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Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-14-2024, 03:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,156
Posted By johnta1
A link to Bert Strauss in Canada Drag Racing Hall...

A link to Bert Strauss in Canada Drag Racing Hall Of Fame (https://cdrhf.com/Inductees/bert-straus/)


Not a lot of info in link above but may help.


:)
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-14-2024, 02:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 186
Posted By johnta1
If your driveshaft and yoke/pinion are original,...

If your driveshaft and yoke/pinion are original, use the factory u-joint for it.
My problems were always using a old M20 tanny with the newer TH400 shaft, which did require a conversion joint. Or a...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-12-2024, 06:47 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,156
Posted By johnta1
Video link that was posted in the thread Stan...

Video link that was posted in the thread Stan posted: (skip to 6:14 in vid)



Pro Stock 1970 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbCOSSUc7jA)


:)
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-11-2024, 09:19 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,156
Posted By johnta1
Real Pontiac blocks and heads. I think they...

Real Pontiac blocks and heads.
I think they could be ported etc. Not sure if they could be welded or cut though.


:confused:
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-10-2024, 01:12 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 12,053
Posted By johnta1
The 1st thing I did to mine was a 3 angle valve...

The 1st thing I did to mine was a 3 angle valve job. That seemed to work great.


:)
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-10-2024, 10:45 AM
Replies: 356
Views: 50,225
Posted By johnta1
I don't think I have it in my notes. PHS:...

I don't think I have it in my notes.


PHS:


https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=631857&stc=1&d=1712760300
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-10-2024, 10:37 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,664
Posted By johnta1
Thanks, I thought with the heads they were ported...

Thanks, I thought with the heads they were ported for more flow than previously. (why he changed the cam also)


:)
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-10-2024, 08:34 AM
Replies: 356
Views: 50,225
Posted By johnta1
Mecum WW5 GTO...

Mecum WW5 GTO (https://www.mecum.com/lots/1111768/1972-pontiac-gto/?aa_id=579234-0)


Thanks!


:)
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-10-2024, 08:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 843
Posted By johnta1
I'll bet it feels like a whole new car! :)

I'll bet it feels like a whole new car!


:)
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-10-2024, 06:53 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,664
Posted By johnta1
If the only changes were cam, rods and heads, I'd...

If the only changes were cam, rods and heads, I'd say the combo needed tuned to those new changes? Intake specs to work with the heads, carb change to work with the new specs, cam wrong for head...
Forum: Electrical Tech 04-09-2024, 06:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 349
Posted By johnta1
I don't think it's stainless. Probably a higher...

I don't think it's stainless. Probably a higher grade of wire (something like tungsten but not that) so it can handle the amperage without melting for the thickness of wire. Also in that area is the...
Forum: Electrical Tech 04-08-2024, 08:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 349
Posted By johnta1
Actually looking again, it appears (brown wire)...

Actually looking again, it appears (brown wire) to be the one that goes to the alternator.
Probably something broke in there?


:confused:
Forum: Electrical Tech 04-08-2024, 08:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 349
Posted By johnta1
Hard to tell looking at pics, but the brown wire...

Hard to tell looking at pics, but the brown wire on the firewall connector looks like it should possibly go to the headlight switch. There appears to be 2 on that position? The other may go to the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-08-2024, 08:11 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 12,053
Posted By johnta1
As Paul said, mine were 1.81" installed. When I...

As Paul said, mine were 1.81" installed. When I put a roller in I used CC 999 springs which did not need any work to install. That cam ran great. (HO-Racing used in their SD SS TA)


:)
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-07-2024, 09:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 488
Posted By johnta1
Yes. Some alternators have a threaded...

Yes.



Some alternators have a threaded hole for a ground attachment. Wouldn't hurt to add a wire there to battery.

:)
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-06-2024, 05:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 186
Posted By johnta1
Same length (48.55), and with your Muncie the...

Same length (48.55), and with your Muncie the same tranny yoke. (big, 32 spline)


:)
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-06-2024, 03:35 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,218
Posted By johnta1
Check that one or both aren't clogged. (had...

Check that one or both aren't clogged. (had spiders build nests in them)


:confused:
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-06-2024, 08:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 382
Posted By johnta1
Is the carpet making the belt housing tilt inward...

Is the carpet making the belt housing tilt inward too much?
Trim the carpet away from the mount?


https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=631545&d=1712280929

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Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-06-2024, 08:32 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,218
Posted By johnta1
Is fuel tank vented? :confused:

Is fuel tank vented?


:confused:
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-05-2024, 07:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 382
Posted By johnta1
Did your car originally have the retractable...

Did your car originally have the retractable belt?
I'm never seen one, so no help. I do know they are different than the ones for the front seats.


:confused:
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-05-2024, 06:42 PM
Replies: 6,079
Views: 525,242
Posted By johnta1
Cool pic! What's the banner say? :)

Cool pic!

What's the banner say?

:)
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-02-2024, 07:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 367
Posted By johnta1
He said headlights won't work? They don't need...

He said headlights won't work? They don't need key on or off.
Grounds as said sound like a good start.


:)
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-01-2024, 08:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 410
Posted By johnta1
That is right! It had the partial hook still on...

That is right!
It had the partial hook still on it and the rest was in the bottom of the door.

The older Pontiac latches may not look exactly like this one, but the fundamental idea is probably...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-31-2024, 09:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 410
Posted By johnta1
This reminded me of my grandson's door latch on...

This reminded me of my grandson's door latch on his S-10.
His had a sagging hinge, and his constant slamming I think broke or bent something in the latch.


A pic from amazon:

...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-31-2024, 06:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 393
Posted By johnta1
Welcome to PY! Don't worry, no one...

Welcome to PY!



Don't worry, no one else can either!

:D

Thanks for the pics. Nice Cat!
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