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Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-24-2021, 08:35 PM
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Posted By DavesGTO
Yea, unfortunate how it has turned out. I did...

Yea, unfortunate how it has turned out. I did what I could to make things right once I got involved but wouldn’t drive it with the front suspension the way it was. Expecting the worst case as that...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-19-2021, 06:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,617
Posted By DavesGTO
I’ll update after the trip to shop, maybe a pic...

I’ll update after the trip to shop, maybe a pic or two. Idle time is cumulative, about once every 4 to 6 weeks, 15 minutes a pop. I’m a 70 guy so wasn’t in on the restoration when my dad started it....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-19-2021, 02:13 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,617
Posted By DavesGTO
Thanks for all the input! Have 6 quarts of Lucas...

Thanks for all the input! Have 6 quarts of Lucas break in oil and a new Wix filter to put in before I head over to the shop. Guess the silver lining at this point is the smoke should keep the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-18-2021, 05:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,617
Posted By DavesGTO
I would say it has idled for maybe a total of 4...

I would say it has idled for maybe a total of 4 hours, never been under load. Didn’t want to drive it until the front end was done but my buddy said to drive it the 3 miles to his shop on Friday,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-18-2021, 04:02 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,617
Posted By DavesGTO
Thanks guys! First ride in 16 years on Friday to...

Thanks guys! First ride in 16 years on Friday to my buddy’s shop to do the front end. Then home for the teardown.


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Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-18-2021, 02:55 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,617
Posted By DavesGTO
Broken foot hobbling me but I took a few pics....

Broken foot hobbling me but I took a few pics. Can’t the intake off right now but took off the carb and took a few pics of #1 and 7 intake valves. Got a new set of e3 plugs and did the leak down...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-20-2021, 03:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,617
Posted By DavesGTO
I have a small DEPSTECH endoscopy scope, I’ll get...

I have a small DEPSTECH endoscopy scope, I’ll get some pictures! Thanks all for the support!


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Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-20-2021, 06:20 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,617
Posted By DavesGTO
After the leak down test I’ll pull the PCV valve...

After the leak down test I’ll pull the PCV valve and let it run for a half hour. Would be nice if the answer is something simple for a change.


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Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-19-2021, 11:10 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,617
Posted By DavesGTO
Hopefully can get it on the road soon but gonna...

Hopefully can get it on the road soon but gonna have to drive at night, embarrassing for sure in the daytime.
Definitely do everything suggested here , leak down test very soon, hopefully tomorrow ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-19-2021, 04:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,617
Posted By DavesGTO
Compression tester is a new Lang TU-3PB, made in...

Compression tester is a new Lang TU-3PB, made in China, for kicks tried my 35 or so year old made in USA Craftsman in cylinder #1 and it read 165. Gonna mess with them see which one is closer to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-19-2021, 04:19 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,617
Posted By DavesGTO
All cylinders were between 145 and 150, leak down...

All cylinders were between 145 and 150, leak down test next. Service manual says 120 - 160.


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Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-14-2021, 10:05 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,617
Posted By DavesGTO
Yes, ethanol free. Sent from my iPhone...

Yes, ethanol free.


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Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-14-2021, 09:51 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,617
Posted By DavesGTO
Already had the compression tester, got a leak...

Already had the compression tester, got a leak down tester today. Gonna do both and see what’s up. Wish I could drive it but need front suspension work, pretty sure it will blow some dense smoke...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-12-2021, 04:05 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,617
Posted By DavesGTO
Thank you both! Do a compression test and see...

Thank you both! Do a compression test and see what that looks like and report back.


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Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-12-2021, 03:43 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,617
Posted By DavesGTO
Rebuilt engine burning oil - zero miles

Long story but my Dad had this engine rebuilt about 8 or nine years ago. He passed away and all I know is he said it was a stock rebuild. Got the car together recently and got it running. Can’t drive...
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