Home Menu

Menu


          
PY Online Forums - Bringing the Pontiac Hobby Together > Search Forums > Search Results
Page 1 of 20 1 2311 Last »
Showing results 1 to 25 of 500
Search took 0.06 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: locomotivebreath
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-01-2024, 05:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 226
Posted By locomotivebreath
I replaced new nylon bushings with the 661 kit...

I replaced new nylon bushings with the 661 kit and it was definitely a noticeable improvement in shift quality .
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-28-2024, 08:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 697
Posted By locomotivebreath
Wow - I feel a lot better about my GTO’s air...

Wow - I feel a lot better about my GTO’s air cleaner housing I just lost . Set it on the back of truck and forgot about it , then went to Napa . Never found it . Not even the filter in the weeds .
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-14-2024, 03:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 633
Posted By locomotivebreath
.003 on my rods seems like a lot ! That’s what...

.003 on my rods seems like a lot ! That’s what they have down though .
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-14-2024, 03:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 481
Posted By locomotivebreath
Quality distributor rotors

I found these on rock auto for $3.73 ea . They are made in Mexico and appear good quality . Plastic seems as sturdy as my last USA delco . Looks like WVE is a subsidiary of NGK . Anyway , I know...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-14-2024, 02:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 633
Posted By locomotivebreath
Ok , mines 60 almost instantly . I looked at my...

Ok , mines 60 almost instantly . I looked at my build sheet from BES . Mains .0025 - .003 . Rods .003 , rod side clearance .010 .
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-14-2024, 11:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 633
Posted By locomotivebreath
When it was in the high 90s last month , it did...

When it was in the high 90s last month , it did sap the psi some . Still about 20 or so at idle . Dragncar said he’s going to run 5w50 schaeffers , I’m interested in that as well . I don’t know if he...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-14-2024, 10:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 633
Posted By locomotivebreath
Let’s try this

Let’s try this
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-14-2024, 06:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 633
Posted By locomotivebreath
Apologies for the fuzzy pic . It didn’t look like...

Apologies for the fuzzy pic . It didn’t look like that when I previewed the post . That’s an email screen shot . At some point i think I’ll try some schaeffers and amsoil Zrod . I think that I’m...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-13-2024, 05:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 633
Posted By locomotivebreath
Penngrade 1 oil analysis

Here’s a sample of some penngrade 10w40 . Engine was broken in on penn 30wt break in oil . Then ran a few hundred miles on Castrol 10w40 with an unknown zddp additive . Then a few hundred more on...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-13-2024, 12:18 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,265
Posted By locomotivebreath
Does a “ hotter” spark coil even matter on stock...

Does a “ hotter” spark coil even matter on stock distributor systems or is just a bunch of hype/marketing ?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-12-2024, 05:55 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,021
Posted By locomotivebreath
How do you guys manage to drive your cars so...

How do you guys manage to drive your cars so little ? My car was ‘done’ in November 23 , I’ve clocked about 3,600 miles so far . I just cruise the Cincinnati tristate area .
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-11-2024, 12:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,383
Posted By locomotivebreath
+2 ^^^ those are basically all the symptoms my...

+2 ^^^ those are basically all the symptoms my petronix III exhibited . Put in some delco points from the 70’s and set the dwell . Steady timing & idle rpm and very easy restarts . Even the vintage...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-09-2024, 04:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,383
Posted By locomotivebreath
I felt confident in the the Petronix III as it...

I felt confident in the the Petronix III as it was and still is according to summit USA made . The longer I’ve owned this car , the more I appreciate its factory parts . I have some aftermarket odds...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-09-2024, 02:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,383
Posted By locomotivebreath
Hey can I ask what coil are you using. Have...

Hey can I ask what coil are you using.
Have been thinking about going back to
Points at some point down the road.
Thanks
Gerry
- it’s a master pro 2-5195 from o’reiley . After some internet...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-09-2024, 01:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,383
Posted By locomotivebreath
I liked the idea of the built in rev limiter and...

I liked the idea of the built in rev limiter and at the time , it was a well thought of upgrade - just like hydraulic rollers lol ! . I grew up with H.E.I. , and just figured it would be a no hassle...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-09-2024, 04:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,383
Posted By locomotivebreath
Ditched my Petronix

I had an igniter III conversion in my original 68 points distributor . Since I finished the car , I’ve always had quirky idle rpm , inconsistent timing and restarts . The engine ran fine other wise...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-05-2024, 11:40 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,021
Posted By locomotivebreath
Wow , 2 months . I did an analysis in 2015 on my...

Wow , 2 months . I did an analysis in 2015 on my F150 , I don’t recall exactly but I know it didn’t take more than a week or two . I sent a sample of penngrade 10w40 off to BS 18 days ago , I was...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-05-2024, 10:21 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,021
Posted By locomotivebreath
How long did it take to get your results back...

How long did it take to get your results back from the lab - Blackstone I presume ?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-23-2024, 05:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,008
Posted By locomotivebreath
Have to hi jack a bit ! Now I’m wondering , does...

Have to hi jack a bit ! Now I’m wondering , does anyone think that a 10.1 iron head 406 can get by on 90 ? Or should I leave well enough alone ?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-23-2024, 09:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,008
Posted By locomotivebreath
From the standpoint of detonation , octane is...

From the standpoint of detonation , octane is octane . If your goat needs 93 to stay out of detonation , 93 E10 is it . Does it run safe on 91 ? If it does , I’d do ethanol free all day . My F150 and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-22-2024, 05:45 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,935
Posted By locomotivebreath
I think you’re on the right track with the 433 &...

I think you’re on the right track with the 433 & 4spd . My GTO is a restoration where original parts were important to me . I was advised by a few that my 68 qjet could have trouble keeping up as...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-20-2024, 10:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 641
Posted By locomotivebreath
I’ll add , my rear control arms are greasable ....

I’ll add , my rear control arms are greasable . The fronts were probably pressed in around 2012 , I didn’t assemble the frame until 2015 and didn’t drive the car until the end of 23 lol I wondered...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-19-2024, 10:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 641
Posted By locomotivebreath
I used all energy suspension on my GTO . Handles...

I used all energy suspension on my GTO . Handles and rides great - no squeaks but I did use their bushing grease .
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-19-2024, 08:55 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,021
Posted By locomotivebreath
Is the oil slightly out of spec for a 40wt or am...

Is the oil slightly out of spec for a 40wt or am I reading it wrong ? Looks like a 30wt on the high side . Surely it didn’t shear down in just 2500 miles .
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-18-2024, 07:42 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,021
Posted By locomotivebreath
What brand and weight oil was tested . I hope to...

What brand and weight oil was tested . I hope to have an analysis to share next week on some Penn Grade .
Showing results 1 to 25 of 500
Page 1 of 20 1 2311 Last »

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:19 PM.

 

About Us

The PY Online Forums is the largest online gathering of Pontiac enthusiasts anywhere in the world. Founded in 1991, it was also the first online forum for people to gather and talk about their Pontiacs. Since then, it has become the mecca of Pontiac technical data and knowledge that no other place can surpass.

 




Contact Us Home
Copyright © 2017