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Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-31-2023, 07:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,545
Posted By hgiv
I buy ethanol free 90 in NY for something crazy...

I buy ethanol free 90 in NY for something crazy like $4.75/gal. It's available in many places there. I run it in the bird, boat and small engines. None of those thigs are going through a ton of gas...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-04-2023, 12:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 710
Posted By hgiv
In my experience with this car... everything is...

In my experience with this car... everything is excessively worn! Including me!! :)
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-04-2023, 10:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 710
Posted By hgiv
Yeah I'm pretty sure that is my answer. I need...

Yeah I'm pretty sure that is my answer. I need to replace the bushing and seal. I'll probably do the u joint too while its all apart.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-04-2023, 09:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 710
Posted By hgiv
Upon further inspection is seems like the slip...

Upon further inspection is seems like the slip yoke has some play side to side. It seems like the play is more on the tranny side than the u joint side. Although the u joint also looks tired. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-02-2023, 12:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 710
Posted By hgiv
The initial shift out of park is an obvious...

The initial shift out of park is an obvious linkage clunk, but then its different. Also how much play should there be if I grab on to the drive shaft right next to the u joint? My thought would be...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-02-2023, 09:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 710
Posted By hgiv
a single noise each time I tap the gas.

a single noise each time I tap the gas.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-02-2023, 09:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 710
Posted By hgiv
Clunk on acceleration

When I tap the gas I get a clunk immediately. It isn't totally consistent but it's frequent and reproduceable. Kind of sounds like somebody tapping something lightly with a hammer. I notice it at...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-26-2023, 11:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 376
Posted By hgiv
My experience suggests you will be correct. I...

My experience suggests you will be correct. I will let you know what I find. Thanks
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-26-2023, 09:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 376
Posted By hgiv
missing body mount bushing

The middle body mount bushing on the passenger side of my 69 Firebird is missing. I just noticed it. I have no idea why. Everything seems to be lined up ok so I have no idea why it wouldn't have...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-17-2023, 10:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 420
Posted By hgiv
I have a 69 Firebird. It has similar braces.

I have a 69 Firebird. It has similar braces.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-31-2023, 01:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 757
Posted By hgiv
Starts awesome. Leaks everything from multiple...

Starts awesome. Leaks everything from multiple places. Stinks like gas. Things are better since I got the big holes in the trunk sealed and adjusted the carb but..

Its a 350 auto w 2bbl carb...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-31-2023, 08:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 757
Posted By hgiv
Order of operations

I have a 69 Fierbird that belonged to my father in law. He bought it new. It runs and drives. Many mistakes were made over the years but it's still a pretty solid numbers matching car. At some...
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-28-2022, 08:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,872
Posted By hgiv
I love my dog. English black lab. Great girl. ...

I love my dog. English black lab. Great girl. Friendly and strong hunter. But she hates to go in the Firebird. Also won't hang out in the garage. I think the noise bothers her. So she is a...
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-18-2022, 01:51 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,556
Posted By hgiv
Our car was bought new by my wife's father so we...

Our car was bought new by my wife's father so we also knew much of the details. Also no surprises. But... it was cool to see the dealer invoice v. what he paid for the car. Also I had always...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-12-2022, 08:12 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,799
Posted By hgiv
The answer to this question is black and white :)

The answer to this question is black and white :)
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-29-2022, 06:44 AM
Replies: 277
Views: 20,821
Posted By hgiv
I'm open to anything that works. I don't care...

I'm open to anything that works. I don't care if it runs on peanuts. But... None of the ranges mentioned do much for me. 230 miles? That's not very far. So basically if you stay "local" its an...
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts FOR SALE 09-08-2022, 06:53 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 232
Posted By hgiv
69 firebird brake parts

I did a disc brake conversion on my 69 Firebird. Have everything that came off for sale, including spindles, master, proportioning valve and booster. Everything worked fine and is in good condition...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-31-2022, 09:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,677
Posted By hgiv
Some good thoughts. My list: Freeze...

Some good thoughts.

My list:

Freeze plugs
rear main seal
open her up and inspect. Get timeline for rebuild if nothing else.
Helicoil on one bolt of fuel pump. (in but not good)
good...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-31-2022, 07:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,677
Posted By hgiv
This beg another question, probably worth another...

This beg another question, probably worth another post...

If you are going to pull an engine what are all the things you should do while you have it out? Regardless of the why. I realize this list...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-29-2022, 03:29 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,633
Posted By hgiv
Here in the People's Republic of Massachusetts ...

Here in the People's Republic of Massachusetts there is no emissions requirement for older cars (15 years or older). There is a yearly inspection process for "safety". I've had some odd...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-29-2022, 02:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,677
Posted By hgiv
Sorry for a bit of delay... Yes it is...

Sorry for a bit of delay...

Yes it is leaking right above the starter. Hmmm. The leak isn't large... yet. No voltage in the fluid. The freeze plugs are original from 1969. Hopefully it can...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-25-2022, 07:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,677
Posted By hgiv
Freeze Plug Leak

Got a small leak from a freeze plug on my 69 Firebird 350. Basically all original.
Small leak means that after sitting for a couple weeks it might fill a shot glass. Then it seems to stop. I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-10-2022, 02:04 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,607
Posted By hgiv
A bad coil will do exactly what you described. ...

A bad coil will do exactly what you described. Starts fine. Heats up and dies. Then it cools down and it starts again. Usually you checked 9 other things while it slowly cools then like magic it...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-27-2022, 11:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,815
Posted By hgiv
I'm not an insurance agent, but I played one on...

I'm not an insurance agent, but I played one on tv SO YOUR MILAGE MAY VARY.

Generally anything legal, not grossly negligent, and not commercially used will be covered by your home owners policy...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-27-2022, 08:39 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,815
Posted By hgiv
The lift in 72pontiacproject's picture is...

The lift in 72pontiacproject's picture is identical to mine. Lots of different brands selling the same product! I really likes the guy I dealt with from ASE auto but free shipping means you bring...
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