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Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 02:52 PM
Replies: 13
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Posted By 65 Lamnas
Take a look at the secondary cam...replacements...

Take a look at the secondary cam...replacements are white. Old ones will be a reddish-brown color and can be worn and loose on the shaft. Also, it doesn't hurt to put a little dab of grease on the...
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH Today, 01:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 36
Posted By skunkwerks
Ram IV stuff is super cheap now.

When did prices come down. Very reasonable. Rods look a little weird.


https://www.ebay.com/itm/204394417469
Forum: All other Pontiac parts for sale/wanted Today, 01:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 127
Posted By JimFB400HO
That's it. Not being a Facebook member, I did...

That's it. Not being a Facebook member, I did not find that one in a search. I don't see any way to contact the seller outside of Facebook. Thanks for finding it.

Update: A family member is...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 12:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 381
Posted By srmmmm
Quadrajet Power did the restoration on my Q-Jet...

Quadrajet Power did the restoration on my Q-Jet that came from a 1971 Buick GS455 Stage-I. It was updated to a Stage-II and jetted up from the configuration I used running on a 350, to the 413 cu in...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 10:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 381
Posted By unruhjonny
the secondary butterfly spring tension could be...

the secondary butterfly spring tension could be off;



Do the secondaries kick in as they should, or is there a delay?

The 263 was set up a bit leaner than the 273 on the primary side of...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 06:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 179
Posted By Formulajones
First thing I noticed is you went from 13 initial...

First thing I noticed is you went from 13 initial to 30 with vacuum advance plugged into to manifold source. That's 17 degrees and quite a bit more than I'll use even on a radical engine.
I do...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 05:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 224
Posted By steve25
Well yes, maybe the factory was playing around...

Well yes, maybe the factory was playing around with that in terms of a 350, but all the 1969 400 2 bbl motors got the small valve head and one or the other seat angle intake valves, and even that...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 05:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 179
Posted By steve25
Your motor at restart is telling you it needs...

Your motor at restart is telling you it needs more air, hence it starting better with the throttle opened up a tad more.

There's zip for vacuum when cranking so that should have no part in the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 05:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 179
Posted By Cliff R
You pretty much answered the questions. IF it...

You pretty much answered the questions. IF it prefers ported vacuum for easier starting and less RPM drop when a load is placed on the engine then that's what it likes best.

As far as running...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 02:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 210
Posted By 461-69bird
Here's one Gary🙂

Here's one Gary🙂
Forum: THE LOBBY Today, 12:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 296
Posted By 77 TRASHCAN
Didn't look anything like a 80 year Old man to...

Didn't look anything like a 80 year Old man to me....
R.I.P. Joe!!!
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 11:39 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,666
Posted By Jay S
Our trouble was always having dead cylinders from...

Our trouble was always having dead cylinders from bad new plugs using Autolite (or Motorcraft). We always used them on Fords. My experience with Autolite is old and out dated though. Apparently...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 10:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 381
Posted By 77 TRASHCAN
Hein, You need Cliffs book.

Hein,
You need Cliffs book.
Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 10:08 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 47,757
Posted By 67drake
My son had a baseball game in a small town about...

My son had a baseball game in a small town about 35 miles away. This is actually the closest opponent he plays. So weather was clear, but a hot, for here, 90 degrees.
I took the ‘63. I counted only...
Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 09:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 296
Posted By tempest1964
Damn. I really liked that guy. Very relatable....

Damn. I really liked that guy. Very relatable. RIP Joe
Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 09:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 296
Posted By BILL BOWMAN1
RIP Joe Elmore

Just saw this…
Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 09:14 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 47,757
Posted By Radman
Took the original side mirrors off. Took the...

Took the original side mirrors off. Took the mirrors out of the body's and tightened the adjustment swivel. I ordered a set of convex mirrors that were supposed to be the same size as the original....
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH Yesterday, 09:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 90
Posted By Formula403
Same Low-Gloss Black 19 as used on the Formula...

Same Low-Gloss Black 19 as used on the Formula W50 models since 76. Similar sheen to the vinyl decals but faded. Part of T93 to prepare for new models that involved regular TA and Formulas in 78.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH Yesterday, 06:07 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 105,169
Posted By HWYSTR455
I did a 'square' 455 once, .060 over, got...

I did a 'square' 455 once, .060 over, got considerable hard/abusive miles out of it, would have to check my notes, but sure it went over 50k miles.

The factory crank broke, and yes, it was fully...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 05:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 224
Posted By Cliff R
1969 #46's have the small valves and 45 degree...

1969 #46's have the small valves and 45 degree intake seats. They are "sleeper" heads. Without even touching the ports with a grinder or sanding roll we stuffed a set on a 455 shortblock when the...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH Yesterday, 05:01 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 105,169
Posted By SD455DJ
Hey Craig! We've taken many 400 blocks to .030...

Hey Craig! We've taken many 400 blocks to .030 and .040 over without problems...maybe a block or 2 to .060 over without issue either. These were all earlier pre-557 block castings. If you need to go...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 04:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 272
Posted By JSchmitz
Yeah, it'll make your plugs black!!! :pound:

Yeah, it'll make your plugs black!!! :pound:
Forum: Industry Stuff Yesterday, 03:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,462
Posted By dhcarguy
Absolutely agree. Condensation is a problem,...

Absolutely agree. Condensation is a problem, especially if you have an air condition garage . The cool air in the garage will speed up the issue when pulling your hot (body) car in.
Next time at a...
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted Yesterday, 01:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 866
Posted By 73 TRANSAM
Parts for sale

Timing cover and pump is spoken for but if something change. I’ll let u know. Thanks for the interest.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH Yesterday, 01:16 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 105,169
Posted By SD455DJ
The tops of the pistons look fine, just carboned...

The tops of the pistons look fine, just carboned up a bit. All the ring lands are whole, nothing broken to the naked eye...so far. I don't think that it experienced much, if any, detonation since...
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