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Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 08:10 PM
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Posted By mgarblik
I will make a few more comments and then shut up...

I will make a few more comments and then shut up about this. The cast iron Pontiac intakes from the late 60's, early 70's may be among the best factory intakes ever put on a muscle car engine. Not...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 05:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 462
Posted By mgarblik
Yes, you can install it without engine or head...

Yes, you can install it without engine or head removal. I fully expect it to fit poorly and perform even worse. I know it's so tempting to want one of these iconic light intakes on any 4bbl....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-23-2024, 08:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 479
Posted By mgarblik
Personally, I would smoke test it while the...

Personally, I would smoke test it while the engine is in the car. Here's why. You are due for some good luck and it's possible the problem can be fixed with the engine in the chassis. Leaking at...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-23-2024, 08:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 479
Posted By mgarblik
OK, you have verified oil is leaking out the back...

OK, you have verified oil is leaking out the back of the engine in 1 of 6 possible places for sure. No way I would remove the engine with all the issues you have had without a smoke machine, the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-21-2024, 09:15 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,647
Posted By mgarblik
These kinds of tests are great, because they are...

These kinds of tests are great, because they are REAL. The dyno does not lie, it just spits out torque numbers and fuel and air usage. All the rest is extrapolated through software. Please get...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-20-2024, 06:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,024
Posted By mgarblik
For young people with good aptitude for...

For young people with good aptitude for electrical repair and electronics, there are great opportunities out there. They have to have a passion for cars and trucks. Not the kinds of vehicles we...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-20-2024, 02:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,024
Posted By mgarblik
One of my best little encounters like that was at...

One of my best little encounters like that was at an Autozone years ago. I had broken the tiny brake bleeder screw in a Strange Engineering 4 piston caliper on our replica Beswick Grocery Getter...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-20-2024, 08:29 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,024
Posted By mgarblik
Unfortunately, Auto Zone, Advanced Auto Parts,...

Unfortunately, Auto Zone, Advanced Auto Parts, Oriely's Auto parts, average employee doesn't last 3 months. If an employee makes it 6 months, they are likely a store manager. I buy allot of auto...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-16-2024, 08:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 320
Posted By mgarblik
On the outer body, WD-40 works well and doesn't...

On the outer body, WD-40 works well and doesn't ruin the paint.
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-15-2024, 07:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 188
Posted By mgarblik
If your not concerned with it looking exactly OE....

If your not concerned with it looking exactly OE. I have some Christmas tree fasteners with a zip tie built into it. They should go in the same holes. I can send you some for a couple bucks and...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-14-2024, 07:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 538
Posted By mgarblik
I have been getting Hot Rod since around 1970. ...

I have been getting Hot Rod since around 1970. Started and stopped my subscription a few times over 50+ years. Since they went quarterly, about 4 months ago, I just don't like the new format and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-12-2024, 08:32 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,455
Posted By mgarblik
With everything working right, the breathers are...

With everything working right, the breathers are really air intakes into the engine and the PCV system is the output. So cheap breathers can leak a little oil out on the valve covers or a mist under...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-12-2024, 02:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,455
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: THE LOBBY 06-11-2024, 10:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 711
Posted By mgarblik
One of the really cool things about the pageantry...

One of the really cool things about the pageantry of race day is the laps they take with old cars from the IMS Museum. Most of the cars are kept in running condition and each year a dozen or so make...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-11-2024, 04:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,008
Posted By mgarblik
To me working on all kinds of engines on the...

To me working on all kinds of engines on the dyno, a Holley carb is like a anvil and a mini-sledge. It will get the job done and can deal with huge changes very quickly and easily to get an engine...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-11-2024, 12:45 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,455
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: THE LOBBY 06-09-2024, 07:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 711
Posted By mgarblik
Thanks for those great pics. I just love the...

Thanks for those great pics. I just love the Indy 500. The history, the size, the pageantry, the memorial remembrances for our military,the entire month of May. I have been to over 20 races and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-08-2024, 07:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 280
Posted By mgarblik
We are having a terrible time around here this...

We are having a terrible time around here this spring with fuel quality and extremely high fuel vapor pressure. You said the car had been sitting several months. Do you have a load of good quality...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-07-2024, 05:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,612
Posted By mgarblik
I have my car back from the dry ice blaster. ...

I have my car back from the dry ice blaster. Yes, I was the guinea pig for this little experiment. Here is my honest assessment. The process works as advertised. It really cleans and removes old...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-07-2024, 12:18 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,829
Posted By mgarblik
Just a side note concerning using a smoke machine...

Just a side note concerning using a smoke machine for leak testing. I have 100% success finding a leak using them. But you need to smoke test the engine without oil in the pan. It can have a quart...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-07-2024, 12:10 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 5,011
Posted By mgarblik
Glad to hear you are home now Greg. That will...

Glad to hear you are home now Greg. That will help your recovery! Hope you continue to improve every day.
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-06-2024, 03:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,612
Posted By mgarblik
My 73 TA is being dry ice blasted today. Had it...

My 73 TA is being dry ice blasted today. Had it towed to the shop doing the work about 9:00 AM this morning. I went back over to the shop after 2 hours of blasting to have a look. Here is my...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-06-2024, 11:25 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,829
Posted By mgarblik
Pontiac V-8 is among the most difficult engines...

Pontiac V-8 is among the most difficult engines period to get 100% leak free at the rear pan/main seal area. I consider myself pretty skilled and I am probably 50-60% absolutely leak free in that...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-04-2024, 03:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,426
Posted By mgarblik
Nice car to feature and always great to see a...

Nice car to feature and always great to see a Pontiac on Jay Leno's Garage. Unfortunate that Jay has so much incorrect information about that GTO and I have to assume many other cars he features. ...
Forum: Members Helping Members 06-04-2024, 02:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 255
Posted By mgarblik
Not to hijack but this is what I did on my...

Not to hijack but this is what I did on my Graymills washer. I plumbed the output of the pump to a rubber line, to a remote oil filter adapter bolted to the machine. Then the outlet of the oil...
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