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Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-19-2006, 12:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 281
Posted By bigblue66
I recently installed a B&M Megashifter too by...

I recently installed a B&M Megashifter too by bolting it directly to the floor pan which we just replaced. I've attached some pics from the job. It was tricky getting at the bolt heads under the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-03-2006, 06:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 288
Posted By bigblue66
Ditto what the Freak says. I did a recent...

Ditto what the Freak says.
I did a recent front disc upgrade and used the kit from SSBC. Also needed a proportioning valve and called Inline Tube for mine - http://www.inlinetube.com/

PF
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-31-2006, 08:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 921
Posted By bigblue66
Thumbs up Wow. Thanks for all the incredible information...

Wow. Thanks for all the incredible information and suggestions. You guys are amazingly knowledgeable. I need to process all this information and work up a plan to diagnose and fix this problem...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-31-2006, 10:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 921
Posted By bigblue66
Pondering my Pinging Problem

I'm trying to figure out how to fix a problem with detonation on my 66 Tempest. I've read a bunch of posts here on the topic and tried some things but still stuck. Some details:
- Stock(?) 389...
Forum: Electrical Tech 01-24-2006, 09:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 639
Posted By bigblue66
Thanks Jeff, just ordered the Grant kit from...

Thanks Jeff, just ordered the Grant kit from Summit plus the Pertronix kit we discussed on our email thread.
BTW, I finally tracked down the right stop light/turn signal problem to a frayed wire...
Forum: Electrical Tech 01-22-2006, 08:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 639
Posted By bigblue66
Same here PB - thanks much for the pics. I'm...

Same here PB - thanks much for the pics. I'm obviously missin' some important parts. eBay here I come.

PF
Forum: Electrical Tech 12-24-2005, 07:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 639
Posted By bigblue66
Yep, it is a Grant wheel and I should have...

Yep, it is a Grant wheel and I should have mentioned that but I thought it used a standard horn switch setup but I thought wrong. I checked out the Grant website and it has a diagram for the...
Forum: Electrical Tech 12-23-2005, 11:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 639
Posted By bigblue66
Thanks Skyhawk, that makes a lot more sense now...

Thanks Skyhawk, that makes a lot more sense now since I'm obviously missing those 3 "stand-off" springs. I think I understand how things fit together. If you get a chance after the holidays to scan a...
Forum: Electrical Tech 12-22-2005, 11:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 639
Posted By bigblue66
Thanks CT, I actually have that diagram in the...

Thanks CT, I actually have that diagram in the chassis manual but it does not correspond to the sterring column/horn button parts I have so I'm still looking for help.
Forum: Electrical Tech 12-22-2005, 05:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 639
Posted By bigblue66
Horn Button contact... forgot how it all goes together

I've been hunting around in various manuals for how the horn button components go together for a 66 Tempest but so far no dice. I know it seems basic but I've also searched this forum and didn't find...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-20-2005, 10:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 492
Posted By bigblue66
Thanks for all for the replies. In order to...

Thanks for all for the replies. In order to determine if I'm losing water I'll need to fill the cooling system completely and remove as much air as possible by raising the front of the car so I can...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-19-2005, 06:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 386
Posted By bigblue66
Check your freeze plugs too while you're poking...

Check your freeze plugs too while you're poking around.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-19-2005, 06:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 492
Posted By bigblue66
How Long Should it Take to Replace Head Gaskets?

Groan.... getting water out of both exhaust pipes while idling - not a flood but steady drips. Oil clear not milky and compression test shows all cylinders right at 200 psi. Engine is a 389 4bbl from...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 11-24-2005, 01:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 613
Posted By bigblue66
Hey 68droptop, I've seen two flavors of spot...

Hey 68droptop,

I've seen two flavors of spot welders:
http://www.eastwood.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=1233&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=1412&iSubCat=1413&iProductID=1233
and...
Forum: Electrical Tech 11-22-2005, 07:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 243
Posted By bigblue66
Hey Jfmjr1, Just rewired everthing in a 66...

Hey Jfmjr1,

Just rewired everthing in a 66 Tempest and also installed a new tank with sending unit. Not 100% sure if the 65 Lemans is the same, but with the ground wire off back at the tank you...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 11-22-2005, 10:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 501
Posted By bigblue66
Poks - just followed your link to the DVD - it's...

Poks - just followed your link to the DVD - it's actually the same one I just mentioned and it is worth the $20 IMHO.

Pete
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 11-22-2005, 10:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 501
Posted By bigblue66
Poks, I have a DVD - "GMAW (MIG) Wire Feed"....

Poks,

I have a DVD - "GMAW (MIG) Wire Feed". It's OK and I purchased it a year or so ago before welding in some new floor pans/trunk. I had done a lot of reading on the web and especially on the...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 11-22-2005, 09:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 766
Posted By bigblue66
Thought I'd close out(?) this thread by posting...

Thought I'd close out(?) this thread by posting an update about the finished front windshield install. As you may remember from when the post began, I cleaned the windsheld channel of the RTV...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 11-07-2005, 10:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 766
Posted By bigblue66
Mrrat1, I had the same problem with the install....

Mrrat1, I had the same problem with the install. The so-called "professional" didn't do a very neat job on laying the butyl tape and also made a mess with the caulk. I'm tempted to do the job over...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 11-03-2005, 11:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 766
Posted By bigblue66
Junkyard, I used a couple of different...

Junkyard,

I used a couple of different tools. Some small wire wheels, a wire brush cup, and a small (air) die grinder with some of those 2" 3M pads. Those work really well.
As for the pins, I...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 11-02-2005, 11:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 766
Posted By bigblue66
Proper Windshield Installation Process?

Removed the old delaminated windshield on our 66 Tempest and cleaned out the channel really well (very little rust), sanded and painted it and then put in new pins. Got a glass guy to install a new...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 10-03-2005, 01:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 311
Posted By bigblue66
As for welding through the Master Series...

As for welding through the Master Series primer... no, you really can't. We just did our underbody (new floow pans/trunk) and had to grind off before welding on the trunk mounting braces etc. In...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 09-22-2005, 08:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 717
Posted By bigblue66
Amazing that your rear window panel (between...

Amazing that your rear window panel (between window and trunk lid) is not that badly rusted next to the bottom windo edge - or did you patch that already? I'm getting ready to replace that section on...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 07-01-2005, 02:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 168
Posted By bigblue66
Is this correct?

Is this correct?
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 07-01-2005, 10:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 168
Posted By bigblue66
I'm in the same boat as these guys with my 66...

I'm in the same boat as these guys with my 66 Tempest. So does the steel sleeve (top) part of the bushing pair rest against the body and caged nut? Pretty damn stupid not to have taken a picture or...
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