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Forum: THE LOBBY 06-21-2024, 10:36 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 20,705
Posted By redbird68
Following my friend in his 55 tbird that i...

Following my friend in his 55 tbird that i brought back to life last year. had been sitting for 15 years or so, i worked on it for 6 months to get it up as a dependable car. Felt good to see him...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-20-2024, 04:37 PM
Replies: 663
Views: 48,738
Posted By locomotivebreath
Took my GTO out on a 50 mile stress test in this...

Took my GTO out on a 50 mile stress test in this heat . Ran the AC ( vintage air ) temp never got to the half way mark on the repro rally gauges , except at stop lights . Ran great , no signs of...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-20-2024, 08:29 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 855
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: THE LOBBY 06-19-2024, 09:58 PM
Replies: 663
Views: 48,738
Posted By Verdoro 68
Spent some quality time with my daughter this...

Spent some quality time with my daughter this afternoon showing her how to change oil.

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Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-19-2024, 05:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 791
Posted By Kenth
Only on non-Ram Air vehicles. 7040263 is a...

Only on non-Ram Air vehicles. 7040263 is a non-RamAir carb. If used on a RamAir car, cap the nipple not used or the p-o will not work as intended.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-19-2024, 03:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 791
Posted By 65 Lamnas
Cliff's CPOs are made to his spec and correctly...

Cliff's CPOs are made to his spec and correctly timed. Try your carb "as is" and see if it's satisfactory...if not, switch to Cliff's plastic one if it'll fit..
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-19-2024, 03:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 791
Posted By 65 Lamnas
Yeppers. Maybe drive it and test it first….if it...

Yeppers. Maybe drive it and test it first….if it releases too quickly, you’ll have a bog.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-19-2024, 02:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 791
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: Pontiac - Street 06-19-2024, 10:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 791
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 06-18-2024, 08:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 791
Posted By george kujanski
I'd say secondary throttles not opening correctly...

I'd say secondary throttles not opening correctly or the air valve not functioning correctly, as a first guess. If the choke linkage is not correct, it will block the secondary throttles from...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-18-2024, 11:47 AM
Replies: 352
Views: 35,464
Posted By Verdoro 68
Thanks! I learned a ton during this build and am...

Thanks! I learned a ton during this build and am really glad I did it myself rather than handing it over to a shop.

Since I updated this thread, I pulled the engine two more times to fix the rear...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-17-2024, 09:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 504
Posted By johnta1
Limited slip? :eek:

Limited slip?


:eek:
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-17-2024, 07:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 504
Posted By Half-Inch Stud
Posi grip?

Posi grip?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-15-2024, 09:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 879
Posted By mrennie
24 year project - first drive!

Finally got the car inspected yesterday, and drove it for the first time ever. Was a very anxious drive to town to get to the garage (6 miles), new brakes/engine/clutch/trans/gears, was not used to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-14-2024, 07:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 604
Posted By Cliff R
I have had ZERO luck with anything...

I have had ZERO luck with anything "remanufactured" in China or any starters, alternators, carburetors, distributors, etc from China.

My best advice is to obtain an original SI alternator and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-13-2024, 04:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 806
Posted By b-man
I’m sure that playing around swapping intakes and...

I’m sure that playing around swapping intakes and whatever else needed to adapt that Holley takes up valuable time as well.

There has to be a Quadrajet sitting on a shelf that’s ready to go that...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-13-2024, 11:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 528
Posted By burgboy73
Reunited with my 1967 GTO after 20 years!

Hey PY members! Long time member here but haven't posted in a long time. To make a long story short - Bought a 1967 GTO off Ebay back in 2004 but was forced to sell due to a divorce. Told the new...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-13-2024, 10:09 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 806
Posted By steve25
Please be clear. You posted your going to...

Please be clear.

You posted your going to run a 750 Holley, so what carb is the car running poorly with now?

No dough you have a vacuum leak either at the carb adapter or at the manifold...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-12-2024, 03:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 932
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Just about every reputable builder Ive spoken to...

Just about every reputable builder Ive spoken to about cast cranks across multiple engine families says that the cast cranks are stronger than given credit for. Same with two bolt main setups. I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-11-2024, 01:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 230
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 06-11-2024, 12:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 230
Posted By 72projectbird
I always have. Never had an issue.

I always have. Never had an issue.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-11-2024, 12:45 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,424
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: Pontiac - Street 06-11-2024, 11:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 230
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: Pontiac - Street 06-11-2024, 11:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 230
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 06-11-2024, 07:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 990
Posted By Cliff R
Good thing I didn't give them a 1976 or later...

Good thing I didn't give them a 1976 or later Olds Q-jet for the testing or they would have been dialing 911 for old Tony!

The unit they used was a 1970-74 style Olds Q-jet. They aren't that...
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