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Forum: Electrical Tech 08-11-2013, 10:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 920
Posted By usp55
Battery gounded to block and fender. Firewall to...

Battery gounded to block and fender. Firewall to block. Block to frame. frame to body. Yeah I agree but I waned to block down so I know I have good ground here but this gremlin in killin me! So I...
Forum: Electrical Tech 08-11-2013, 05:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 920
Posted By usp55
true, and it did click today after the battery...

true, and it did click today after the battery dropped under 12v trying to start it a few times.

so i took the plugs out, darted it and the starer turned the motor, felt weak but still way more...
Forum: Electrical Tech 08-11-2013, 01:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 920
Posted By usp55
ok so ive check with american auto wire and i...

ok so ive check with american auto wire and i have everytihg crutial for the starting system to work.

with the plugs out the engine turns over - still slower than i think it should but it turns...
Forum: Electrical Tech 08-05-2013, 03:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 920
Posted By usp55
Yeah I matched then up and they are correct. ...

Yeah I matched then up and they are correct.

The oil is blue but it is hooked up already. Those two wire I'm holdin literally only go that far. 71 firebird
Forum: Electrical Tech 08-05-2013, 02:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 920
Posted By usp55
Thank you for the reply I really appreciate the...

Thank you for the reply I really appreciate the reply

Those two connections I'm holding come off the harness with the wire u see connected to the hei. They are not long enough to reach the alt...
Forum: Electrical Tech 08-05-2013, 12:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 920
Posted By usp55
Starter issue, I've searched and searched.

Can Someone please verify these wires are correct? New everything clicking starter on 455
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z267/usp55/141C5A22-B1F4-45AF-ACBD-959D045622B7-3062-00000290678D29F2.jpg...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-31-2013, 08:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 770
Posted By usp55
Ok so I tested the coolant system and pressure...

Ok so I tested the coolant system and pressure went right into 15psi and I had a small leak at the heater core firewall connection, tightened it up hen watched. Held for a good 5 minutes then I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-31-2013, 02:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 770
Posted By usp55
Car was outside with the coolant system drained,...

Car was outside with the coolant system drained, it was a 50/50 mix prior to draining.
I will rent a coolant system pressure tester tonight and drain the oil to see how much water there is.

If...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-30-2013, 09:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 770
Posted By usp55
water in oil - yeah i know

1971 firebird t/a 455
4 year project and i finally have everything ready to go to start it but i just primed the oil pump and yupp, milky nastiness.

i bought the 455 used but watching it run...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-05-2013, 09:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 505
Posted By usp55
its just a stock engine and this is what i have. ...

its just a stock engine and this is what i have. is it really that horrible, i could get it running this weekend if i can get these accessories on.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-04-2013, 05:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 505
Posted By usp55
balancer problem...?

hi all ive got a 71 firebird with a 72 455 stock. Ive been working on it for a long time and need to get it running.

current issue is i have a professional products balancer 80020. i put it on...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-25-2013, 01:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 829
Posted By usp55
old post from hell i know but i have this exact...

old post from hell i know but i have this exact issue now.
i have a 1971 esprit and i wanted a clean tack so i picked up a cluster with rally gauges. I then got a new dash wire setup from american...
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts WANTED 11-29-2012, 04:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 605
Posted By usp55
Sry, '71

Sry, '71
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts WANTED 11-29-2012, 03:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 605
Posted By usp55
Need rally gauges!!

Converting a base model to rally gauges. I picked up the new harness and bezel so I just need the gauges now. Thank you
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 09-29-2012, 05:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 532
Posted By usp55
That would make more sense. The main line is...

That would make more sense. The main line is behind for sure.

So it may be possible to get it in without taking the motor out if it goes in front of the crossmember. Hmmm. If you get the chance...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 09-28-2012, 06:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 532
Posted By usp55
update, i got the return line today and the rear...

update, i got the return line today and the rear section went in no problem. The front section is impossible with the engine in, so i have to pull it or atleast move it up as much as i can.
...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 09-21-2012, 10:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 532
Posted By usp55
Life saver! Yeah the fenders are on lol....

Life saver!

Yeah the fenders are on lol. First time in three years!

What's the best way to block the lines?
Couldn't I just block the vent lines on the back on the tank too and get a vented...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 09-21-2012, 05:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 532
Posted By usp55
wow thank you for the info! its a 71 i...

wow thank you for the info!

its a 71
i dont even have a vapor canister so i have to look for that too.
i would like to replace the sending unit just to i know ive replaced it all. Im sure it...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 09-21-2012, 04:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 532
Posted By usp55
vapor lines

hi guys,

im trying my best to put this car back together right but i didnt start with much. im ordering fuel and brake lines from inline tube an need help with what to get.

right now i have...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 09-21-2012, 10:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 248
Posted By usp55
steering column

hey guys, will a 75 tilt column bolt right in to my 71 firebird? i know some of those firewall mounting points are different of some years. does anyone no for sure if it will or will not. im not...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-13-2012, 05:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 257
Posted By usp55
Well that's good to hear. WJ or WK GC? Looks...

Well that's good to hear. WJ or WK GC?

Looks like I have 35" of Clarence and the deck is 31" off the ground
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-13-2012, 04:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 257
Posted By usp55
Yeah just the engine without a trans

Yeah just the engine without a trans
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-13-2012, 04:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 257
Posted By usp55
quick question: long time first time

Hey guys,

Im always ready your post, love the forum. I have a 1971 firebird and im picking up a 73 455.

Do you think or have you ever put a poncho 455 in the back of a tahoe without barn...
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts FOR SALE 04-11-2012, 08:34 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,395
Posted By usp55
Can you ship the door glass? Not sure if it would...

Can you ship the door glass? Not sure if it would be worth it though. Need some scratch free glassr
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 12-27-2011, 12:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,072
Posted By usp55
I did win the ebay and finally got the all fixed...

I did win the ebay and finally got the all fixed up and on the car. thanks!

Tried electrolysis for the first time to remove rust and it worked better than I could have hoped.

Electrolysis:...
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