Thank you gentlemen for the assist. I do have the service manuals (the original 1967 books), I also have the restoration guide and lots of google time under my belt.
I know I can figure this stuff out, it's just a matter of time. My issue is sort of like trying to teach myself to play the guitar when I was younger- You can learn the proper positions for the notes you want to hit (there's tons of books available to guide you) but, if you don't know what it's supposed to "sound" like, you'll never get it right.
For me it's like this with this car. I have a basic mechanical understanding. I do most all my own work save for auto trans and body work (I've tried it, not for me)... However, since I have never been properly exposed to the "old" cars, their workings are sort of a "lost art" to me... (and probably all of the folks younger than I).
Previously, cars seemed to be a simple matter. Lately, maybe it's just because it's a Pontiac, I'm finding that this brand has it's quirks. Heck, I've got an ongoing 3 page thread over stupid water pumps! (I've never given water pumps much thought until now) Anyway, I'm just asking tons of questions (stupid or otherwise) in an effort to insure that I don't screw it up.
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