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Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-16-2023, 09:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,190
Posted By vwalburn
Thanks for all the input! I've decided on using...

Thanks for all the input! I've decided on using Valvoline Maxlife 10W-30. Considering it gets changed below 1000 miles, it should be fine.
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-16-2023, 09:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 632
Posted By vwalburn
Steering joint contact

My steering joint on my '64 GTO contacts my Doug's headers. Not too bad but can be felt through the steering wheel at times. What are some solutions to this? The headers already have an indentation...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-14-2023, 09:04 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 51,328
Posted By vwalburn
Looking forward to catching up and keeping up...

Looking forward to catching up and keeping up with your restoration. I can soak up all this info too. I originally bought mine in 1984 in California and we're now in Kansas.
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-13-2023, 04:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,521
Posted By vwalburn
Body sag

Has anyone experienced a body sag when the car is on front jack stands to where the doors will not open freely? My '64 GTO has this problem and I not sure if it's something that can be fixed or if...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-05-2023, 02:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,190
Posted By vwalburn
Thanks for the advise! I should have mentioned...

Thanks for the advise! I should have mentioned that it'll be used in my '64 GTO but I think the advise is still good. 10W-30 will work fine in the old GOAT.
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-05-2023, 11:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,190
Posted By vwalburn
Oil Viscosity

What's everyone's opinion on using a 10W-30 oil instead of 10W-40? Seems to be getting tougher to get 10W-40 of any brand. I only put 1K on my oil between oil changes and don't drive it hard, if that...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 04-05-2023, 11:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,624
Posted By vwalburn
Great List! Going to keep this one for future...

Great List! Going to keep this one for future reference.
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-15-2020, 07:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,731
Posted By vwalburn
What are some of the better kits out there for...

What are some of the better kits out there for the money? I see a lot of Wilwood brake kits out there but I'm not familiar with the other ones.
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-14-2020, 01:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,731
Posted By vwalburn
Actually, starting to believe it is time for...

Actually, starting to believe it is time for conversion to disc brakes. Wanted to do it anyway and now might be the time.
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-13-2020, 01:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,731
Posted By vwalburn
GTO brake repairs

Replacing my brake master cylinder on my '64 GTO due to corrosion inside cylinder and not wanting to release brake pressure after applying brakes. All 4 of my brakes were HOT after a short drive...
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 04-25-2020, 08:53 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 56,141
Posted By vwalburn
Thanks again! Just trying to figure out the...

Thanks again! Just trying to figure out the differences between '64, '65 and '66 Tri-power set-ups. Like I said, I have a '65 set-up on a '64 GTO 389. Center carbs are different between '65 and '66,...
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 04-25-2020, 08:12 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 56,141
Posted By vwalburn
Very interesting Thread! I have a '64 GTO that...

Very interesting Thread! I have a '64 GTO that originally had a 4-barrel carb on it but was converted, by the previous owner, to a '65 Tri-Power set-up on '68 H.O. heads. I have the original...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-25-2020, 08:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,118
Posted By vwalburn
You know, plan on working on GTO but Life has...

You know, plan on working on GTO but Life has other plans for a while. Finally got to it and it's leak-free. Nothing in the drip pan for the first time in a long while.
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-13-2020, 07:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,118
Posted By vwalburn
No more leak!

Leak is fixed with the new o-ring on the case connector for the downshift solenoid! Thanks for all the info guys! Couldn't have figured it out as quickly without you!
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-28-2020, 08:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,118
Posted By vwalburn
Right you are! Leaking right from the electrical...

Right you are! Leaking right from the electrical connector. I have a new o-ring for the connector and will be working on it today with all this social distancing! Perfect time to catch up on some GTO...
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 03-11-2020, 09:10 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 56,141
Posted By vwalburn
Holy Sh@#!

I have a '64 GTO with a '65 Tri-Power Manifold and carbs; which I believe were the same for '64 and '65 but center carb changed in '66? I'll need to sit down and start reading this thread from the...
Forum: National Events 03-11-2020, 08:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,026
Posted By vwalburn
2020 GTOAA Nationals

Looking forward to the GTOAA Nationals in Wichita! I live in Wichita and think it's going to a great event! Everyone needs to go see our Restored B-29 "DOC". One of two flying B-29s in the world!
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-17-2020, 04:11 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 10,207
Posted By vwalburn
Should the question be asked as to how many miles...

Should the question be asked as to how many miles a person drives their flat-tappet engines between oil changes in regards to how much ZDDP is needed? I've heard that there is enough ZDDP in regular...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-30-2019, 08:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,118
Posted By vwalburn
So how was this leak from the downshift solenoid...

So how was this leak from the downshift solenoid fixed?
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-24-2019, 09:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,118
Posted By vwalburn
Thanks for all the help guys! I'll keep you...

Thanks for all the help guys! I'll keep you posted on progress!
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-23-2019, 10:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,118
Posted By vwalburn
Transmission pan leak

Changed the pan gasket on my 2-spd transmission on my '64 GTO. Torqued it very lightly at first. Still leaked. Retorqued to about 30 in/lbs. Still leaking. Have heard not to over torque bolts so...
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