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Forum: THE LOBBY 03-23-2024, 02:26 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,079
Posted By carbking
My daily driver is a truck. It is used as a...

My daily driver is a truck. It is used as a truck. It often pulls a trailer.

Throttle is applied as necessary.

Jon
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-19-2024, 07:07 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,318
Posted By carbking
We run into this daily trying to get the best...

We run into this daily trying to get the best price for our customers.

It is to the point where it is more cost effective for a customer to come after something heavy, like a tripower, rather than...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-13-2024, 12:48 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,357
Posted By carbking
Gee, after reading this thread, thinking about...

Gee, after reading this thread, thinking about buying a lottery ticket!

Bought new performance (non-Pontiac) in 1979.

One tire destroyed by debris in a parking lot in 1995.

Replaced the...
Forum: Collectibles FOR SALE 03-06-2024, 11:15 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 165
Posted By carbking
Sun Electric tuneup charts COMPLETE SET

FOR SALE: a COMPLETE SET of Sun tuneup charts from 1956 through 1982.

MODERATORS: this set covers all makes, not just Pontiac

In a different lifetime, I used to sell individual charts (along...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-28-2024, 08:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 651
Posted By carbking
Jim I am a day late, as usual. Hope you...

Jim

I am a day late, as usual. Hope you enjoyed your birthday!

Jon
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 02-17-2024, 11:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 545
Posted By carbking
I don't have one apart to check the casting...

I don't have one apart to check the casting number, but that airhorn looks like one from the 1959/60 389 "E" carb.

These carburetors, with a small increase in the idle jet, and or course different...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-16-2024, 01:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 490
Posted By carbking
If the company in question has reprints...

If the company in question has reprints available, I have no issue with buying the reprints. Pretty sure Deere has reprints available for all of their L & G tractors. And they are good quality, I...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-16-2024, 09:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 490
Posted By carbking
Your comment about GM does not surprise me; I...

Your comment about GM does not surprise me; I would have reproduced the "Service Craftsman News" for sale 35 years ago except for the response I received from their legal department. We had a couple...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-15-2024, 12:50 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,994
Posted By carbking
Since 1975 GMC is a rebadged Chevy. From...

Since 1975 GMC is a rebadged Chevy.

From 1911 to 1974, GMC was a truck. Many of the V-6 engines in the 1960's lived more than a million miles.

Jon
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-15-2024, 12:44 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,994
Posted By carbking
And then the leadership at POCI allowed GMC to be...

And then the leadership at POCI allowed GMC to be muscled into POCI; and when I left. Nothing against GMC, just the way it was done.

Jon
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-14-2024, 08:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 490
Posted By carbking
Digital magazines

Starting this thread as I hope there a good amount of posts, and did not wish to highjack the thread about the poci going digital started by Mgarblik.

Before I start the post, a comment. Most of...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-14-2024, 03:22 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,994
Posted By carbking
One other thing to consider with digital versus...

One other thing to consider with digital versus hard copy:

I personally have more than 150 linear feet of shelf space taken up by back issues of various magazines.

Anyone else with more back...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-14-2024, 01:39 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,994
Posted By carbking
With no disrespect intended, simply a difference...

With no disrespect intended, simply a difference of opinion:

I think the problem is being overblown in this thread. Yes, are will be some that would not stay if the magazine went simply digital,...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-02-2024, 06:03 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,859
Posted By carbking
Never thought about 4 wheel drive. Grew up...

Never thought about 4 wheel drive.

Grew up on a farm, started driving tractors when I was 5 ( in the hayfield).

Started actually doing farm work (plowing, discing, etc.) when 11.

Our farms...
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts For SALE 02-01-2024, 04:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 440
Posted By carbking
Was there only a single individual in the...

Was there only a single individual in the universe that needed one of these?

One sold on ebay a few weeks ago for $400., mine is listed at $275.

Jon
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 01-30-2024, 11:21 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,113
Posted By carbking
Pictures: Jon ...

Pictures:

Jon

https://www.thecarburetorshop.com/Rochester_7013063_2-5.jpg


https://www.thecarburetorshop.com/Rochester_7013063_2-1.jpg
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 01-29-2024, 07:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,113
Posted By carbking
Chris - at the risk of another...

Chris - at the risk of another error...........................

I have seen more AS (Artificial Stupidity) than AI. Some of the artificially stupid answering machines would cause a Baptist...
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 01-29-2024, 06:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,113
Posted By carbking
Artificial intelligence is supposed to correct my...

Artificial intelligence is supposed to correct my typing errors! ;)

Just replace the 5 with the 6 and chalk this up to my typing expertise!

With two miscues (I can't really chalk up the use of...
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 01-29-2024, 04:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,113
Posted By carbking
Chris - you are right, and my apology; it was...

Chris - you are right, and my apology; it was GtoFM with the square tag.

The J5 is not really an anomaly; it is a service replacement carb (note the engineering status is "F"). Someone had...
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 01-29-2024, 01:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,113
Posted By carbking
Since 60sstuff brought up the square California...

Since 60sstuff brought up the square California tag, a bit more information:

Carter also used a square tag on California AFB carbs.

Rochester Q-Jets made mostly before mid-1968 were also...
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 01-28-2024, 08:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,113
Posted By carbking
The tags were stamped from anodized aluminum,...

The tags were stamped from anodized aluminum, with colors coded to the 7 digit part number of the carburetor:

7025175 was black
7025178 was gold or brass colored
7025179 was burnt orange

The...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-23-2024, 10:10 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,746
Posted By carbking
I thought I had found a possible cause because by...

I thought I had found a possible cause because by Windows 7 Pro machine always got the you have to wait 20 seconds, and the Windows 11 never got that message.......until yesterday.

Still about...
Forum: Members Helping Members 01-22-2024, 08:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 445
Posted By carbking
Are you also going to shim the front tire...

Are you also going to shim the front tire capacity?

And if you actually try to use the loader, you will need rear weights for counter-balance.

Jon
Forum: Members Helping Members 01-21-2024, 09:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 445
Posted By carbking
I have the gas version 425 with 54 inch deck as...

I have the gas version 425 with 54 inch deck as well as an older 420 with the 60 inch deck.

You will absolutely love the mower.

I asked my local salesman about the loader, and he told me the...
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 01-19-2024, 09:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 596
Posted By carbking
Starting about 1957, the tags are also...

Starting about 1957, the tags are also color-coded.

Jon
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