Remember Me?
Join us now!
Menu
FAQ
Members List
Social Groups
Calendar
Search
Today's Posts
PY Albums
FAQ
Community
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Community Links
Social Groups
Pictures & Albums
Members List
Search Forums
Show Threads
Show Posts
Advanced Search
Find All Thanked Posts
Go to Page...
PY Online Forums - Bringing the Pontiac Hobby Together
>
Search Forums
>
Search Results
Page 1 of 20
1
2
3
11
>
Last
»
Showing results 1 to 25 of 500
Search took
0.06
seconds.
Search:
Posts Made By:
Schurkey
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
04-30-2024, 12:04 AM
Replies:
10
angle torque bolts.
Views:
454
Posted By
65 Lamnas
There is a "torque-to-angle" procedure (TTA) that...
There is a "torque-to-angle" procedure (TTA) that can be used on most any bolt. Since the bolt has stretched but not yielded, it can be reused.
In addition, there's also a "torque-to-yield"...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
04-18-2024, 08:40 AM
Replies:
55
1000+ cfm from a Qjet
Views:
3,499
Posted By
steve25
GM did not make the Q jet Rochester mainly did...
GM did not make the Q jet Rochester mainly did and then Carter for a while.
The 4 bbl test pressure has always been 1.5 hg which converts to 20.4 inches of water, not 24 inches of water.
When ...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
04-16-2024, 02:01 AM
Replies:
6
New vacuum lines beware
Views:
482
Posted By
dataway
I've noticed a lot of the color coded re-pop...
I've noticed a lot of the color coded re-pop vacuum lines are of marginal quality. Probably a result of custom low volume product coming out of China. Best way to get good hose is to buy name brand,...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
04-01-2024, 01:22 AM
Replies:
8
Another hybrid setup
Views:
509
Posted By
lust4speed
To me lash equals gap. I would think you would...
To me lash equals gap. I would think you would still want preload with the hydraulic lifters and I can't think of any reason to run a gap. If anything that would hammer out the circlips on the...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
03-31-2024, 10:20 PM
Replies:
13
What tool?
Views:
701
Posted By
george kujanski
I use the mastercool tool and just use a partial...
I use the mastercool tool and just use a partial squeeze with the first flare step of a double flare process, as mentioned above
George
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
03-30-2024, 08:09 PM
Replies:
13
What tool?
Views:
701
Posted By
b-man
I’ve used a double flaring tool and stopped part...
I’ve used a double flaring tool and stopped part way through the first flare to end up with something close to that.
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
03-24-2024, 07:44 PM
Replies:
67
Diagnosing Loss in Performance and WOT Backfires
Views:
2,784
Posted By
TedRamAirII
I would pull the valve covers and check valve...
I would pull the valve covers and check valve springs ASAP.
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
03-16-2024, 03:58 PM
Replies:
149
Home Porting Unexpected Feature
Views:
12,090
Posted By
steve25
It was a long road, but I new you would resolve...
It was a long road, but I new you would resolve it because of someone with your determination.
I mean anyone who yanks his motor out to rebuild it while living overseas and while basically...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
03-13-2024, 12:48 PM
Replies:
64
How long do tires last?
Views:
3,070
Posted By
carbking
Gee, after reading this thread, thinking about...
Gee, after reading this thread, thinking about buying a lottery ticket!
Bought new performance (non-Pontiac) in 1979.
One tire destroyed by debris in a parking lot in 1995.
Replaced the...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
03-10-2024, 04:56 PM
Replies:
11
Replacing the steering rag joint
Views:
804
Posted By
glhs#116
So, I loaded up the parts canon and let fly. I...
So, I loaded up the parts canon and let fly. I ended up with a winner between my stock coupler, the Ames piece and the Dorman rebuild kit. I ended up with the wrong size disk Dorman but that was OK...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
03-10-2024, 02:46 PM
Replies:
25
200-4R questions
Views:
1,057
Posted By
Mr Twister
I used a GM vacuum lock up switch off an early...
I used a GM vacuum lock up switch off an early th700 equipped Silverado on my TH200r4 conversion for my GP. It was how GM initiated lockup when those trucks still had carbs. I think it was off an 87...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
03-06-2024, 02:01 PM
Replies:
16
Brake rotor scraping caliper
Views:
903
Posted By
JLMounce
The two calipers listed here are structurally the...
The two calipers listed here are structurally the same size. One version has 1.25" dual pistons and the other uses 2" dual pistons.
If you are using these as replacements for the stock caliper...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
02-28-2024, 05:00 PM
Replies:
26
Head bolts loosening
Views:
1,591
Posted By
grivera
Has the torque wrench been calibrated?
Has the torque wrench been calibrated?
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
02-20-2024, 06:18 PM
Replies:
21
Edelbrock heads
Views:
1,244
Posted By
steve25
So your saying your block is assembled Already? ...
So your saying your block is assembled Already?
The way Edelbrock got to the bigger chamber size they offer is the same route that the factory took, they machined the chambers deeper and used...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
02-17-2024, 09:54 PM
Replies:
18
Positive connection under hood
Views:
762
Posted By
Hikin Mike
I've always used the alternator positive terminal...
I've always used the alternator positive terminal and run the timing cable through the hood spring so not to have the cable cut the fan blade.
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
02-16-2024, 04:32 PM
Replies:
18
Positive connection under hood
Views:
762
Posted By
steve25
Once I accidentally got the power cable to my...
Once I accidentally got the power cable to my timing light cut by the fan I started to use the main hot on the back of the Alt.
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
02-15-2024, 09:50 PM
Replies:
19
Best way to mount a canister coil
Views:
977
Posted By
chuckies76ta
My post wasn't directed at you. I just posted...
My post wasn't directed at you. I just posted what MSD say's in there literature.
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
02-15-2024, 09:27 PM
Replies:
10
MSD and timing light
Views:
525
Posted By
RA66GTO
Correct. Dial-back showed static timing with...
Correct.
Dial-back showed static timing with the EFI/MSD 8* retarded in comparison to the MSD timing light.
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
02-15-2024, 08:50 AM
Replies:
47
Cam and rocker ratio info.
Views:
1,966
Posted By
steve25
Cam and rocker ratio info.
While Thumbing through a DV book on BBC motors once again I came across info I had failed to recall.
DV gave very detailed info that I will try and condense.
If the Cam is of a solid type and...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
02-15-2024, 06:44 AM
Replies:
19
Best way to mount a canister coil
Views:
977
Posted By
steve25
I can’t believe this post! In these types of...
I can’t believe this post!
In these types of coils the oil is used as the dielectric that stops the high voltage produced in the secondary winding from arcing back to the primary.
These coils are...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
02-13-2024, 12:51 AM
Replies:
22
Anecdotal info on failed bottom ends after top end rebuilds/upgrades.
Views:
1,446
Posted By
NeighborsComplaint
Anecdotal info on failed bottom ends after top end rebuilds/upgrades.
In another amusing, now closed post this "wive's tale" was brought up. I'm in my '70's and can attest to how this wive's tale grew legs ... because it happened, a lot.
The fact is increasing the...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
02-04-2024, 12:17 PM
Replies:
15
Keeping GTO on 2-post lift for extended periods
Views:
912
Posted By
ZeGermanHam
Yes, total frame-off resto for the whole car,...
Yes, total frame-off resto for the whole car, which included new body mounts and hardware, and I welded steel reinforcement plates into the frame rails.
Very valid point. Fortunately, the...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
02-01-2024, 08:13 PM
Replies:
264
1967 Pontiac 428 ci Block" Build or not to Build", Myself?
Views:
15,901
Posted By
tom s
Mike,have the machine shop prepare the block from...
Mike,have the machine shop prepare the block from cleaning to finish honing it.Save yourself a lot of head aches.There is plenty you will be able to screw up in final assembly!Tom
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
02-01-2024, 11:11 AM
Replies:
264
1967 Pontiac 428 ci Block" Build or not to Build", Myself?
Views:
15,901
Posted By
dataway
Look close, don't confuse the shadow at the tip...
Look close, don't confuse the shadow at the tip of the left arrow with a chamfer ... it's just a shadow. The right arrow points out the actual rod big end chamfer.
It's very obvious when you look...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
02-01-2024, 02:25 AM
Replies:
57
Flat Tappet Camshafts & More
Views:
3,289
Posted By
Tim Corcoran
Harold Brookshire was a great camshaft designer...
Harold Brookshire was a great camshaft designer and contributed much to the industry. Most people know him from Ultradyne Cams but he was all over the place mostly behind the scenes the brains behind...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 500
Page 1 of 20
1
2
3
11
>
Last
»
Forum Jump
User Control Panel
Private Messages
Subscriptions
Who's Online
Search Forums
Forums Home
How to Subscribe to the Pontiac Journal
Pontiac Journal
PY Online Parts Lookup
General Forums
THE LOBBY
Industry Stuff
GTOG8TA.COM Late Model Stuff
Ames Customer Satisfaction Forum
Members Helping Members
Garage Sale
Pontiac Business Entities Exchange
Missing Pontiacs, Parts or Trailers
Test & Tune
YOUR BEST PONTIAC STORIES
Clubs, Events & Regional Discussion
National Events
Northeast
Southeast
Midwest
BuckeyeGoats.com
Pacific
West
Southwest
Canada, Mexico and Other Countries
General Classic PONTIAC TECH
The Body Shop TECH
Pontiac - Street
Pontiac - Race
Pontiac - Boost
LS Talk
Interior TECH
Heating & Cooling TECH
Suspension TECH
Exhaust TECH
Non Pontiac Motors in Pontiacs
Tri-Power Tech
Electrical Tech
EFI Tech
Classic TECH- specs, codes, resto issues FORUMS
60 & Older Pontiac TECH
61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH
61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
OHC-6 TECH
66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
67-79 Big Pontiac TECH
67-69 Firebird TECH
68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
69-71 Judges only TECH
69-77 Grand Prix TECH
70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
71-77 Ventura including 74 GTO TECH
73-77 A-body TECH
74-76 Firebird & TA TECH
77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH
1982-92 TA & FB TECH
78 and Newer G-body Pontiac TECH
2004-06 GTO & 2008-09 G8 Tech & Chat
Other models Pontiac Tech
General Late Model Tech
PY Welcomes 1993-02 Firebird/Trans Am Owners
93-02 General Tech/Discussion
93-02 Interior Tech
93-02 Exterior Tech
93-02 Engine Tech
93-02 Transmission Tech
93-02 Exhaust Tech
93-02 Race Tech
93-02 Electrical Tech
93-02 Suspension Tech
93-02 Wheels/Tires
1993-02 Firebird/Trans Ams FOR SALE/WANTED
1993-02 Firebird/Trans Am Parts FOR SALE/WANTED
PY Welcomes 2004-06 GTO Owners
04-06 General Tech/Discussion
04-06 Interior Tech
04-06 Exterior Tech
04-06 Engine Tech
04-06 Transmission Tech
04-06 Exhaust Tech
04-06 Race Tech
04-06 Electrical Tech
04-06 Suspension Tech
04-06 Wheels/Tires
2004-06 GTOs FOR SALE/WANTED
2004-06 GTO Parts FOR SALE/WANTED
PY Welcomes 2008-09 G8 owners
G8 General Tech/Discussion
G8 Interior Tech
G8 Exterior Tech
G8 Engine Tech
G8 Transmission Tech
G8 Exhaust Tech
G8 Race Tech
G8 Electrical Tech
G8 Suspension Tech
G8 Wheels/Tires
2008-09 G8s FOR SALE/WANTED
2008-09 G8 Parts FOR SALE/WANTED
BUY, SELL, TRADE Classic PONTIAC "PARTS"
Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted
61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts For SALE
61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED
Big Pontiac (incl G-body)Parts For SALE
OHC 6 Buy/Sell/Trade
Big Pontiac(incl G-body)Parts WANTED
67-81 Firebird & TA Parts FOR SALE
67-81 Firebird & TA Parts WANTED
1982-1992 TA & FB parts FOR SALE
1982-1992 TA & FB parts WANTED
LS Parts for Sell/Trade
All other Pontiac parts for sale/wanted
Collectibles FOR SALE
Collectibles WANTED
SOLD Parts
BUY, SELL, TRADE Classic PONTIACS
Big Pontiacs(including G-body) FOR SALE
Big Pontiacs (incl. G-body) WANTED
61-77 GTO LeMans & Tempests FOR SALE
61-77 GTO LeMans & Tempests WANTED
67-92 Firebirds & Trans Ams FOR SALE
67-92 Firebirds & Trans Ams WANTED
All Other Pontiacs FOR SALE
All Other Pontiacs WANTED
SOLD Pontiacs
All times are GMT -4. The time now is
07:44 PM
.
-- Responsive 2017
-- PY Online 2015
-- Late Model - Blue
-- Default Style
---- PY Forums (green)
-- Test
-- 100% Default
Contact Us
Home
Copyright © 2017