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Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-21-2024, 07:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 358
Posted By steve25
Post 3 has the solution. To drop it out let...

Post 3 has the solution.

To drop it out let both headers dangle on there bolts as far as possible and loosen up the collectors bolts.

If you put anti-seize on at lease one side of your header...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-19-2024, 08:25 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,413
Posted By steve25
Two big fuel bowls and two needles and seats can...

Two big fuel bowls and two needles and seats can at times solve the problem of not having a pump back at the tank purely due to the fuel volume on hand.

The root cause many times is the G force...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-18-2024, 08:40 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,413
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 04-18-2024, 06:31 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,413
Posted By steve25
With any motor the bottom line is that at full...

With any motor the bottom line is that at full throttle , max rpm and under load a vacuum gauge will tell you if you need a higher flowing carb(s) or not.

Also too large of a carb can undue what...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-17-2024, 05:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,035
Posted By steve25
Bop states that it’s a 5qt pan and with a filter...

Bop states that it’s a 5qt pan and with a filter change if you do not prime the filter then add 6 qts.

So I need to ask if the upper dip stick tube was driven into the block all the way, if not it...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-17-2024, 07:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 655
Posted By steve25
What circle track class allows 540 cid?

What circle track class allows 540 cid?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-17-2024, 05:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 398
Posted By steve25
Well then run your #15s and if you can get it...

Well then run your #15s and if you can get it done local enough and afford it get the studs pinned.

If you or a buddy have a decent drill press you can do it yourself.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-16-2024, 04:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 184
Posted By steve25
I don’t know the details of that part of the set...

I don’t know the details of that part of the set up, I do know that in terms of the pedal itself auto trans cars had the chrome trim around the pedal, mt cars did not,
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-10-2024, 06:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,540
Posted By steve25
Oh got it, thanks!

Oh got it, thanks!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-08-2024, 08:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 992
Posted By steve25
X72GPX it’s due to first off the longer strokes...

X72GPX it’s due to first off the longer strokes that Pontiacs have then other brands on there street production motors.

For example a 455 Buick has a 3.90” stroke as compared to the Pontiac 455...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-07-2024, 03:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 778
Posted By steve25
Good, that’s the way to work this out and you...

Good, that’s the way to work this out and you then have the needed rockers and push rods I hope, because used rockers should stay mated to there push Rod’s.

This is why Pontiac use to only supply...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-06-2024, 08:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 925
Posted By steve25
Other details for good cooling that often get...

Other details for good cooling that often get overlooked are hose related .
No flexible ribbed type hoses should be used since they create turbulence and that turbulence causes a restriction.
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-06-2024, 07:07 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,473
Posted By steve25
To rule out a ignition issue get the motor up to...

To rule out a ignition issue get the motor up to act up, then out of gear bring it up to about 5400 rpm for 2 to 3 seconds.
If the motor runs clean and does not break up I would say your problem is...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-02-2024, 06:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 650
Posted By steve25
I have used successfully some darn poor looking...

I have used successfully some darn poor looking timing covers just by using a good bead of form-a- gasket on both sides of the gasket.

In fact after doing this it’s hard a hell to get the cover...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-01-2024, 11:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 665
Posted By steve25
First off you want to pull all the plugs out. ...

First off you want to pull all the plugs out.

2) kill the power to the Dizzy .
You bo not want any spark to be produced.
3) crank it over for 10 seconds.

4 dribble fuel into the fuel bowl...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-01-2024, 10:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 755
Posted By steve25
Franks Pontiac parts had two on there site until...

Franks Pontiac parts had two on there site until about 3 weeks ago, too bad!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-31-2024, 06:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,170
Posted By steve25
Real good point mentioned in post 4. New...

Real good point mentioned in post 4.

New divorced chokes need to be adjusted.

There rod coming up needs to be set so when cold the choke closes off all the way.
Once the engine starts and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-30-2024, 10:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 506
Posted By steve25
The above post makes sense, #9. I pulled out...

The above post makes sense, #9.

I pulled out my info and in terms of any 400 cid TB400 from a A or F body car with a 4 bbl they had 3 different shift point they could have been programmed for.
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-29-2024, 10:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 587
Posted By steve25
I forget, I am not home to consult my manual. ...

I forget, I am not home to consult my manual.
Most folks do not even have the needed vacuum solenoids any more that the switch controls, that much I can tell you.
Also this set up was only for...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-29-2024, 09:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 587
Posted By steve25
It’s a thermal switch that controls the vacuum...

It’s a thermal switch that controls the vacuum advance in relation to what gear the transmission is in.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-28-2024, 04:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 755
Posted By steve25
You installed a 76 to 79 timing cover from a low...

You installed a 76 to 79 timing cover from a low performance motor that had a abbreviated balancer.

Even if you had one of these bolt on steel timing tabs if your are running a normal balancer I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-27-2024, 06:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 472
Posted By steve25
The motor is going to rock to that side, so I...

The motor is going to rock to that side, so I don’t think that 1/2” will be enough.

You need to consider that the frame is going to move some when driving also.

Maybe you can move the motor...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-25-2024, 08:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 265
Posted By steve25
Also be sure to remove the lower locating dowels ...

Also be sure to remove the lower locating dowels for the cover, clean them up and reinstall them.

Sometimes on removing a cover for the first time they can remain in the block and or the timing...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-25-2024, 06:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 640
Posted By steve25
It can be a couple thousands too loose since the...

It can be a couple thousands too loose since the dowel is there to keep the bearings from outright spinning during loads where the big end gets distorted .
It's not ment to replace Bearing crush,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-24-2024, 01:28 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,473
Posted By steve25
KD tools makes wallet friendly somewhat L shaped...

KD tools makes wallet friendly somewhat L shaped valve spring compressor bar that’s easy to use to remove your valve springs if you need to go that route.

If you use it just make a soda can...
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