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Forum: THE LOBBY Today, 03:29 PM
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Posted By Wakepowell
Very Interesting. Has anyone taken a reproduction...

Very Interesting. Has anyone taken a reproduction R89 battery, cut it open and replaced maintenance free battery inside? I have a few R89's that I would like to do this to but was more inclined to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 02:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 580
Posted By mgarblik
Lots of good ideas floating around in this thread...

Lots of good ideas floating around in this thread now. To boil it down to a plan of action, this would be my approach. You state the engine runs good and the oil leaks are the only problem you want...
Forum: Electrical Tech Today, 11:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 107
Posted By Peter Serio
Back-up lamp switch= Muncie 4 speed transmission

Here is a jpeg from a long time ago. This is a 66 GTO 4 speed transmission but a 65 GTO would be the same as far as that reverse lamp switch and wiring goes.


Where the twin wires pass thru the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 11:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 260
Posted By nalvarez
Im pretty sure they are 25's. Here is a picture. ...

Im pretty sure they are 25's. Here is a picture.

Pic (https://photos.app.goo.gl/h9JJJ7qDJzCnqQXR8)
Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 10:06 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 580
Posted By HWYSTR455
Just to say, gapless rings are junk IMO. I've...

Just to say, gapless rings are junk IMO. I've seen many have issues with them. Blowby being one of them. They can 'stick' together and not compress right and wear fast. I think they are more of a...
Forum: THE LOBBY Today, 08:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 109
Posted By burd
R89 w/ topper

Saw this at a swap the other day, the guy cut the case top off, used a topper, and real caps, the topper caps are crappy. The eye is red too on the topper which looks bad. This battery he did...
Forum: OHC-6 TECH Today, 06:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 115
Posted By 455 pontiac
Gettysburg

Gettysburg
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH Today, 01:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 109
Posted By 65 Lamnas
If you're working on a traditional Pontiac V-8,...

If you're working on a traditional Pontiac V-8, I'm guessing you meant CV679C....?
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 11:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 580
Posted By Tim Corcoran
I have to ask, did you use the same machinist...

I have to ask, did you use the same machinist each time you rebuilt the engine? Gapless rings are a little finicky I know I have used them in the past. They need a special finish to work correctly....
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 10:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 580
Posted By pippintook
When I had blowby , I think I took an old pcv...

When I had blowby , I think I took an old pcv valve and just cut out the middle (so valve was mostly open), this did not make much of a difference in the high rpm blowby. So, I generally just ran a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 08:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 580
Posted By Verdoro 68
Seems like you’re on the right track with lack of...

Seems like you’re on the right track with lack of crankcase ventilation. If you’re going to keep buying and trying PCV valves, consider the ME Wagner. It’s not cheap, but it will for sure do the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 06:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 580
Posted By pippintook
Hey Rich I think for sure the rubber plug...

Hey Rich

I think for sure the rubber plug should be cut so crankcase blowby gas can escape at higher rpm. Hopefully, that is what is causing the issue.
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I think you will find there are some...
Forum: 61-77 GTO LeMans & Tempests FOR SALE Yesterday, 05:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 272
Posted By 67drake
Fixed it

Fixed it
Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 04:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 447
Posted By Lightfoot
That's what I thought I was seeing. When men were...

That's what I thought I was seeing. When men were men.
Curious about the refrigerators spaced along the wall down the front stretch. I wonder if they where for cold drinking water for the drivers,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 03:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 260
Posted By tooski
I have a 4779 on a 400, and a demon 825 on a 461....

I have a 4779 on a 400, and a demon 825 on a 461. Neither has a choke tower. Both engines start just fine, but require a bit of throttle feathering for a minute or so until the engine develops a bit...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 01:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 180
Posted By Verdoro 68
I reused mine. I figure as long as it's tight,...

I reused mine. I figure as long as it's tight, its doing it's job.
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 12:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 180
Posted By 72projectbird
I always have. Never had an issue.

I always have. Never had an issue.
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 12:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 580
Posted By mgarblik
There are only 2 things that can make the...

There are only 2 things that can make the dipstick pop up. One is physical contact with the stick for some reason. You should see witness marks on the bottom of the stick somewhere or a bent stick....
Forum: OHC-6 TECH Yesterday, 12:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 115
Posted By TheSilverBuick
IMO, Complete, 1bbl engine, ~$250. While...

IMO, Complete, 1bbl engine, ~$250. While rare'ish, demand is also low.
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 12:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 448
Posted By scott70
My 70 qjet (reworked by cliff) made around 3-4 hp...

My 70 qjet (reworked by cliff) made around 3-4 hp more on the dyno than shops 850 Holley DP.

On nicks olds 455 dyno engine I was more concerned with the oil pressure dropping...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 11:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 180
Posted By steve25
If you still have to drive them in then there...

If you still have to drive them in then there good to go.
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH Yesterday, 11:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 200
Posted By Bill Eveland
My uncles, ra3 auto, ac, red interior. Original...

My uncles, ra3 auto, ac, red interior. Original owner . There was supposed to be another like this red and white swapped. 3 speed manual trans car.
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 11:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 180
Posted By michaelfind
I always have reused them. I'm no expert but no...

I always have reused them. I'm no expert but no troubles yet.
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 10:54 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,393
Posted By i82much
I bought the ME Wagner PCV valve and it helped...

I bought the ME Wagner PCV valve and it helped with oil leaks a fair amount. I used a cheap manometer from Amazon, and confirmed that I was getting more negative crankcase pressure at idle and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 10:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 580
Posted By i82much
pcv shouldn't be doing anything at WOT. honestly...

pcv shouldn't be doing anything at WOT. honestly oil leaks are part of the deal with old cars, just accept it. don't nitpick your way out of the hobby!! you take a close look at ANY old car at a...
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