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Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts For SALE 08-13-2020, 08:39 PM
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Views: 1,320
Posted By DeanBenson
I've learned more about this carb. It appears it...

I've learned more about this carb. It appears it was not born as 7042270. Here's some more pics.


New price $750. Willing to entertain offers. Sorry for all the confusion. I knew you guys would...
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts FOR SALE 08-13-2020, 08:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,854
Posted By DeanBenson
I've learned more about this carb. It appears it...

I've learned more about this carb. It appears it was not born as 7042270. Here's some more pics.

547138

547139

547140

547141
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts FOR SALE 08-13-2020, 06:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,854
Posted By DeanBenson
Thanks for the help. So you think it's probably...

Thanks for the help. So you think it's probably a restamp / fake? I don't want to screw anyone over. I am just trying to sell off the extra parts I've collected that I won't use.
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts FOR SALE 08-13-2020, 04:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,854
Posted By DeanBenson
Thanks for the help guys. I've added a couple...

Thanks for the help guys. I've added a couple more pictures. I'll try to take more of the casting numbers and add them later. Like I said I don't know the history or where he ordered this carb...
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts FOR SALE 08-12-2020, 11:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,854
Posted By DeanBenson
Ram Air Quadrajet 7042270 XG 3411 400 455 Carburetor

Selling a pretty rare carb. This carb came along with a freshly built 400 I bought a few years ago. The guy gave me a bunch of extra parts he was going to use in his build. I don't much about it, but...
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts For SALE 08-12-2020, 11:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,320
Posted By DeanBenson
72 Quadrajet 7042270 XG 3411 Ram Air 400 455 Carburetor

Selling a pretty rare carb. This carb came along with a freshly built 400 I bought a few years ago. The guy gave me a bunch of extra parts he was going to use in his build. I don't much about it,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-13-2015, 10:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 576
Posted By DeanBenson
I did this on a set of 6X heads a couple months...

I did this on a set of 6X heads a couple months ago. In the end it worked. I haven't fired the engine yet.

You definitely have to layer it in slowly over a week or 2. I screwed up the first...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-24-2015, 11:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 687
Posted By DeanBenson
Back when I was a kid my Dad would make me coat...

Back when I was a kid my Dad would make me coat bare blocks and cranks with grease with my bare hands..... You can use a soft brush, a finger, ??? just be sure to cover all of the machined...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-13-2015, 12:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,885
Posted By DeanBenson
I had my 400 decked this week, stock crank and...

I had my 400 decked this week, stock crank and rods, TRW 2262 pistons, took .015 on left bank, took .022 front and .027 rear off right bank to get all pistons to zero. From what I've read, the OEM...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-29-2015, 09:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 554
Posted By DeanBenson
Andre, I agree those could be 67 lemans/tempest. ...

Andre, I agree those could be 67 lemans/tempest. My Dad parted out a lot of those in the 80's, he may have just put those in the pile of parts for this 64 that we kept. All four are really close to...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-29-2015, 09:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 554
Posted By DeanBenson
clips from PY catalog

The two on the left are the same and two on the right are the same. The two on the right may be 66 or early 64, one of them has a long rusty flat bracket/clip about 10-12 inches long in the center...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-29-2015, 12:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 554
Posted By DeanBenson
64 Rocker Trim early/late

Guys, I've got two sets of rocker trim, one set is smooth, one set has a ridge in it. Which set is early 64? Which is late. I'm sorting through piles of parts trying to get the right stuff. My...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-22-2015, 04:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,257
Posted By DeanBenson
I don't need much work done. So I'd prefer to...

I don't need much work done. So I'd prefer to stay local.

I bought a fresh never fired 400, +.040 TRW flattop forged, balanced with stock recon rods w/ARP bolts, from someone needing money. I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-22-2015, 12:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,257
Posted By DeanBenson
Pontiac Engine Builder near St Louis

I just talked to Jim Moran, MBJ machine in Granite City, IL. I was planning on having him machine/build my new engine. He is retiring and not accepting any new projects. Is there a #2 Pontiac...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-16-2015, 09:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 718
Posted By DeanBenson
roller or not?

Thanks Dick, I think the roller cam you chose may be a little big for my 400 with stock rods, rpm range 1800-5800. I like the next smaller grind Part Number: 20510710 rpm range 1400-5400.

I'm...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-13-2015, 11:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 718
Posted By DeanBenson
I should be able to get 9:1 Is this enough...

I should be able to get 9:1 Is this enough compression for an 068?

Is there a good 068 sized roller on 112 LSA? Or is a roller just not needed for what I'm building. I don't want to have to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-13-2015, 10:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,048
Posted By DeanBenson
The stud welder electrical current only flows...

The stud welder electrical current only flows from the stud to the project piece then to the stud welder outer ring. The outer ring is about 1 inch diameter. So its very localized electrical...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-13-2015, 04:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 718
Posted By DeanBenson
Yes I figured the 2.93 gears would be my limiting...

Yes I figured the 2.93 gears would be my limiting factor, that's why I'm trying to build a low end torque engine. Would going with a HR over a HFT help more or are the rollers really more just for...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-13-2015, 02:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 718
Posted By DeanBenson
HR vs HFT in a 408 with Tri-Power

I hate to start another cam thread, but I'd like a camshaft recommendation.

This is for a 64 Lemans convertible, it will be a street only cruiser, driven to work a few days a week on the...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-11-2014, 10:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 415
Posted By DeanBenson
Thanks John. That info really helps. Now I need...

Thanks John. That info really helps. Now I need to track down some mounting clips/studs. I'm hoping there are more in the bottom of my various coffee cans of hardware.

Thanks again.
Dean
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-11-2014, 11:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 415
Posted By DeanBenson
Thanks, that's what I figured on the bottom trim....

Thanks, that's what I figured on the bottom trim. I have the piece but I only have 2 or 3 clips with the studs on them. Anyone have a source for replacement clips and acorn nuts? or a suitable sub...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-10-2014, 11:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 415
Posted By DeanBenson
64 Lemans/GTO decklid trim holes

Guys, I've finally got my car painted but the only good decklid I had was from a Tempest. Can anyone tell me where to drill the holes for the bottom trim and GTO logo? Anyone have a spare laying...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 11-04-2014, 09:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 595
Posted By DeanBenson
I've used silica in mine before for cleaning...

I've used silica in mine before for cleaning small steel parts. Nuts, bolts etc. Its works great. I use walnut shells for delicate parts. I've never damaged anything but I usually only clean...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-19-2014, 07:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 760
Posted By DeanBenson
Deck lid emblem holes

Thanks again for the photos. I'm pushing to paint this week.

I have a rust free Tempest deck lid that I want to use. Can someone send me measurements on where the 2 holes are drilled in the...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-12-2014, 05:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 760
Posted By DeanBenson
Thanks Guys. The pictures and descriptions...

Thanks Guys. The pictures and descriptions help. A lot. Thanks again Dean
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