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Pontiac - Street
06-16-2024, 11:28 AM
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24 year project - first drive!
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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...
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Pontiac - Race
06-16-2024, 08:36 AM
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Undercarriage rubber removal
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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.
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Electrical Tech
06-15-2024, 07:04 PM
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Wiring fasterners/clips
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95
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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...
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Electrical Tech
06-14-2024, 09:59 PM
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66 2+2 dead no electic
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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...
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Pontiac - Street
06-14-2024, 08:14 PM
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1966 GP Carter fuel pump failure advice
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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...
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THE LOBBY
06-14-2024, 07:53 PM
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New Hot Rod Magazine
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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...
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THE LOBBY
06-14-2024, 08:52 AM
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Repro vs NOS fuel filters: Opinions?
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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...
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Pontiac - Street
06-12-2024, 08:32 PM
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dip stick popping up
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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...
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Pontiac - Street
06-12-2024, 02:25 PM
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dip stick popping up
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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...
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THE LOBBY
06-11-2024, 10:19 PM
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Indy 1949
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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...
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Pontiac - Street
06-11-2024, 05:35 PM
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dip stick popping up
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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...
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Pontiac - Street
06-11-2024, 04:00 PM
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Q-Jet on Olds 455 surprizes Nicks Garage
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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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Pontiac - Street
06-11-2024, 03:45 PM
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dip stick popping up
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mgarblik
I want to make sure I understand those rubber...
I want to make sure I understand those rubber plugs. If they are made like a sleeve with a closed bottom, that's a problem. The bottom of the rubber plug/sleeve needs to be completely open to the...
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THE LOBBY
06-11-2024, 03:27 PM
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Indy 1949
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mgarblik
I am a little embarrassed to say I had to look up...
I am a little embarrassed to say I had to look up Donald Davidson in the IMS musuem page!. I do have a couple coffee table books about the Indy 500. The book I got that info from has about 3 pages...
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Pontiac - Street
06-11-2024, 12:45 PM
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dip stick popping up
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1,287
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mgarblik
There are only 2 things that can make the...
There are only 2 things that can make the dipstick pop up. One is physical contact with the stick for some reason. You should see witness marks on the bottom of the stick somewhere or a bent stick....
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Garage Sale
06-09-2024, 10:17 PM
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Antique Buick for sale
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772
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mgarblik
Congratulations on purchasing a beautiful first...
Congratulations on purchasing a beautiful first year Pontiac. That's really cool.
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THE LOBBY
06-09-2024, 07:44 PM
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Indy 1949
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603
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mgarblik
Thanks for those great pics. I just love the...
Thanks for those great pics. I just love the Indy 500. The history, the size, the pageantry, the memorial remembrances for our military,the entire month of May. I have been to over 20 races and...
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Pontiac - Street
06-09-2024, 09:57 AM
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New motor tuning mystery
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mgarblik
When I check timing much above 1000 RPM, I always...
When I check timing much above 1000 RPM, I always wear a full face shield . It only takes 1 fan blade to come out and you could be seriously injured. I had a good friend almost bleed to death at...
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Pontiac - Race
06-09-2024, 08:34 AM
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Beehive pressures for HR cams
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mgarblik
That's what always concerns me and what's in the...
That's what always concerns me and what's in the back of my mind every time I consider or use a beehive spring. Might be my age, or just seeing dozens and dozens of destroyed engines from a spring...
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THE LOBBY
06-08-2024, 10:40 PM
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Bring A Trailer Experiences
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mgarblik
Sorry to hear Cars and Bids was a waste of time...
Sorry to hear Cars and Bids was a waste of time for you. Sounds like they did try the full court press for a no reserve auction. What do they have to lose? Nothing. A good friend of mine has sold...
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Pontiac - Street
06-08-2024, 07:13 AM
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Minimum Cruise control vacuum?
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439
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mgarblik
I would put a long hose on a vacuum source and...
I would put a long hose on a vacuum source and take the car for a drive and see what the vacuum is at light/medium load at 50-60-70 MPH. I assume that's the speeds you would most likely be using the...
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Pontiac - Street
06-08-2024, 07:06 AM
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65 GTO tripower losing power at higher rpm’s when engine is hot
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264
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mgarblik
We are having a terrible time around here this...
We are having a terrible time around here this spring with fuel quality and extremely high fuel vapor pressure. You said the car had been sitting several months. Do you have a load of good quality...
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THE LOBBY
06-07-2024, 05:29 PM
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dry ice blasting
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1,543
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mgarblik
I have my car back from the dry ice blaster. ...
I have my car back from the dry ice blaster. Yes, I was the guinea pig for this little experiment. Here is my honest assessment. The process works as advertised. It really cleans and removes old...
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Pontiac - Street
06-07-2024, 12:18 PM
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Rear main seal..........yep, still leaks
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1,744
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mgarblik
Just a side note concerning using a smoke machine...
Just a side note concerning using a smoke machine for leak testing. I have 100% success finding a leak using them. But you need to smoke test the engine without oil in the pan. It can have a quart...
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THE LOBBY
06-07-2024, 12:10 PM
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101
Greg Reid needs us
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4,734
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mgarblik
Glad to hear you are home now Greg. That will...
Glad to hear you are home now Greg. That will help your recovery! Hope you continue to improve every day.
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