orifices in them to...

The return limes usually have orifices in them to only meter vapor at a high rate, and fluids at a much reduced rate. The return lines usually are plumbed above the siphon point of the carb, and the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-06-2026, 12:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,109
Posted By Sirrotica
Years ago I figured out a way to find out if the...

Years ago I figured out a way to find out if the suction side of the fuel system was drawing in air while running. You just put your fingers over the bowl vents on the carb while the car is idling,...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-05-2026, 12:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 495
Posted By Sirrotica
My parents bought a car identical to yours, which...

My parents bought a car identical to yours, which I eventually bought from them and drove it until it got hit during a snowstorm in Erie PA, 1972 ish.

It was in our family for nearly a decade,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-04-2026, 12:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,109
Posted By Sirrotica
The idea of running a return line back to tank...

The idea of running a return line back to tank works because the fuel is continually moving in the line and doesn't sit stationary long enough to boil into vapor. Chrysler, as well as AMC, and a few...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-04-2026, 11:55 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,439
Posted By Sirrotica
And for those that don't know, diesel ZDDP isn't...

And for those that don't know, diesel ZDDP isn't the same additive package as the ZDDP used for gasoline engines. Yes diesel oil usually has more ZDDP in it, but it isn't the same preferred additive...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-04-2026, 10:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 267
Posted By Sirrotica
One of the sponsors of my race cars had German...

One of the sponsors of my race cars had German Shepard guard dogs at his wrecking yard, They used to take full sized cement blocks and pick them up and carry them around as toys.........LOL
Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-04-2026, 10:04 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,439
Posted By Sirrotica
Bob, I use it in everything I own with an I/C...

Bob, I use it in everything I own with an I/C diesel and gas engine since 1977 when I became a Pennzoil service station dealer in Erie PA. In my 3rd signature pic of the 69 GP you can see the...
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