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Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-19-2022, 09:36 AM
Replies: 29
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Posted By 0300youmadeit
Well I drainers the oil.. fortunately no...

Well I drainers the oil.. fortunately no coolant.. but it may have been better equal parts gas as it was oil.. lm letting it air out a little bit to hopefully evaporate what left before I put in the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-18-2022, 01:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,610
Posted By 0300youmadeit
1.5 turns out: for initial set up Top of sight...

1.5 turns out: for initial set up
Top of sight window (I’m getting the terminology down): that’s where it was which I now have learned is not right. The needle and east was completely fouled, I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-18-2022, 12:14 PM
Replies: 29
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Posted By 0300youmadeit
I’m not replacing it yet.. after a little...

I’m not replacing it yet.. after a little research I figured out I’m missing the firewall to head ground strap, and the one from the body to the trans is original equipment.. before I replace...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-18-2022, 08:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,610
Posted By 0300youmadeit
I think it’s more of the accumulation of neglect,...

I think it’s more of the accumulation of neglect, slip shod work, and a novice to poor mechanic lol
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-17-2022, 08:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,610
Posted By 0300youmadeit
I definitely will.. just wish VR1 was a little...

I definitely will.. just wish VR1 was a little cheaper.! But it’s cheaper than a new engine so there is that..
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-17-2022, 06:08 PM
Replies: 29
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Posted By 0300youmadeit
Had it running for a short bit again.. same super...

Had it running for a short bit again.. same super rich gray smoke condition. I realized I hadn’t removed and cleaned the float screw and the needle and seat, took them out and we’re feet gummed up,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-17-2022, 10:57 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,610
Posted By 0300youmadeit
I rented a coolant system pressure tester.. seems...

I rented a coolant system pressure tester.. seems to be holding but of course the set I have doesn’t have the right cap adapter, so it is leaking a bit from where generic rubber fitting goes in.....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-15-2022, 08:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,610
Posted By 0300youmadeit
Also.. before I let it sit for the past few...

Also.. before I let it sit for the past few years, it would idle at about 800-9..and start with 1 pump and one crank..
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-15-2022, 08:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,610
Posted By 0300youmadeit
The idle screws are 1 and 1/2 turn out. The...

The idle screws are 1 and 1/2 turn out. The floats were sitting half way up when I had the car apart, and the fuel sits at just about the top of the porthole on the carb. The primary closes as it...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-13-2022, 11:39 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,610
Posted By 0300youmadeit
Just wanted to follow up and say thanks.. the...

Just wanted to follow up and say thanks.. the only head gasket that was blown was on top of my neck.. i did a compression test and it was fine (between 160-180 on all 8) changed the fuel lines, put...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-04-2022, 10:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,610
Posted By 0300youmadeit
Thanks for the input! I’m borrowing a coolant...

Thanks for the input! I’m borrowing a coolant system tester this weekend. I didn’t drain the gas.. there want not much in it and it eventually ran dry.. I put 4 new gallons in… it ran on this prior...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-04-2022, 03:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,610
Posted By 0300youmadeit
Thanks.. I’ll see if I can track one down.. would...

Thanks.. I’ll see if I can track one down.. would a compression test or give me a good indication as well? They have some cheap ones at harbor freight
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-04-2022, 01:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,610
Posted By 0300youmadeit
Head gasket?

He all, thanks in advance for your help..
Long story, but for numerous reasons my Firebird (455, 6x 8 heads, Crower 60210 cam) has been garage bound for a the better part of the last 4 years, it’s...
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 04-13-2020, 08:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,241
Posted By 0300youmadeit
Will this work on a th350? In between a 6x x8 .60...

Will this work on a th350? In between a 6x x8 .60 over 455, and soon to be installed 3.73 9 inch, 1974 Firebird, street strip but eventually more strip
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 07-10-2013, 08:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 526
Posted By 0300youmadeit
I am quite glad I did not rattle can it. The...

I am quite glad I did not rattle can it. The amount of work it would have taken for the short duration would not have been worth it. I was able to get it prepped/primed and painted (single stage Poly...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 07-08-2013, 12:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 526
Posted By 0300youmadeit
Got it back on Saturday, still putting it back...

Got it back on Saturday, still putting it back together, but I can say I am pretty glad I did not spray bomb it.
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Forum: The Body Shop TECH 07-01-2013, 01:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 526
Posted By 0300youmadeit
Just an update. I couldnt bring myself to sppray...

Just an update. I couldnt bring myself to sppray bomb it, and it is now at the paint shop. I am getting a pretty good deal, and shouuld have it back in a few weeks.Cant wait to actually drive this...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 06-18-2013, 02:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 73
Posted By 0300youmadeit
1974 Front Valance alternative

I kno that only the 75 valance will actually bolt on, but has anyone ever seen or done anything else? My problem is that the one I had is long gone, and they are pretty hard to get a hold of, and...
Forum: Interior TECH 06-03-2013, 10:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 603
Posted By 0300youmadeit
Does this work better than the rattle cans...

Does this work better than the rattle cans vinyl/carpet dye/paint? Can you do a color change with the Rit? Thanks
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 05-29-2013, 09:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 526
Posted By 0300youmadeit
Thanks for the feedback. By "real primer" I did...

Thanks for the feedback. By "real primer" I did mean a real 2k automotive primer applied in a pint booth by the owner of a collision repair shop. Unfortunately it has been comprimosed in a few areas...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 05-28-2013, 04:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 526
Posted By 0300youmadeit
Rattle Can for temporary fix

Before you didegard this post please read... I have a 1974 FB that has been an ongoing project. About 3 years agod I took the whole care down to bare metal, did most of the bodywork, and primed it...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-18-2012, 12:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 210
Posted By 0300youmadeit
Thanks. A ;little background: The car is a 74...

Thanks. A ;little background: The car is a 74 bird, with a 45 that I rebuilt in it. The distributor is a Ptronix flamethrower, and its wired directly to the battery. I had the car starting and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-17-2012, 02:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 210
Posted By 0300youmadeit
Ignition switch location

I have been having a lot of hard starting issues. When it does start, the key does not function to turn off the car. I am getting spark, fuel, and I have confirmed that I am not 180 out and that all...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-19-2012, 06:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,105
Posted By 0300youmadeit
I am having the sane runb on problem. Car wont...

I am having the sane runb on problem. Car wont shut down until I pull the juice from the distributor. I was hoping it would be as easy as the diode, but I just disconnected the alternator and it...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-22-2012, 06:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 265
Posted By 0300youmadeit
It is definitely the fuel pump. Ironically this...

It is definitely the fuel pump. Ironically this is exactly what my dad told me over the phone after listening to it for a few seconds 4 days ago. Should have listened to him from the start...
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