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Forum: Electrical Tech Today, 02:25 PM
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Posted By 79 Phoenix
Okay, what do you think that means I need to do?

Okay, what do you think that means I need to do?
Forum: Electrical Tech Today, 09:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 48
Posted By 79 Phoenix
HEI WIRE HARNESS CONVERSION

I am working on a 71 GT-37. It has a 76 400 engine and HEI distributor. I bought a new engine wiring harness and a HEI power feed wire from Ames. The harnesses are made by M&S. I didn't get any...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 08:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 113
Posted By 79 Phoenix
Thanks guys...Very helpful. My engine was last...

Thanks guys...Very helpful. My engine was last in a 71 Firebird so I think I may already have this "L" shaped adaptor (see link)... I'll check in the morning...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 08:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 113
Posted By 79 Phoenix
Thanks guys...Very helpful. My engine was last...

Thanks guys...Very helpful. My engine was last in a 71 Firebird so I think I may already have this "L" shaped adaptor (see link)... I'll check in the morning...
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 08:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 135
Posted By 79 Phoenix
My car is a non-AC car... . So, I should leave it...

My car is a non-AC car... . So, I should leave it on and plug it in? I'm not sure my new engine wiring harness has a plug for that...since I ordered a harness for non A/C. If it's needed and there...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 05:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 135
Posted By 79 Phoenix
kick-down solenoid?

Pictured below is what I think is a kick-down solenoid on the side of my Quadrajet. Engine was previously in an automatic car. Since I am running a manual transmission, can I just unscrew this and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 04:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 113
Posted By 79 Phoenix
Throttle Cable Bracket

My 71 GT-37 has a 76 400 with Edelbrock Performer intake and Quadrajet. The original throttle cable seems fine but the original cable bracket wont work on the Edelbrock. I am thinking of clamping my...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-29-2024, 07:58 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 24,843
Posted By 79 Phoenix
I patched the floor using a couple layers of...

I patched the floor using a couple layers of fiberglass mesh with resin. Worked great just like the several holes in the trunk. I painted with Rustoleum rusty metal primer. I also undercoated the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-25-2024, 06:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 719
Posted By 79 Phoenix
When I put the original manifold on from the 350,...

When I put the original manifold on from the 350, I found that the clearance was the same as the 73 Firebird manifold . So, since the passages are bigger, I used the Firebird manifold with the 6...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-16-2024, 06:30 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 24,843
Posted By 79 Phoenix
I decided that since I will be waiting for the...

I decided that since I will be waiting for the wiring harness for a few weeks I will attack the floor. The seat belts and front seat are out. No surprises in the floor.
Overall, the floor is pretty...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-14-2024, 09:50 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 24,843
Posted By 79 Phoenix
Thanks, you're welcome. I always appreciate...

Thanks, you're welcome. I always appreciate pictures on other people's projects too. It's come a long way but still so far to go. But it's fun--mostly!
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-13-2024, 10:40 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 24,843
Posted By 79 Phoenix
Been working on a lot of tedious stuff and had to...

Been working on a lot of tedious stuff and had to wait for a bushing to come in, but the clutch is adjusted, back-lock installed correctly (I think).

I found the 73 Firebird LH exhaust manifold...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-06-2024, 10:50 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 24,843
Posted By 79 Phoenix
I've been working on the clutch linkage to get it...

I've been working on the clutch linkage to get it freed up, de-rusted and painted. I replaced the bushings and retainer + fresh grease on the bell crank. Mostly installed now.

Also found the LH...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-30-2024, 03:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 936
Posted By 79 Phoenix
Okay guys. Thanks for the help!

Okay guys. Thanks for the help!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-30-2024, 01:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 936
Posted By 79 Phoenix
exhaust manifold paint

I need to paint my cast iron exhaust manifolds. I want to use something that will last. I've heard of using brush on stuff years ago but no idea what it was. Want color to be a light gray possibly. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-28-2024, 03:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 719
Posted By 79 Phoenix
I guess all 400s and 455s have 6 bolt holes? So...

I guess all 400s and 455s have 6 bolt holes? So even though my 6X heads on my 400 have 6 bolt holes, manifolds from my 350 with only 4 bolts will work?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-28-2024, 03:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 719
Posted By 79 Phoenix
Thanks! That is good news because I have the...

Thanks! That is good news because I have the original manifolds which should line up perfectly clearance-wise. Now I just need to get them off the 350. I doubt if they have ever been off.

It...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-28-2024, 10:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 719
Posted By 79 Phoenix
Okay, thanks. Could the 4 bolt manifolds off the...

Okay, thanks. Could the 4 bolt manifolds off the original 350 possibly work?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-28-2024, 09:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 719
Posted By 79 Phoenix
Any idea how I can determine which left side...

Any idea how I can determine which left side manifold will give enough clearance on my 71 GT-37? The 6X heads have 6 bolt holes. Unlike the left side which has minimal clearance, the right side...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-27-2024, 06:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 719
Posted By 79 Phoenix
EXHAUST MANIFOLD CLEARANCE

I just installed a 76 400 in my 71 GT-37 with 3 speed manual. As near as I can tell this manifold originally came from a 73 Firebird. Most recently the engine came out of a 71 Firebird.

I am...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-27-2024, 04:35 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 24,843
Posted By 79 Phoenix
Engine and trans in! :) Next clutch linkage and...

Engine and trans in! :) Next clutch linkage and engine wiring harness.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-22-2024, 02:55 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 24,843
Posted By 79 Phoenix
Got the transmission in. Next week engine and...

Got the transmission in. Next week engine and trans will be bolted in!
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-15-2024, 11:03 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 24,843
Posted By 79 Phoenix
Engine painted, flywheel, pilot bushing, clutch...

Engine painted, flywheel, pilot bushing, clutch and bell housing on. I was able to center the bell almost perfect with a dial indicator.

The bell had been damaged at some time in the past as...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-15-2024, 09:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 783
Posted By 79 Phoenix
Okay thanks! I thought so but wanted to make sure...

Okay thanks! I thought so but wanted to make sure before I finish putting this together..
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-14-2024, 04:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 783
Posted By 79 Phoenix
flywheel install

I'm using the original re-surfaced flywheel from my 71 GT-37 350. I'm using a spacer ring because i'm bolting it to a 1976 400 crank with smaller register.
The flywheel has been balanced to match...
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