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Forum: THE LOBBY 04-16-2024, 04:03 PM
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Posted By dv657172
She ordered it so definitely chocolate & butter...

She ordered it so definitely chocolate & butter cream icing..her favorites, lol.
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-14-2024, 08:08 AM
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Posted By dv657172
Thanks fyrfftyr1 and 67drake!

Thanks fyrfftyr1 and 67drake!
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-13-2024, 08:38 PM
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Posted By dv657172
Definitely! 33 yr anniversary next month. On our...

Definitely! 33 yr anniversary next month. On our first "date" I took her to a junkyard looking for parts for my 72 GTO. Thankfully, I still have both her and the car :)
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-13-2024, 05:29 PM
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Posted By dv657172
Cool Birthday Cake

Just thought I would share, my wife got me a really cool custom made birthday cake. I hated to cut it but it was also really, really good. The Pontiac arrowhead was edible and appeared to almost be...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-07-2024, 01:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,021
Posted By dv657172
Thanks Keith for taking the time and effort to...

Thanks Keith for taking the time and effort to post that well written report.

It was my concern over my front working angle being too large that generated my initial post. I will be looking to...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-06-2024, 01:30 PM
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Views: 1,021
Posted By dv657172
Thanks guy for the replies, I hope I didnt sound...

Thanks guy for the replies, I hope I didnt sound like I was ranting before :o
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-06-2024, 11:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,021
Posted By dv657172
Bluegoat65 The large downward angle is what...

Bluegoat65

The large downward angle is what started my original post to begin with. I have watched a ton of videos (the best being KevinWilsonSBC utube IMO), read every post and comment I can find...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-06-2024, 07:48 AM
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Views: 1,021
Posted By dv657172
I appreciate all the thoughts and comments and...

I appreciate all the thoughts and comments and while my question was basically about the large working angle at the front u-joint I appreciate the discussion and thoughts on pinion angle.

To be...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-05-2024, 08:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,021
Posted By dv657172
Thks for the opinion DCVING, I am assuming about...

Thks for the opinion DCVING, I am assuming about a 2 degree rise in the pinion under load with slicks and polyurethane bushings in the upper control arms while the lowers are stock for now.

Just...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-05-2024, 02:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,021
Posted By dv657172
Johntal1 - I guess I would prefer to have as...

Johntal1 - I guess I would prefer to have as close to zero working angle between the engine and front of the driveshaft and a resting negative pinion working angle of -2 to -2.5 degrees so that...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-05-2024, 01:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,021
Posted By dv657172
Not sure why you need to know the pinion angle...

Not sure why you need to know the pinion angle which is 1.2 degrees downward sloping. RPM is 5500 to possibly 6000. New to all the suspension and driveline modifications but trying to learn.

The...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-05-2024, 12:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,021
Posted By dv657172
Drive Line Angle

65 GTO w/68 400 and TH400
100% dedicated drag car

Engine angle is 4.5 degrees (downward) at harmonic balancer and confirmed at tailhousing shaft

Driveshaft angle is 2.8 degrees (downward)
...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-22-2024, 09:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,495
Posted By dv657172
Issue was the evac system, no vacuum. Individual...

Issue was the evac system, no vacuum. Individual who installed the tubes in the header extensions did so at only about a 30 degree angle (45 recommended) and more importantly did not install them...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-06-2024, 11:12 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,430
Posted By dv657172
Why does a 71 dash tach have what appears to be...

Why does a 71 dash tach have what appears to be only a single connection for the coil (brown wire) while a 72 dash tach requires an additional wire connection for 12V?
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-31-2024, 09:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 374
Posted By dv657172
Thanks for all the replies guys, really...

Thanks for all the replies guys, really appreciate the feedback. Think I will set it up like ChuckiesTA
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-31-2024, 12:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 374
Posted By dv657172
Steve - any good place to put it without removing...

Steve - any good place to put it without removing a head?

Chuck - I have my guage sending unit in the water crossover and only one fitting there. Do you have two fittings?
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-31-2024, 09:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 374
Posted By dv657172
Temp Sending Unit location

Question originally posted on Heating & Cooling section but no replies

100% drag car
68 Pontiac 400 block with #16 heads

Looking for good spot to install a temp sending unit in the block or...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 01-29-2024, 06:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 305
Posted By dv657172
Fan & Water Pump switch location

100% drag car
68 Pontiac 400 block with #16 heads

Looking for good spot to install a switch in the block to signal fan and water pump to come on

Currently I am using manual switches so I can...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-20-2024, 08:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 811
Posted By dv657172
tjs72lemans I tend to agree as it does not...

tjs72lemans

I tend to agree as it does not appear to be TCS/SCS related given its location and I have not been able to see any other need for one from the factory
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-18-2024, 02:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 811
Posted By dv657172
Actually while the sending unit does look like...

Actually while the sending unit does look like the TCS transmission switch that switch is for a manual transmission car and is mounted on the transmission cover case see 7D-22 part number 77.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-18-2024, 10:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 811
Posted By dv657172
Kenth It does look like a TCS transmission...

Kenth

It does look like a TCS transmission switch as you and cammerjeff indicate.

The manual says that all engines except 4 spd manual use the Speed Control Spark Advance (S.C.S). which is...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-17-2024, 04:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 811
Posted By dv657172
Thanks Peter and Kenth. It looks like I...

Thanks Peter and Kenth. It looks like I definitely have some testing and investigation to do once the shop gets back above freezing next week. Car does have AC from the factory
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-15-2024, 12:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 811
Posted By dv657172
Thanks DavesGTO (good name, mine too). Will check...

Thanks DavesGTO (good name, mine too). Will check the harness near there for a connector whether for TCS or temp light.

Based on the 72 service manual (Fig.12-51), the water temp switch is on the...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-15-2024, 08:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 811
Posted By dv657172
Thanks camerjeff, that makes sense as the TCS...

Thanks camerjeff, that makes sense as the TCS system is installed but basically bypassed.

The engine is actually a Nov 71 production date and the heads are "7M5" L061 for the DS and K161 for the...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-14-2024, 03:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 811
Posted By dv657172
Temp sending unit?

1972 GTO, auto with non-rally guages

I found an unconnected temp sending unit(?) on the back of PS cylinder head.

The service manual says the temperature sending unit is on the side of the PS...
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