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Forum: Electrical Tech 09-08-2023, 01:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 492
Posted By 81TATurbo
I have dome light (works with the switch),...

I have dome light (works with the switch), signals, brake lights but no parking lights, marker lights etc. it would seem that there is no power to the switch hence the wire running from another power...
Forum: Electrical Tech 09-08-2023, 09:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 492
Posted By 81TATurbo
No Headlights

I did cross post this in another Forum

1981 Firebird Formula. Put in a new motor almost 2yrs ago. I had a buddy do the 6AL box for me and various other stuff. Got the car back and I had no...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 09-08-2023, 09:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 231
Posted By 81TATurbo
No Headlights

1981 Firebird Formula. Put in a new motor almost 2yrs ago. I had a buddy do the 6AL box for me and various other stuff. Got the car back and I had no headlights. To fix the problem my dad and I ran a...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 06-21-2023, 07:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 597
Posted By 81TATurbo
So after doing some digging, as in my vacuum...

So after doing some digging, as in my vacuum advance had failed and I had to replace it, I noticed some scarring on my rotor. Upon further inspection I noticed that the carbon button had warn...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 06-16-2023, 03:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 597
Posted By 81TATurbo
Forgot to mention that my gauge reads 6PSI for...

Forgot to mention that my gauge reads 6PSI for fuel pressure. Not sure about on the shift. I知 going to see about getting my GoPro in the engine compartment and see if the pressure drops. Atleast if...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 06-16-2023, 12:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 597
Posted By 81TATurbo
Vapor Lock/hot fuel?

1981 Firebird Formula. Running a Butler stroker. 9.1-9.2:1 compression. Running an Edelbrock carb and Performer RPM intake. If I let the car shift itself, it shifts fine. Early. Around 4200 RPM. If I...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 10-05-2022, 03:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 883
Posted By 81TATurbo
I had a chance to look at it today. It wasn稚 a...

I had a chance to look at it today. It wasn稚 a fuel issue but my coil. It had partially failed I知 guessing or at least it had an issue. I replaced it and everything is back to normal. Thanks for...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 10-01-2022, 10:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 883
Posted By 81TATurbo
Help with sputtering issue

So I was out for a cruise today and the car ran great. I was on my way back and punched it down around 30 mile an hour and it spun a bit and then hit 2 and it gave a little shirp as normal. I went to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-12-2022, 12:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,874
Posted By 81TATurbo
I have a Crane Cams adjustable. I’ll work with...

I have a Crane Cams adjustable. I’ll work with it.

With the balancer and being able to mark off 50 degrees, I have a timing gun with the advance feature so I can set it to 50 degrees and get the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-12-2022, 08:57 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,874
Posted By 81TATurbo
How do I achieve 10-15 degrees vacuum advance? ...

How do I achieve 10-15 degrees vacuum advance? Is there an easy way of measuring it? Timing gun with the advance connected and play with the adjustments or are there other ways?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-10-2022, 12:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,874
Posted By 81TATurbo
I知 going to try again and test the results. If...

I知 going to try again and test the results. If it runs better without I知 going to say that the can is pulling too much advance. It is adjustable though and I think I知 going to try adjusting it
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-10-2022, 10:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,874
Posted By 81TATurbo
OK so I think I worry too much. Did some tuning...

OK so I think I worry too much. Did some tuning and set the timing at 34ｰ. Did some more playing around and I think the noise I hear at high rpm is my clutch fan. The reason I say that is because...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-10-2022, 10:20 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,874
Posted By 81TATurbo
The plugs and they look good. Tan going to brown...

The plugs and they look good. Tan going to brown color.
I’ll try 32ｰ at 3000 RPM to start. This is with the vacuum advance disconnected correct?
Just hate bringing it up that high in park with no...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-10-2022, 09:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,874
Posted By 81TATurbo
How much initial timing should I have and how...

How much initial timing should I have and how much total timing and at what RPM?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-08-2022, 06:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,874
Posted By 81TATurbo
I’ve gone through about 4 tanks of gas now. All I...

I’ve gone through about 4 tanks of gas now. All I run is Shell 92. I can also get Sunoco 94 at the Petro Canada here but I don’t trust that it is what it says. That is all I have here in my hometown....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-08-2022, 01:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,874
Posted By 81TATurbo
Cam is a custom grind from Butler: Butler Comp...

Cam is a custom grind from Butler:
Butler Comp SP Street Performance Billet Roller Cam 282/288, 230/236, .510/.521, 112

Stock distributor but with an MSD cap, coil and rotor. Also running a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-07-2022, 09:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,874
Posted By 81TATurbo
Ok. I’ll have to try and do that tomorrow after I...

Ok. I’ll have to try and do that tomorrow after I get up. I’m working midnights right now
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-07-2022, 08:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,874
Posted By 81TATurbo
Too Hot of Plug?

I'm running a Butler stroker 467. Compression is only (according to Butler techs) 9.1 or 9.2. Im running stock 6X heads. They were just rebuilt with new guides, valves and the dual springs on 1.5...
Forum: Electrical Tech 04-18-2022, 02:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,640
Posted By 81TATurbo
Sorry. I missed the part about the links coming...

Sorry. I missed the part about the links coming from the starter post or harness behind the altenator. Trying to do two things at once. I'll check in the next couple of days when I get a break from...
Forum: Electrical Tech 04-18-2022, 11:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,640
Posted By 81TATurbo
Would you happen to know if the fusibule links...

Would you happen to know if the fusibule links are under the dash or in the engine e compartment?
Forum: Electrical Tech 04-18-2022, 11:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 909
Posted By 81TATurbo
This car actually doesn't have delayed wipers....

This car actually doesn't have delayed wipers. Every option but that one. Not looking forward to buying a new motor and changing it. Looking for a way around that
Forum: Electrical Tech 04-18-2022, 07:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,640
Posted By 81TATurbo
I tested for current at headlight switch. Does it...

I tested for current at headlight switch. Does it have to be turned on to test for 12V or is it current all the time? I did test for current with switch off and got nothing. I figured cause the...
Forum: Electrical Tech 04-18-2022, 07:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 909
Posted By 81TATurbo
Windshield washer harness/plug

So I replaced my windshield washer motor and pump. The washer motor has the correct plug. The wiper motor on the other hand doesn't connect. I can't remember or find where I purchased the motor from....
Forum: Electrical Tech 01-16-2022, 05:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,640
Posted By 81TATurbo
Sorry guys. I haven't used a volt meter yet. Its...

Sorry guys. I haven't used a volt meter yet. Its been -34C (-29F) here with wind chill factors and its not much better today. The problems of not having a heated garage is not having the comfort to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-16-2022, 12:18 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,089
Posted By 81TATurbo
I think it will be a lot of fun. There's no such...

I think it will be a lot of fun. There's no such thing as too much power. Build it how you want and enjoy.
I just built a Butler stroker 467. I'm not running stock carb or intake but instead an...
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