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Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-25-2017, 10:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 415
Posted By JohnS66GTO
The fan with swept blade tips should be the...

The fan with swept blade tips should be the correct one for a 66 non-A/C car. Should be about 17" outside diameter. A/C cars had a 18" or 19" fan (can't remember exactly) with more standard looking...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 01-30-2017, 11:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 479
Posted By JohnS66GTO
I've done it before myself with the butyl tape. ...

I've done it before myself with the butyl tape. Was relatively easy, and never had a leak or problem in the 15 years it was in.

Urethane is more modern, and more secure in an accident. My...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-12-2015, 11:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 289
Posted By JohnS66GTO
No overflow tank on a '67. Not sure when Pontiac...

No overflow tank on a '67. Not sure when Pontiac started using them.

The early radiators with top & bottom tanks were not supposed to be filled to the top. I think the manual says to leave about...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-09-2014, 12:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 428
Posted By JohnS66GTO
Not sure about the 2 barrel carbs, but the Carter...

Not sure about the 2 barrel carbs, but the Carter AFB 4 barrels in '66 had wide open vents. My garage always smells a little like gas for 1 - 2 days after a drive, then the smell goes away. Just...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-14-2014, 12:24 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,102
Posted By JohnS66GTO
I was on Woodward last night. Weather was...

I was on Woodward last night. Weather was perfect. Some really nice cars heading south out of Pontiac. In fact, I would say there was a much higher concentration of old cars south-bound around 7pm...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-25-2014, 12:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 351
Posted By JohnS66GTO
Could be rusted to one or both. I've had very...

Could be rusted to one or both. I've had very good luck smacking the top of the bolt head with a ball-peen hammer a few (or more) times before putting torque on them. Taken out many exhaust...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 06-19-2014, 01:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 481
Posted By JohnS66GTO
OK, so I just have to ask... Where are you...

OK, so I just have to ask...

Where are you guys doing the flush, and where is the flushed coolant/water mix going? It's not legal around here to dump coolant in storm drains, sanitary sewers or...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-12-2014, 11:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 129
Posted By JohnS66GTO
By "float" are you talking about the needle...

By "float" are you talking about the needle moving up or down when you accelerate, brake or turn? If so, I think that was a pretty common thing on cars of this era. I know my '66 will indicate a...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-05-2014, 12:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 171
Posted By JohnS66GTO
Modern cars have a low pressure switch, but 66/67...

Modern cars have a low pressure switch, but 66/67 GTO's don't (if running a stock AC system with POA valve). If you're running a cycling switch, there may be one integrated into it.

If you want...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-20-2014, 12:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 145
Posted By JohnS66GTO
The upper bracket that attaches to the intake...

The upper bracket that attaches to the intake manifold is different. The '66 goes to a single bolt, but the later bracket goes to 2 bolts (it's "L" shaped). I've seen a lot of '66 cars restored...
Forum: Other models Pontiac Tech 03-10-2014, 12:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,436
Posted By JohnS66GTO
Glad you found the wire. I like Fieros, and...

Glad you found the wire.

I like Fieros, and have owned 3, but one thing I notice on the '88s is that there seems to be a lot of variation in build quality. Unfortunately, almost 1/2 of the '88s...
Forum: Other models Pontiac Tech 03-01-2014, 08:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,436
Posted By JohnS66GTO
It may have been chewed off right where it comes...

It may have been chewed off right where it comes out of the main harness, and just pulled the remainder back into the conduit. Did you open the harness conduit?

John
Forum: Other models Pontiac Tech 12-19-2013, 10:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,436
Posted By JohnS66GTO
Here's a picture from my original '88 engine. ...

Here's a picture from my original '88 engine. The O2 sensor wire comes out of the main harness that's covered with foil tape, near where it attaches at the engine / trans joint, right alongside the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-13-2013, 01:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,013
Posted By JohnS66GTO
Torque is already a poor way to measure (or...

Torque is already a poor way to measure (or ensure) clamp load on a fastener, due to friction differences in the threads and seat. That's especially true with lug nuts, since they're so exposed to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-11-2013, 01:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 916
Posted By JohnS66GTO
It's not a modern grind, but I have the Crane...

It's not a modern grind, but I have the Crane 968781, which is a blueprinted Pontiac '068' cam, in my car with the same engine & trans as yours (except bored .040" over), and 3.23 gears. I've been...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 10-11-2013, 12:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 975
Posted By JohnS66GTO
Not all 'stainless' steels are created equal. ...

Not all 'stainless' steels are created equal. 409 is the material most OEM exhaust systems are made from now. It just barely meets the definition of stainless steel, and will rust, just more slowly...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 10-11-2013, 12:01 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 21,826
Posted By JohnS66GTO
I'm not surprised. Disappointed? Absolutely. ...

I'm not surprised. Disappointed? Absolutely. But not surprised.

A lot of companies talk big about quality and customer service, but cost is king. That's why Cardone is in Mexico now,...
Forum: Other models Pontiac Tech 09-26-2013, 12:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,522
Posted By JohnS66GTO
Mike, I'm in Michigan. I'm not surprised...

Mike,
I'm in Michigan.

I'm not surprised you didn't get much response from others on this forum. Not much respect for Fieros in the older car community, even though they're all at least 25 years...
Forum: Other models Pontiac Tech 09-19-2013, 12:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,522
Posted By JohnS66GTO
FOCOA (Fiero Owners Club of America) folded years...

FOCOA (Fiero Owners Club of America) folded years ago. I assume that's the one you're referring to. At this point, only local, state and regional clubs exist. However, don't take that as an...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 09-04-2013, 11:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 270
Posted By JohnS66GTO
I think it should work. You just need a...

I think it should work. You just need a significant difference in temperature between the system and tank. If I were to do such a thing, I would get the tank cold before opening the valve so the...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 09-04-2013, 12:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 270
Posted By JohnS66GTO
Thanks. I had fun writing it. What burns me...

Thanks. I had fun writing it.

What burns me up about this whole refrigerant issue is that it's not legal to "vent" it into the atmosphere from a car, but up until a couple years ago I was still...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-03-2013, 11:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 850
Posted By JohnS66GTO
Thought I would check in on the status of my...

Thought I would check in on the status of my vibration issue...

I removed the thermal clutch & fan and ran the engine up to 4000 rpm with the car sitting stationary. Tried it in neutral with the...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 09-03-2013, 10:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 270
Posted By JohnS66GTO
Do you still have an empty refrigerant can and a...

Do you still have an empty refrigerant can and a valve to seal it, or did you fill it from a 30 pounder?

The reason I ask, is that there is (allegedly) a way to recover the extra refrigerant with...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-31-2013, 10:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 850
Posted By JohnS66GTO
Keith, Thanks. Kinda comes with the profession...

Keith,
Thanks. Kinda comes with the profession (or at least it should).

"Shotgun approach" people drive me crazy too. I've worked with way too many of them, and most of them should know better...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-30-2013, 11:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 850
Posted By JohnS66GTO
Paul, Thanks for the suggestion. I'll try...

Paul,

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll try running it without the fan and see what happens.

Yeah, unfortunately, I don't know if the engine was balanced when rebuilt. It's been bored .040"...
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