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Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 10-01-2023, 02:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 827
Posted By Hotrodjohn71
Any of these badges, or sew-on patches still...

Any of these badges, or sew-on patches still floating around anywhere?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-20-2023, 10:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 487
Posted By Hotrodjohn71
Thanks a million. I greatly appreciate it.

Thanks a million. I greatly appreciate it.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-20-2023, 02:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 487
Posted By Hotrodjohn71
Did you ever find information or documentation on...

Did you ever find information or documentation on that dashpot adjustment?
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-20-2023, 10:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,561
Posted By Hotrodjohn71
Thank you for the info. Much appreciated. ...

Thank you for the info. Much appreciated.

Ive been thinking about that fuel line also.

John
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-19-2023, 02:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,561
Posted By Hotrodjohn71
Goatracer1, If it's not too much trouble, do...

Goatracer1,
If it's not too much trouble, do you have a shop manual that shares that information on the dashpot adjustment you shared below that you can photograph the page and share it with me for...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-19-2023, 01:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,640
Posted By Hotrodjohn71
elefantrider , 2 questions, Did you get a...

elefantrider ,
2 questions,
Did you get a method to adjust your Dashpot on your Rochester 2Jet?

And did you verify if the vacuum stud port in the carb hold down stud is meant to go to the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-17-2023, 02:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 970
Posted By Hotrodjohn71
Thank you all. Very helpful information.

Thank you all. Very helpful information.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-16-2023, 12:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 970
Posted By Hotrodjohn71
I verified my harmonic balancer timing mark (TDC)...

I verified my harmonic balancer timing mark (TDC) when i assembled the engine by using a dial indicator on #1 piston and verified it to the timing nub on my 8 bolt timing cover. My balancer has 2...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-16-2023, 10:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 970
Posted By Hotrodjohn71
My timing light is an old Sears dial-back. And...

My timing light is an old Sears dial-back. And with eyesight these days, that total timing looks like 39-40° total. But for practical purposes. Its probably 39°.

Thats 19° initial, and 20°...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-16-2023, 12:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 970
Posted By Hotrodjohn71
Is 39-40° total timing too much?

Hey fellas
I have a fairly fresh, bone stock 326 (1965) with what i believe to be the stock D-port heads. All stock and Rochester 2-jet carb.

Currently i have about 39-40° total timing (19 init...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-10-2023, 03:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,063
Posted By Hotrodjohn71
Ive been using Geoffs method exactly how you...

Ive been using Geoffs method exactly how you described and its been working great.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-12-2023, 02:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 449
Posted By Hotrodjohn71
Thanks for the wise advice. Got a 4-pin relay. ...

Thanks for the wise advice. Got a 4-pin relay.

Installed it on the purple wire mounted behind the brake booster where it cant even be seen.

The knowledge about the voltage drop through that...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-06-2023, 08:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 449
Posted By Hotrodjohn71
Ok, thanks a million. Im going to pick up (no pun...

Ok, thanks a million. Im going to pick up (no pun intended) a 12v relay for that S terminal (purple wire).
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-05-2023, 06:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 449
Posted By Hotrodjohn71
When i installed the starter, i used the paper ...

When i installed the starter, i used the paper clip, actually a 1/8" allen wrench to shim the starter so the allen would go between the gears, but not be able to turn .

This setting was...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-05-2023, 04:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 449
Posted By Hotrodjohn71
I dont remember it doing it when its cold, or...

I dont remember it doing it when its cold, or been sitting for a day or more.

It seems to happen after the car has been running and after stopping to go into a store or such.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-05-2023, 03:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 449
Posted By Hotrodjohn71
Possible starter bendix run-out issue.

Want a second oPINION before I proceed.

Pontiac 326 (stock motor & auto trans) with new Powermaster (original style, not mini) starter.

Most of the time it will crank first time.

Problem is...
Forum: Suspension TECH 07-28-2023, 12:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 718
Posted By Hotrodjohn71
Best cushioned shocks

What would be the best suggestion for the brand of shock absorber for one who would want a cushiony ride. A ride that would cushion out the road bumps as best as possible? I realize that some would...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 05-06-2023, 11:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 856
Posted By Hotrodjohn71
I solved the starter issue by adding more shims. ...

I solved the starter issue by adding more shims.
About .141" (4 shims) seems to be right for this setup.
The thing that befuddled me is that I was using the 1/8" Allen Key method at first, and...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 05-06-2023, 11:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 806
Posted By Hotrodjohn71
Thanks fellas for the input.

Thanks fellas for the input.
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 04-24-2023, 02:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,379
Posted By Hotrodjohn71
I wanted to come back to this thread to put a...

I wanted to come back to this thread to put a period at the end of the problem and thank everyone for their contributions.

I got my issue solved by finding a master cylinder that would accept the...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 04-24-2023, 01:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 818
Posted By Hotrodjohn71
Thank you to all for your helpful advice. The...

Thank you to all for your helpful advice. The solution was switching to a 9-in single diaphragm booster.
Now I have a good pedal, not an on-off breaking from overboost.
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 04-16-2023, 12:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 818
Posted By Hotrodjohn71
Thank you JL. The brake rod clevis is in the...

Thank you JL.
The brake rod clevis is in the bottom hole on the brake pedal for power brakes.
The m/c is definitely tilted up. For that reason, I searched and found a NOS master cylinder with the...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 04-16-2023, 09:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 818
Posted By Hotrodjohn71
Ok. Thank you. I have a new question after...

Ok. Thank you. I have a new question after researching this for a while.
I see listed for a 1967 Pontiac Firebird (4) different brake boosters with seemingly no differentiation I can find (which...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 04-15-2023, 11:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 818
Posted By Hotrodjohn71
How much do you think I can lessen the boost by...

How much do you think I can lessen the boost by going to a smaller booster? Will there be a noticeable difference? I think mine is an 11". What about a 9" or less?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-15-2023, 10:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,934
Posted By Hotrodjohn71
I was able to install an HEI on our 67 FB, but...

I was able to install an HEI on our 67 FB, but there is no room for error. Ours has a stock 326 with stock motor mounts. The only way for ours is to point the vac cannister towards the pass side.....
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