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Forum: Ames Customer Satisfaction Forum Today, 08:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 30
Posted By mgarblik
Having trouble getting a catalog from Ames

As the title says, I am having trouble getting a paper catalog from Ames. I have a sizeable order and I would like to support Ames Performance Engineering. 2 reasons. 1. I was a personal friend...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 11:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 198
Posted By mgarblik
Call Cloyes and give them your dimensions. They...

Call Cloyes and give them your dimensions. They have -.005 and -.010 in stock for Pontiac. Let us know what they say.
Forum: Pontiac - Race Yesterday, 10:36 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,320
Posted By mgarblik
If Speedmaster/China would have spent less time...

If Speedmaster/China would have spent less time copying the engraved name and a little more time making a part that actually worked, none of this would have likely come to light. Every part they...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-21-2024, 09:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 157
Posted By mgarblik
We found a few issues towing with a 2000 model 1...

We found a few issues towing with a 2000 model 1 ton GM truck. Not sure if the same as 1994, but the headlight switch was crap and not up to the task of the clearance lights, running lights, brake...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-21-2024, 10:32 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 13,308
Posted By mgarblik
Those washers were under the heads of all 20...

Those washers were under the heads of all 20 bolts on my engine. I had no idea they were factory installed. But since found out they were supplied on early SD engines for some reason not clear to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-21-2024, 09:51 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,582
Posted By mgarblik
Chinese vs Lucas, "The Prince of Darkness". What...

Chinese vs Lucas, "The Prince of Darkness". What a choice. Honestly, I have personally not experienced a Petronix failure, but certainly heard lots and lots of stories.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-21-2024, 09:37 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 13,308
Posted By mgarblik
If Herb Adams comes to Dayton again for the TA...

If Herb Adams comes to Dayton again for the TA Nationals, I will try to remember to ask him. I just bet he knows exactly what the intention was and why they are in there. Can't think of anyone else...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-20-2024, 08:58 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 13,308
Posted By mgarblik
Thanks for verifying. Heads to be installed...

Thanks for verifying. Heads to be installed tomorrow.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-20-2024, 06:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,582
Posted By mgarblik
So if I understand you correctly, you have a way...

So if I understand you correctly, you have a way to trigger the system. A pick up coil/reluctor distributor? If that's the case, you could use it to trigger an older MSD 6. You would want one 10...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-20-2024, 12:25 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 13,308
Posted By mgarblik
Once again, learned something new today. First...

Once again, learned something new today. First SD-455 engine for me. I have had a couple 455 HO engines apart and just do not remember seeing the copper bolts. So the copper color is just for ID of...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-20-2024, 10:28 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 13,308
Posted By mgarblik
I thought this was a rather strange find. While...

I thought this was a rather strange find. While cleaning and preparing the FACTORY head bolts for re-installation, I found this! See the pic. The outer 3 bolts on each head, only the long ones are...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-20-2024, 10:15 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,582
Posted By mgarblik
Point ignition is 100 year old technology...

Point ignition is 100 year old technology developed about 12 miles from my house in Kettering, OH by Charles Kettering. Worked great then and still works just fine now. GM made adjustment of the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-20-2024, 09:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,363
Posted By mgarblik
This car sold for 112K + fees. Seems like strong...

This car sold for 112K + fees. Seems like strong money for a non-SD but far short of what the selling dealer must have thought it was worth. They had it on their wed site for nearly 140K. But...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-19-2024, 08:25 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,320
Posted By mgarblik
The Speedmaster Pontiac heads are a copy of the...

The Speedmaster Pontiac heads are a copy of the Edelbrock aluminum heads. Their are some subtle differences, probably just enough to avoid a law suit. At least they don't have Edelbrock cast right...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-18-2024, 06:58 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,320
Posted By mgarblik
Jegs has dropped all Speedmaster Products as of...

Jegs has dropped all Speedmaster Products as of this afternoon. Just checked their web site. It's all gone.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-18-2024, 03:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 621
Posted By mgarblik
After seeing the pics of the blocks, I suspect...

After seeing the pics of the blocks, I suspect your right. Can they be saved?. Yes. The blocks could be thermal cleaned, pan rail, main registers machined, then line honed. Is all that work...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-18-2024, 10:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 621
Posted By mgarblik
How is the block surface where the cap has to...

How is the block surface where the cap has to register? If it looks like the cap register and is pitted that badly, it's probably game over without spending considerable $$ to have the block...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-18-2024, 10:07 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,320
Posted By mgarblik
No disrespect to you or even Summit but I think...

No disrespect to you or even Summit but I think you give them too much credit. Speedmaster has over 1700 parts in the Summit Racing catalog. Summit Racing has 1500 different vendors in their...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-18-2024, 08:12 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,320
Posted By mgarblik
I am very impressed and surprised by the...

I am very impressed and surprised by the proactive approach taken by Summit racing. They could have gone a completely different direction, buried their head in the sand, and played the "we are just...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-17-2024, 11:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 481
Posted By mgarblik
Congratulations to John Langer and crew. Here...

Congratulations to John Langer and crew. Here are some numbers: He was #1 qualifier with a 7.714 @ 174.96 Won the final with a 7.915 @ 178.43. Small field but he knocked them down. Nice little...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-17-2024, 10:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 983
Posted By mgarblik
Consumer Reports, FWIW, says the exact same...

Consumer Reports, FWIW, says the exact same thing. It's a "fools game" to stay with the same insurer year after year. We like to think 20-30 years of dedication to a company builds "customer...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-17-2024, 09:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 621
Posted By mgarblik
The most important factor from your initial post...

The most important factor from your initial post is to make sure all the caps are still assigned to a particular position and to a particular block. No mixing and matching! The rust, unless really...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-17-2024, 08:37 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 983
Posted By mgarblik
After over 30 years with Motorist Insurance for...

After over 30 years with Motorist Insurance for Life, Home and cars, I cancelled all my policies and switched to Erie Insurance about 8-10 years ago. This was after 2 denied claims in a few years. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-16-2024, 09:50 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 13,308
Posted By mgarblik
I received my Howard Cams 98447 valve springs a...

I received my Howard Cams 98447 valve springs a few days ago. They look great and that was the extent of the good news. They test significantly weaker than advertised on three different valve...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-16-2024, 09:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 521
Posted By mgarblik
If the wheels are in good condition, someone...

If the wheels are in good condition, someone would buy them. I find allot of rally wheels are bent when I check them on my balancer. To get good money for them, they need to be spun on a balancer...
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