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Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-02-2022, 02:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,317
Posted By adynes
A wheel bearing and a pilot bearing are loaded...

A wheel bearing and a pilot bearing are loaded completely differently. Very different operating conditions.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-01-2022, 07:54 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,586
Posted By adynes
Only issue I have with the Crane reply above is...

Only issue I have with the Crane reply above is that I would recommend a larger diameter pushrod instead of thicker wall (or in combination with thicker wall). Increasing diameter offers vastly more...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-01-2022, 07:46 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,586
Posted By adynes
https://www.ls2.com/forums/showthread.php/231732-C...

https://www.ls2.com/forums/showthread.php/231732-Cam-Damage

A portion of a reply from Crane tech to the forum post above:

"That being said, your problem appears to be a classic example of...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-01-2022, 07:39 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,586
Posted By adynes
To me that looks like surface fatigue (spalling)....

To me that looks like surface fatigue (spalling). Possibly caused by insufficient valve spring force and/or instability/flexing somewhere in the valvetrain, causing the lifters to loft and impact...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-10-2021, 11:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,303
Posted By adynes
Only reason to have two tps sensors is to...

Only reason to have two tps sensors is to fool-proof the tune setup. One would work just fine, so long as the user doesn't forget to properly configure in the tune when making linkage rate changes....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-16-2021, 10:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,154
Posted By adynes
If something caused the master cylinder to gum...

If something caused the master cylinder to gum up, it might have happened elsewhere in the system too. I would pull the lines off at the wheels and blow them out with an air compressor. Getting fluid...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-15-2021, 12:08 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 12,653
Posted By adynes
What were your compression test numbers? Were...

What were your compression test numbers? Were they zero, or just slightly down?

Did you reuse the gasket or install a new one? Did you spray the gasket? You said you didn't spray the block, but...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-14-2021, 12:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,956
Posted By adynes
What???

What???
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-13-2021, 06:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,154
Posted By adynes
After the front port is bled successfully, remove...

After the front port is bled successfully, remove it's bleed line and plug it, and proceeded to bench bleed the rear port by itself.

Not sure what method you're using to bleed on the car, but if...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-30-2021, 11:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,443
Posted By adynes
Can you post a picture?

Can you post a picture?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-17-2021, 09:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,913
Posted By adynes
My thinking is that 'End Gap' is a fairly...

My thinking is that 'End Gap' is a fairly critical dimension, and the acceptable range probably varies depending on starter type/design. If too large, the pinion may be spinning too fast to engage by...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-17-2021, 09:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,913
Posted By adynes
Looks like the RobbMC instructions specify 1/16 -...

Looks like the RobbMC instructions specify 1/16 - 3/16 end gap.

My Powermaster/PRW billet flywheel combo had ~.25" end gap until I removed the starters internal 1/16" spacer, which brought it to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-16-2021, 09:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,913
Posted By adynes
How far is the starter pinion from the ring gear...

How far is the starter pinion from the ring gear in the 'at rest' position? For instance, Summit mini starter instructions specify 0.100" +-0.040.

I have a billet flywheel that positions the ring...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-05-2021, 09:22 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 13,412
Posted By adynes
Agree. Sharp inside corners create a stress...

Agree. Sharp inside corners create a stress concentration that is bad at resisting fatigue cracking. It would probably be worse in a street car than a drag car, as the street car would see way more...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-05-2021, 09:17 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 13,412
Posted By adynes
(double post)

(double post)
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-05-2021, 09:08 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 13,307
Posted By adynes
I would question this. From what I've seen,...

I would question this. From what I've seen, engines want more timing at higher rpms than the mid range, a trend caused by decreasing cylinder filling or volumetric efficiency past the torque peak.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-16-2021, 07:45 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,209
Posted By adynes
I would just relocate it, even if only temporary....

I would just relocate it, even if only temporary. Low pressure fuel lines are cheap and easy enough to rerun, as well as extending the wiring.

Another thing to consider... How closely connected...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-16-2021, 06:39 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,209
Posted By adynes
If it's that close, I'd say definitely worth a...

If it's that close, I'd say definitely worth a try to move it, if it's not too difficult to do so. What kind of pump?
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-15-2021, 12:51 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,209
Posted By adynes
What wires did you end up shielding? Just signal,...

What wires did you end up shielding? Just signal, or ground and power also? I would do all if it were me.

You may have already come across this thread in your searching......
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-06-2021, 07:55 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,209
Posted By adynes
Yep, I logged on to suggest this same thing. Just...

Yep, I logged on to suggest this same thing. Just last week I fixed an electrical issue at work that turned out to be a bad crimp (from the equipment supplier) inside a weatherpack connector. Good...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-04-2021, 08:29 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,209
Posted By adynes
What are your dwell settings? Certain coils do...

What are your dwell settings? Certain coils do strange things when the dwell is set too high
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-29-2021, 07:37 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,498
Posted By adynes
You might need to try some external oil drain...

You might need to try some external oil drain back lines.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-21-2021, 08:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,102
Posted By adynes
He has a CV/U-joint combo, so the equal+opposite...

He has a CV/U-joint combo, so the equal+opposite operating angle does not work. I went to the Driveshaft Shop website and, as I suspected, they say the pinion angle needs to be inline (or very close)...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-20-2021, 09:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,102
Posted By adynes
What pinion angles have you tried exactly? Have...

What pinion angles have you tried exactly? Have you tried running it directly inline with the driveshaft (as a diagnostic)? I don't know if it is appropriate to run 1 u-joint and 1 cv together. Two...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-08-2021, 09:44 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,498
Posted By adynes
The extra oil held in the wings of T-sump style...

The extra oil held in the wings of T-sump style pan might help keep your pickup covered while cornering. Canton 15-444. Nice looking car.
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