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Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-18-2015, 07:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 329
Posted By crdewolf
I did recheck the timing, and all the wiring. I...

I did recheck the timing, and all the wiring. I never unplugged the coil from the distributor as the MSD distributor as a 3 prong plug that goes between coil and the MSD 6a box. That connection is...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-18-2015, 05:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 329
Posted By crdewolf
basic ingnition question?

My 67 Firebird has a recently rebuilt motor, with an MSD 6a ingition box and an MSD ready to run distributor (with Vacuum advance). I took the distributor out to install an outlet for a new oil...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-30-2014, 10:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 521
Posted By crdewolf
Interesting then, as that would indicate I should...

Interesting then, as that would indicate I should make it Richer, despite backing off on timing (which I would think would require a leaner mixture). I'll double check exhaust leak again, but as I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-30-2014, 08:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 521
Posted By crdewolf
Backfire on decelleration

I recently had to replace my valley pan on my Pontiac 400. It was running great before the swap--although it was getting a surge at around 2500-3000 RPM. After messing with the carb (one stage...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 05-02-2014, 10:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 146
Posted By crdewolf
it is tight, and the only thing that can get...

it is tight, and the only thing that can get modified is to change the vacuum can on the power brakes to a smaller unit
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 05-02-2014, 01:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 146
Posted By crdewolf
Will tall valve covers fit with Power Brakes?

In a '67 400? I question with the stock power brake vacuum can as it seems like there is minimal clearance with the stock valve covers. I do have new motor mounts (stock) so there is no sag there....
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 04-03-2014, 11:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 442
Posted By crdewolf
it worked fine on mine--although when I converted...

it worked fine on mine--although when I converted to a ram air system, the higher rise didn't accommodate the air cleaner and hood pan--so I went with a standard Performer manifold and it worked fine
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-23-2014, 09:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,498
Posted By crdewolf
Yeah, that would be me--4 cars and all have...

Yeah, that would be me--4 cars and all have problems like this. I went to a pro engine builder to avoid it this time. "yes" I do have an x pipe, the part number from butler is BFA-AVP1 which can be...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-23-2014, 02:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,498
Posted By crdewolf
To help clarify the situation...below is a link...

To help clarify the situation...below is a link to a :30 video of the FIRST TIME i took the car around the block after assembling it. Note the white smoke at the end of block as I decellerate. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-22-2014, 01:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,498
Posted By crdewolf
Well, I haven't been babying it. Less than 1,000...

Well, I haven't been babying it. Less than 1,000 miles on the motor. I found it to be the PCV valve through process of elimination. It was blowing oil only on DECELLERATATION with throttle lift...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-21-2014, 09:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,498
Posted By crdewolf
Crank Case Pressure up the ying yang!!!

I have a newly rebuilt motor in my Firebird--professionally rebuilt using parts sourced by Butler. upon initial drive, it was blowing smoke after heavy decelleration, and I finally figured out that...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-16-2014, 09:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 224
Posted By crdewolf
Funny, Chevy has them in a number of places. I...

Funny, Chevy has them in a number of places. I hope I have enough room to access that due to firewall clearance
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-16-2014, 07:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 224
Posted By crdewolf
Add'l oil pressure outlet?

I'd like to add a second oil pressure gauge to my factory gauge in my 67 Firebird. other than the access off the oil filter (which is currently used by my factory gauge), where else can I tap in an...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-02-2014, 09:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,008
Posted By crdewolf
Here's the 411: I disconnected the PCV Valve at...

Here's the 411: I disconnected the PCV Valve at the Carb, and blocked the port in the carb--Guess what! No smoke on decelleration. It seems like HO had it right. Now the question, is my only...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-02-2014, 06:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,008
Posted By crdewolf
Thanks all, and HO428, I hope you're right!!! ...

Thanks all, and HO428, I hope you're right!!! I'll let you all know once I complete the test
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-02-2014, 05:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,008
Posted By crdewolf
What I am going to try is to disconnect the PVC...

What I am going to try is to disconnect the PVC valve into the carb, and/or see if there is oil in the PVC line. If that's not it, I'm guessing my next step is to try a leak-down test. It's...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-02-2014, 05:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,008
Posted By crdewolf
Valve Guides? These are brand new heads assembled...

Valve Guides? These are brand new heads assembled by Butler??
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-02-2014, 03:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,008
Posted By crdewolf
Its a butler valley pan (to clear roller cam)....

Its a butler valley pan (to clear roller cam). the car is a manual transmission, a brand new tremec 5-speed. the valve covers are the original "Stock" chrome covers. I'll include a photo later. The...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-02-2014, 12:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,008
Posted By crdewolf
blowing smoke on decelleration

I have a motor that was just rebuilt by reputable builder of pontiac motors using all Butler sourced parts, including edelbrock heads, intake and a roller cam--the finished result is 10.5...
Forum: Electrical Tech 11-03-2013, 05:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 156
Posted By crdewolf
intermittent Starter

I have a 67 Firebird, rebuilt motor, manual trans. I have put 2 mini starters in the car (same brand), and have had the same problem with each. Each time I go to start the car, hot or cold, it's a...
Forum: Electrical Tech 10-24-2013, 09:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 235
Posted By crdewolf
Actually, never mind--just made a stronger...

Actually, never mind--just made a stronger ground, and it works great. Thanks for the tip 69geeto
Forum: Electrical Tech 10-24-2013, 09:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 235
Posted By crdewolf
I just played with the ground, which was loose. ...

I just played with the ground, which was loose. Now, when the signals are activated, both rear signals work fine as before, the front right works fine now too. but when the front left turn signal is...
Forum: Electrical Tech 10-20-2013, 01:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 235
Posted By crdewolf
No front Turn signals--what to check?

I just put my front clip back on the car after an engine rebuild and font end refresh. Everything works except the turn signals. When I put either turn signal on, the rear works fine, neither of the...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 10-14-2013, 10:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 327
Posted By crdewolf
What exactly is part #7 in the top photo? here it...

What exactly is part #7 in the top photo? here it looks like a washer, in the 67 Firebird supplement it looks more like a spacer-- in any case, it wasn't labeled in the Supplement
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 10-14-2013, 10:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 327
Posted By crdewolf
Exactly, #7 in the top photo is the part I was...

Exactly, #7 in the top photo is the part I was referring to
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