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Jonsey
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Pontiac - Street
04-07-2022, 11:27 PM
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Firewall insulation mat vs. Dynamat
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Jonsey
Recently insulated my car. Used a butyl...
Recently insulated my car.
Used a butyl product called Noico on the firewall, floor pan and roof. Covered that with a closed cell foam product from Siless. They are much cheaper than dynamat and...
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Pontiac - Street
10-06-2021, 07:55 PM
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No compression in cylinders #2 & #$4
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Jonsey
Got the engine back together a couple weeks back....
Got the engine back together a couple weeks back.
We tested all the new lifters before installation. Interestingly, they had some variation in how far the plunger would travel.
Before...
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Pontiac - Street
09-23-2021, 09:46 PM
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No compression in cylinders #2 & #$4
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Jonsey
Steve, I agree, the intake won't go on until all...
Steve, I agree, the intake won't go on until all the rockers are on, adjusted, and each cylinder is showing compression.
chuckies, I wouldn't be posting here if I didn't want people's advice. The...
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Pontiac - Street
09-23-2021, 01:05 AM
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No compression in cylinders #2 & #$4
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Jonsey
Quick update: Checked the valves per steve's...
Quick update:
Checked the valves per steve's method, they looked good. Reinstalled the head.
Called Butler, they suggested the Hylift Johnson lifters. They advised I would probably need new...
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Pontiac - Street
09-18-2021, 01:46 PM
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No compression in cylinders #2 & #$4
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Jonsey
Thanks for the video tip Chuckles. Yes, they...
Thanks for the video tip Chuckles.
Yes, they are the Butler head gaskets. It wasn't a big deal to clean off the head surface.
Directions on the gasket say metal part should face the block,...
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Pontiac - Street
09-17-2021, 10:53 AM
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No compression in cylinders #2 & #$4
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Jonsey
I've always left the measuring of pushrods to the...
I've always left the measuring of pushrods to the engine builder. I'll have to read up on that.
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Pontiac - Street
09-17-2021, 10:26 AM
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No compression in cylinders #2 & #$4
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Jonsey
If they don't free up from being soaked in gas,...
If they don't free up from being soaked in gas, what can I do? Is my only option to replace them?
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Pontiac - Street
09-16-2021, 11:19 PM
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No compression in cylinders #2 & #$4
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Jonsey
Neighborscomplaint, the oil doesn't smell like...
Neighborscomplaint, the oil doesn't smell like fuel.
JLMounce, I used to a pushrod to test the plunger on each lifter on the passenger side. The amount I could depress each lifter varied widely...
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Pontiac - Street
09-14-2021, 04:01 PM
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No compression in cylinders #2 & #$4
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Jonsey
Yes, the pushrods were straight, as far as I...
Yes, the pushrods were straight, as far as I could tell. Rockers have small marks in the anodized coating where they were installed incorrectly but don't seem damaged.
I was able to get...
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Pontiac - Street
09-12-2021, 10:56 AM
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No compression in cylinders #2 & #$4
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Jonsey
johnta/Quick-silver: I wondered if the lifters...
johnta/Quick-silver: I wondered if the lifters might be solid based on the way they were acting. I pulled one. Looks hydraulic to me (I can see the plunger/keeper inside). See pictures. I see what...
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Pontiac - Street
09-11-2021, 11:05 PM
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No compression in cylinders #2 & #$4
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Jonsey
Finally had some time to try the troubleshooting...
Finally had some time to try the troubleshooting methods suggested.
Here's what I tried:
1. Filled the chambers with water. No water leaked out of the valves.
2. Tried Cliff's suggestion to...
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Pontiac - Street
08-16-2021, 09:10 AM
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No compression in cylinders #2 & #$4
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Jonsey
A lot of helpful information here, thank you. I'm...
A lot of helpful information here, thank you. I'm sorry I didn't have time to reply yesterday, had to work and didn't get a chance to try anyone's suggestions.
To answer some of the questions, all...
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Pontiac - Street
08-15-2021, 01:58 AM
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No compression in cylinders #2 & #$4
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Jonsey
Thanks for all the thoughts guys. If it...
Thanks for all the thoughts guys.
If it wasn't clear, the nut fell down the throttle body while the engine was off, so there was no damage. I just pulled the head and the nut was sitting on top...
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Pontiac - Street
08-14-2021, 06:38 PM
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No compression in cylinders #2 & #$4
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Jonsey
I regret not doing a leak down test as well. I...
I regret not doing a leak down test as well. I was so certain it was the head gasket I didn't think I needed to bother.
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Pontiac - Street
08-14-2021, 05:46 PM
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No compression in cylinders #2 & #$4
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Jonsey
No compression in cylinders #2 & #$4
Hi,
Had my engine rebuilt by a local builder a few years back after it threw a rod bearing. Engine is a 455 block, new rotating assembly from Butler. Changed the cam to a smaller XR288HR 288/294,...
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Heating & Cooling TECH
05-07-2021, 06:41 PM
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Vintage Air install question
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10,565
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Jonsey
Looks like the only two pictures I took were of...
Looks like the only two pictures I took were of the controls conversion. Those are attached.
The car is mostly back together now, but I can take pictures of any other areas you're interested in.
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Heating & Cooling TECH
05-07-2021, 06:32 PM
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vintage or or restore original?
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Jonsey
Vintage Air has a conversion kit so you can use...
Vintage Air has a conversion kit so you can use the factory 1969 firebird controls with their electronic pots. It took me an evening to get my factory controls converted over.
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Heating & Cooling TECH
05-07-2021, 06:28 PM
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Likely an ill advised rant.....
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1,705
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Jonsey
Mounting the evaporator with the lines attached...
Mounting the evaporator with the lines attached is the toughest part of the install for sure. I cursed it as well. It is worth it once cool air is blowing on your face!
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Heating & Cooling TECH
05-07-2021, 06:24 PM
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38
Vintage Air install question
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10,565
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Jonsey
I just finished installing a vintage air in my 69...
I just finished installing a vintage air in my 69 firebird. It was a big job. For me, all the hoses were the right length and had the ends crimped on.
I didn't keep track of how many hours I...
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Pontiac - Street
04-20-2021, 08:47 PM
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Anybody use Battery Cables USA??
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Jonsey
I've bought a few cables from them. They are good...
I've bought a few cables from them. They are good quality. Fast shipping.
Forum:
The Body Shop TECH
04-03-2021, 06:14 PM
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91
69 Firebird makeover
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15,572
Posted By
Jonsey
Color looks great. You did a good job getting all...
Color looks great. You did a good job getting all those body lines straight. I wish I worked as fast as you.
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
02-20-2021, 12:51 PM
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20
Restored Speedo Cluster or Dakota Digital Dash
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2,560
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Jonsey
There are other options for aftermarket gauges...
There are other options for aftermarket gauges besides Dakota Digital. I have a 69 firebird and I'm planning on getting New Vintage USA gauges. They have a direct fit for the 69 Firebird gauge...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
12-07-2020, 10:19 PM
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9
American power train hydraulic clutch conversion
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826
Posted By
Jonsey
I got that plate when I put an American...
I got that plate when I put an American Powertrain kit with T-56 in my 69 firebird.
I thought the plate was too small, so I made my own larger plate so that the pressure would be more distributed...
Forum:
Interior TECH
11-27-2020, 01:45 AM
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15
roof insulation
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2,659
Posted By
Jonsey
I just did my firebird's roof. A buytl product...
I just did my firebird's roof. A buytl product called Noico against the steel roof, and then a 300 mil foam product by Siless on top of the Noico. It wasn't expensive. I can rap on the roof with my...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
10-22-2020, 08:39 PM
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21
Drivetrain upgrade: 6 speed and new rear gears
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2,136
Posted By
Jonsey
I choose the T-56 magnum when I swapped to a...
I choose the T-56 magnum when I swapped to a manual. It wasn't about having the extra gear... the T-56 has a reputation for shifting much smoother than the TKO. I went with the .63 OD version and the...
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