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Pontiac - Street
06-21-2024, 09:23 AM
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Roller lifters. Tick >> sewing machine sound. OK?
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777
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grivera
From OPs opening post: “Took PS valve cover...
From OPs opening post:
“Took PS valve cover off last night and decided to readjust valves using the method Cliff uses, bottom out plunger of each lifter, using a feeler gauge between the valve and...
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Pontiac - Street
06-21-2024, 07:48 AM
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Roller lifters. Tick >> sewing machine sound. OK?
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777
Posted By
grivera
Glad it appears a resolved issue without...
Glad it appears a resolved issue without unnecessarily digging into the engine.
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
06-17-2024, 09:38 AM
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Radiator Trans Cooler Threaded Inserts Ruined
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792
Posted By
grivera
Thanks Mike - I bought factory replacement lines...
Thanks Mike - I bought factory replacement lines from Inline Tube. I know the threads were ruined by the prior owner installing the NPT fittings- total jackass move on his part. I also realize the...
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Pontiac - Street
05-24-2024, 10:31 PM
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Edelbrock D-ports: what lifters, pushrods and rockers
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grivera
I suggest you buy an adjustable pushrod and...
I suggest you buy an adjustable pushrod and measure- this isn’t a step where you should take a short cut.
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Pontiac - Street
05-19-2024, 05:44 PM
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ceramic coating exhaust manifolds
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474
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grivera
Lots of people like the coatings but I had a bad...
Lots of people like the coatings but I had a bad experience with my LB manifolds. I bought them coated from RARE and within a year they were speckled in rust. I then had them blasted and used the POR...
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Pontiac - Street
05-16-2024, 11:17 AM
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Questions Re: Manual 4 Wheel Disc Brakes Conversion
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455
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grivera
In research phase right now to determine what...
In research phase right now to determine what route to go - nothing is off the table. For this thread I want to limit to manual brake conversion.
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Pontiac - Street
05-06-2024, 09:12 AM
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Traded the 64 Lemans for a 66
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grivera
Traded the 64 Lemans for a 66
This past Saturday I traded the 64 Lemans for a 66 Lemans. The story goes the 66 was originally registered in Arizona and made its way Ohio in early 2000’s. Reportedly had stayed in the original...
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Pontiac - Street
04-30-2024, 10:29 PM
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1966 Lemans, Lisbon Ohio - anyone close?
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307
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grivera
Thank you
Thank you
Forum:
Ames Customer Satisfaction Forum
04-29-2024, 12:04 PM
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Ordering system
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grivera
Thanks, Kyler - I called in and it’s been reduced...
Thanks, Kyler - I called in and it’s been reduced it to $15 shipping!
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Ames Customer Satisfaction Forum
04-28-2024, 07:18 PM
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Ordering system
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grivera
I love Ames and Lord knows I spend lots of money...
I love Ames and Lord knows I spend lots of money with you. I’m curious if there’s a way to base shipping on size of items for small expensive parts. It’s easy to spend over $100 with small items that...
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Pontiac - Street
04-28-2024, 05:57 PM
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421 Block - Sevice Replacement?
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grivera
421 Block - Sevice Replacement?
A friend just bought a 1964 421 block, standard bore,. Faint code on the front. He was wondering if it’s an SR block. Either way, it’s a cool score. Pics below:
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Pontiac - Street
04-24-2024, 02:23 PM
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Cams Video
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1,397
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grivera
Great video. While not the point of the video, ...
Great video. While not the point of the video, he mentioned was a 20% hp loss from flywheel to tires. Paul Carter pointed out using a percentage is flawed logic as it would mean an 500 hp engine...
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Pontiac - Street
04-03-2024, 08:34 AM
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Opinions on 400 build: 4" crank 434 or 4.25" crank 461
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grivera
That’s a beautiful ride, Napster! What idle RPM...
That’s a beautiful ride, Napster! What idle RPM and have you ran it at the track ?
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68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
03-31-2024, 06:02 PM
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Ames Performance Core Support
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726
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grivera
Thanks, Roger! Dataway- from what I can see...
Thanks, Roger!
Dataway- from what I can see the top looks fine but I don’t have fenders off yet
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68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
03-29-2024, 07:30 AM
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Slight intake manifold vacuum leak
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502
Posted By
grivera
Try Ultra Black and send it!
Try Ultra Black and send it!
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The Body Shop TECH
03-25-2024, 02:27 PM
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1968 Pontiac GTO - Paint and body
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3,065
Posted By
grivera
We need an update
We need an update
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
03-16-2024, 05:21 PM
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Best hydraulic roller lifters
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2,970
Posted By
grivera
I haven’t heard anything bad about the Comp Cams...
I haven’t heard anything bad about the Comp Cams Evolution roller lifters
https://www.compcams.com/evolution-retro-fit-hydraulic-roller-lifters-for-oldsmobile-and-pontiac-v8-set-of-16.html
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
03-14-2024, 09:11 AM
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How long do tires last?
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Posted By
grivera
The 10 year recommendation illustrates how...
The 10 year recommendation illustrates how subjective this is as there is no disclaimer that it only applies to Michelin tires
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
03-12-2024, 02:24 PM
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8 brow pistons in rebuilt 400
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847
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grivera
It depends on what you consider a fair price as...
It depends on what you consider a fair price as you didn’t say the actual price and what year block. When I see those 8 valve relief pistons I start to think it’s a cheap build and who knows the...
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Pontiac - Street
02-28-2024, 05:00 PM
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Head bolts loosening
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1,883
Posted By
grivera
Has the torque wrench been calibrated?
Has the torque wrench been calibrated?
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
02-25-2024, 08:28 PM
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Swapped Trans...Have bad Driveline Angle now
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Posted By
grivera
I have a 4L80e in my 69 - didn’t have to monkey...
I have a 4L80e in my 69 - didn’t have to monkey with the pinion angle but did have to shim the tail of the transmission up and it sits at 3 degrees sloping to rear. The drive shaft is on a downward...
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Pontiac - Street
02-19-2024, 05:40 PM
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Oil pan gasket issues
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786
Posted By
grivera
Do a search on here in the street section - lots...
Do a search on here in the street section - lots of good info as it’s a common topic.
Have you tried dry fitting the thick cork gasket already?
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
02-18-2024, 04:43 PM
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Breaking in your new engine and Break In Oil
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6,051
Posted By
grivera
This is the reason it has to be poorly...
This is the reason it has to be poorly manufactured parts and not if the zinc additive is already in the oil. Those instructions from 25 years ago are no different than using a non-detergent oil and...
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Pontiac - Street
02-05-2024, 12:15 AM
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10
Need a torque converter
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653
Posted By
grivera
I had a GM20 behind my stockish 400 in my 69...
I had a GM20 behind my stockish 400 in my 69 bird- ran great with that converter!
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
02-04-2024, 02:45 PM
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Need a torque converter
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653
Posted By
grivera
Cliff should be able to advise as he’s a vendor
Cliff should be able to advise as he’s a vendor
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