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Forum: YOUR BEST PONTIAC STORIES 06-11-2024, 07:40 PM
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Posted By 59safaricat
Yeah, we definitely need to hear that story.

Yeah, we definitely need to hear that story.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-07-2024, 09:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,094
Posted By 59safaricat
Installing and using an electric pump that primes...

Installing and using an electric pump that primes the carb for fast starts is almost mandatory these days. Even better if you install a return line. Your starter and battery will thank you.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-07-2024, 06:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 264
Posted By 59safaricat
I'd check fuel pressure first, then the float...

I'd check fuel pressure first, then the float setting, then the needle and seat.

Stumbling while going around the corner is usually fuel sloshing inside the carb, especially if that corner is...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-07-2024, 06:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,744
Posted By 59safaricat
Awesome mother! My mother was always...

Awesome mother!

My mother was always encouraging me with auto and other related projects when I was young, had no problem grabbing tools, getting dirty and enjoyed the process along with me. She...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-07-2024, 05:49 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 20,253
Posted By 59safaricat
Very nice. The older I get, the more I...

Very nice.

The older I get, the more I appreciate this era.

I have no desire to speed, just want to cruise in comfort but with simple tech. These fit the bill nicely.
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-04-2024, 11:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 411
Posted By 59safaricat
Very cool but I hope there's something wrong with...

Very cool but I hope there's something wrong with it like it's bent or cracked. Just too damn rare to use it as a lawn ornament these days.
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-04-2024, 11:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,349
Posted By 59safaricat
Ehhh, before my grandpa passed in 2001, I was...

Ehhh, before my grandpa passed in 2001, I was asking him questions about the 59 Safari (he was the one and only original owner). One question was if he changed the oil in the differential. He...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-04-2024, 05:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,349
Posted By 59safaricat
Yes, lots of wrong information and Jays driving...

Yes, lots of wrong information and Jays driving is getting atrocious (all over the road) but that's how it goes in older age.

He will soon have to permanently hang up his 5000 keys pretty soon.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-04-2024, 06:44 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,336
Posted By 59safaricat
15/40 non synthetic diesel oil of your choice...

15/40 non synthetic diesel oil of your choice (whatever is cheap). There's a good amount of detergent in them to slowly clean things up internally but no so much (like an engine flush) that it causes...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-03-2024, 11:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,349
Posted By 59safaricat
Unrestored 1966 Pontiac GTO - Jay Leno's Garage

An original beauty:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8K5TNHnyTU
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-23-2024, 03:57 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 3,503
Posted By 59safaricat
Bringing transistorized equipment up slowly on a...

Bringing transistorized equipment up slowly on a variac is not a good idea, that's strictly for tube equipment only.
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-22-2024, 11:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 968
Posted By 59safaricat
Not the youngest member at 45 but probably the...

Not the youngest member at 45 but probably the youngest member posting here the longest.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-20-2024, 09:06 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,451
Posted By 59safaricat
Had a buddy who used to make good coin changing...

Had a buddy who used to make good coin changing out engines on these back in the day. He said the trick for squeezing extra life out of 'em was changing the oil every 3K miles using full synth oil....
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-20-2024, 10:30 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,018
Posted By 59safaricat
Same here

Same here
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-14-2024, 03:47 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 20,253
Posted By 59safaricat
Yeeaaah, I would not be leaving that in the...

Yeeaaah, I would not be leaving that in the parking lot without someone in the car.
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-14-2024, 03:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 957
Posted By 59safaricat
Still use my air tools and compressor. Looking to...

Still use my air tools and compressor. Looking to upgrade my 120v 30 gallon compressor on wheels I've had for 20 years to a 60 gallon 240v stand alone unit now that the shop is done. Also looking...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-13-2024, 04:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,416
Posted By 59safaricat
Got old or got wise? ;)

Got old or got wise? ;)
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-13-2024, 04:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,076
Posted By 59safaricat
Went through this with my 75 year old father...

Went through this with my 75 year old father almost 2 months ago. Had a minor cut on this thumb from doing yard work. Swells up a few days later and goes to the doctor. They write it off as nothing...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-13-2024, 04:17 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,451
Posted By 59safaricat
Some additives do what they claim but proper...

Some additives do what they claim but proper maintenance will eliminate the need for most of them except for maybe fuel cleaners.

Witnessed both Seafoam and Marvel Mystery oil unstick...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-13-2024, 12:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,972
Posted By 59safaricat
Installed a transmission cooler on my 1995...

Installed a transmission cooler on my 1995 Lincoln Towncar 12 years ago (other 2 vehicles are manual transmissions) that came with a fan. Totally bypassed the radiator and have an adjustable fan...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-12-2024, 09:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,416
Posted By 59safaricat
Agreed, motorcyclist are usually the bigger...

Agreed, motorcyclist are usually the bigger offenders. No, I don't hear your loud pipes on the freeway until you're near the front of my quarter panel. I will still kill you if you're playing around...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-07-2024, 01:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 759
Posted By 59safaricat
One of my female Brittany's will lift her leg....

One of my female Brittany's will lift her leg. Maybe she needs therapy or it's just a phase, lol.
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-06-2024, 05:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,319
Posted By 59safaricat
Got 13 years out of Walmart battery for my mid...

Got 13 years out of Walmart battery for my mid 80's Toyota pickup. I hate going there and giving them my money but I needed a battery late at night so I gave in. This was for a truck I put less than...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-30-2024, 08:36 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,005
Posted By 59safaricat
The hobby will continue but values will probably...

The hobby will continue but values will probably fall back down to reasonable prices. Everything is over the top expensive and out of reach for the younger crowd at the moment.

No worries, there...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-27-2024, 08:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,143
Posted By 59safaricat
You're running too lean. The problem may be below...

You're running too lean. The problem may be below the carb, like an intake manifold leak. You can check it by spraying brake cleaner/carb cleaner all around the intake manifold gasket surfaces with...
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