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Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 09:36 AM
Replies: 12
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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: THE LOBBY 06-10-2024, 04:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 766
Posted By NeighborsComplaint
Another laughable Pontiac article.

The long and the short ... "The RAV was cancelled due to the pushrod supplier filing BK. I can just hear the boardroom discussion:

Purchasing Dept Head "I got some bad news boys. Ummm, the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-10-2024, 01:40 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,409
Posted By bill ryder
Personally, ,IMHO, retirement is not great for us...

Personally, ,IMHO, retirement is not great for us mentally OR physically. I retired once after 20 years underground. Then got bored and spent 19 more years with Toyota. Retired again and got bored....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-10-2024, 10:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 496
Posted By JLMounce
Most 3 speed shifters can work with the 4 speed. ...

Most 3 speed shifters can work with the 4 speed. However, you typically lose the ability to manually drop the transmission to 1st gear and some of the detents may be ever so slightly off.

If this...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-10-2024, 09:14 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,409
Posted By george kujanski
Every day is a Saturday! George

Every day is a Saturday!

George
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-10-2024, 08:16 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,409
Posted By MH 1964
Well, my last day will be Monday July 1st. I am...

Well, my last day will be Monday July 1st. I am 62 and 43 years with the same utility company been a good ride. Our company had a buyout, and I took it!! Can't wait to do I want and work on my...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-07-2024, 12:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 961
Posted By Steve C.
The reduction of weight can be important. In...

The reduction of weight can be important.

In 2003 David Vizard published an article titled the "wonder Spring".

Consider the valvetrain mass in a Big Block Chevy with 2.300" intake valves. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-07-2024, 09:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 961
Posted By Skip Fix
Beehive pressures for HR cams

Beehives are the new big deal(whether real or not). Since retainer smaller and lighter they say you can use less valve spring pressure -but how much lighter is OK for an HR?
LS motors that use a...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-06-2024, 01:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 854
Posted By 65 Lamnas
These spiders are the latest from our good...

These spiders are the latest from our good friends in Wuhan that we hear from every 4 years.
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-04-2024, 11:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 407
Posted By 59safaricat
Very cool but I hope there's something wrong with...

Very cool but I hope there's something wrong with it like it's bent or cracked. Just too damn rare to use it as a lawn ornament these days.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-03-2024, 01:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 447
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...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-01-2024, 07:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,259
Posted By Formulas
if you had vac adv plugged in when you checked...

if you had vac adv plugged in when you checked for the 37 thats your problem .

the whole purpose of springs out timing check is to set total timing with full mech adv only and you dont have to rev...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-01-2024, 07:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,259
Posted By johnta1
What's the problem? (or symptoms?) I...

What's the problem? (or symptoms?)


I don't know why you would take advance springs off though?


:confused:
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-31-2024, 09:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 657
Posted By 400 4spd.
Prayers still going out for you, Greg. Bob, you...

Prayers still going out for you, Greg. Bob, you have mine also.
Steve
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-31-2024, 10:25 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 975
Posted By JLMounce
Seconding the 4l80e. For what you're doing a...

Seconding the 4l80e. For what you're doing a stock rebuild with a stock type converter is all you need. Here's some tips on install that will be really helpful.

Find a 1994-1996 2wd model...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-29-2024, 08:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 657
Posted By sdbob
Prayers needed for 3 persons.

First myself. It's been since last spring. Swollen lymph nodes in chest(found out through testing sinus infection). Then PET scan,initially thought from scan ,cancer in prostate. Finally no. Then...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-28-2024, 03:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 788
Posted By Scott Stoneburg
How are you adjusting the valves? If youre just...

How are you adjusting the valves? If youre just tightening them to stop like the stock stuff, that could be the issue.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-28-2024, 02:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 848
Posted By JSchmitz
As noted, parts are hard to find. My car had a...

As noted, parts are hard to find. My car had a 12/10 bolt 3.23 rear in it when purchased in 1985. It has taken a beating with no issues. I did find and install new clutch plates and a heavy duty "S"...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-28-2024, 07:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 848
Posted By Jay S
That one has the same gears and can use the same...

That one has the same gears and can use the same carrier as a corporate 8.5, tons of parts for it, it is not a 12 bolt type O. It is a lot stronger than a type O. The type O has a larger 8.5? ring...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-26-2024, 06:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 848
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
TYPE "O" OLDS TEN bolts

4 different housings:

-'67-69 standard 28 spline sealed axle bearing end housings
used all three model years on all single track & high ratio Anti-Spin rears,

-'70 Tapered bearing housing...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-26-2024, 12:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 848
Posted By BILL BOWMAN1
I’m no expert on the type O rears, but they are...

I’m no expert on the type O rears, but they are 12 bolts on the cover and 10 on the 8.5 ring gear.
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-26-2024, 12:17 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 4,673
Posted By Greg Reid
Just what you're all doing, praying and pulling...

Just what you're all doing, praying and pulling my way , I'm sincerely grateful for you all.
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-23-2024, 01:35 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 4,673
Posted By Greg Reid
You guys are great..and Frank, I've been eating...

You guys are great..and Frank, I've been eating like a horse the last two days. That's a good sign.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-23-2024, 04:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 561
Posted By 64speed
Your last setup is exact same as mine except...

Your last setup is exact same as mine except mines run out the back. I love the sound!
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-22-2024, 06:49 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 3,402
Posted By JSchmitz
I completely forgot about Jensen's!!! My sister...

I completely forgot about Jensen's!!! My sister had Jensen 6x9's in her '76 Firebird. eBay image below...
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