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Pontiac - Street
Yesterday, 05:43 PM
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Rear main seal..........yep, still leaks
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641
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b-man
I paid an experienced friend to both build and...
I paid an experienced friend to both build and deal with the machine shop that was tasked with machining my 421.
He had already done several with the latest one-piece BOP Engineering seal and...
Forum:
THE LOBBY
Yesterday, 01:39 PM
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Win A Jet
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211
Posted By
b-man
Taxes you would have pay after winning it would...
Taxes you would have pay after winning it would be insane.
No thanks.
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Pontiac - Street
06-04-2024, 03:59 PM
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Engine Hoist Load Leveler
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491
Posted By
b-man
And…..the Mac’s tool solves the problem. ...
And…..the Mac’s tool solves the problem.
You get what you pay for with this one. :thumbup:
I won’t do an engine or engine/trans installation or removal without one now that I have one, it’s...
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64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
06-04-2024, 03:40 PM
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PHS - 1964 Le Mans Convertible
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1,446
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b-man
Finally on the road. :) A little rough...
Finally on the road. :)
A little rough around the edges but running perfectly and a lot of fun to drive.
I’m slow but consistent. As in I take forever, patience is a virtue they say……whoever...
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Pontiac - Street
06-03-2024, 09:38 PM
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Engine Hoist Load Leveler
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491
Posted By
b-man
The issue with load levelers is the crank...
The issue with load levelers is the crank interferes with the hoist boom/chain at certain angles. You can’t crank it to change the angle of the load again depending on the angle. Also firewall...
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Pontiac - Street
06-03-2024, 08:56 PM
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Engine Hoist Load Leveler
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491
Posted By
b-man
All-iron 421 with a 13” converter/TH350 all...
All-iron 421 with a 13” converter/TH350 all hanging from four 5/16” carb studs, small base Rochester 2-barrel at that.
No problem. :thumbup:
Nothing to fear. :bolt:
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
06-03-2024, 05:21 PM
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Motor oil weight you run?
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Posted By
b-man
Just do a few oil changes using inexpensive...
Just do a few oil changes using inexpensive conventional Supertech oil which is Walmart house brand oil, made by a major supplier so it is actually high quality oil.
The last thing you want to do...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
06-03-2024, 01:29 PM
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Cracks in lifter valley area? Opinions
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403
Posted By
b-man
Casting flaw. I’ve seen several block that...
Casting flaw.
I’ve seen several block that were missing material in that exact spot at the back near the distributor due to an incomplete pour at the foundry.
The ones above the lifter bores...
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Pontiac - Street
06-02-2024, 02:55 PM
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Thicker head gasket question
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452
Posted By
b-man
Stay off of Fakebook when looking for automotive...
Stay off of Fakebook when looking for automotive advice would be my suggestion.
You already knew it was bad advice when you first saw it there.
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
06-02-2024, 01:42 PM
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15
Thicker head gasket question
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452
Posted By
b-man
Bad idea. Exactly the wrong way to drop...
Bad idea.
Exactly the wrong way to drop compression by greatly increasing the quench distance, and right into the .060” to .120” danger zone.
Don’t do it.
If you’re considering pulling the...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
06-02-2024, 12:55 PM
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35
Time for a new transmission
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863
Posted By
b-man
So I’m seeing that you’re really not needing...
So I’m seeing that you’re really not needing overdrive for the type of driving you’re doing and looking for an inexpensive way to replace the leaky and lackluster ST-300.
Just go with the easy...
Forum:
THE LOBBY
06-01-2024, 10:31 PM
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600
What did you do with your Pontiac today?
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43,929
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b-man
A local Porsche dealer has a cars and coffee...
A local Porsche dealer has a cars and coffee event the first Saturday of every month so I took the opportunity to put a few miles on the Le Mans.
There was quite a bit of interest in the Tri-Power...
Forum:
67-79 Big Pontiac TECH
05-31-2024, 11:48 PM
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6
Tire psi
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149
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b-man
Run as much pressure as is practical for even...
Run as much pressure as is practical for even tread wear and a nice ride.
I’d try 32 psi and adjust up or down depending on how you like the ride and handling.
Fuel efficiency means running...
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Pontiac - Street
05-31-2024, 07:56 PM
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Time for a new transmission
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863
Posted By
b-man
I had seriously considered putting a 200-4R...
I had seriously considered putting a 200-4R behind the 421 but reconsidered throwing money at that. Having several projects I’m in the middle of and trying not to get too extravagant when I don’t...
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Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted
05-31-2024, 01:49 PM
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10
WTB BOP TH350 in New England
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244
Posted By
b-man
You should make the drive to PA. He’s a very...
You should make the drive to PA.
He’s a very honest person who wouldn’t sell you junk. I’ve dealt with him before and he’s a standup guy.
Or roll the dice with some unknown person with a...
Forum:
66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
05-30-2024, 02:31 AM
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Is the Steering Column Ruined
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605
Posted By
b-man
Yes, definitely one of the things that’s messed...
Yes, definitely one of the things that’s messed with when lifting the body.
I’d remove the body lift bushings and make room for the Gear Vendors overdrive the right way, by modifying the...
Forum:
THE LOBBY
05-29-2024, 08:24 PM
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Coming to a crossroad on my car...
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639
Posted By
b-man
A 400 HO 4-speed drivetrain even if it’s not the...
A 400 HO 4-speed drivetrain even if it’s not the ‘born with’ one will still garner more interest and bring more money if you should ever decide to sell it than a generic 455/6X combo.
Not to...
Forum:
THE LOBBY
05-29-2024, 07:40 PM
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Coming to a crossroad on my car...
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639
Posted By
b-man
It would be fun to experience how an original 400...
It would be fun to experience how an original 400 HO 4-speed 1968 Firebird performs.
If you strive to build it as factory correct as is practical then you’ll have a nice fast car that’s reliable...
Forum:
THE LOBBY
05-28-2024, 10:42 PM
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134
Stereo Show & Tell
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3,043
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b-man
Pioneer Super Tuner I bought in 1979.
Pioneer Super Tuner I bought in 1979.
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
05-26-2024, 02:08 PM
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Olds 12 bolt rear
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814
Posted By
b-man
Don’t buy one. Parts are obscure and barely...
Don’t buy one.
Parts are obscure and barely available.
Really not worth buying.
Forum:
THE LOBBY
05-25-2024, 08:14 PM
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600
What did you do with your Pontiac today?
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43,929
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b-man
According to my wife his father was a Papillon...
According to my wife his father was a Papillon (butterfly dog) and we’re not exactly sure what breed his mother was but suspect she was a Maltese from what others have told us.
He was born and...
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THE LOBBY
05-25-2024, 04:05 PM
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600
What did you do with your Pontiac today?
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Posted By
b-man
Local Cars and Coffee this morning. Pretty...
Local Cars and Coffee this morning.
Pretty good turnout with it being Memorial Day weekend. :usflag:
Not sure if my dog or the car was a hit, well actually both were. :D
Forum:
66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
05-24-2024, 08:40 PM
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8
Power brake booster
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413
Posted By
b-man
Installed the new 1” bore master sourced from my...
Installed the new 1” bore master sourced from my local NAPA store, part number M2163.
Was a bit surprised that they didn’t sell me a remanufactured unit and didn’t want my old one as a core, it’s...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
05-23-2024, 06:28 PM
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26
Who Makes Headers for Pontiac ?
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1,116
Posted By
b-man
https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showth...
https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=468168
For zero dollars invested you can more than likely get enough clearance to run the Doug’s headers with a normal sized filter....
Forum:
THE LOBBY
05-23-2024, 05:30 PM
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600
What did you do with your Pontiac today?
Views:
43,929
Posted By
b-man
Took the Le Mans convertible out to meet with my...
Took the Le Mans convertible out to meet with my VW group last night.
Was reasonably well-received, some took interest in it and others didn’t care or really know what it was.
Was about a 20...
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