Forum: Electrical Tech
06-02-2024, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 168
After numerous adjustments to the regulator, I...
After numerous adjustments to the regulator, I could not adjust out the voltage fluctuations. I bit the bullet and installed an electronic regulator. Problem solved. Steady 14 volts at operating...
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Forum: Electrical Tech
06-01-2024, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 168
Regulator is a M239. Internally it doesn't...
Regulator is a M239. Internally it doesn't resemble what's shown in the service manual. In the service manual it specifies point gap and air gap. Where are these measurements taken and how do you...
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Forum: Electrical Tech
06-01-2024, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 168
Voltage regulator
I purchased a Delco-Remy voltage regulator from Ames. After I installed it, the voltmeter read a little over 14 volts. After a minute, or two, the voltmeter started fluctuating between 13 and 14...
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Forum: Electrical Tech
05-14-2024, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 184
Charging circut
Car is 65 GTO. Noticed the other day that the battery light was on while engine was on. I also have under dash gauges that include a voltmeter. It was showing just over 11 volts. Removed alternator...
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Forum: Electrical Tech
03-25-2024, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 915
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Forum: Electrical Tech
03-25-2024, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 915
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Forum: Electrical Tech
03-24-2024, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 915
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Forum: Electrical Tech
03-24-2024, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 915
LED instrument panel lights
I am thinking about replacing the instrument panel bulbs with LED's. This question is for those of you who have done this. Is the instrument panel any brighter, at night, with the LED bulbs versus...
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Forum: Interior TECH
05-18-2023, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,053
Bucket seat upholstery installation
Car is a 65 GTO. I've been thinking about buying a bucket seat upholstery kit and the tools from Ames to do it myself. My question is, has anyone done this themselves? If so, Is it very difficult or...
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Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
10-19-2022, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,766
Thank you all for your responses. It was on the...
Thank you all for your responses. It was on the car when I purchased it. When I got the PHS documents I also ordered a reproduction window sticker. The flasher was not listed on the sticker. It is a...
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Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
10-18-2022, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,766
Optional 65 GTO hazard flasher
Was the optional hazard flasher for 65 GTO a factory installed, or a dealer only installed Option? Any help appreciated. Thank you.
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Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
10-01-2022, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,024
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Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
10-01-2022, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,024
windshield washer nozzles
Are the washer nozzle tubes located below the cowl grille or slightly above the cowl grille? Any help appreciated. Thank you.
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Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
07-04-2022, 07:44 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,026
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Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
07-03-2022, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,026
65 Data tag
Can anyone tell me what these codes on the data tag stand for?
12D
ST 23737 PON 9184 BODY
TR 213-B C-C
2LGPR
5NW
19-2
I know what...
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Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
06-24-2022, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,104
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Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
06-24-2022, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,104
Seat belt bolts torque specs
Does anyone know the torque specs for the seat belt bolts for a 65 GTO? These are non-retractable belts. Thank you. Any help appreciated.
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Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
06-22-2022, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,481
5N is the correct code for a Pontiac MI. or...
5N is the correct code for a Pontiac MI. or Kansas City built GTO. The W after the 5N means the car was built with retractable seat belts. Does the car you're looking at have retractable seat belts?
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Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH
06-05-2022, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,404
I made a restrictor with two 3/8" x 1/8" brass...
I made a restrictor with two 3/8" x 1/8" brass pipe bushings & a 1/8" brass pipe nipple. The ID of the pipe nipple is 5/16. Thats half the ID diameter of the heater hose. The bushings fit nicely in...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
07-18-2021, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,394
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Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
07-08-2021, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,278
65 tail light sockets
Has anyone seen a tail light socket like this? It came out of a unrestored 65 GTO with a unmolested rear lighting harness. If it helps the car has a build date 12C on the cowl tag. Note how the...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
07-05-2021, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,099
From what I gather, from all the replies, that...
From what I gather, from all the replies, that they were a dealer or owner installed option in 65. I have a flarestat unit like 64-3Duces shows in his second thumbnail. Looks easy enough to install....
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
07-04-2021, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,099
4 way hazard flashers
Does anyone know if 4 way hazard flashers were offered on a 65 A body? I believe that in 66 or 67 they were required by federal mandate. Just wondered if they were offered as an option in 65. Any...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
07-01-2021, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,032
Remove the pulley from the pump. Then turn the...
Remove the pulley from the pump. Then turn the pump by hand and see if the pump hub wobbles. If it doesn't wobble then check the pulley. If you have to smack it with a hammer to try to straighten it...
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Forum: Tri-Power Tech
11-17-2020, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,171
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