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Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 05:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 388
Posted By Kenth
Use 10w30 viscosity. The lifters needs oil as...

Use 10w30 viscosity.
The lifters needs oil as fast as possible or they´ll tick due to lack of oil.

FWIW
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-09-2025, 12:18 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 4,193
Posted By Shiny
Difficulty of diagnosing the cause is the...

Difficulty of diagnosing the cause is the challenge here, not the time. If there was a non-invasive and simple way to measure the seal on the pump check valve, this thread wouldn't exist. ...
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts FOR SALE 02-07-2025, 02:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 335
Posted By wheels
You are not helping. Stop post building.....and...

You are not helping. Stop post building.....and learn how to make sense.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-06-2025, 08:03 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 4,193
Posted By carbking
Ethanol boils at 173 degrees F. Most street...

Ethanol boils at 173 degrees F.

Most street gasoline boils around 160 degrees F. The ethanol DOES NOT BOIL OFF FIRST!

We run into this issue SEVERAL TIMES DAILY ON "TELEPHONE DAYS" !
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-06-2025, 10:09 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 4,193
Posted By Kenth
Your test was totally irrelevant, a jar with...

Your test was totally irrelevant, a jar with fuel in room temperature and a caburetor on a hot recently turned off engine?
There is NO way the evoparation will be at the same rate.

Why do you...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-04-2025, 12:26 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 4,193
Posted By Shiny
Thanks for this. Yes, I can do this. It will...

Thanks for this. Yes, I can do this. It will reduce some volume in the bowl, but probably the simplest way to know if the pump has re-filled the carb.





Agree 2 or 3 seconds is not a big...
Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH 02-03-2025, 11:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 261
Posted By Held for Ransom
He was referring to Randy Combs. ...

He was referring to Randy Combs.
https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=844865

http://www.transamdashbezels.com/
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-03-2025, 04:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,156
Posted By Drag Star Le Mans
Are you high on drugs?

Are you high on drugs?
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-03-2025, 01:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,156
Posted By wheels
And out of all the "dumb post building talk" you...

And out of all the "dumb post building talk" you still can't provide any answers. Well.....any understandable answers.

"Leaned a lot obituaries these t tops".........What?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-27-2025, 11:09 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,895
Posted By PontiacHO
Yes. After repairing the wiring, it lost fire...

Yes. After repairing the wiring, it lost fire again and wouldn’t start after running and getting up to operating temperature. I confirmed 12 volts at the distributor during this latest no start event...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-22-2025, 12:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,156
Posted By 71GP76TA
A bug got a pets car??? Didn't realize bugs and...

A bug got a pets car??? Didn't realize bugs and pets had cars.....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-21-2025, 12:32 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 5,095
Posted By 67Lemons
I bought the Pontiac 1.65 set, pretty sure that...

I bought the Pontiac 1.65 set, pretty sure that it was the middle link you posted & yes I plan on lapping them along with a through visual inspection before I put them in service.

Edit, here’s the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-21-2025, 11:26 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 5,095
Posted By Kenth
I have used mine for 25 years and i looked at...

I have used mine for 25 years and i looked at them the three times i checked preload, first time after a year and second time after 10 years and last time 5 years ago. No issues, and i don´t think i...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-21-2025, 08:05 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 5,095
Posted By Kenth
Obviously not only CompCams Magnum rockers...

Obviously not only CompCams Magnum rockers suffers from lack of proper oil supply.
These rockers, OEM replacement, (TRW, Sealed Power or SpeedPro?), sat on 1971 HO heads on a "racing" engine, most...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-21-2025, 04:28 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 5,095
Posted By Kenth
Metal parts rubbing against each other w/o or...

Metal parts rubbing against each other w/o or improper lubrication WILL get blue.

No 20w50 syrup in my engines.....

FWIW
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-20-2025, 08:16 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 5,095
Posted By Kenth
I built the 462 for my Judge in year 2000 using...

I built the 462 for my Judge in year 2000 using CompCams Magnum 1.52 roller tip rockers, ran some bracket racing for four years and lot of summer street driving since.
No problems whatsoever, still...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-19-2025, 12:24 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 5,095
Posted By grivera
No argument there, but the amount of issues seems...

No argument there, but the amount of issues seems low vs the number of units sold. And lots of circular reporting, even from folks here who don’t have direct experience but steer folks away from...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-19-2025, 11:26 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 5,095
Posted By grivera
I have a set on my Firebird’s engine, now on a...

I have a set on my Firebird’s engine, now on a stand. They came with the car and I reused them when I rebuilt the engine. No issues or discoloration. I know there are documented issues with these...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-18-2025, 02:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 429
Posted By chuckies76ta
Did you check the clearance between the Flexplate...

Did you check the clearance between the Flexplate and Converter before bolting them together? 1/8"- 3/16" is required. Did you put a tiny little bit of grease on the snout of the converter?...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 01-11-2025, 11:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,100
Posted By Kenth
No problem, there are 18" Race Pro mufflers as...

No problem, there are 18" Race Pro mufflers as well:

https://www.pypesexhaust.com/product/race-pro-muffler-18-inch-body-25-inch-offset-inletoffset-outlet-409-stainless-mvr30?sku=MVR30

FWIW
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-11-2025, 10:52 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,493
Posted By Holeshot71
I think I might’ve asked these questions years...

I think I might’ve asked these questions years ago but don’t remember if they ever got an answer. The Baldwin B39 filter I believe does not have an anti-drain back valve? I don’t believe this is a...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-01-2025, 04:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,265
Posted By dv657172
Aluminum foil idea worked well (thanks again...

Aluminum foil idea worked well (thanks again 78w72), I have an additional 1.5" of clearance so I will be giving a 4" filter a try, just need to figure out type & brand...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-01-2025, 10:47 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,265
Posted By dv657172
78w72 - thats what I am planning on doing if a 4"...

78w72 - thats what I am planning on doing if a 4" will fit, time to go shopping for some play dough

Like you said it would be interesting to see if the K&N is worth it.

gtokid1968 - any data...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-31-2024, 02:44 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,270
Posted By bhill86
I’ll look into the larger filter. I have run the...

I’ll look into the larger filter. I have run the 51522 due to headers but I’m not sure if I’ve ever tried a full size to be honest. Probably not a bad idea to try
Forum: Suspension TECH 12-31-2024, 01:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,430
Posted By Formulabruce
" Delrin" is the name of a type of plastic. Seems...

" Delrin" is the name of a type of plastic. Seems it is used in Del A Lum. But Del a Lum is the Brand Global West invented it seems.
If anyone wants to use a bigger tire with " No" sidewall, this...
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