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Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 02:51 PM
Replies: 10
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Posted By grivera
So as 72Projectbird mentioned, I removed the...

So as 72Projectbird mentioned, I removed the passenger side mirror this weekend and the black plastic gasket was positioned opposite the driver’s side, which has the thinner bevel to the bottom. I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 10:43 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,906
Posted By grivera
Very interesting findings- what is the history on...

Very interesting findings- what is the history on the bottom end?

Is the intake being ported?
Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 09:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 202
Posted By grivera
I used an adapter plate from JEGS - only issue...

I used an adapter plate from JEGS - only issue was it didn’t clear the dipstick tube so I had to modify it. I got the TSP converter from Cliff and provided the thickness of the adapter plate so the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 11:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 281
Posted By grivera
Thanks , all - great suggestions. I didn’t add an...

Thanks , all - great suggestions. I didn’t add an additive to the fuel but easy enough to try - and will also try running it without the fuel cap.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-22-2024, 07:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 281
Posted By grivera
Thanks - I’ve left the timing light connected and...

Thanks - I’ve left the timing light connected and the crank/no start condition lights the strobe on the timing light so I think I’m OK there. It doesn’t cut out immediately, the idle degrades...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-22-2024, 05:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 775
Posted By grivera
So far so good with the inverted flare to NPT...

So far so good with the inverted flare to NPT adapters for the trans cooler - I used the trans fluid resistant RTV on the NPT threads and let it set up for 48 hours. Keep fingers crossed for me!!
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-22-2024, 05:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 281
Posted By grivera
Engine Stalls for No Apparent Reason

Last week I finally started up the 69 Lemans Vert - it was given to me last summer and the engine had been rebuilt circa 2002 then parked soon after till 2023 when I got it. During the start up...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-21-2024, 09:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 763
Posted By grivera
From OPs opening post: “Took PS valve cover...

From OPs opening post:

“Took PS valve cover off last night and decided to readjust valves using the method Cliff uses, bottom out plunger of each lifter, using a feeler gauge between the valve and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-21-2024, 07:52 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,449
Posted By grivera
What were the dyno numbers?

What were the dyno numbers?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-21-2024, 07:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 763
Posted By grivera
Glad it appears a resolved issue without...

Glad it appears a resolved issue without unnecessarily digging into the engine.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-20-2024, 08:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 763
Posted By grivera
The sewing machine noise folks mention I thought...

The sewing machine noise folks mention I thought was from roller rockers. Could that be your sound? If so, I would leave well enough alone. Also, what is your oil pressure?
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-19-2024, 09:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 308
Posted By grivera
No brainer - Keep using PS fluid

No brainer - Keep using PS fluid
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-18-2024, 09:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 847
Posted By grivera
Do any other 64-66 GM A-body steering shafts fit...

Do any other 64-66 GM A-body steering shafts fit the 66 Lemans?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-18-2024, 03:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 775
Posted By grivera
It’s a dying art by me - just finding a shop to...

It’s a dying art by me - just finding a shop to flush the radiator was difficult and cost $85. The same shop wanted $175 to re-core a heater core for same car. If my plan doesn’t work I’ll get an...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-18-2024, 01:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 775
Posted By grivera
The current radiator leaves very little space...

The current radiator leaves very little space between the edge of the radiator shroud and the bottom radiator hose - very tight fit for the hose clamp. That’s part of my concern.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-18-2024, 11:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 775
Posted By grivera
Thanks all - the NPT fittings screw all the way...

Thanks all - the NPT fittings screw all the way in and bottom out on the flare. Permatex makes an RTV specifically for sealing transmissions and supposed to withstand trans fluid. I may use that as...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-17-2024, 10:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 185
Posted By grivera
the spec is 1/8 to 3/16: ...

the spec is 1/8 to 3/16:

https://hughesperformance.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Hughes-torque-converter-installation-instructions.pdf
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-17-2024, 09:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 775
Posted By grivera
Thanks Mike - I bought factory replacement lines...

Thanks Mike - I bought factory replacement lines from Inline Tube. I know the threads were ruined by the prior owner installing the NPT fittings- total jackass move on his part. I also realize the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-16-2024, 08:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 185
Posted By grivera
If you can’t fit a 1/8” drill bit between the...

If you can’t fit a 1/8” drill bit between the other two lugs and the flex plate, you risk damaging the thrust bearing.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-16-2024, 05:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 775
Posted By grivera
Should I seal the NPT threads with Teflon tape or...

Should I seal the NPT threads with Teflon tape or RTV?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-16-2024, 03:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 775
Posted By grivera
I’m committed for the moment as the trans lines...

I’m committed for the moment as the trans lines are brand new. If I can find 1/4 NPT (male) to 1/2 x 20 inverted flare (female) I will use teflon tape and put those in. Hard to find though at a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-16-2024, 12:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 775
Posted By grivera
I chased the threads this morning and the tool...

I chased the threads this morning and the tool fits a little loose in the threads. Haven’t retried torquing down the line fittings again.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-16-2024, 11:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 775
Posted By grivera
Yes the line fitting are straight threads and...

Yes the line fitting are straight threads and they were ruined by the NPT adapter I posted. It gets tight pretty quickly when I thread it in. Since it was previously in this space and is what ruined...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-16-2024, 10:29 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 775
Posted By grivera
Agreed- the local shop charged me $85 just to...

Agreed- the local shop charged me $85 just to pressure test and clean the radiator - and did a poor job at cleaning it - can’t imagine what they’d charge to replace the fittings.

I found the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-15-2024, 11:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 775
Posted By grivera
Thanks- I have a thread chaser set but that still...

Thanks- I have a thread chaser set but that still leaves the damn inverted flare!!



Will give that a shot - thanks for the tip!
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