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Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-29-2023, 11:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 904
Posted By Rugratman
Start up quadrajet tuning

I am sure it's a simple adjustment.
When I go to start the car, I have to use my foot on the pedal. Feather a little gas.
It won't start unless I do this.

Even if I step on the gas once to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-19-2023, 08:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,161
Posted By Rugratman
That's what the new looks like. Butlers.

That's what the new looks like.
Butlers.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-19-2023, 04:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,161
Posted By Rugratman
It looks factory. However I haven't touched it...

It looks factory. However I haven't touched it in years. I assumed it was correct.

It has a slot where bolt is, to slide forward and back.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-19-2023, 03:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,161
Posted By Rugratman
Update Finally fixed. Turns out my...

Update
Finally fixed.

Turns out my distributor bracket broke, (go figure). The distributor spun a bit. Then I flooded it thinking it was a fuel issue. Timing didn't look off much. Once I fouled...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-14-2023, 03:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,161
Posted By Rugratman
The engine ran great with the new carb. For...

The engine ran great with the new carb. For months.
On day last month, it wouldn't fire at all.
Hence me assuming it was ignition. I figured it was time to upgrade the 20 year old msd dizzy.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-14-2023, 02:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,161
Posted By Rugratman
I took off the tripower and put a quadrajet on...

I took off the tripower and put a quadrajet on it. Jeff (shaker) built it for the engine.

I changed to a hei, when the car wouldn't start a month ago. I thought the msd was the problem. I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-14-2023, 02:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,161
Posted By Rugratman
Yes. But they were changed and all was fine for...

Yes.
But they were changed and all was fine for years.
New carb and new hei.

I just double checked again and the engine is at TDC and on 0 and rotor facing #1
Hei power was run direct...for...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-14-2023, 01:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,161
Posted By Rugratman
Talking No. Unless the timing is way way off I am...

No.
Unless the timing is way way off I am stumped.
Unsure how that could have happened.
I will reset the the dizzy again.

Everything is new.
Hei is only two wires. Power and tach.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-14-2023, 01:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,161
Posted By Rugratman
Ran wire from battery to hei " +" Still no...

Ran wire from battery to hei " +"
Still no fire.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-14-2023, 12:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,161
Posted By Rugratman
I ordered new spark plugs today. I re did the...

I ordered new spark plugs today.
I re did the wires and made sure the dizzy was in the correct place. Still won't fire.

I have a spark to the plug #1
It doesn't even sputter.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-12-2023, 10:43 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,161
Posted By Rugratman
Won't start

Engine cranks but no life.

New carb. Fuel squirting in.
Fuel filter has Fuel in it.

Has spark to #1 and #2 wires. Both sides.

I replaced the msd box thinking that was the culprit and went...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-07-2023, 08:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 616
Posted By Rugratman
So I ordered the high flow more expensive...

So I ordered the high flow more expensive edelbrock pump. It pushed nine pounds. So I then got a carter from Ames which was supposed to be factory correct at 6 pounds. But it's at 11 pounds. Checked...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-07-2023, 08:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 682
Posted By Rugratman
I don't mind running a regulator. It's just ugly...

I don't mind running a regulator. It's just ugly and all the extra hoses.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-07-2023, 06:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 682
Posted By Rugratman
Did you hide your regulator?

Did you hide your regulator?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-07-2023, 06:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 616
Posted By Rugratman
Ok, I will try it. I was afraid it would be too...

Ok, I will try it.
I was afraid it would be too much.
I will let everyone know what happens.

Thanks again
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-06-2023, 06:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 682
Posted By Rugratman
Mine is pushing 11 lbs. Not the 6 quoted.

Mine is pushing 11 lbs. Not the 6 quoted.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-06-2023, 06:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 616
Posted By Rugratman
I bought that pump. It's pushing 11 lbs I...

I bought that pump.
It's pushing 11 lbs

I bought a edelbrock pump too, that is at 9 lbs.
I wanted to use a stock pump -no return- so I wouldn't need a regulator.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-06-2023, 02:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,390
Posted By Rugratman
Is Rodney Red still around?

Is Rodney Red still around?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-06-2023, 02:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 616
Posted By Rugratman
3 different mechanical gauges.

3 different mechanical gauges.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-06-2023, 08:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 616
Posted By Rugratman
Fuel pressure

I have gone thru 3 replacement pumps. The latest one from carter is pushing 11 lbs. Ugh.
So I have installed a regulator. But it is ugly.
Any suggestions on hiding one.

I bought this...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-08-2023, 03:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 796
Posted By Rugratman
Fuel drain

After the car sits for a few days, the carb and fuel lines are empty.
Everything from the pump up is new. Including a new quadrajet.
I have a clear fuel filter that is empty.
It has been...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-22-2023, 10:40 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,021
Posted By Rugratman
This same thing happened in Ocean City Maryland. ...

This same thing happened in Ocean City Maryland.
The cops just started impounding cars. Huge fine and storage fees.
Low riders and fart cans were easy pickins.

Remember the video of the car...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-19-2023, 05:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,596
Posted By Rugratman
I just did both of my cars in the Turtle wax Ice....

I just did both of my cars in the Turtle wax Ice. They look absolutely beautiful. Easy on and off too.
I was hesitant at first.
25 years of polishing my cars.

303 for everything vinyl.
...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-19-2023, 05:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,015
Posted By Rugratman
Here is a picture of it with the auxiliary plug...

Here is a picture of it with the auxiliary plug on it.

Amazon.
works great....
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-19-2023, 05:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,015
Posted By Rugratman
I picked up a blue tooth device. You set your...

I picked up a blue tooth device.
You set your radio to a certain station and the sound from your phone goes to it.
It plugs into the Aux port I added years ago for 12 volt power.
It will work in...
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