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b-man
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Pontiac - Street
Today, 05:21 PM
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Motor oil weight you run?
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449
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b-man
Just do a few oil changes using inexpensive...
Just do a few oil changes using inexpensive conventional Supertech oil which is Walmart house brand oil, made by a major supplier so it is actually high quality oil.
The last thing you want to do...
Forum:
Members Helping Members
Today, 04:28 PM
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Non Pontiac (Corvair) Carb Part Needed
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28
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b-man
https://californiacorvairparts.com/ Noticed...
https://californiacorvairparts.com/
Noticed that they offer a book on Corvair carbs and likely can sell the parts needed as well.
https://californiacorvairparts.com/342-new-carb-springs
Carb...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
Today, 01:29 PM
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Cracks in lifter valley area? Opinions
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160
Posted By
b-man
Casting flaw. I’ve seen several block that...
Casting flaw.
I’ve seen several block that were missing material in that exact spot at the back near the distributor due to an incomplete pour at the foundry.
The ones above the lifter bores...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
Yesterday, 10:54 PM
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28
Catastrophic Engine Failure
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711
Posted By
b-man
Sorry to hear. How about you give us a...
Sorry to hear.
How about you give us a refresher on the basics of your build so perhaps we might better evaluate what could have caused the failure ?
What heads, compression ratio, camshaft and...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
Yesterday, 03:39 PM
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21
Motor oil weight you run?
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449
Posted By
b-man
I run 10W-30 in pretty much everything whether...
I run 10W-30 in pretty much everything whether it’s conventional oil or synthetic.
I’ve never seen the need to pour a quart of transmission fluid into my engine to try to clean it before an oil...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
Yesterday, 02:55 PM
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13
Thicker head gasket question
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275
Posted By
b-man
Stay off of Fakebook when looking for automotive...
Stay off of Fakebook when looking for automotive advice would be my suggestion.
You already knew it was bad advice when you first saw it there.
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
Yesterday, 01:42 PM
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13
Thicker head gasket question
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275
Posted By
b-man
Bad idea. Exactly the wrong way to drop...
Bad idea.
Exactly the wrong way to drop compression by greatly increasing the quench distance, and right into the .060” to .120” danger zone.
Don’t do it.
If you’re considering pulling the...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
Yesterday, 12:55 PM
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35
Time for a new transmission
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767
Posted By
b-man
So I’m seeing that you’re really not needing...
So I’m seeing that you’re really not needing overdrive for the type of driving you’re doing and looking for an inexpensive way to replace the leaky and lackluster ST-300.
Just go with the easy...
Forum:
THE LOBBY
06-01-2024, 10:31 PM
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598
What did you do with your Pontiac today?
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43,057
Posted By
b-man
A local Porsche dealer has a cars and coffee...
A local Porsche dealer has a cars and coffee event the first Saturday of every month so I took the opportunity to put a few miles on the Le Mans.
There was quite a bit of interest in the Tri-Power...
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THE LOBBY
06-01-2024, 04:53 PM
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How we reports scammers?
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704
Posted By
b-man
Well good ol’ jeff_x joined up 2 days ago so I’m...
Well good ol’ jeff_x joined up 2 days ago so I’m sure he has a stellar reputation here.
Banned. :mad:
If you think it’s a scam it IS a scam.
Forum:
67-79 Big Pontiac TECH
06-01-2024, 02:52 PM
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6
Tire psi
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132
Posted By
b-man
And those pressures would work for original size...
And those pressures would work for original size bias plies, modern radials in a similar size would definitely want higher pressure.
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
06-01-2024, 12:10 AM
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ceramic coating exhaust manifolds
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386
Posted By
b-man
Save your money and just prep and paint them with...
Save your money and just prep and paint them with the POR-15 manifold paint.
Super expensive ceramic manifold coating with no real guarantee?
No thanks.
Forum:
67-79 Big Pontiac TECH
05-31-2024, 11:48 PM
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6
Tire psi
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132
Posted By
b-man
Run as much pressure as is practical for even...
Run as much pressure as is practical for even tread wear and a nice ride.
I’d try 32 psi and adjust up or down depending on how you like the ride and handling.
Fuel efficiency means running...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
05-31-2024, 08:30 PM
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4
421 oil pan
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236
Posted By
b-man
The drain plug moved to the side in 1970. In...
The drain plug moved to the side in 1970.
In 1972-1/2 the baffled pans were introduced, under hard braking or left hand turns you don’t lose oil pressure as easily from the oil sloshing away from...
Forum:
The Body Shop TECH
05-31-2024, 08:02 PM
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12
How to remove dent in a complex area.
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378
Posted By
b-man
If you can’t get access from the the back a...
If you can’t get access from the the back a correctly shaped hook attachment with a narrow and blunt tip, perhaps custom made, on your slide hammer could reach into that raised area from behind and...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
05-31-2024, 07:56 PM
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35
Time for a new transmission
Views:
767
Posted By
b-man
I had seriously considered putting a 200-4R...
I had seriously considered putting a 200-4R behind the 421 but reconsidered throwing money at that. Having several projects I’m in the middle of and trying not to get too extravagant when I don’t...
Forum:
THE LOBBY
05-31-2024, 07:15 PM
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24
How we reports scammers?
Views:
704
Posted By
b-man
Nobody scammed you. You had a dispute with a...
Nobody scammed you.
You had a dispute with a seller here that PY mods or admins won’t and can’t get involved with.
It ends here. :mad:
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Everyone is on their own...
Forum:
THE LOBBY
05-31-2024, 04:54 PM
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24
How we reports scammers?
Views:
704
Posted By
b-man
Well I can’t do a damn thing about them when you...
Well I can’t do a damn thing about them when you won’t post the usernames of the scammers.
Forum:
Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted
05-31-2024, 01:49 PM
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10
WTB BOP TH350 in New England
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207
Posted By
b-man
You should make the drive to PA. He’s a very...
You should make the drive to PA.
He’s a very honest person who wouldn’t sell you junk. I’ve dealt with him before and he’s a standup guy.
Or roll the dice with some unknown person with a...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
05-31-2024, 01:22 PM
Replies:
35
Time for a new transmission
Views:
767
Posted By
b-man
Right now running 2.56 open 8.2 10-bolt behind my...
Right now running 2.56 open 8.2 10-bolt behind my 421, will swap to 2.73 geared 8.5 10-bolt posi when I decide it’s time.
Depending on what type of driving you’re doing be it mostly highway or...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
05-31-2024, 01:10 PM
Replies:
35
Time for a new transmission
Views:
767
Posted By
b-man
Overdrive transmission? Really not the least...
Overdrive transmission?
Really not the least bit budget friendly.
TH350 and a reasonable 3.08 rear end gear that is highway friendly and still peppy around town.
Direct bolt-in, just source...
Forum:
66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
05-30-2024, 02:31 AM
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16
Is the Steering Column Ruined
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379
Posted By
b-man
Yes, definitely one of the things that’s messed...
Yes, definitely one of the things that’s messed with when lifting the body.
I’d remove the body lift bushings and make room for the Gear Vendors overdrive the right way, by modifying the...
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61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED
05-30-2024, 01:53 AM
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2
In need of a Rally II Wheel - 15x7
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122
Posted By
b-man
I have one here in Santa Clarita about 150 miles...
I have one here in Santa Clarita about 150 miles north of you.
PM sent.
Forum:
THE LOBBY
05-30-2024, 01:36 AM
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18
Coming to a crossroad on my car...
Views:
610
Posted By
b-man
Yes, of course I remember. That was about 12...
Yes, of course I remember.
That was about 12 years ago. :)
Forum:
THE LOBBY
05-29-2024, 08:24 PM
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18
Coming to a crossroad on my car...
Views:
610
Posted By
b-man
A 400 HO 4-speed drivetrain even if it’s not the...
A 400 HO 4-speed drivetrain even if it’s not the ‘born with’ one will still garner more interest and bring more money if you should ever decide to sell it than a generic 455/6X combo.
Not to...
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