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Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-06-2024, 11:04 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,235
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
People use brake clean because it removes just...

People use brake clean because it removes just about everything with an oil base, leaves no residue and dries very quickly. I've used this to clean clock works before oiling!!
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-23-2024, 11:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 619
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
Scott, My 69 RA Judge has the holes. That is the...

Scott, My 69 RA Judge has the holes. That is the original stick, and it was the same stick in my first Judge. Both cars are/were originals. I didn't measure the length but both cars are non-air!!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-10-2024, 11:30 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,713
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
There is no "general rule" here as I'm sure you...

There is no "general rule" here as I'm sure you can see from the responses you're getting. Unless your tires are cracked, sidewalls, treads, just run them. I work in a tire center and have asked...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-14-2024, 12:58 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,583
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
You can get some decent parts made in China, but...

You can get some decent parts made in China, but it is a hit and miss deal. When you have forced labor making peanuts like what is common in China, quality control suffers. We see members talk...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-14-2024, 12:42 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,281
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
True, but the internet is full of bilge, opinions...

True, but the internet is full of bilge, opinions from yahoo's, and generally about 75% to 80% inaccurate!! Cliff Ruggles speaks of this all the time and has seen many of his customers hornswoggled...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-13-2024, 02:05 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,583
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
Yup, Chinese parts man!!! You can get decent...

Yup, Chinese parts man!!! You can get decent ones though and make them work but the quality control in China is terrible as reported here. Even if you find an OEM intake for $$$$, some slob could...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-13-2024, 01:53 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,281
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
Excellent points!!! STP is very slippery, and I...

Excellent points!!! STP is very slippery, and I remember the commercials years ago with Andy Granatelli. Impressive and we tried the screwdriver test ourselves and it worked like on TV. Used STP...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-11-2024, 07:09 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,583
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
It does matter where parts are cast because...

It does matter where parts are cast because offshore metals are NOT to the quality level of an OEM part. Many years ago, the Chinese bought up much of our scrap metals and boated it to China. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-11-2024, 02:23 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,583
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
I've seen/heard this too. Repops generally are...

I've seen/heard this too. Repops generally are not to level of quality and fit compared to an OEM part. I believe most are made overseas with questionable quality control. OEM parts are so...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-06-2024, 12:22 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,102
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
Back in the 1980's we did this same thing. ...

Back in the 1980's we did this same thing. Removed an old cam and lifters out of a 70's Pontiac Safari Station wagon with a 400 that developed a miss due to a worn lobe. We went to Big A auto parts...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-02-2024, 02:16 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,976
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
We were big on the Sorenson X cut points back in...

We were big on the Sorenson X cut points back in the day. Good sets too and they lasted a long time! I bought several Delco D112P points years ago when they were pretty cheap but now will cost you...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-30-2024, 01:42 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,350
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
Back in the early 70's, my stock 3.55 rear on my...

Back in the early 70's, my stock 3.55 rear on my pattern 69 Judge with 4spd was thrashed many times in street races. Never had an issue until one day I discovered one of the rear wheels seemed very...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-25-2024, 12:33 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,137
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
There are too many recent failure stories with...

There are too many recent failure stories with flat tappet cams that you just can't ignore. I've seen this on cars owned by mechanics I personally know. Whether it is the chit overseas metal so...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-21-2023, 12:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,134
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
Original RAIV parts are worth a lot of money!! ...

Original RAIV parts are worth a lot of money!! Yes, reproductions are available but normally are not to the quality and fit for an original part for many reasons. If the manifolds you have are...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-15-2023, 01:40 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,212
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
The Gunk motor clean came in a quart can and I...

The Gunk motor clean came in a quart can and I used it at oil changes. It smelled like kerosine and a few people I knew said it was. Back in the 70's in Popular Science magazine, Smokey Yunick had...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-07-2023, 12:59 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,303
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
I read about everything Cliff posts! I learn a...

I read about everything Cliff posts! I learn a great deal from him and he rebuilt my RAIV Qjet years ago and it runs perfectly. In these days of constant bilge and BS on the internet, it's nice to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-25-2023, 12:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 658
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
I replaced my exhaust gaskets many years ago when...

I replaced my exhaust gaskets many years ago when the GM metal gaskets were still available from my dealer. I ran a Permatex Hi Temp copper sealant bead around all of them as advised to do so by a...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-23-2023, 12:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 868
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
Like so many parts you purchase today, they are...

Like so many parts you purchase today, they are cheaply overseas made. I used to chain my hood down underneath the hood but now only drive my car to shows and its kept inside. Still, even at shows...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-23-2023, 12:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 566
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
I lubed my 69 GTO years back by pulling the cable...

I lubed my 69 GTO years back by pulling the cable out of the casing from the speedometer. Wiped it down with brake clean and lubed it with a speedometer lube from a local auto parts store. Got the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-01-2023, 05:53 PM
Replies: 816
Views: 63,580
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
My experiences with many if not most people in...

My experiences with many if not most people in those Facebook groups are about the same. FB is not the place to learn about much of anything. Unfortunately, there are blowhards on there that draw a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-09-2023, 10:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 993
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
11" of vacuum at those settings is about right. ...

11" of vacuum at those settings is about right. My original runs about 11"-12" at 750 to 800 rpm! That 87 degree overlap 041 cam is a lot and the vacuum will be low. I've seen cars back in the day...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-08-2023, 12:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 686
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
These "Frankencarb" units as Cliff mentioned are...

These "Frankencarb" units as Cliff mentioned are being offered for sale a lot on eBay and on facebook as well. So few original complete carbs are left anymore but there are thousands of Qjet parts...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-05-2023, 11:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,852
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
Lots of information out there but it is difficult...

Lots of information out there but it is difficult to determine if it was true or not. I've heard over the years that the Pontiac RAIV blocks had a higher nickel content which made them stronger than...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-20-2023, 11:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 883
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
Call Cliff Ruggles!! Cliff knows these carbs...

Call Cliff Ruggles!! Cliff knows these carbs inside and out and I'm sure he could help you and explain what is and is not correct on that carb. Cliff will also need to know what you want out of...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-12-2023, 12:04 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,161
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
I used to think that too until I read my...

I used to think that too until I read my 69-service manual which says to raise the rearend up about 12 inches and you will drain most of the block. I've tried this and it worked great with no mess!
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