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Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-28-2016, 08:54 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,058
Posted By 455Darren
I'm running the 2800 in my .060' over 350 with...

I'm running the 2800 in my .060' over 350 with '69 #62 heads, iron intake, Q-jet, and log manifolds. Seems a bit small, but it is pulling a wagon. The 3.23 gears help. Runs a 15.3 et and is smooth in...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-28-2016, 08:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 549
Posted By 455Darren
Funny the Chevy disc was mentioned.......I...

Funny the Chevy disc was mentioned.......I thought the same cause you know Chevy and Pontiac is the same at the parts stores:gag:
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-26-2016, 09:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 549
Posted By 455Darren
Thumbs up I thought I was the only one that has strange...

I thought I was the only one that has strange problems with about every aftermarket part I use...... Chuckie, those are the bolts I used. I got my new clutch set today and mocked things up, looks...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-25-2016, 10:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 549
Posted By 455Darren
Flywheel bolts

While disassembling my clutch and flywheel I found contact wear marks on the heads of the ARP flywheel bolts. The clutch hub springs had been contacting them. Not bad, but enough to leave marks. I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-20-2016, 08:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 441
Posted By 455Darren
Thumbs up Thanks for the replies! I do keep an eye on the...

Thanks for the replies! I do keep an eye on the throw out bearing adjustment so that didn't appear to be the cause to the slippage wear. The Center Force Dual Friction looks to be running $360. But I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-19-2016, 09:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 441
Posted By 455Darren
Clutch advice

Did the search only found general info. Looking to replace my 10.4' Center Force II with a 11' Dual Friction set up. Car spec is 9.3 comp, HEI, Q-jet, '70 iron intake, Doug's headers, RA VI type cam....
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-08-2015, 09:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 440
Posted By 455Darren
392292 My '70. From New Mexico. I have $5,000...

392292 My '70. From New Mexico. I have $5,000 into it that includes restored frame off chassis and rebuilt drivetrain. Interior is toast and paint worn, but everyone loves it.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-21-2014, 04:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 911
Posted By 455Darren
I have the Canton Road Race pan on my '70 GTO....

I have the Canton Road Race pan on my '70 GTO. Fit good, but the rear pan rubber gasket has to be worked to fit and hold in place. Lucky to have figured out a hole has to be drilled in the baffle for...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-30-2014, 09:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 633
Posted By 455Darren
Looking for one as well........:(

Looking for one as well........:(
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-26-2014, 07:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 203
Posted By 455Darren
Looks tweeked a bit. Twisted a little. Guess just...

Looks tweeked a bit. Twisted a little. Guess just install it and see if it will work or just get a new one.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-21-2014, 08:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 668
Posted By 455Darren
Ran into this problem many years ago on my first...

Ran into this problem many years ago on my first Pontiac. Ended up doing the sanded down bushing deal. The next time around on a different car I pulled the old bearing out and the new bearing went in...
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 09-14-2014, 08:42 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 10,592
Posted By 455Darren
Saw the car at the Pure Stock Muscle Car Drags...

Saw the car at the Pure Stock Muscle Car Drags meet this weekend. Owner was telling a group of us about it. Original owner rolled it down a boat ramp into the water in the mid '70's. Got water in...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-30-2014, 10:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 203
Posted By 455Darren
Thanks for the tips! I have some dead time in the...

Thanks for the tips! I have some dead time in the garage so this is going to be a little project.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-30-2014, 11:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 203
Posted By 455Darren
Swapping axle carriers

I need some insight. I would like to swap a posi carrier into a better condition housing. Both are 2.78 ratio, 8.2 ring gear. I will be replacing all bearings and seals at this time. Should/can I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-24-2014, 08:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,243
Posted By 455Darren
I hate to admit this, but the first engine I...

I hate to admit this, but the first engine I built one of the pistons had a broken skirt. Working part time and going to college full time I had little money to build this engine. It was a '73 400...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-12-2014, 10:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 409
Posted By 455Darren
Had some problems with mine as well. Yes, was...

Had some problems with mine as well. Yes, was lucky to discover that a hole had to be drilled for the dipstick before installing. Other problem was the slots for the rear gasket seal. Ended up...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-22-2014, 09:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 524
Posted By 455Darren
Replace the pick up in the distributor as a first...

Replace the pick up in the distributor as a first try. The 2 wires break down from heat and movement from the vac advance. You have to remove the distributor and disassemble to replace it. Not hard,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-22-2014, 09:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 730
Posted By 455Darren
Thanks for this post! Was checking timing on my...

Thanks for this post! Was checking timing on my car and noticed a big increase in timing after 2800 RPM. Looks like I have some work to do on 3 distributors now......
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-03-2014, 08:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 354
Posted By 455Darren
If it's that easy to just "run" the shifter...

If it's that easy to just "run" the shifter through the gears I would suspect that the detent spring (flat lever) and roller is broken or missing inside the trans. Dropping the pan would be required...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-25-2014, 08:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 497
Posted By 455Darren
Just like to add..... I have used 3 kits from...

Just like to add..... I have used 3 kits from Cliff for 3 different carbs and have had ZERO problems. I actually just pulled the top off one that has been in service for 3 years to make a choke...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-07-2014, 09:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,338
Posted By 455Darren
I'll throw this in there....how about the '69-'70...

I'll throw this in there....how about the '69-'70 Grand Prix trunk lid that was the same as the A-body?
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 04-07-2014, 09:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 752
Posted By 455Darren
That ad brings back memories! I remember seeing...

That ad brings back memories! I remember seeing it when I was like 12 years old when my Dad subscribed to Hemmings. I would pour through every ad. I liked all cars at that time but became a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-18-2014, 10:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,086
Posted By 455Darren
I have the MSD under cap unit and found the rev...

I have the MSD under cap unit and found the rev limit to be off by 200-300 rpm. Just had to readjust setting, otherwise is OK.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-18-2014, 10:53 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,324
Posted By 455Darren
I'm doing the last half, Norwalk on. Be in a beat...

I'm doing the last half, Norwalk on. Be in a beat up, multi-colored '71 LeMans convertible. I'll be travelling with a black '71 Chevelle. Have some long haul maintenance to do after this snow melts...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-05-2014, 10:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 606
Posted By 455Darren
Yes running 92-93 octane. It's bored .060" over...

Yes running 92-93 octane. It's bored .060" over so the compression is a bit higher. Rounded sharp edges and polished chamber as well. Used some of the compression ratio calculators and always came up...
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