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Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-04-2025, 09:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 375
Posted By Jay S
For a carbureted system from what you described...

For a carbureted system from what you described you have now I would put a Holley 140 electric pump back at the tank, turn it on when needed, and hook a return to the regular so it isn’t dead headed...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-03-2025, 02:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,144
Posted By Jay S
I bet that helps sell Aluminum heads.

I bet that helps sell Aluminum heads.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-03-2025, 10:16 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,144
Posted By Jay S
I think at one of my friends places there should...

I think at one of my friends places there should be a set of small valve 98cc 4X/4c 1973 heads someplace here. Would be a nice head for a mild 455 pump gas engine that spends its life below 4000...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-27-2025, 12:51 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,710
Posted By Jay S
LOL…Your all set then

LOL…Your all set then
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-25-2025, 11:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 546
Posted By Jay S
I would subtract the .020” for the correct...

I would subtract the .020” for the correct pushrod length with a VPro.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-24-2025, 12:48 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,710
Posted By Jay S
I have not had any luck contacting anyone at...

I have not had any luck contacting anyone at Bullet for several weeks, I think there is a more than a 6 week wait right now. My biggest hindrance to going with SFT cams is mostly the EDM lifters are...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-24-2025, 10:02 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,710
Posted By Jay S
In addition to the SR and SFT engines, I have 3...

In addition to the SR and SFT engines, I have 3 engines that have HR cams with mechanical roller lifters on them. One has Crower Cutaways with pin oiling, another with Comp endurex’s with pin...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-24-2025, 09:42 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,710
Posted By Jay S
A well designed mechanical flat tappet cam with...

A well designed mechanical flat tappet cam with EDM oiling a far more dependable than a roller cam on the street and nearly as efficient. If you spend the money to have the cam Nitrided is it...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-19-2025, 05:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 476
Posted By Jay S
I don’t see any, appears the heat range is fairly...

I don’t see any, appears the heat range is fairly cold….Maybe next time try 140. Lol
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-18-2025, 12:15 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,427
Posted By Jay S
Make sure the rocker slot accommodates the lift. ...

Make sure the rocker slot accommodates the lift. The stock rockers are not good for much over .50” lift.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-18-2025, 12:12 PM
Replies: 519
Views: 162,119
Posted By Jay S
I know of an engine that was ran with those...

I know of an engine that was ran with those profiles and the 2148 style lifters in a 455. Probably has commented on this thread somewhere, it was Murf. I don’t recall if his was an “S” or a “B”.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-16-2025, 09:03 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,427
Posted By Jay S
Keep in mind Harlan Sharp has HD versions and...

Keep in mind Harlan Sharp has HD versions and Original versions. The HD version has more rugged bodies.

Harlan Sharp and Crower both offer rebuild services. I have had great customer service...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-15-2025, 02:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,427
Posted By Jay S
They have not fixed anything. The axles on the...

They have not fixed anything. The axles on the roller tips are not anchored in very well and occasionally slide out.
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts WANTED 04-10-2025, 09:14 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 705
Posted By Jay S
Appear to be later than your car, It isn’t easy...

Appear to be later than your car, It isn’t easy to read, but appears to be

E127

May 12 1977

It came out of a 4 sped TA in the KC area that was salvaged.
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts WANTED 04-09-2025, 09:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 705
Posted By Jay S
I don’t know where your at, but I have a standard...

I don’t know where your at, but I have a standard bore 77 WA that spun a main. The block would need to be line bored or need shim stock on that main to be saved.

I also have a balanced and fresh...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-08-2025, 03:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,558
Posted By Jay S
I run pusher pumps like Keith and Tom. Most all...

I run pusher pumps like Keith and Tom. Most all electric pusher pumps will pump fuel thru a mechanical pump to prime a carb. There are a few mechanical pumps that are harder to push fuel thru. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-05-2025, 10:48 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,662
Posted By Jay S
A Walbro 255 pump on a carb application flows...

A Walbro 255 pump on a carb application flows over 75 Gph at 7 psi. With over 13 volts from a typical charging system it flows into the 80s gph. 75 gph is enough fuel for 900 HP, 600 HP limit is...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-29-2025, 10:54 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,332
Posted By Jay S
It isn’t an easy task explaining to a customer...

It isn’t an easy task explaining to a customer that their new engine has low oil pressure but it will be ok.

If a smoking gun is not found would a Luhn oil pump be a possible next step?
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-28-2025, 02:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,679
Posted By Jay S
The standard Felpro Permatorque variation, (If I...

The standard Felpro Permatorque variation, (If I am recalling this correctly…)should be a different gasket design than a 1016. The 1016 is more of a high performance gasket and has some Kevlar in...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-27-2025, 04:09 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,299
Posted By Jay S
I have had a couple Pontiac’s take the babbit off...

I have had a couple Pontiac’s take the babbit off the number 5 bearing, each time the oil clearance was too tight from either the bearing or improper line hone.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-27-2025, 11:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,679
Posted By Jay S
With some copper coat or something similar...

With some copper coat or something similar Cometic gaskets seem to seal up about as well on rough surfaces as any other gasket. I think it enables the MLS gasket to move around more and not leak. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-22-2025, 05:59 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,332
Posted By Jay S
If it was a bad pump I would sure think that...

If it was a bad pump I would sure think that second pump would have fixed it.

Might want to check and see if all the rockers have the same amount of oil getting fed to the top. Could narrow...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-21-2025, 05:10 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,311
Posted By Jay S
That is pretty pathetic. Harlan Sharp would offer...

That is pretty pathetic. Harlan Sharp would offer some type of at least limited warrantee on 30 year old rockers you bought from a swap meet.

Return them, chalk it up under a cheap lesson was...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-20-2025, 08:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,629
Posted By Jay S
A comment from Harold Brookshire from years ago——...

A comment from Harold Brookshire from years ago——

When I asked Harvey Crane about lash and duration his reply was “WEW!!”, which he explained as “WhatEverWorks”…..
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-18-2025, 02:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,629
Posted By Jay S
Most regular design ramps (generally cams that...

Most regular design ramps (generally cams that are rated at .020” tappet lift) the lash can be tightened up .008” (or open them .004”) from the rated lash, tighter than that and they get to far down...
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