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Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-17-2024, 11:10 PM
Replies: 18
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Posted By P@blo
Cool story, thanks for updating. :D

Cool story, thanks for updating. :D
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-06-2024, 10:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 428
Posted By P@blo
You're welcome. Looks like we are zero for two.

You're welcome. Looks like we are zero for two.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-05-2024, 09:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 428
Posted By P@blo
Hi 78, It's a 1981 305 chevy.

Hi 78, It's a 1981 305 chevy.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-04-2024, 11:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 731
Posted By P@blo
Reuse the factory hardware with a new rubber...

Reuse the factory hardware with a new rubber disc. I had a post or two about this so you will have to look back. I ended up puting the coupler together with the larger 3/8" bolts? Maybe 5/16"? Had to...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-03-2024, 10:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 428
Posted By P@blo
On my 1981, the modultor vacuum line connects to...

On my 1981, the modultor vacuum line connects to a t-fitting on the intake like the 81 assembly manual shows.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-20-2024, 10:14 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,874
Posted By P@blo
Last i heard he was getting out of Pontiacs after...

Last i heard he was getting out of Pontiacs after he lost his mom. Brett if you see this we all miss you and the help offered.

I hope life is treating you well my friend .
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-20-2024, 02:34 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,874
Posted By P@blo
Back from the dead...

Back from the dead...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-15-2024, 09:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 818
Posted By P@blo
Like a Pontiac air freshener for a convertible? I...

Like a Pontiac air freshener for a convertible? I better start a new thread...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-14-2024, 09:11 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,903
Posted By P@blo
I wondered about using an oil accumulator and a...

I wondered about using an oil accumulator and a solenoid valve to pressurize for start-up for that very reason. At some point there has to be cut off point and wear caused by my junk just sitting is...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-11-2024, 01:04 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,757
Posted By P@blo
Thanks for posting Bill and should update the...

Thanks for posting Bill and should update the other thread of your progress. If you would be willing to list the rest of the parts you used that would be great (springs, push rods, distributor gear,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-11-2024, 12:43 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,924
Posted By P@blo
The hard faced or capped lifter is also called...

The hard faced or capped lifter is also called iron chilled. I posted a link from Truman Fields aka Hard-timess.

From Isky website:
"Isky Chilled Iron Solid lifters are compatible with our hard...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-06-2024, 10:40 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,924
Posted By P@blo
I think you are correct on the Eaton style Jay...

I think you are correct on the Eaton style Jay and what they are now selling as JB951.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mel-jb-951
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-06-2024, 07:55 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,818
Posted By P@blo
If these market leaders can make a roller they...

If these market leaders can make a roller they can make a FT cam and lifters easier and for less money. Wheels were invented long before cams those silly rabbits.

"We decide right here what you...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-06-2024, 07:43 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,924
Posted By P@blo
Interesting Data. Here is a picture of what they...

Interesting Data. Here is a picture of what they are selling as the melling JB951. Let me know what you guys think.

last two orders were the new style as well and had to find a local old supply....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-06-2024, 10:02 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,924
Posted By P@blo
Morning Dataway. The last melling lifters I...

Morning Dataway. The last melling lifters I ordered came without the hard faced cap on the foot of the lifter. Stellite? might be the name and have never had a failure using the old style.
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-04-2024, 01:01 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 13,301
Posted By P@blo
Jim Taylor did a write up in HPP many moons ago...

Jim Taylor did a write up in HPP many moons ago and proved the tri-power was slower compared to the 4brl quadrajet. It's cool to see one though but not an upgrade by any stretch. And not near as cool...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-04-2024, 12:25 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,978
Posted By P@blo
Wasn't the only difference in HT951R comared to...

Wasn't the only difference in HT951R comared to the standard lifter is it uses a circlip instead of the paperclip retainer? The retaining ring is thicker and the plunger sits lower (anti-pump up) as...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-26-2024, 11:11 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,978
Posted By P@blo
Correction 1970 monte $300 all in :D

Correction 1970 monte $300 all in :D
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-26-2024, 09:21 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,757
Posted By P@blo
My last post night help. The iformation was from...

My last post night help. The iformation was from an old man that knew what he was talking about. Right down to the location, Chicago.

What cam are you using with the 2148s?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-26-2024, 09:18 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,757
Posted By P@blo
Has anyone heard how expensive a FT lifter...

Has anyone heard how expensive a FT lifter casting tree is as part of the manufacturing process? A lot. And even cooling during the process is critical. The lifter companies became only concerned...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-26-2024, 08:42 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,757
Posted By P@blo
Can I hear an Amen? :D

Can I hear an Amen? :D
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-26-2024, 09:18 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,978
Posted By P@blo
Two summit cams this year. One on my son's 75...

Two summit cams this year. One on my son's 75 Malibu with a two barrel SBC and the other in a friends 71 Monte with a 396. Both are doing fine.

Run HFT on all my junk and not really much issues....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-26-2024, 09:06 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,757
Posted By P@blo
HFT + 1.65:1=poor man's roller. HRT+1.5:1=rich...

HFT + 1.65:1=poor man's roller. HRT+1.5:1=rich man's FT.

Cats out of the bag on the roller stuff and I keep hearing "this new version solves the problems" but they never do. Also, a shop with a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-24-2024, 10:23 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,757
Posted By P@blo
Sorry Paul I did not notice your post when I...

Sorry Paul I did not notice your post when I pecked out my reply.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-24-2024, 09:37 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,757
Posted By P@blo
What does a roller failure look like? It takes...

What does a roller failure look like? It takes the block with it usually. Ask 64speed.

Butler would see a slightly better profit matgin selling the roller upgrade by a country mile. 1.5:1 on a...
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