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Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-15-2025, 07:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 284
Posted By melemans
Well, that makes a lot of sense. It didn't look...

Well, that makes a lot of sense. It didn't look like the gasket belonged. Thanks!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-15-2025, 03:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 284
Posted By melemans
1964 Lemans (original engine) 326 Valley Pan Crankcase Vent Gasket??

I am using a Fel-Pro PS 11488 Push Rod Cover Gasket Set. I do not recall seeing the small gasket pictured on the block or under the valley pan when I took it apart.

Question: Does the gasket go...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-07-2025, 10:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 752
Posted By melemans
So, Spectra it is! Thank you everyone for the...

So, Spectra it is! Thank you everyone for the help.
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-06-2025, 01:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 752
Posted By melemans
REPLACEMENT GAS TANK 64 LEMANS

I'm going back together with my 64 Lemans and I need to order a new OEM style tank. Should I go with TANKS INC., GOODMARK, or other? Thanks.
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-24-2025, 10:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 594
Posted By melemans
Finally bolted up! I had to unbolt...

Finally bolted up! I had to unbolt everything.......transmission crossmember, motor mounts, and motor mount frame mounts. I believe why it was such a pain in the rear is because the driver's side...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-24-2025, 04:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 594
Posted By melemans
Thank you. The engine sat good the first time...

Thank you. The engine sat good the first time that I bolted it down, other than the pan sitting on the center link. I guess the next step is to setup the engine hoist and do a little lifting and...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-24-2025, 03:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 594
Posted By melemans
64 Lemans V8 engine frame mounts

I installed my 326 with new heavy-duty mounts from Ames and the aftermarket oil pan was hitting the steering cross linkage. So, I installed engine frame to engine mount spacers from Butler. That gave...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-28-2025, 08:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 445
Posted By melemans
Good! Thanks for the diagram. I've downloaded for...

Good! Thanks for the diagram. I've downloaded for my file.
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-26-2025, 12:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 445
Posted By melemans
64 Lemans flywheel to crankshaft bolts

Bolts for manual flywheel to crankshaft, star washers or not? I'm thinking no washers, but I want to be sure. Thanks.
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 05-07-2025, 10:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 866
Posted By melemans
I can't find the message that I sent you...

I can't find the message that I sent you yesterday saying that I was holding off on purchasing spindles. Apparently, spindles in the condition as mine are the norm, so spending money for spindles...
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 05-05-2025, 09:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 866
Posted By melemans
Just the spindles. Are they in great shape?...

Just the spindles. Are they in great shape? Bearing surfaces not worn (like mine are)? Grease seal surface smooth without rust pits or grooves? Thanks for your fast response.
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 05-05-2025, 07:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 866
Posted By melemans
Drum brake spindles for 64 Lemans

WTB two 64 Lemans drum brake spindles.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-25-2022, 03:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,584
Posted By melemans
I had a 12-bolt leak because the aftermarket seal...

I had a 12-bolt leak because the aftermarket seal was seating too deep on the end of the yolk. The side by side measurement of the original OEM seal (rubber) was 1/8" shallower than the aftermarket...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-22-2021, 03:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,276
Posted By melemans
Thank you, Bill and Tom. Crushing the rubber...

Thank you, Bill and Tom. Crushing the rubber between a washer and the frame didn't appeal to me when I did the mock up. Bill, that's a great tip you have given about making a sleeve for the mounting...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-21-2021, 03:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,276
Posted By melemans
64 Muffler Hangers

My car had "Muffler Shop" dual exhaust on it when I bought it and I'm going back with factory style exhaust. I can't find any clear pictures in the archives showing how the factory muffler hangers...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 05-02-2021, 09:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,979
Posted By melemans
Miller 211 gets my vote. I've welded all types of...

Miller 211 gets my vote. I've welded all types of materials with 220 - 110 volts with no problem. As stated previously, consumables are readily available just about anywhere. My next choice would be...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-11-2021, 05:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,193
Posted By melemans
I had a 12-bold that leaked like that. It turned...

I had a 12-bold that leaked like that. It turned out that the new seals fit too deep on the yolk. I made a spacer out of 1/8" rod to go between the seal lip and the housing and that fixed my leak...
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 10-02-2020, 05:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,280
Posted By melemans
Bolts

Thank you, chrisp, for helping me out on the bolts. I received them in the mail this morning. Now I'm back on my project! Thanks to everyone that responded.
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 10-02-2020, 04:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,280
Posted By melemans
Thank you, Scott, for looking. I received what I...

Thank you, Scott, for looking. I received what I needed from crisp this morning and I'm back on my project. Thank you again!
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 09-29-2020, 04:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,280
Posted By melemans
I could use some help.....I need three head bolts to replace damaged ones.

I'm installing the heads on my built 64 Lemans 326 engine, but I need three (3) 3-5/8" long head bolts with the "O" stamped on the top. Anyone have three good ones that I can purchase?
Forum: Pontiac Business Entities Exchange 12-06-2019, 07:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,782
Posted By melemans
Paul is building my little 326 and I have not...

Paul is building my little 326 and I have not lost a bit of sleep over it due to any negative comment(s). Just saying there is one loooong story on here that I'm tired of seeing.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-26-2019, 03:40 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,828
Posted By melemans
For me, I had no problem taking my engine to...

For me, I had no problem taking my engine to Paul Carter. His reputation is still excellent in my opinion. I understand that mistakes cost money and time and that's unfortunate. We all...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-27-2019, 12:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,655
Posted By melemans
Pecos, that's a fine looking car! I've been...

Pecos, that's a fine looking car! I've been following your build ever since I became a member on this forum and have enjoyed the entire process. I'm glad that you built it like you wanted to. Regular...
Forum: Interior TECH 12-31-2018, 09:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 530
Posted By melemans
A couple of places you might check...

A couple of places you might check out.......Chris's Trim Shop, 3001 NE 28th St, Fort Worth, TX 76111 or Southside Trim, 4300 Buckingham Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76155. I had Southside put all new...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-06-2018, 06:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 673
Posted By melemans
And to you, too, Tom!

And to you, too, Tom!
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