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Forum: Interior TECH Today, 10:29 AM
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Posted By 78w72
Cant comment on "oxidation" of vinyl parts, are...

Cant comment on "oxidation" of vinyl parts, are you sure its not actual color fading or vinyl deterioration or other issues like mildew etc?

Aside from major issues like fading or deterioration,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 10:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 324
Posted By 78w72
I have never used a load leveler when pulling or...

I have never used a load leveler when pulling or installing engines or engine/trans together, I may not have done as many as some on here but have pulled & installed a lot over the years of my own...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 09:58 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 768
Posted By 78w72
Are you the same member that posted the original...

Are you the same member that posted the original question??

Trans fluid will NOT clean the engine any better than normal oil, there are almost no detergents in it & also no anti wear additives,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 10:14 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 768
Posted By 78w72
Need more info on the engine to determine the oil...

Need more info on the engine to determine the oil weight, what everyone else is running is irrelevant to your engine. If its stock or a stock type rebuild it probably has stock type clearances and...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 05-30-2024, 10:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 819
Posted By 78w72
Just pointing out what it says... if it can be...

Just pointing out what it says... if it can be modified, great. Otherwise it says only fits CC.
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 05-30-2024, 09:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 819
Posted By 78w72
Says only for cold case radiators... great for...

Says only for cold case radiators... great for those with the CC but apparently wont fit for other rad's.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 05-26-2024, 09:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 121
Posted By 78w72
Cant help with the codes for export cars but I...

Cant help with the codes for export cars but I know the 1981 export turbo cars used the 1980 engine set up without the CCC computer system, should be the same codes as USA pace cars. I can check my...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-25-2024, 10:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 209
Posted By 78w72
Yes I recall seeing or reading the made in...

Yes I recall seeing or reading the made in canada.

Many of the aftermarket tanks for these cars, such as the tanks inc one have the 2 piece filler neck with the rubber sleeve, mine is 1 piece...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-25-2024, 09:47 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 2,942
Posted By 78w72
What model were the Klipsch? Sorry to hear they...

What model were the Klipsch? Sorry to hear they had to be traded for wall mounts... they are probably worth 5-10x what you sold them for now!
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-25-2024, 09:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 209
Posted By 78w72
I used a spectre tank in my 72, got it from...

I used a spectre tank in my 72, got it from summit or rock auto. Quality & fit was excellent & after ~10 years its looking & working great. Has a 1 piece filler neck too vs the ones I see with a...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-24-2024, 02:59 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 2,942
Posted By 78w72
Just an FYI on powering up or repairing older...

Just an FYI on powering up or repairing older audio gear. Of the 50+ capacitors I just replaced in a vintage 1979-80 era Sansui integrated amp, they were all sill within capacitance specs except a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-24-2024, 11:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 209
Posted By 78w72
I have that on my qjets too, just some slight...

I have that on my qjets too, just some slight seepage or dampness when I pull the air cleaner, never caused a running problem or dripped down onto the intake so I just let it be.

Cliff mentioned...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-24-2024, 10:35 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 2,942
Posted By 78w72
A DBT will protect older solid state stuff when...

A DBT will protect older solid state stuff when powering up after long storage or repairs. Thats what most techs use on gear from this era.
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-24-2024, 10:25 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 2,942
Posted By 78w72
Nice vintage gear, the Citation stuff was/is very...

Nice vintage gear, the Citation stuff was/is very good. As mentioned you dont really need to worry about using a variac to power up the components, they arent "that" old & most of the caps should be...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-21-2024, 10:28 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 2,942
Posted By 78w72
Nice systems & stories of vintage car & home...

Nice systems & stories of vintage car & home audio, love those big old marantz & other silver face vintage brands.

I have a nice collection of vinyl too, mostly classic or newer rock & roll.....
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-20-2024, 12:10 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 2,942
Posted By 78w72
They make refoam kits to DIY, almost every brand...

They make refoam kits to DIY, almost every brand out there can be refoamed as opposed to buying new woofers, many vintage drivers are hard to find, save the originals if you can.

Heres a company...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-20-2024, 12:05 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 2,942
Posted By 78w72
Yeah there are lots of audio repair shops out...

Yeah there are lots of audio repair shops out there keeping this old stuff alive, also lots of audio forums just like PY for audio guys to discuss, debate & even argue over audio related things......
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-20-2024, 11:50 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 2,942
Posted By 78w72
Thanks, I definitely have an obsession with home...

Thanks, I definitely have an obsession with home & car audio, been going to countless A-list Rock concerts since I was 12 or 13, seen a lot of good bands in large venues or smaller local bars...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-20-2024, 11:01 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 2,942
Posted By 78w72
Few more pics. Big 15" Klipsch sub I just picked...

Few more pics. Big 15" Klipsch sub I just picked up.

The black towers are Definitive Technology brand, a company started by the guy that started Polk audio, they have built in powered subwoofers...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-20-2024, 10:47 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 2,942
Posted By 78w72
Great thread! I was just going to start one like...

Great thread! I was just going to start one like this to see if any other members had an audio hobby.

Can probably access the pots by removing the top cover, then spray with Deoxit cleaner &...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-19-2024, 10:01 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,996
Posted By 78w72
Those KG4s are great little speakers, Ive owned a...

Those KG4s are great little speakers, Ive owned a couple pair, kind of the entry into the vintage Klipsch sound.

A popular thing to do now that they are 30+ years old is to refresh the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-19-2024, 09:48 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,996
Posted By 78w72
LOL! I know you are but what am i... :rolleyes:

LOL! I know you are but what am i... :rolleyes:
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-18-2024, 10:24 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,996
Posted By 78w72
Im also a amateur audiophile since I was like 13...

Im also a amateur audiophile since I was like 13 years old, I hate that term so I just consider myself an audio nut, car & home. As much or even more than a Pontiac nut!

back in the late 80's &...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-18-2024, 10:07 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,996
Posted By 78w72
You seem to have a problem with reading...

You seem to have a problem with reading comprehension... I clearly said my experience (and many others) was based on facts & results of using it for a couple decades... yet you have never used it but...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-17-2024, 12:22 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,996
Posted By 78w72
Yep, saying that based on common sense that if...

Yep, saying that based on common sense that if these displays were bogus as you implied, it would have been exposed a long time ago... and a friend being a manager at a parts store for 10+ years. I...
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