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Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 06:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 628
Posted By b-man
Maybe there’s someone in your area who can...

Maybe there’s someone in your area who can properly install the main seal for you, and handle the short block assembly as well. Even if you have to drive all day to drop it off with someone who’s...
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted Today, 03:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 102
Posted By b-man
Post your asking price please, per our classified...

Post your asking price please, per our classified forum rules.
Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 02:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 380
Posted By b-man
1967 was the only year they had that exhaust...

1967 was the only year they had that exhaust passage that ran directly to the carb gasket, by 1968 they had rectified that mistake.
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted Today, 11:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 482
Posted By b-man
Anyone can access your email here, it’s really...

Anyone can access your email here, it’s really not wise to allow that.

Why would someone with a completely different name be contacting you for payment ?

You’re almost assuredly being scammed.
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 08:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 380
Posted By b-man
I would install a maybe 1/4” thick heat...

I would install a maybe 1/4” thick heat insulating phenolic or fiber spacer under the carb or one of the thicker gaskets with the built-in heat shield if you can fit one.

I have .280” thick...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 05:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 628
Posted By b-man
I paid an experienced friend to both build and...

I paid an experienced friend to both build and deal with the machine shop that was tasked with machining my 421.

He had already done several with the latest one-piece BOP Engineering seal and...
Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 02:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 972
Posted By b-man
I have the utmost respect for Jay and it’s sad to...

I have the utmost respect for Jay and it’s sad to see it looks and sounds like he’s aged 10 plus years within the past year. :(

Yeah he’s far from a Pontiac expert but all things considered he did...
Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 01:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 209
Posted By b-man
Taxes you would have pay after winning it would...

Taxes you would have pay after winning it would be insane.

No thanks.
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-04-2024, 07:56 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,438
Posted By b-man
He’s my owner of course. :D Wife’s out of...

He’s my owner of course. :D

Wife’s out of town so he’s my copilot whenever I’m doing car stuff or whatever else.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-04-2024, 06:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 599
Posted By b-man
The guy who did the body lift eliminated the...

The guy who did the body lift eliminated the lower bearing since the U-joint he welded on now serves as the lower bearing point.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-04-2024, 04:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 599
Posted By b-man
You have to take the column assembly out because...

You have to take the column assembly out because the shaft has to be inserted from the bottom due to the rag joint flange welded to the bottom of the shaft.

Some shafts had a separate flange that...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-04-2024, 03:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 487
Posted By b-man
And…..the Mac’s tool solves the problem. ...

And…..the Mac’s tool solves the problem.

You get what you pay for with this one. :thumbup:

I won’t do an engine or engine/trans installation or removal without one now that I have one, it’s...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-04-2024, 03:40 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,438
Posted By b-man
Finally on the road. :) A little rough...

Finally on the road. :)

A little rough around the edges but running perfectly and a lot of fun to drive.

I’m slow but consistent. As in I take forever, patience is a virtue they say……whoever...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-04-2024, 03:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 972
Posted By b-man
Unhappy Sad commentary, you’d figure that Jay and his...

Sad commentary, you’d figure that Jay and his show producers would have done at least a little research.

Here’s the reproduction window sticker I had made using the PHS documentation I received...
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 06-04-2024, 12:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 970
Posted By b-man
The 8.2 would have come with a 2.78. ...

The 8.2 would have come with a 2.78.

Corporate 8.5 had the 2.73.

The ad saying it has a 2.73 gear is almost certainly inaccurate. Note the cover has no indications it’s ever been removed to...
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 06-04-2024, 12:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 970
Posted By b-man
Appears to be a Pontiac 8.2 from looking at the...

Appears to be a Pontiac 8.2 from looking at the bracket that holds the brake line T fitting that’s attached to the top cover bolt. The 8.5 Buick/Olds rears aren’t like that, the T fitting bolts...
Forum: Members Helping Members 06-04-2024, 12:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 136
Posted By b-man
I’m sure they’ll be the best 2 Corvair carbs...

I’m sure they’ll be the best 2 Corvair carbs ever.

I sure am happy with the Tri-Power carbs you did for me over a decade ago that are on my ‘64 421 HO. :)
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 06-03-2024, 11:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 970
Posted By b-man
Franks doesn’t sell Olds or Buick part’s so...

Franks doesn’t sell Olds or Buick part’s so that’s a no go.

I’m not looking for a complete rear end set up for racing with a spool and 3.73 gears and listed as rare so as to imply it’s worth a lot...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-03-2024, 09:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 487
Posted By b-man
The issue with load levelers is the crank...

The issue with load levelers is the crank interferes with the hoist boom/chain at certain angles. You can’t crank it to change the angle of the load again depending on the angle. Also firewall...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-03-2024, 08:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 487
Posted By b-man
All-iron 421 with a 13” converter/TH350 all...

All-iron 421 with a 13” converter/TH350 all hanging from four 5/16” carb studs, small base Rochester 2-barrel at that.

No problem. :thumbup:

Nothing to fear. :bolt:
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-03-2024, 08:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 487
Posted By b-man
Super easy no stress one man job with the right...

Super easy no stress one man job with the right tool. :)

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=6445203&postcount=1691

After you use the Mac’s Pivot Plate you’ll never go...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-03-2024, 05:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,006
Posted By 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 06-03-2024, 04:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 136
Posted By 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 06-03-2024, 01:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 401
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 06-02-2024, 10:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,498
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...
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