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Pontiac - Street
04-07-2024, 02:59 PM
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exhaust manifold paint
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tjs72lemans
I used the Eastwood brush on manifold paint and...
I used the Eastwood brush on manifold paint and three years later with 2500 miles they still look new.
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70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
03-17-2024, 04:19 PM
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Low speed only on wipers
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tjs72lemans
I also had Steve restore my wiper/washer. Mine...
I also had Steve restore my wiper/washer. Mine works as it should. Not sure about washer. I never checked it, because I'll never use it. I left my fluid bottle dry. My car stays clean.
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Interior TECH
03-17-2024, 03:55 PM
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Convertible Top
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tjs72lemans
I bought my pinpoint vinyl top from The...
I bought my pinpoint vinyl top from The Convertible Top Guys at M&T Manufacturing. It actually has a ship label on box from Kee Tops. Looks very good and like the original with glass back for my 72....
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Interior TECH
03-17-2024, 03:49 PM
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70GTO Seat Cover Install: Headreast Holes
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756
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tjs72lemans
I bought a roll of foam at Walmart and it worked...
I bought a roll of foam at Walmart and it worked well and looks good.
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Pontiac - Street
03-17-2024, 03:32 PM
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Head bolts loosening
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tjs72lemans
The cometic gasket my engine builder put on my...
The cometic gasket my engine builder put on my 400 build, said it doesn't need retorque when I asked after dyno run. 3000 miles now and still good.
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Pontiac - Street
03-17-2024, 03:19 PM
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STARTER SHIMS
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tjs72lemans
My 400 I rebuilt a few years ago with a 400 auto...
My 400 I rebuilt a few years ago with a 400 auto needed no shims. I used the paperclip method prying the starter gear into the flex plate. Starts quiet without issue.
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Pontiac - Street
03-17-2024, 02:51 PM
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Compression test
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tjs72lemans
I was under the understanding that all plugs...
I was under the understanding that all plugs should be in, since you are also plugging the one cylinder you are testing. That way all cylinders are plugged. This is what I was told from a co-worker...
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70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
02-11-2024, 06:27 PM
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console holes
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tjs72lemans
Same as my 72. I filled those holes and put new...
Same as my 72. I filled those holes and put new decal over top to cover old holes since I don't have the 8 track anymore.
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70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
02-11-2024, 06:23 PM
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72 LeMans Kick Down Cable help
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tjs72lemans
I believe the turbo 350 has a cable to the carb...
I believe the turbo 350 has a cable to the carb and a 400 turbo has the electrical switch at the accelerator pedal. There are instructions in the manual explaining how to adjust the 400.
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70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
02-11-2024, 06:20 PM
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Suggestions for quarter panel protection from trunk contents
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529
Posted By
tjs72lemans
My vote would be to just throw stuff in a...
My vote would be to just throw stuff in a cardboard box when needed. Even if it slides around, nothing comes out or drops into the cavity causing damage.
Don't do like my mother. I asked her why...
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70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
01-19-2024, 06:16 PM
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Temp sending unit?
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889
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tjs72lemans
My 72 Lemans has the TCS sender on the front/top...
My 72 Lemans has the TCS sender on the front/top area of intake manifold where it is affected by the temps as it warms. The temp sender for the non rally gauge is in the passenger rear side of head....
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Pontiac - Street
01-19-2024, 05:59 PM
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Crack
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tjs72lemans
Many cars at that area develop problems. And it's...
Many cars at that area develop problems. And it's not from too much torque. Over time, just the lead itself can develop issues with bonding to the original metal under it. I bought a 72 vert Lemans...
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70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
12-31-2023, 04:16 PM
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Wiper/washer restoration?
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tjs72lemans
When I had Steve Hackel restore my non-working...
When I had Steve Hackel restore my non-working wiper/washer motor, he sent it back before I paid him. He sent the invoice with it. Not sure if that was a mistake or a risk he takes. But, was happy to...
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Exhaust TECH
12-31-2023, 04:07 PM
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Using graphite spray on exhaust manifolds
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tjs72lemans
Brush on, not spray. I guess since I wasn't using...
Brush on, not spray. I guess since I wasn't using aerosol, that's why my can never mentioned baking it on. It doesn't require that.
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70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
12-17-2023, 02:39 PM
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Placement of splitter tips
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884
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tjs72lemans
Those caustic gases can really affect chrome over...
Those caustic gases can really affect chrome over time.
Forum:
Exhaust TECH
12-17-2023, 02:35 PM
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Using graphite spray on exhaust manifolds
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4,835
Posted By
tjs72lemans
I don't remember the POR 15 instructions saying...
I don't remember the POR 15 instructions saying anything about baking. I just bead blasted, cleaned with lacquer thinner and painted. Just as others have done with great results. My poor experience...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
12-17-2023, 02:07 PM
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Is it posible to replace this fuel line?
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tjs72lemans
I'll say you'll be fighting yourself and get...
I'll say you'll be fighting yourself and get nowhere with one piece. Even with the frame separated, the line is tricky twisting and turning to route it as the factory did.
Forum:
THE LOBBY
12-17-2023, 01:47 PM
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Hot Rod Magazine to become a quarterly publication next year.
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1,969
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tjs72lemans
One thing in defense of print mags, is I can take...
One thing in defense of print mags, is I can take it with me on a trip or somewhere I know I'll be without an electronic device (I hate reading thigs on a phone). If my puter service goes down at...
Forum:
Exhaust TECH
12-12-2023, 06:35 PM
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Using graphite spray on exhaust manifolds
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4,835
Posted By
tjs72lemans
I just looked since it's been a few years. Yes,...
I just looked since it's been a few years. Yes, it's POR 15. Great stuff.
Forum:
THE LOBBY
12-12-2023, 05:40 PM
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Hot Rod Magazine to become a quarterly publication next year.
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1,969
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tjs72lemans
I always loved getting my Car craft while in the...
I always loved getting my Car craft while in the service back in late 70's early 80's. Then I also started Hot Rod. I was saddened Car Craft went away. Now Hot Rod. I guess I'm done subscribing....
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Electrical Tech
12-09-2023, 04:55 PM
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Lights intermittently brighten then go back to normal
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tjs72lemans
Not sure that would affect instrument panel...
Not sure that would affect instrument panel though.
Forum:
Exhaust TECH
12-09-2023, 04:48 PM
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29
Using graphite spray on exhaust manifolds
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4,835
Posted By
tjs72lemans
I used the paint by brush method with the...
I used the paint by brush method with the Eastwood can paint. 2500 miles later, they look as good as day I did them.
Forum:
THE LOBBY
12-03-2023, 03:48 PM
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21
Wiper motor
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1,307
Posted By
tjs72lemans
I would source a used one (working or not) and...
I would source a used one (working or not) and have Steve Hackel in IL restore it. It will look and function like new. Everything else is a crap shoot.
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
11-20-2023, 02:24 PM
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23
harmonic balancer sleeve questions
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1,596
Posted By
tjs72lemans
I installed one sleeve on mine and it leaked when...
I installed one sleeve on mine and it leaked when it was run on the dyno. The machinist running the dyno (he did machine work on my engine as well), put a new sleeve on and it leaked also. I had him...
Forum:
The Body Shop TECH
11-20-2023, 02:13 PM
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9
71 T37 front spoiler?
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910
Posted By
tjs72lemans
My 72 Lemans (factory AC) with T41 front has the...
My 72 Lemans (factory AC) with T41 front has the baffle. But, it sits back a bit farther than what a chin spoiler does. I liked the look of the chin spoiler and put one on. Yes, it is from a 70. The...
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