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Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-03-2024, 12:35 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,684
Posted By track73
It works great I used a Ford G switch to shut it...

It works great I used a Ford G switch to shut it off incase of an accident. I only had one problem and that was some varnish got into the small jet into the aluminum container after a winter...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-12-2024, 12:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 804
Posted By track73
When I got my RobMc mini starter I installed it...

When I got my RobMc mini starter I installed it so the solenoid was clocked 180 from vertical. It is away from the heat of the headers and engine block.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-02-2024, 09:58 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,546
Posted By track73
I bought Cliff Ruggles carb book 20 years ago. ...

I bought Cliff Ruggles carb book 20 years ago. Even though I've been dealing with carbs for 60 years or so I purchased his rebuild kit. I told him the how my engine is configured and he sent me...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-16-2023, 11:07 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,537
Posted By track73
I had a Summit 2800 cam in a low compression 400....

I had a Summit 2800 cam in a low compression 400. I loved it. It was very "torquie" at low rpms and it was great with 87 octane. When I put 1.65 rockers on the emgine I broke valve spring after a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-14-2023, 09:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 380
Posted By track73
Thanks guys

I would like to thank Jim Hand ,Cliff Ruggles and the guys at HO for for helping with my Pontiac hobby. I just got my TA to pass emissions here in North West Indiana for the 3rd time. It has...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-29-2023, 09:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,041
Posted By track73
I fixed a Chevy starter bolt hole by putting a...

I fixed a Chevy starter bolt hole by putting a 3/8 x16 stud into a engine lathe and drilling a 1/8th hole into the center. Then I tig welded it into the block with Ni rod. When it cooled I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-25-2023, 09:53 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,445
Posted By track73
This tells you how old I am. When I taught auto...

This tells you how old I am. When I taught auto mechanics in high school the tires would have marks either on the bead (an indentation) or a paint mark on the sidewall which would tell the lightest...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-16-2023, 11:05 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,120
Posted By track73
The seats on my #62 heads were beat down into the...

The seats on my #62 heads were beat down into the exhaust port from unleaded gas
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-05-2023, 11:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,972
Posted By track73
I used to pressurize the fuel tank until gas got...

I used to pressurize the fuel tank until gas got to the carburetor and the float bowl fills.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-02-2022, 10:40 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,088
Posted By track73
To me Chevrolet’s lighter rotating assembly and...

To me Chevrolet’s lighter rotating assembly and light weight block plus their cylinder head design were the reason people raced them instead of Pontiacs on the short tracks.. And I’ve been a Pontiac...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-10-2022, 10:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,819
Posted By track73
I was advised on this forum to use the wndage...

I was advised on this forum to use the wndage tray along with the baffled pan. I also used a crank scraper on my build.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-05-2022, 11:00 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 15,835
Posted By track73
I worked at Chevron gas station when my last 2...

I worked at Chevron gas station when my last 2 years of college. I bought Chevron DELO for $8 dollars a case of 24. I changed oil and filter every 2 months on my 67 Catalina. I had that car for...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-29-2022, 10:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,100
Posted By track73
I've always done ,0022 on both with zero problems

I've always done ,0022 on both with zero problems
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-24-2022, 10:36 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,251
Posted By track73
I used to own a 67 Catalina 2 door Sport Coupe...

I used to own a 67 Catalina 2 door Sport Coupe with a 325 HP 400. It had a Carter AFB and dual exhausts with a 2.41 rear. The turbo 400 trans would shift out of 2nd gear at 90 mph. I learned 35...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-05-2022, 10:34 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,549
Posted By track73
My 79 TA has an aluminum flywheel. I can't...

My 79 TA has an aluminum flywheel. I can't really tell much if any difference. Remember the crankshaft weighs 75 pounds.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-26-2022, 09:38 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 19,454
Posted By track73
I solved my vapor lock problem using an in line...

I solved my vapor lock problem using an in line fuel filter with a 1/4 inch return line.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-20-2021, 01:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,968
Posted By track73
The last time I changed engine mounts I had a...

The last time I changed engine mounts I had a difficult time with through bolts. So, I kept the bolts to the block loose while I installed the through bolts, then I torqued the bolts to the block.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-12-2021, 09:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,307
Posted By track73
If your car has discs in the rear try removing...

If your car has discs in the rear try removing the residual pressure valve and see if that fixes the problem. Or if it has drums in backs see if the MC has a RPV.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-24-2021, 10:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,392
Posted By track73
I ran TS plugs in my first set of '71 no, 96...

I ran TS plugs in my first set of '71 no, 96 heads with no problems
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-12-2021, 09:48 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,455
Posted By track73
I have changed master cylinders and after bench...

I have changed master cylinders and after bench bleeding them installed them and never had to bleed the system.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-09-2021, 12:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,326
Posted By track73
FYI September 11,1968 was on a Wednesday.

FYI September 11,1968 was on a Wednesday.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-14-2020, 09:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,771
Posted By track73
I have a 56 Buick with a standard trans. The...

I have a 56 Buick with a standard trans. The Buick shop manual says to get rid of a vibration due to engine unbalance, is to one at a time put washers on clutch a bolt until the vibration goes...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-20-2020, 09:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,313
Posted By track73
I rebuilt my Trans Am box three years ago. The...

I rebuilt my Trans Am box three years ago. The seals are pretty easy to do. There are many You tube videos on overhauling those GM boxes. Rebuilding is not for sissies but the seals can be done by...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-08-2020, 08:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,891
Posted By track73
Thanks to all that gave me direction, and...

Thanks to all that gave me direction, and especially Shurkey who gave me this article. and Joe.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-28-2019, 10:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,521
Posted By track73
A few years ago Sun-tuned gave the part number of...

A few years ago Sun-tuned gave the part number of a vacuum can that he recommended. I think it maxed out at 10 degrees. It was a Delco unit that was stock on a big block Chevy. I bought a Delco and...
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