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Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 10-12-2023, 12:26 PM
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Views: 3,456
Posted By freebird69
So here's where I ended up with my fan situation....

So here's where I ended up with my fan situation. To summarize, I have been trying to find a fan that works better than my stock 5-blade flex and here is a list from best to worse:

1. Derale...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 09-11-2023, 01:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,456
Posted By freebird69
I went ahead and ordered an Allstar Performance...

I went ahead and ordered an Allstar Performance ALL30095 nylon fan that appears to be a rebranded and exactly the same as the Flex-a-lite. It was 93 degrees here the day I ordered it but now only...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 08-30-2023, 11:03 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,456
Posted By freebird69
That's a good question. Mine is a 2-groove and...

That's a good question. Mine is a 2-groove and measures ~7" dia. I did a quick search and all of the pulleys I see are the same as mine for the short snout WP. I would think that I would need an...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 08-29-2023, 11:16 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,456
Posted By freebird69
Thanks for the suggestions. Yes, I have the...

Thanks for the suggestions. Yes, I have the baffles installed as well as a gasket at the core support. I installed the e-fan years ago when I bought the car because it was overheating badly. The Spal...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 08-29-2023, 10:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,456
Posted By freebird69
Wow, runs cool AND gets good gas mileage. I'm...

Wow, runs cool AND gets good gas mileage. I'm jealous ;-)
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 08-29-2023, 10:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,456
Posted By freebird69
My car has the short neck WP and the fan sits...

My car has the short neck WP and the fan sits right where it should in the stock shroud. I don't recall the spacer length that got replaced it when I installed the aluminum radiator (which made no...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 08-29-2023, 10:34 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,456
Posted By freebird69
Oh yeah, I've been through the entire tune and...

Oh yeah, I've been through the entire tune and cooling system. Stock NOS pump with cast impeller, good divider plate clearance, stock shroud, etc, etc.

My car runs cool while it's moving so it's...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 08-22-2023, 02:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,456
Posted By freebird69
Oh wow, that's excellent, and that nylon fan is...

Oh wow, that's excellent, and that nylon fan is pretty cheap so it's definitely worth a try. I did a bit of poking around and I see that there is another one that is a re-branded version of the Flexa...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 08-22-2023, 02:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,456
Posted By freebird69
The clutch fans I tried were the worst. My...

The clutch fans I tried were the worst.

My results were:

200 max with the Derale only.
180-185 with the Derale + electric push fan.

With any of the previous fans I used my temp would...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 08-22-2023, 11:43 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,456
Posted By freebird69
Finally found a fan that keeps my 69 400 Firebird cool

I've been struggling with high heat at idle for a long time and none of my attempts to solve it have ever been a complete solution.

FYI, I have never had a heat issue while moving at +20mph, only...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-14-2023, 10:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,624
Posted By freebird69
I had cooling issues with my 69 400 and it was...

I had cooling issues with my 69 400 and it was several things that added up to make a difference. I replaced the radiator, replaced the water pump (stamped impeller to cast), added lower valance...
Forum: Midwest 03-31-2023, 04:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,769
Posted By freebird69
You would think with all of the classic cars...

You would think with all of the classic cars around our area there would be enough demand for repair that shops to work on them. I know a lot of guys work on their own cars but there are many that...
Forum: Midwest 03-31-2023, 02:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,769
Posted By freebird69
Yep, there are a lot of motorheads in our area...

Yep, there are a lot of motorheads in our area but not in the shops apparently. Like I mentioned in the OP, I called a bunch of shops in my area not long ago and most said "sorry but we don't work on...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-20-2023, 04:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,443
Posted By freebird69
Sounds like quite the job and I can already see...

Sounds like quite the job and I can already see that they are going to be really nice.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-20-2023, 12:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,443
Posted By freebird69
Yo Hoov, did you ever finish the seats? If so how...

Yo Hoov, did you ever finish the seats? If so how did they turn out?
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-28-2023, 12:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,249
Posted By freebird69
When I bought my 69 Firebird years ago I had to...

When I bought my 69 Firebird years ago I had to go to Canada from the US to inspect it and had a check with me. I decided to buy the car and went to the seller's bank assuming that I would be driving...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-23-2023, 06:03 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,813
Posted By freebird69
In my case if I can get moving my temp goes down...

In my case if I can get moving my temp goes down pretty fast but if I can't get going I will find a place to pull over and pop the hood or find a side street to get up some speed. Using the heater...
Forum: Midwest 01-21-2023, 10:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,769
Posted By freebird69
That's a great idea, thanks! Since it's winter...

That's a great idea, thanks! Since it's winter and no events happening I might just reach out to some Pontiac related clubs near me via email or whatever and see what I can find.
Forum: Midwest 01-20-2023, 01:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,769
Posted By freebird69
I assume that there must be guys that enjoy...

I assume that there must be guys that enjoy working on older cars and can be trusted. FYI, I just had some work done by a guy in Pontiac MI who was recommended by a Pontiac owner I met at a car show....
Forum: Electrical Tech 01-20-2023, 10:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,068
Posted By freebird69
Oh I missed that on the Octane site. I assume the...

Oh I missed that on the Octane site. I assume the relays would even help make standard lights brighter. I have no issue with the halogens and only put them in because the old lights were too dim so I...
Forum: Electrical Tech 01-19-2023, 05:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,068
Posted By freebird69
My car buddies suggested going LED for headlights...

My car buddies suggested going LED for headlights and dash lights but it bugs me that there might be an underlying issue that maybe I can fix. I plan to at least check things out before going that...
Forum: Electrical Tech 01-19-2023, 05:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,068
Posted By freebird69
Thanks Bill. I did a quick google search and...

Thanks Bill. I did a quick google search and found a clean diagram on one of the Firebird sites.
Forum: Electrical Tech 01-19-2023, 05:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,068
Posted By freebird69
I did not but something I will look in to. thanks.

I did not but something I will look in to. thanks.
Forum: Electrical Tech 01-19-2023, 01:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,068
Posted By freebird69
Thanks for that detailed response Jason. I would...

Thanks for that detailed response Jason. I would love to just replace my wiring but my electrical skills a weak. I may take a shot at it though if checking the grounds, etc doesn't work.

What...
Forum: Midwest 01-19-2023, 01:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,769
Posted By freebird69
Any good classic car mechanics in SE Michigan to recommend?

I've had my 69 Firebird for over 20 years and I have always at least tried to handle all of the mechanical problems myself. The sad truth is that It's getting difficult as I age and the days of me...
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