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Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 11-08-2012, 10:50 PM
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Posted By goatcheese
About 2 months ago I finally discovered that I...

About 2 months ago I finally discovered that I had the pos felpro head gaskets that are way to big for the Firebird 350 that we have, they claim to work okay for a 326-455..??, which was causing my...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-08-2012, 02:34 PM
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Posted By goatcheese
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Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-08-2012, 01:43 PM
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Posted By goatcheese
How is a head gasket with a cylinder bore size...

How is a head gasket with a cylinder bore size that's a 1/2" bigger in diameter hold a seal? There's not enough gasket between the cylinder and coolant passages. Since it ran good and cool in the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-08-2012, 11:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 588
Posted By goatcheese
Sad news on Dad's 67 Goat...

About 2 months ago I finally discovered that I had the pos felpro head gaskets that are way to big for the Firebird 350 that we have, they claim to work okay for a 326-455..??, which was causing my...
Forum: Suspension TECH 11-06-2012, 05:45 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 9,295
Posted By goatcheese
If you look on the links that are listed earlier...

If you look on the links that are listed earlier in this thread you will see a diagram of the control valve/spring detail. You take out the high pressure line fitting from the back of your pump and...
Forum: Suspension TECH 11-06-2012, 05:43 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 9,295
Posted By goatcheese
Thanks Bill!

Thanks Bill!
Forum: Suspension TECH 11-06-2012, 11:36 AM
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Views: 9,295
Posted By goatcheese
Thx for the help guys. I'm just hoping the...

Thx for the help guys. I'm just hoping the remanufactured pumps for the K series trucks are actually getting the 1400 psi valve. The remanufactured pumps are built by cardone. I guess I'll know...
Forum: Suspension TECH 11-03-2012, 12:15 PM
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Views: 9,295
Posted By goatcheese
I'm doing the Jeep steering box conversion. I...

I'm doing the Jeep steering box conversion. I bought a pump for a '77 K-Series truck to get the control valve. It looks identical to mine. Do they look different at all? I'm just wondering if the...
Forum: Suspension TECH 10-19-2012, 12:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 406
Posted By goatcheese
Thx for the help guys!

Thx for the help guys!
Forum: Suspension TECH 10-18-2012, 11:59 AM
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Views: 406
Posted By goatcheese
1967 GTO Tubular Control Arms? Brands?

Hey Guys,
Which brands do you favor and why? I was gonna just change the original bushings out but, would really like to add tubulars.
Thanks
Forum: Suspension TECH 10-04-2012, 12:41 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 9,295
Posted By goatcheese
Thanks for the links guys!

Thanks for the links guys!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-30-2012, 01:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 666
Posted By goatcheese
Thanks Karl!

Thanks Karl!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-30-2012, 01:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 666
Posted By goatcheese
I wish my wife had your wisdom and reasoning Karl...

I wish my wife had your wisdom and reasoning Karl :D. I'll make my mind up today or tomorrow for sure. In the middle of a business venture that has to work. One thing that holds me back is info...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-30-2012, 11:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 666
Posted By goatcheese
Thanks for the info guys! What about the 455?...

Thanks for the info guys! What about the 455? It's not an SD or HO. I'm tempted because of the external dimensions, weight, etc being the same but, with 100 more cubes!
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 09-30-2012, 09:52 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,418
Posted By goatcheese
Perhaps the most informative yet simple and...

Perhaps the most informative yet simple and abraisive yet sensitive (being a coated hanger, could be used as a pick up line :)) post I've read in a long time!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-30-2012, 09:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 666
Posted By goatcheese
I did already order a set of cometic gaskets for...

I did already order a set of cometic gaskets for the 350. $170 on ebay but, when it's all said in done it looks like I can have $1500-$2000 involved in the 455 with better heads, cam, and carb. I...
Forum: Suspension TECH 09-29-2012, 10:32 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 9,295
Posted By goatcheese
Thanks for the info guys!!! My dad's 67 I'm...

Thanks for the info guys!!! My dad's 67 I'm building has a leak in the box and the pump whines and boils over. I'm gonna do the jeep box and a new pump. How much is knowledge worth? Thanks Again!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-29-2012, 06:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 666
Posted By goatcheese
Pontiac 350 vs. 455

I have a non-ho 350 from a 1968 firebird with stock heads with mild porting. Seems to have an upgraded cam, gonna measure the lift. It runs very good but, the head gaskets went out. (felpro...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-29-2012, 06:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 204
Posted By goatcheese
Thanks for the help guys!

Thanks for the help guys!
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 09-29-2012, 06:49 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,418
Posted By goatcheese
If it's an egr crossover than it should be...

If it's an egr crossover than it should be reading hot because it's exhaust gasses. I would block it off to keep the intake cooler but, I have tried to run non-egr intakes on egr heads and that...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 09-29-2012, 12:27 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,418
Posted By goatcheese
Sounds like you may have a little air bubble...

Sounds like you may have a little air bubble issue but, doesn't sound too bad if you're driving it much without overheating now.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-29-2012, 12:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 204
Posted By goatcheese
Thanks! I'm hoping to get it to him before...

Thanks! I'm hoping to get it to him before winter but, it's looking tight.. I'll have some videos posted of the build, cruise, and surprise.

Tom S, you're saying the roller rockers aren't worth...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-28-2012, 11:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 204
Posted By goatcheese
Makes perfect sense. I think I can get a good...

Makes perfect sense. I think I can get a good deal on some used ones. The engine seems to have a very mild cam, hooker headers, eldelbrock performer intake and edelbrock carb. Figured the rollers...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-28-2012, 10:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 204
Posted By goatcheese
7/16 full roller rockers on 3/8 stepped studs?

Hey Guys,
Working on a 350 firebird engine with #17 stock heads with mild porting. The 3/8 stepped press in studs look to have 7/16 shafts (studs) under the threads. I'm thinking of trying a set...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 09-28-2012, 10:24 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,418
Posted By goatcheese
Well, I pulled the intake and a head off today...

Well, I pulled the intake and a head off today and what did I see?? A felpro 8518pt looking at me... I can't believe they haven't had their door knocked down because of the their claim that this...
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