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Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-14-2022, 05:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,980
Posted By JLMounce
I know people say you can do it, but adding new...

I know people say you can do it, but adding new lifters to a used flat tappet cam is inviting lifter and cam failure. Those cams are typically delivered with a somewhat rough surface finish that...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-13-2021, 07:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,113
Posted By steve25
The fact of the matter here is gang that if your...

The fact of the matter here is gang that if your making enough power to kick around the main caps and main web area of the block ,or if your tune is so far off to be detonating and kicking things...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-26-2021, 10:52 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,102
Posted By crustysarge
Yep, already saw that too. My biggest problem...

Yep, already saw that too. My biggest problem with the forum is guys always take the subject all over the place and so far off subject it gets old.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-14-2021, 04:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,060
Posted By Schurkey
Speedmaster = junk.

Speedmaster = junk.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-12-2021, 11:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,343
Posted By PunchT37
Bend those little tabs on the top of the outer...

Bend those little tabs on the top of the outer pad down with a little hammer. Make it so the pad is a little hard to put in the caliper. Otherwise, those tabs are a good distance away from the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-24-2020, 06:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,255
Posted By steve25
It's accomplished by praying to the Hindo God of...

It's accomplished by praying to the Hindo God of spit and polish while twirling around 360 degrees 6 times while shaking a big twig of Rosemary up and down!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-24-2020, 05:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,849
Posted By Schurkey
Fuel pressure? Will the ignition coil fire a...

Fuel pressure?

Will the ignition coil fire a points-style (non-HEI) spark tester?

How long has it been since it got a "tune-up"--points/condenser, plugs, wires, cap 'n' rotor, idle mixture...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-24-2020, 12:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 961
Posted By george kujanski
Make sure the PS belt is not too narrow and...

Make sure the PS belt is not too narrow and riding down in the bottom of the pulley groove. Should only contact the sides of the groove.

George
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-20-2020, 08:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,331
Posted By flat-bill
teflon tape

I use just a touch of antiseize between the back side of the flare and the flare nut. This will allow the nut to tighten smoothly without galling. Some times it is necessary to tighten and loosen...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-06-2020, 10:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,762
Posted By Formulabruce
This should get to what, 15, 20 pages?

This should get to what, 15, 20 pages?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-04-2020, 10:16 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,908
Posted By tom s
Unless your getting a regular non metallic color...

Unless your getting a regular non metallic color it will be very hard to tell what it will look like.Metallic almost HAS to be seen in sunlight.Tom
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-09-2020, 06:18 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 9,651
Posted By Cliff R
That's because he already got paid and you are...

That's because he already got paid and you are now under his best in the industry lifetime blanket coverage "Arkansas Warranty"......

"IF your break it in half........you get BOTH halves!"....LOL
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-01-2020, 10:43 AM
Replies: 311
Views: 42,470
Posted By Ben M.
We can at least rest easy knowing that our...

We can at least rest easy knowing that our quality USA box makers are still employed and doing good work. I don't trust anything out of the box these days.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-22-2020, 08:14 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,170
Posted By bluebandit
Swap the #2 plug wire with another then see if it...

Swap the #2 plug wire with another then see if it pops on the cylinder you exchanged it with or stays on #2.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-17-2020, 09:56 AM
Replies: 311
Views: 42,470
Posted By chiphead
Were the block's housing bore diameters checked...

Were the block's housing bore diameters checked after the line hone? My motor ended up dangerously loose (.0015" over max spec) after I swapped those same pins and had a shop line hone it. Shop...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-29-2020, 06:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,226
Posted By ponjohn
I read this book cover to cover many times when I...

I read this book cover to cover many times when I was 16.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-16-2020, 10:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,884
Posted By Grand73Am
It's really just a matter of buying some LED bulb...

It's really just a matter of buying some LED bulb replacements for the old dash bulbs and installing them. You can buy them at SuperbrightLED.com

I only replaced the cluster illumination #194...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-10-2020, 08:53 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,985
Posted By Schurkey
Do all your diagnosis BEFORE you rip the head(s)...

Do all your diagnosis BEFORE you rip the head(s) off. Leakdown tests, cylinder-balance test, anything you'd want to know needs to happen before disassembly. I'm thinking in terms of the cylinders...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-24-2020, 10:42 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,792
Posted By Stuart
If you do decide to remove the drain plugs in...

If you do decide to remove the drain plugs in the block, replace them with those little brass petcocks that are used in radiators. They're the same pipe thread, and make draining coolant a lot...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-10-2020, 08:17 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,507
Posted By RocktimusPryme
If you are worried about parts breakage, maybe...

If you are worried about parts breakage, maybe just run on the street tires. Especially with no safety loop and a manual. Look for a MPH number on the big end rather than the ET.


I agree...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-24-2020, 05:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,003
Posted By 78w72
i have a M20 i will be selling too & from the...

i have a M20 i will be selling too & from the prices ive seen with quick research on ebay, they are worth about $500 to maybe $800 on the high end in good working condition with no damage. welded...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-15-2020, 05:51 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,539
Posted By NeighborsComplaint
No need for this. There is already oil on all the...

No need for this. There is already oil on all the internal surfaces. Back off the rockers, pull the plugs, add a bit of oil to each cylinder, turn over by hand, reinstall the plugs, bag it up and say...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-24-2020, 05:42 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 16,674
Posted By mgarblik
I agree with several posts here that suggest...

I agree with several posts here that suggest getting your engine builder in the loop right away. Since he is local, that is a huge plus compared to removal and shipping out of town. I am sorry to...
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