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Jack Gifford
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Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted
Today, 12:56 AM
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Blower for sale
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796
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Jack Gifford
No, I don't have an intake manifold. The 14-71...
No, I don't have an intake manifold. The 14-71 bolts to any blower manifold that takes a 6-71, 8-71, etc.
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Pontiac - Race
03-24-2024, 11:49 PM
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dowel bearings for pontiac rj
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300
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Jack Gifford
A drilled old cap works fine for me. Not enough...
A drilled old cap works fine for me. Not enough use to warrant a drill bushing.
I've also bought pre-drilled bearings at times.
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THE LOBBY
03-22-2024, 12:34 AM
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Does your Daily Driver see Wide open Throttle
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Jack Gifford
My daily driver '67 Falcon sees full throttle...
My daily driver '67 Falcon sees full throttle often, trying to get the wimpy six to keep up with traffic!
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Electrical Tech
03-17-2024, 12:36 AM
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Points distributor question (400)
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454
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Jack Gifford
No need to pull the distributor. Observe that...
No need to pull the distributor. Observe that points open and close when cranking. Clean the points with a points file. Observe that points spark when opening while cranking with ignition on; if not,...
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THE LOBBY
03-16-2024, 12:28 AM
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Vintage drivers. See one post it up.
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Jack Gifford
Plenty of IH corn binders here.
Plenty of IH corn binders here.
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Electrical Tech
03-14-2024, 12:31 AM
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Battery tester
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245
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Jack Gifford
My Chicago Electric load tester (from Harbour...
My Chicago Electric load tester (from Harbour Freight) has worked flawlessly for 40 years. Yeah, it's big and bulky, but I prefer the honest loading of the old fashioned carbon pile resistor.
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Pontiac - Street
03-07-2024, 01:48 AM
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389 in 3900# 55 Truck. Best heads, torque cam, and gear ratio?
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Jack Gifford
Here's a photo of the end of the throttle cable...
Here's a photo of the end of the throttle cable that I'm using as the TV link to the Hydro. The custom bracket for the cable housing bolts to a boss at the rear of the intake manifold ('61 SD...
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60 & Older Pontiac TECH
03-07-2024, 01:34 AM
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Roller Rockers for a 1960 389?
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542
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Jack Gifford
I searched my files for rocker info of my GMC...
I searched my files for rocker info of my GMC engine. Roller rockers were merely noted as "SBC". Studs are Manley 42103-16. Pushrods are Manley 25738-16, 8.75" OAL. Cam is Crane HR grind no....
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60 & Older Pontiac TECH
03-05-2024, 12:48 AM
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Roller Rockers for a 1960 389?
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542
Posted By
Jack Gifford
Your shop could phone me- I could PM you a phone...
Your shop could phone me- I could PM you a phone number. However, my hearing is so bad that I prefer communicating by email- which is in my public profile here.
I don't remember documenting my...
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Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted
03-04-2024, 01:37 AM
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Blower for sale
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796
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Jack Gifford
Still awaiting offers...
Still awaiting offers...
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60 & Older Pontiac TECH
03-04-2024, 01:35 AM
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Roller Rockers for a 1960 389?
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542
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Jack Gifford
How long ago was that Tom?
How long ago was that Tom?
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60 & Older Pontiac TECH
03-03-2024, 12:39 AM
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Roller Rockers for a 1960 389?
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542
Posted By
Jack Gifford
On the '58 in my GMC I used Chevy small-block 1.5...
On the '58 in my GMC I used Chevy small-block 1.5 ratio full-roller rocker arms. However, it wasn't easy. I had to machine the stud stands to change the position and angle of the studs. This was...
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Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted
02-26-2024, 11:51 PM
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Injector wanted - Hilborn 2-port
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Jack Gifford
Injector wanted - Hilborn 2-port
Looking for a Hilborn 2-port,
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Pontiac - Race
02-25-2024, 12:05 AM
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A little damage...
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5,305
Posted By
Jack Gifford
Replaced the lakester's mechanical temperature...
Replaced the lakester's mechanical temperature gauge with an electric one. The original's tubing didn't reach where I want the sensor- and besides, wire is much easier to route than tubing.
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Pontiac - Boost
02-24-2024, 12:40 AM
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Old school 671 blown 400 build
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850
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Jack Gifford
Maybe I should say 750 HP (on gas) would be easy...
Maybe I should say 750 HP (on gas) would be easy with a 400, since mine ran methanol through a Hilborn 4-port, 12 PSI boost.
I doubt there would be any bottom end problems with about 750 HP. My...
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Pontiac - Boost
02-23-2024, 01:58 AM
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Old school 671 blown 400 build
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850
Posted By
Jack Gifford
I wouldn't be too concerned about cam profiles....
I wouldn't be too concerned about cam profiles. When my hemi was broken for 1 1/2 seasons I ran a 6-71 blown alcohol 400 (-16 heads) with an ancient Crane hydraulic cam (from 1958) with good success....
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Pontiac - Race
02-23-2024, 01:47 AM
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A little damage...
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5,305
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Jack Gifford
Finished building a crate to ship the crank back...
Finished building a crate to ship the crank back to Moldex for repairs.
Head is at the welding shop awaiting TIG'ing to close the massive hole in the water jacket.
Machined new aluminum plugs to...
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THE LOBBY
02-23-2024, 01:27 AM
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Hilborn is no more . . . . .
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592
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Jack Gifford
It's a loss for my two Pontiac engines with their...
It's a loss for my two Pontiac engines with their Hilborn 4-ports.
Forum:
THE LOBBY
02-23-2024, 01:23 AM
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Hilborn is no more . . . . .
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592
Posted By
Jack Gifford
The link to Smithberg Racing says "... not open...
The link to Smithberg Racing says "... not open to the public". I don't know how to interpret that?
Forum:
Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted
02-22-2024, 02:12 AM
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Mickey Thompson Blower Intake
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1,244
Posted By
Jack Gifford
No, Hilborn 4-port is taller.
No, Hilborn 4-port is taller.
Forum:
61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH
02-21-2024, 01:45 AM
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1961-62 Tempest aluminum V-8 (Buick) tech info
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619
Posted By
Jack Gifford
Not only were the owners the source of cooling...
Not only were the owners the source of cooling system problems with the aluminum engines, the factory was partly to blame- by using a sender that didn't illuminate the "HOT" light below 220 degrees...
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THE LOBBY
02-21-2024, 01:24 AM
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DIY pipe coping/angle/tracing tool
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336
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Jack Gifford
That's clever! Thanks for sharing.
That's clever! Thanks for sharing.
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
02-17-2024, 01:24 AM
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389 in 3900# 55 Truck. Best heads, torque cam, and gear ratio?
Views:
1,606
Posted By
Jack Gifford
Trivia: the DualRange HydraMatic uses a TV...
Trivia: the DualRange HydraMatic uses a TV linkage (throttle valve) not a "kickdown" linkage.
For the Tri-Power of my '59 I bought a generic throttle cable from some later vehicle (selected based on...
Forum:
Pontiac - Race
02-15-2024, 02:31 AM
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A little damage...
Views:
5,305
Posted By
Jack Gifford
Well... that was just wishful thinking!...
Well... that was just wishful thinking! Magnafluxing the Moldex custom billet crank shows a couple small cracks. So it needs to go back to Moldex for welding and straightening. Also found some cracks...
Forum:
THE LOBBY
02-15-2024, 02:14 AM
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Vintage drivers. See one post it up.
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14,094
Posted By
Jack Gifford
With the few years I've got left (if any) I'll be...
With the few years I've got left (if any) I'll be darned if I'll drive something i don't like. Recent winters are mild here- plowed the driveway zero times last year and only once so far this year.
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