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Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 02-03-2023, 04:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,566
Posted By Indiangoat
Is this parking brake warning light switch...

Is this parking brake warning light switch bracket for 1965 Pontiac GTO still for sale?
Forum: Big Pontiac (incl G-body)Parts For SALE 09-25-2011, 05:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 313
Posted By Indiangoat
Are the 15x6 Rally II wheels still for sale? If...

Are the 15x6 Rally II wheels still for sale? If so, how much do you want for them including shipping to Fairfax, VA. Thanks.
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 08-24-2010, 08:15 PM
Replies: 1,421
Views: 360,846
Posted By Indiangoat
If your thermostat is okay you may need to check...

If your thermostat is okay you may need to check your bottom radiator hose to see if it is collapsing from pump suction. Sometimes the spiral wire support within the hose can rust away.

I hope...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 11-18-2007, 02:37 PM
Replies: 1,421
Views: 360,846
Posted By Indiangoat
The bigger the fan the Better

I modified my new plastic 1965 15 inch radiator fan shroud to accommodate a 19.5 inch fan instead of the stock 18 inch fan (see picks attached). The 19.5 inch 6 blade fan seems to pull a heck of a...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 10-25-2007, 10:57 PM
Replies: 1,421
Views: 360,846
Posted By Indiangoat
The 455 seems to run a little cooler at freeway...

The 455 seems to run a little cooler at freeway speeds with a standard T-stat instead of a high flow T-stat. Maybe there is such thing as too much radiator flow after all. I think the slightly...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 10-21-2007, 04:24 PM
Replies: 1,421
Views: 360,846
Posted By Indiangoat
After I reduced the divider plate clearance to...

After I reduced the divider plate clearance to about the thickeness of a gasket and made a 1/16th in hole in the top of the divider plate to let out any trapped air bubbles, the motor did not cool...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 10-20-2007, 11:58 PM
Replies: 1,421
Views: 360,846
Posted By Indiangoat
New aluminum rad installed but still got hot soak temp creep

I installed a new Rodney Red crossflow radiator in my 1965 GTO and installed some fan seal material (masticated rubber) between the radiator and fan shroud to improve suction. Also I isntalled an 18...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 08-21-2007, 07:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,657
Posted By Indiangoat
Isn't the timing suppose to be 9 deg BTDC. Also,...

Isn't the timing suppose to be 9 deg BTDC. Also, if you think it might be heating up from lean fuel mixture, you could check the plugs for white residue and determine if the air fuel mixture is...
Forum: Suspension TECH 08-21-2007, 06:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 523
Posted By Indiangoat
Try http://www.frankspontiacparts.com. I just...

Try http://www.frankspontiacparts.com. I just bought some new 67 GTO axles for a reasonable price. Also, you could try http://www.superioraxle.com/
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 08-18-2007, 10:48 AM
Replies: 1,421
Views: 360,846
Posted By Indiangoat
The hi-flow aluminum water pump that I installed...

The hi-flow aluminum water pump that I installed (Milodon) had taller impeller fins compared to the stock impeller. The bigger impeller fins looked like they significantly reduced the clearance...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 08-17-2007, 05:01 PM
Replies: 1,421
Views: 360,846
Posted By Indiangoat
Similar problem

Hello:

My 455 65 goat is overheating at idle. I think when it sits around for awhile the radiator is growing filaments of corrosion that might be causing heat exchange problems. I've already...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-31-2007, 12:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 830
Posted By Indiangoat
65 Front disc brake conversion

I did it with a CPP front disc brake delux conversion kit. The install went okay, but the brake peddle does not depress smoothly throughout its range of motion. There is a suddon increase in peddle...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-18-2007, 08:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 254
Posted By Indiangoat
Thanks, Also, I just found out that the 1965...

Thanks,

Also, I just found out that the 1965 outer retainer plates are the ones that are dished out on the bottom. The 1966 plates are flat.
Forum: Suspension TECH 05-17-2007, 03:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 597
Posted By Indiangoat
Thanks

I bought a new pair of caliper brackets from CPP ($99) which seem to have been stamped to better specifications compared to the brackets that came in the conversion kit back in 2003. The calipers...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-16-2007, 08:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 254
Posted By Indiangoat
Axle retainer problem?

I am replacing the axle bearings on a 66 rear end and just noticed that the outer retainer plate on one side does not match the plate on the other side.

The outer axle retainer plate on the left...
Forum: Suspension TECH 03-30-2007, 07:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 597
Posted By Indiangoat
Unhappy Front disc brake convertion kit - caliper bracket within tolerances?

The disc brake assembly I recieved was pre-assemled and suppose to bolt right up to the ball joints. The caliper brackets, however, do not seem to allow the caliper to sit correctly on the drivers...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-12-2007, 05:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 620
Posted By Indiangoat
Good info.

Thanks for the help. I also found this site which has some good instructions and pics for installation of a front disc brake conversion kit on a 65 GM A-body.
...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-11-2007, 09:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 620
Posted By Indiangoat
Post Instructions for front disk brake conversion kit.

Hi all:

Could anybody recommend a source for detailed step-by-step instructions on how to install an A-body power disk brake conversion kit on my 65 GTO?

Thanks.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-03-2007, 08:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 486
Posted By Indiangoat
Warped air horn fix

My air horn gasket wicks fuel too. I went to Borders and read a new book on quadrajets (not the Roe book). It had lots of pictures. They described this problem and showed someone using a sander to...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 12-16-2006, 09:46 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,021
Posted By Indiangoat
Overheating Problem.

Here are a couple more tricks to reduce engine temps in these old pontiacs.

1. Insert a brass plumbing nipple in the heater hose tube at the firewall. This will reduce the diameter of the heater...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 11-22-2006, 09:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,008
Posted By Indiangoat
I plan on connecting my 2 1/2 inch exhaust...

I plan on connecting my 2 1/2 inch exhaust manifold downpipes (65 GTO) using the Napa butt joint band clamp, but I am wondering if the clamps will be strong enough to support the exhaust system since...
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