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Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-22-2019, 12:07 PM
Replies: 4
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Posted By esahlin
Thanks Cliff. Your book is excellent! I love how...

Thanks Cliff. Your book is excellent! I love how it is organized and its very easy to follow.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-22-2019, 03:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 519
Posted By esahlin
Went out and measured the steel plates and the...

Went out and measured the steel plates and the four frictions shown in the pic in my original post.

The steel plates are 3 of them at 0.07 and 1 at 0.08 inches.

The 4 frictions are all 0.08...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-22-2019, 02:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 519
Posted By esahlin
TH400 frictions and intermediate band

I removed my th400 to chase a persistent leaking problem and found these seemingly "burnt" frictions in the forward clutch drum and found the damaged intermediate band.

Wondering if the direct...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 05-31-2018, 09:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 230
Posted By esahlin
Door Hinges

Ive got a 68 FB.

I noticed that on my drivers side lower door hinge (this is a new reproduction OER door hinge) the roller bushing hasnt been rolling when the door opens and closes and that...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 05-22-2018, 01:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 332
Posted By esahlin
Well that's an added plus for a TKO swap instead....

Well that's an added plus for a TKO swap instead. Thanks for the info Tom.
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 05-21-2018, 10:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 332
Posted By esahlin
T56 6 speed in a 68

Has anyone done this swap and still retained the use of their original 68 center console? I know a good portion of the trans tunnel has to be cut out and patched but I was wondering if it is the...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-09-2016, 04:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 759
Posted By esahlin
Since its very doubtful that the engine...

Since its very doubtful that the engine (especially an older carburetor equipped V8) will even run/idle at a "true" 20:1 air fuel ratio leads me to think that there is something wrong with the...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 09-22-2016, 04:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 178
Posted By esahlin
http://www.camaros.net/forums/16-brakes-suspension...

http://www.camaros.net/forums/16-brakes-suspension-steering/206914-brake-hose-length.html

The Right Stuff part# FH03S
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 09-22-2016, 04:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 141
Posted By esahlin
http://www.camaros.net/forums/16-brakes-suspension...

http://www.camaros.net/forums/16-brakes-suspension-steering/206914-brake-hose-length.html

The Right Stuff part# FH03S
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 09-20-2016, 11:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 141
Posted By esahlin
68 FB front disc flex hoses

I did a 69 Grand Prix front disc conversion on my 68 FB. So I have the original 69 type single piston calipers. I currently have rubber flex hoses (that are too long) and wondered what kind/size of...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 09-20-2016, 11:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 178
Posted By esahlin
68 Front disc flex brake hoses

I did a 69 Grand Prix front disc conversion on my 68 FB. So I have the original 69 type single piston calipers. I currently have rubber flex hoses (that are too long) and wondered what kind/size of...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-17-2016, 02:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 743
Posted By esahlin
Here is a thread where I talk about a hot...

Here is a thread where I talk about a hot start/idle timing issue it turned out that the internals of my Summit mini starter were corroded rendering it to not start with the engine warm. I am...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-16-2016, 10:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,800
Posted By esahlin
My 9410 installed closer to my headers too....I...

My 9410 installed closer to my headers too....I stuffed some insulation between it and the headers....been testing it the past few days and no problems at all turning the motor over when HOT. I'm...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-14-2016, 06:53 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,800
Posted By esahlin
In my trunk mounted battery wiring and remote...

In my trunk mounted battery wiring and remote solenoid wiring I followed the MADElectrical website (because I was told to follow what they explained to do) and ran the ground from the battery to the...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 09-14-2016, 04:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 539
Posted By esahlin
In case someone searches and finds this thread...

In case someone searches and finds this thread and wants to know how I resolved the issue:

As a replacement, I went with a Powermaster UltraTorque #9410 its based on a Hitachi mini design. the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-14-2016, 03:01 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,800
Posted By esahlin
The solenoid parts for the NipponDenso are...

The solenoid parts for the NipponDenso are inexpensive and easy to get if that is your problem and you want to do it yourself. As far as the parts for the actual motor part of the...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 09-11-2016, 09:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 539
Posted By esahlin
I found the cause of my hot start issue....badly...

I found the cause of my hot start issue....badly corroded internals in my Summit NipponDenso type mini starter. In the thread below I posted some pics of the corrosion inside and burned wires. I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-11-2016, 04:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,800
Posted By esahlin
In the pictures above some of the small copper...

In the pictures above some of the small copper wires attached to the plunger/solenoid contacts (first pic on left) have been heated up and the insulation is burned cracked around them. THe copper...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-11-2016, 04:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,800
Posted By esahlin
Thanks for all the info.....and SteelCityFirebird...

Thanks for all the info.....and SteelCityFirebird for talking about your friends experience with the NipponDenso (Summit) type of starters and for telling me how to take it apart and what to look...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-10-2016, 08:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,800
Posted By esahlin
Ran a new 1 gauge ground cable from pass head to...

Ran a new 1 gauge ground cable from pass head to frame.....to ensure ground eventhough the other cable should have been fine.

Drove it around the block a couple times today......when cold started...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-09-2016, 09:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,800
Posted By esahlin
So after letting the engine cool for about 1 hour...

So after letting the engine cool for about 1 hour I check the battery voltage during crank (engine cold or about 120 degrees)) and the battery voltage dropped to around 10.5 or so and the car started...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-09-2016, 07:53 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,800
Posted By esahlin
So....taking the advices here....rigged up my...

So....taking the advices here....rigged up my volt meter with long leads so I could see voltage at starter, after Ford type solenoid in trunk and at Battery all during crank after the engine was...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 09-09-2016, 01:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 217
Posted By esahlin
Is the 69 Firebird wood applique just a piece of...

Is the 69 Firebird wood applique just a piece of metal (with the applique glued on) and the metal is then glued to the plastic dash? Can you pry up a corner of the applique part and separate it from...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 09-09-2016, 12:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 217
Posted By esahlin
oops saw you had a 69 bird.....was gonna...

oops saw you had a 69 bird.....was gonna recommend the 68 Camaro black pebble dash insert for a 68 bird.
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 09-08-2016, 11:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 217
Posted By esahlin
For a different option: Read this thread I...

For a different option: Read this thread I started a a few years ago on what I used to replace my original woodgrain. I used real wood veneer on my console and dash insert/ashtray and it turned out...
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