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Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 08:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 282
Posted By mgarblik
I will make a few more comments and then shut up...

I will make a few more comments and then shut up about this. The cast iron Pontiac intakes from the late 60's, early 70's may be among the best factory intakes ever put on a muscle car engine. Not...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 05:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 282
Posted By mgarblik
Yes, you can install it without engine or head...

Yes, you can install it without engine or head removal. I fully expect it to fit poorly and perform even worse. I know it's so tempting to want one of these iconic light intakes on any 4bbl....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-23-2024, 08:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 468
Posted By mgarblik
Personally, I would smoke test it while the...

Personally, I would smoke test it while the engine is in the car. Here's why. You are due for some good luck and it's possible the problem can be fixed with the engine in the chassis. Leaking at...
Forum: Big Pontiac (incl G-body)Parts For SALE 06-23-2024, 08:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 624
Posted By mgarblik
Believe it or not, I still have it. PM me for...

Believe it or not, I still have it. PM me for details an a good deal on it. Could bring it to Norwalk.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-23-2024, 08:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 468
Posted By mgarblik
OK, you have verified oil is leaking out the back...

OK, you have verified oil is leaking out the back of the engine in 1 of 6 possible places for sure. No way I would remove the engine with all the issues you have had without a smoke machine, the...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-21-2024, 09:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 401
Posted By mgarblik
Once again, a smoke machine will find the exact...

Once again, a smoke machine will find the exact source of the leak in 15-30 seconds 100% of the time. Although it's possible the pinion seal is the problem, it's unlikely so many seals have been...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-21-2024, 09:15 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,545
Posted By mgarblik
These kinds of tests are great, because they are...

These kinds of tests are great, because they are REAL. The dyno does not lie, it just spits out torque numbers and fuel and air usage. All the rest is extrapolated through software. Please get...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-20-2024, 06:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,013
Posted By mgarblik
For young people with good aptitude for...

For young people with good aptitude for electrical repair and electronics, there are great opportunities out there. They have to have a passion for cars and trucks. Not the kinds of vehicles we...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-20-2024, 02:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,013
Posted By mgarblik
One of my best little encounters like that was at...

One of my best little encounters like that was at an Autozone years ago. I had broken the tiny brake bleeder screw in a Strange Engineering 4 piston caliper on our replica Beswick Grocery Getter...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-20-2024, 08:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 401
Posted By mgarblik
Since you have had so much trouble with this...

Since you have had so much trouble with this problem, I would go into an advanced diagnosis stage. I would take the car out and drive it and get the diff. hot. Then bring it in the shop and put on...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-20-2024, 08:29 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,013
Posted By mgarblik
Unfortunately, Auto Zone, Advanced Auto Parts,...

Unfortunately, Auto Zone, Advanced Auto Parts, Oriely's Auto parts, average employee doesn't last 3 months. If an employee makes it 6 months, they are likely a store manager. I buy allot of auto...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-20-2024, 07:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 463
Posted By mgarblik
It's great that you found and corrected the...

It's great that you found and corrected the problem. There is nothing you can buy in the aftermarket that is a perfect fit once all the NOS parts are exhausted. Chances are, if your engine had the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-18-2024, 12:45 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,069
Posted By mgarblik
Let us know when it actually goes live. I hoped...

Let us know when it actually goes live. I hoped you have great results.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-16-2024, 11:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 914
Posted By mgarblik
Sounds like a successful first day out with a...

Sounds like a successful first day out with a completely "new" car. Sure there will be some bumps along the way to making it exactly the way you expect it to run. Even after 40+ dyno pulls on...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-16-2024, 08:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 317
Posted By mgarblik
On the outer body, WD-40 works well and doesn't...

On the outer body, WD-40 works well and doesn't ruin the paint.
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-15-2024, 07:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 186
Posted By mgarblik
If your not concerned with it looking exactly OE....

If your not concerned with it looking exactly OE. I have some Christmas tree fasteners with a zip tie built into it. They should go in the same holes. I can send you some for a couple bucks and...
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-14-2024, 09:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 608
Posted By mgarblik
Fairly sure a 66 Pontiac will have an inline...

Fairly sure a 66 Pontiac will have an inline white plastic fuse holder in the main power line going to the alternator. Should be a 30-35 amp glass fuse in there. If you shorted the alternator power...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-14-2024, 08:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 347
Posted By mgarblik
Did you recently replace the timing chain or have...

Did you recently replace the timing chain or have the timing cover off for some other reason and remove the fuel pump eccentric? If the ID of the inner piece is not on the camshaft nose and is off...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-14-2024, 07:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 533
Posted By mgarblik
I have been getting Hot Rod since around 1970. ...

I have been getting Hot Rod since around 1970. Started and stopped my subscription a few times over 50+ years. Since they went quarterly, about 4 months ago, I just don't like the new format and...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-14-2024, 08:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 274
Posted By mgarblik
I have used several Ames reproductions without...

I have used several Ames reproductions without issue. One note of caution, make sure there are NO fuel leaks around the filter. Gas takes off the paint and part numbers almost on contact. At the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-12-2024, 08:32 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,451
Posted By mgarblik
With everything working right, the breathers are...

With everything working right, the breathers are really air intakes into the engine and the PCV system is the output. So cheap breathers can leak a little oil out on the valve covers or a mist under...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-12-2024, 02:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,451
Posted By mgarblik
Lots of good ideas floating around in this thread...

Lots of good ideas floating around in this thread now. To boil it down to a plan of action, this would be my approach. You state the engine runs good and the oil leaks are the only problem you want...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-11-2024, 10:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 708
Posted By mgarblik
One of the really cool things about the pageantry...

One of the really cool things about the pageantry of race day is the laps they take with old cars from the IMS Museum. Most of the cars are kept in running condition and each year a dozen or so make...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-11-2024, 05:35 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,451
Posted By mgarblik
If I am seeing the pics correctly, it looks like...

If I am seeing the pics correctly, it looks like those are rubber plugs. Even if they have tiny holes in the bottom they can't let that big crankcase breath properly. I would cut the bottom off one...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-11-2024, 04:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,005
Posted By mgarblik
To me working on all kinds of engines on the...

To me working on all kinds of engines on the dyno, a Holley carb is like a anvil and a mini-sledge. It will get the job done and can deal with huge changes very quickly and easily to get an engine...
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