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Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 12:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 351
Posted By SRGN
Depends on the balancer used as well. If you want...

Depends on the balancer used as well. If you want a road force balance, you need to be lug centric, period. Most of the regular balancers will do ok on a hub centric setup.
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 07-18-2026, 03:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 106
Posted By SRGN
I've used 2 radiator hoses with a coupler...

I've used 2 radiator hoses with a coupler connecting them in the past.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 07-17-2026, 11:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 151
Posted By SRGN
Yeah I found that out the hard way when I was...

Yeah I found that out the hard way when I was young and learning. I'm no longer young, but still learning. I epoxy prime every substrate before I put plastic on these days, with the exception of...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 07-17-2026, 01:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 151
Posted By SRGN
Lead has been the longest lasting. A little bit...

Lead has been the longest lasting. A little bit of plastic as the final layer saves time, and is thin enough to last quite a while.
Forum: 73-77 A-body TECH 07-16-2026, 01:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 49
Posted By SRGN
Check your grounds first. Power for brake lights...

Check your grounds first. Power for brake lights goes through the turn signal switch, make sure you have power going to the turn signal switch. Post the part number for the harness you used, and I'll...
Forum: Suspension TECH 07-16-2026, 12:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 323
Posted By SRGN
Stupid question... Does your car have the oval...

Stupid question... Does your car have the oval bushing in the rear of the lower control arms? I've seen a few a bodies that had an oval on one side and round on the other, one of them had an issue...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 07-15-2026, 07:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 227
Posted By SRGN
I forgot to add, I changed the timing chain while...

I forgot to add, I changed the timing chain while it was apart. I wonder if the wear on the chain was causing retarded valve timing which likely would have contributed to running hot. The chain...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 07-14-2026, 02:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 227
Posted By SRGN
I just swapped out the 4 bolt water pump and...

I just swapped out the 4 bolt water pump and timing cover for an 8 bolt on my 62. Before it ran at 195-200 cruising with a 160 stat, hit 205-210 at idle. After the swap, I had to switch to a 180 stat...
Forum: 73-77 A-body TECH 07-12-2026, 11:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,286
Posted By SRGN
There's a poor or missing ground. It happens,...

There's a poor or missing ground. It happens, look at the wiring to the dash bulbs. They aren't grounding, separate the dash bulb ground circuit and give them their own dedicated ground. There may be...
Forum: 73-77 A-body TECH 07-12-2026, 09:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,286
Posted By SRGN
If the gauges are getting a ground from the...

If the gauges are getting a ground from the dimmer circuit, they will lose ground whenever the lights are on and go to full sweep.
Forum: 73-77 A-body TECH 07-12-2026, 01:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,286
Posted By SRGN
Turn the gauge dimmer all the way down/off and...

Turn the gauge dimmer all the way down/off and see if the gauges still peg with the lights on.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-12-2026, 01:13 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,167
Posted By SRGN
If there was witness marks on the upper shell of...

If there was witness marks on the upper shell of the rod bearings, that would be detonation. Upper part of the cam bearings is more likely an oiling issue or a bent cam. If you want to work on the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-11-2026, 04:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 347
Posted By SRGN
I'd guess late 60s, maybe' 68 or so? Beautiful...

I'd guess late 60s, maybe' 68 or so? Beautiful rifle, 300WM is on the list if I decide to add another caliber to my stable.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-10-2026, 12:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 291
Posted By SRGN
Says they're drilled and tapped for adding plug...

Says they're drilled and tapped for adding plug wire looms. I thought about using them for that purpose, but I have too many other things to work on before I get to it.
Forum: 73-77 A-body TECH 07-10-2026, 12:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 62
Posted By SRGN
How does the belt look? Grab the fan and wiggle...

How does the belt look? Grab the fan and wiggle it to make sure a bearing in the water pump isn't on its way out as well, could affect belt tension or create extra drag on the belt drive if it's...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-10-2026, 05:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 291
Posted By SRGN
I picked up a set from a guy on eBay that...

I picked up a set from a guy on eBay that fabricates them. Not cheap, but I'd rather pay more for something made here by American hands. Im not disappointed.

https://ebay.io/m/IahyTk
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-09-2026, 10:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 306
Posted By SRGN
https://www.dragzine.com/event-coverage/nhra-ihra/...

https://www.dragzine.com/event-coverage/nhra-ihra/ihra-faces-growing-uncertainty-following-schedule-changes-employee-departures/
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 07-09-2026, 09:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 634
Posted By SRGN
Try southern polyurethane epoxy primer. Their...

Try southern polyurethane epoxy primer. Their stuff has replaced PPG in my garage, their clear coat is excellent as well. Does not get chalky after time like you have seen with others. I still use...
Forum: Suspension TECH 07-08-2026, 10:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 536
Posted By SRGN
If you are anywhere near NJ, I have access to an...

If you are anywhere near NJ, I have access to an alignment machine. I've been doing alignments for 30+ years, I can get them driving pretty good. Post up your alignment sheet and I can see what is...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 07-08-2026, 10:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 536
Posted By SRGN
I always do base clear, holds up better with high...

I always do base clear, holds up better with high UV exposure. I've found that scratch repair is easier, a quick wet sand and reclear the panel if it's deep enough.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 07-08-2026, 09:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 104
Posted By SRGN
Before going crazy, check the choke and verify...

Before going crazy, check the choke and verify the vacuum lines are intact/routed correctly. Pinch off the vacuum line to the brake booster to rule it out as a vacuum leak. I'd strongly suggest using...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 07-08-2026, 11:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 634
Posted By SRGN
DP90LF is an epoxy primer, that's why it holds...

DP90LF is an epoxy primer, that's why it holds up. 2k just means it's 2 parts, base and hardener. I don't use that since they went LF(lead free) in the 90s. There's better options without the PPG...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-08-2026, 05:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 456
Posted By SRGN
I'm the worst person to ask, since I would just...

I'm the worst person to ask, since I would just say f it and go for it. Life is short, if you want to do it, do it. Anything will fit anywhere if you can cut and weld.
Forum: Suspension TECH 07-07-2026, 11:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 536
Posted By SRGN
The shims are your caster and camber adjustment,...

The shims are your caster and camber adjustment, get an alignment before you mess with them. Part of the alignment is steering wheel centering. Go to a shop that knows older vehicles, most tire shops...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 07-07-2026, 10:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 178
Posted By SRGN
I have the compressor and lines figured out, I'm...

I have the compressor and lines figured out, I'm going to use a bulkhead fitting so I can put everything where it looks "right". I switched to an 8 bolt timing cover from the 4 bolt, moved PS and...
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