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Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-09-2024, 11:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 754
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
You don't need to move the car during startups IF...

You don't need to move the car during startups IF you bring the oil temperature up to a normal operating range. Moving the car will bring the oil temperature up faster, however. Everyone has a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-21-2024, 12:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 793
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
[QUOTE=Cliff R;6521709]Do NOT disconnect the link...

[QUOTE=Cliff R;6521709]Do NOT disconnect the link from the pull-off up to the secondaries. I see folks recommending this all the time and it will not work. The pull-off is there to provide smooth...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-08-2024, 11:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 348
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
Make sure that your balancer is sleeved if there...

Make sure that your balancer is sleeved if there is a groove worn in the snout. I had this same issue years ago with my 69 GTO. When I replaced the timing chain cover seal, that stopped the leak. ...
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 08-07-2024, 12:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,123
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
This spring supposedly for the ram air cable has...

This spring supposedly for the ram air cable has been talked about on this forum for years. Neither of my two 69 Judges had this spring nor was there any evidence a spring was used for the ram air...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-28-2024, 12:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,439
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
Gary doesn't live too far from me, and I had a...

Gary doesn't live too far from me, and I had a nice chat with him at a GTOAA national meet a couple of years ago. Gary told me what happens when these horns fail and how he repairs them. Good guy...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-28-2024, 12:32 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 54,262
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
Your comments go against everything I've read...

Your comments go against everything I've read concerning zinc and the failures of flat tappet camshafts today!!! David Butler of Butler Performance wrote an article in Smoke Signals that they...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-07-2024, 12:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,348
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
Cliff R talks about this all the time. His...

Cliff R talks about this all the time. His extensive experience here claims these aftermarket ignition systems are made overseas and most of them are junk. It seems the question is when it will...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-05-2024, 11:38 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,161
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
After reading the horror stories about these...

After reading the horror stories about these Chinese made RAIV intakes, I wouldn't go near them!!! So much of this repro stuff is junk unless you can get a one with a decent fit. Seems quality...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-22-2024, 11:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 941
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
Not true!!! GTO 4spd cars had the chrome trim...

Not true!!! GTO 4spd cars had the chrome trim around the gas pedal in 1969!!! Check Franks Pontiac Parts and you will see this. My original 1969 has the chrome trim. May be a different story with...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-17-2024, 12:33 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,744
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
The auto displays you're referring too, impressed...

The auto displays you're referring too, impressed me enough to try Lucas and gauge its effectiveness with my cars. It works for me, and I use them. People believe what they want to believe no...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-17-2024, 12:20 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,744
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
As I mentioned, I too use Lucas products and...

As I mentioned, I too use Lucas products and believe in them because of my own experiences. It doesn't matter some unknown brother-in-law claims
snake oil remedy only, who is probably a phantom...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-15-2024, 12:19 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,744
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
I remember these comments you posted months back...

I remember these comments you posted months back regarding Lucas products! Never believed it and also wondered what type of snake oil Lucas is?? Rattlesnake, Garter Snake, etc.!! Further, I also...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-13-2024, 11:12 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,744
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
These videos are a dime a dozen!! This boob says...

These videos are a dime a dozen!! This boob says one thing and I can find many others that will debunk his findings!! Personal choice is the real key here as is what oil to use brand/weight and...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-26-2024, 12:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,547
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
Ames has these covers, and they don't have a...

Ames has these covers, and they don't have a minimum dollar order amount like AMK does!!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-22-2024, 06:32 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,441
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
That sounds like a politician! Anything they...

That sounds like a politician! Anything they say, expects everyone to believe it!!! Cliff is correct here and tries hard to wade through all the BS on the internet. BS information is not good, no...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-22-2024, 01:07 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,878
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
Years back my 77 Olds Cutlass stopped in city...

Years back my 77 Olds Cutlass stopped in city traffic and a friendly neighbor helped me to a local service station. It was repaired and I was told the stock GM HEI failure is common because of the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-06-2024, 11:04 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,728
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
People use brake clean because it removes just...

People use brake clean because it removes just about everything with an oil base, leaves no residue and dries very quickly. I've used this to clean clock works before oiling!!
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-23-2024, 11:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,354
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
Scott, My 69 RA Judge has the holes. That is the...

Scott, My 69 RA Judge has the holes. That is the original stick, and it was the same stick in my first Judge. Both cars are/were originals. I didn't measure the length but both cars are non-air!!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-10-2024, 11:30 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,141
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
There is no "general rule" here as I'm sure you...

There is no "general rule" here as I'm sure you can see from the responses you're getting. Unless your tires are cracked, sidewalls, treads, just run them. I work in a tire center and have asked...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-14-2024, 12:58 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,934
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
You can get some decent parts made in China, but...

You can get some decent parts made in China, but it is a hit and miss deal. When you have forced labor making peanuts like what is common in China, quality control suffers. We see members talk...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-14-2024, 12:42 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 13,317
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
True, but the internet is full of bilge, opinions...

True, but the internet is full of bilge, opinions from yahoo's, and generally about 75% to 80% inaccurate!! Cliff Ruggles speaks of this all the time and has seen many of his customers hornswoggled...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-13-2024, 02:05 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,934
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
Yup, Chinese parts man!!! You can get decent...

Yup, Chinese parts man!!! You can get decent ones though and make them work but the quality control in China is terrible as reported here. Even if you find an OEM intake for $$$$, some slob could...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-13-2024, 01:53 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 13,317
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
Excellent points!!! STP is very slippery, and I...

Excellent points!!! STP is very slippery, and I remember the commercials years ago with Andy Granatelli. Impressive and we tried the screwdriver test ourselves and it worked like on TV. Used STP...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-11-2024, 07:09 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,934
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
It does matter where parts are cast because...

It does matter where parts are cast because offshore metals are NOT to the quality level of an OEM part. Many years ago, the Chinese bought up much of our scrap metals and boated it to China. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-11-2024, 02:23 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,934
Posted By Ram Air IV Jack
I've seen/heard this too. Repops generally are...

I've seen/heard this too. Repops generally are not to level of quality and fit compared to an OEM part. I believe most are made overseas with questionable quality control. OEM parts are so...
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