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Forum: THE LOBBY Today, 01:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 392
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Just for fun, I went to their E-bay store and...

Just for fun, I went to their E-bay store and looked at some other cars they had for sale. Looked at a 69 Cutlass for 37K. It looked better than the 68/69 GTO. I am sure it had plenty of problems...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH Today, 11:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 181
Posted By mgarblik
Those are great pics, thanks for posting. It...

Those are great pics, thanks for posting. It would be so interesting to know why the engineers felt a different, rather exotic balancer was needed for the SD engines vs the 425A, HO engines? As is...
Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 10:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 392
Posted By mgarblik
It's kinda like a "Where's Waldo" type game. ...

It's kinda like a "Where's Waldo" type game. Funny, I knew something was wrong with those seats and missed they were 69's. I am sure I missed much more. The last 68/69 GTO I owned was over 30...
Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 04:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 392
Posted By mgarblik
Well, here is a short list after a 5 minute look...

Well, here is a short list after a 5 minute look at the pics.

1. Fake Judge and the wrong year isn't great. Does say "not a Judge in ad"
2. Electric headlight conversion has issues or needs...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-07-2024, 10:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 221
Posted By mgarblik
"Last Mag Standing", and it too is gone...

"Last Mag Standing", and it too is gone unfortunately. I hope I get my last issue as well. I always enjoyed the magazine all the way back to it's roots.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-06-2024, 03:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 322
Posted By mgarblik
I am going to attach some pics of a 1973 Firebird...

I am going to attach some pics of a 1973 Firebird accessory layout. I do not know for sure if this is the same as a 1975. This is a non-AC car, but PS and ALT may be the same? Not an 80 amp Alt. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-06-2024, 12:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 249
Posted By mgarblik
The Holley chart on post #7 is very useful. I...

The Holley chart on post #7 is very useful. I have seen is in Holley full line catalogs. You can clearly see the stamped #'s are not a direct correlation to the hole size. The close tolerance jets...
Forum: Members Helping Members 11-05-2024, 10:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 174
Posted By mgarblik
We have a torque wrench calibration stand at my...

We have a torque wrench calibration stand at my school. We have tested a few Icon split beam torque wrenches. They are accurate. 2-3% Also tested a Quinn digital torque wrench with angle. Also...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-03-2024, 09:23 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,003
Posted By mgarblik
There are some Youtube videos where current and...

There are some Youtube videos where current and former F.A.S.T. competitors have "tell all" sessions and/or show and tell sessions of all the modifications done to the cars and engines to make them...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-03-2024, 09:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 268
Posted By mgarblik
Reading your post, at least 2 critical bits of...

Reading your post, at least 2 critical bits of information are missing to make any meaningful comments. 1: HP and Torque graphs from the dyno sessions. At a minimum, printouts of dyno data. 2. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-02-2024, 02:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 627
Posted By mgarblik
B&S crankshafts were produced both cast and...

B&S crankshafts were produced both cast and forged. Generally, all iron block models were forged. Most IC, Industrial, Commercial engines aluminum with sleeves were also forged. The cheapest...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-02-2024, 10:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 424
Posted By mgarblik
I agree with everything above. But, it seems...

I agree with everything above. But, it seems like you want to be different and build something unique. I understand the desire to accomplish this goal. You may be the only one to recognize your...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-01-2024, 09:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 627
Posted By mgarblik
I have had multiple Pontiac crankshafts...

I have had multiple Pontiac crankshafts straightened when we were running the Nitro engine. They would bend anytime the tune-up wasn't spot on. But these were always billet crankshafts. The worst...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-31-2024, 09:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 386
Posted By mgarblik
Using a tool like the one in my link will make...

Using a tool like the one in my link will make this repair a breeze. Just get the cylinder at TDC, put compressed air in the cylinder and away you go. Takes about an hour to do 16 of them on a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-30-2024, 12:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 335
Posted By mgarblik
If you are going to use Chevy Clench nuts, buy a...

If you are going to use Chevy Clench nuts, buy a new set. Used ones often have lost their ability to hold tightly. No washer is used between the nut and the pivot ball in a stock application. If...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-30-2024, 12:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 209
Posted By mgarblik
I have used a cheapie 1" travel dial indicator...

I have used a cheapie 1" travel dial indicator and the included magnetic base from Harbor Freight without too much trouble.
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-30-2024, 09:09 AM
Replies: 920
Views: 98,178
Posted By mgarblik
That 55 is a beauty. Love the color...

That 55 is a beauty. Love the color combination. Could you tell us a little more about the running gear? Original 287? Or something different? Manual or auto trans?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-29-2024, 08:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 822
Posted By mgarblik
I like to run just water as well. Much less of a...

I like to run just water as well. Much less of a mess if there are any cooling system issues. Especially in a restored engine compartment. Then I drain and put in my coolant.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-28-2024, 10:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 822
Posted By mgarblik
I like the idea of separating the trans from the...

I like the idea of separating the trans from the engine for initial start and cam break-in. One less big and expensive thing to worry about during this critical period. Once engine is broken in,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-28-2024, 10:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 935
Posted By mgarblik
My experience is if you buy a transfer case kit...

My experience is if you buy a transfer case kit from E-bay or Rock Auto full of Chinese components, it will go together nice and tight and in 6 months it will be so stretched out, the chain will be...
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-26-2024, 07:34 PM
Replies: 920
Views: 98,178
Posted By mgarblik
Took my 62 Catalina to the final Cars and Coffee...

Took my 62 Catalina to the final Cars and Coffee event for the year. It was also a Halloween event for the little kids. Lots of them in costume and candy being given out all over. About 1500 cars...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-25-2024, 08:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 970
Posted By mgarblik
Since a few people posted about A Hines Racing...

Since a few people posted about A Hines Racing Engines....... I just loved their tag line, on their stickers, T-shirts and such. A Hines Racing Engines........Where winning is a habit, Not an...
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-25-2024, 02:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 880
Posted By mgarblik
Please keep us informed on your observations and...

Please keep us informed on your observations and information from your stepson about the reliability and use of the charging stations. I am interested in real world results and how the chargers are...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-25-2024, 08:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,187
Posted By mgarblik
That is very impressive indeed. You are very...

That is very impressive indeed. You are very skilled with a little luck thrown in for good measure. Pontiac V-8 engines, by design are very difficult to seal up 100%, zero leaks. They have many...
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-25-2024, 08:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 880
Posted By mgarblik
Electric cars, IMO have a place in the mix of...

Electric cars, IMO have a place in the mix of ground transportation choices. Like so many things in our world today, there are no clear winners and losers. We should have choices and be allowed to...
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