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Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-01-2022, 03:12 PM
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Views: 1,348
Posted By Mace1971
Thanks. Never heard of checking the base circle....

Thanks. Never heard of checking the base circle. Engine is partially apart so that’s what I’ll check. If it’s good and I drop in new lifters it should need another break in, right?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-31-2021, 02:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,348
Posted By Mace1971
New lifters, old cam

Quick question. Thinking about switching to Rhoads lifters to bring my idle vacuum up. Can new lifters be dropped in with an existing cam or is this going to create issues?
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-06-2021, 06:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 413
Posted By Mace1971
Got it! Thanks!

Got it! Thanks!
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-06-2021, 04:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 413
Posted By Mace1971
License plate mount

Just got a front license plate mount with no hardware for my ‘71 and I’m not exactly sure on mounting it. The top two screws into the bumper are simple enough but what is done with the “L” shaped...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-06-2021, 04:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,162
Posted By Mace1971
True which would be easy enough to do if the car...

True which would be easy enough to do if the car was running. I’m just planning ahead here and it would be nice to know what I’m working with.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-06-2021, 04:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,162
Posted By Mace1971
Yeah, was just looking at B&M which seems likely...

Yeah, was just looking at B&M which seems likely but I’m not finding any matching numbers and keep running into the “longer than normal” wait times on the phone.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-06-2021, 01:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,162
Posted By Mace1971
Torque converter ID

Folks, I’m tying to ID my Trans Am’s torque converter thinking I may be able to find its specs and thought someone here may have an idea. Car was restored in the late 90’s and has a TH400. The TC is...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-21-2021, 12:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,625
Posted By Mace1971
Thanks Bruce, that’s a great idea!

Thanks Bruce, that’s a great idea!
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-19-2021, 05:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,625
Posted By Mace1971
Thanks Bruce. I’m thinking a slightly oversized...

Thanks Bruce. I’m thinking a slightly oversized plug with a small hole in it inserted in the rubber hose just about anywhere between the tank and canister would work. Any idea what size hole that...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-17-2021, 06:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,625
Posted By Mace1971
Restriction

Any description of that restrictor? I have a repo line but no restriction in it.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-28-2019, 12:50 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,826
Posted By Mace1971
My custom Speedhuts. Great company to work with. ...

My custom Speedhuts. Great company to work with.

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Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-21-2019, 04:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,354
Posted By Mace1971
So FiTech recommends changing their supplied...

So FiTech recommends changing their supplied sensor with an AC Delco? Who makes theirs?
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 11-21-2018, 11:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 855
Posted By Mace1971
I used the 4” gauges on mine the original hole is...

I used the 4” gauges on mine the original hole is slightly larger then 4” but not big enough for the 4.5” one. I used a piece of about 1/4” diameter insulated wire around the base of the gauge and it...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 09-21-2018, 01:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 472
Posted By Mace1971
If you find the wiring and switch are good the...

If you find the wiring and switch are good the problem is likely the solenoid within the transmission. Not hard to replace but messy.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 09-21-2018, 12:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 754
Posted By Mace1971
You might want to check out Lee Power Steering....

You might want to check out Lee Power Steering. Tom Lee built the shop specializing in race applications and had an outstanding rep for tailoring gearboxes for the feel you want. Tom retired and the...
Forum: Members Helping Members 07-17-2018, 11:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 318
Posted By Mace1971
Thanks, a strap would certainly be much easier...

Thanks, a strap would certainly be much easier than a chain. Learned a trick to protect the spoiler when another car of mine was loaded on a flatbed. I’ve got a 4x4x12 that I’ll put between the...
Forum: Members Helping Members 07-17-2018, 09:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 318
Posted By Mace1971
So, for those of you that used a come-along how...

So, for those of you that used a come-along how did you rig it and where/how did you attach it to the chassis? Chain through one or both lower a-arms?
Forum: Members Helping Members 07-16-2018, 11:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 318
Posted By Mace1971
Thanks for the inputs guys. Went and checked out...

Thanks for the inputs guys. Went and checked out a U-Haul car carrier today and there’s a convenient D ring welded to the trailer tongue that would work perfectly for a come-along so it looks like...
Forum: Members Helping Members 07-16-2018, 12:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 318
Posted By Mace1971
Self-transport

Quick question. I’ve got a roller 71 Tran Am (with emergency brake only) that I need to move from Florida to Texas. Renting a U-Haul is simple enough but I need to get the car on it. I’m thinking of...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-08-2018, 12:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 753
Posted By Mace1971
Looks like the preponderance of opinion favored...

Looks like the preponderance of opinion favored the anti-seize. Thanks for the inputs all!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-08-2018, 10:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 753
Posted By Mace1971
Steel inserts? I don’t see any indication of...

Steel inserts? I don’t see any indication of inserts on my E-heads, I’ll need to go take a much closer look. Also, mine seem to be early production heads so the inserts may have been added after too...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-08-2018, 08:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 753
Posted By Mace1971
Thanks Steve, oil it is.

Thanks Steve, oil it is.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-08-2018, 12:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 753
Posted By Mace1971
Bolt lube

Quick question. Is oil or aluminum anti-seize the best lube for the intake manifold bolts into aluminum heads? Edelbrock recommends 25 ft/lbs but doesn’t specify the type of lube. Seems to me that...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-19-2018, 06:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 981
Posted By Mace1971
Yes, it’s a Bendpak so equipped for a roller...

Yes, it’s a Bendpak so equipped for a roller which I’m glad of. Didn’t really want to be sliding around a 300 lb jack!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-19-2018, 12:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 981
Posted By Mace1971
Bendpak vs Dannmar bridge jack

Dannmar 6k# bridge jack is considerably cheaper (by $400) than the 6k Bendpack. They look virtually identical so does anyone have any experience with either that justifies the additional cost of the...
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