Forum: 73-77 A-body TECH
04-07-2018, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 606
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Forum: 73-77 A-body TECH
03-25-2018, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 606
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Forum: 73-77 A-body TECH
03-18-2018, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 606
Thanks guys. I had a new driveshaft w/new...
Thanks guys. I had a new driveshaft w/new u-joints made when I switched from the auto to a 4 speed. I just reused it when I switched back to an auto. I don't recall if I had that issue when I...
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Forum: 73-77 A-body TECH
03-17-2018, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 606
Vibration
I posted this at the A-body site and thought I would post it here as well. I have a vibration issue with my 73 GA. below about 60 everything is fine. But above 60, the car experiences a vibration. It...
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Forum: 73-77 A-body TECH
02-05-2018, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 736
I converted my 73 to a 4 speed and then back to...
I converted my 73 to a 4 speed and then back to an automatic. I have almost all of the pieces (pedals, clutch, flywheel, bellhousing, clutch fork, Saginaw 4 speed with Camaro shifter), as well as an...
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Forum: 73-77 A-body TECH
11-02-2017, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 683
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Forum: 73-77 A-body TECH
10-31-2017, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 683
A-body site issues
Anybody else having any problems accessing the A-body boardnation site? I try to access it and it just sits there trying to connect and then it times out. Thanks.
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
10-10-2017, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 708
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
10-08-2017, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 708
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
10-07-2017, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 708
Alternator
I have a 73 Grand Am, 400/400, no air, pw, pl, etc. I want to switch out the standard 63 amp alternator with an 80 or 100 amp unit because the lights get kinda dim at idle and I'm not sure if the...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
08-29-2017, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 778
I plan to replace my current heads with heads...
I plan to replace my current heads with heads that are reconditioned "regular" heads. By that I mean I don't believe they are high (or higher) performance heads like 6x heads-just the type of heads...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
08-28-2017, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 778
Thanks again guys. Can I leave the valve train...
Thanks again guys. Can I leave the valve train stock if I decided to go with Summit's 2801 cam? Don't plan on hitting the drag strip, but just wanted to know what my options are if I wanted something...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
08-24-2017, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 778
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
08-23-2017, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 778
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
08-22-2017, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 778
Cam removal/installation
I am contemplating replacing the cam in my 73 GA 400. I also plan to install a new timing kit. I have never done this before, so any tips would be greatly appreciated. Also, from what I can tell,...
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Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts For SALE
05-20-2017, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 145
1973 GA 4 speed setup
I have an ALMOST complete setup to convert your automatic GA/Lemans to a 4 speed. Not included are assorted nuts and bolts, back up switch and neutral safety switch. Included are the following:
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
05-19-2017, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 512
Update: So I went to the shop this morning and...
Update: So I went to the shop this morning and sure enough they forgot to put the modulator valve back in the first time. I asked them how it could have shifted properly and they stuck to their...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
05-18-2017, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 512
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
05-18-2017, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 512
Thanks guys. Turns out that I did not install...
Thanks guys. Turns out that I did not install the vacuum modulator hold down clamp and when the pressure built up, it blew the modulator valve and the vacuum modulator out and it hit the exhaust...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
05-17-2017, 11:00 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 512
Automatic Transmission Woes
I replaced the 4 speed in my 73 GA with the original TH400 (originally was an auto that I converted to a 4 speed). I went for a test drive and never got out of first gear (stayed around 20 mph) when...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
08-08-2016, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 564
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
08-08-2016, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 564
David, thanks. Yeah that's gonna be my first...
David, thanks. Yeah that's gonna be my first shot. I bought a new cap and rotor to replace the old ones in case they're bad (haven't looked yet). Just replaced the wires recently cause I had a bad...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
08-08-2016, 06:26 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 564
Rough Running Question
I notice that when I'm driving, it feels like the engine misses periodically. It feels like the engine jerks, like it stops running, very momentarily, and occurs about every second. It's not very...
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Forum: 73-77 A-body TECH
05-27-2015, 11:17 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 182
HELP! Car not running right!
I posted this at the Abody forum and thought I would post it here also.
I profess to be more shade tree than mechanic, so I was hoping I could get some help here. My 73 GA started running funny...
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Forum: Midwest
05-19-2015, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 569
Hot Rod Power 2015
Just checking in to see if anybody is doing all/part of the Hot Rod Power Tour. My nephew and I plan to do the first 3, maybe 4 days. If anybody here is going, maybe we can caravan? Let me know.
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