Forum: Pontiac - Street
05-24-2024, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 5,030
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
05-23-2024, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 5,030
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Forum: Suspension TECH
05-04-2024, 03:14 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 808
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Forum: Suspension TECH
05-03-2024, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 808
Turn Signal Cam
Ok, after centering the new gear, the steering wheel, and getting a shop to align the wheels, my turn signal cam is off a bit - when I turn right it clicks off too early, but when I turn left it...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
05-02-2024, 03:12 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 5,030
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
05-01-2024, 01:40 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 5,030
Just got a Powermaster 9510 today and was...
Just got a Powermaster 9510 today and was wondering if I may need to do any shimming - the OEM starter is currently using only one, and I don't think it's even necessary as it always has engaged...
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Forum: Electrical Tech
05-01-2024, 01:36 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,242
Replaced the alternator, repaired the melted...
Replaced the alternator, repaired the melted wires, constructed a new 24 gauge stainless steel wire with stripped insulation from a single stranded copper wire, and replaced the battery...it was a...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
04-12-2024, 11:56 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 5,030
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
04-12-2024, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 5,030
High Torque Starters
It's time I replace my OEM starter with a high torque mini for my 455 with headers - any specific recommendations? Thanks!
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Forum: Electrical Tech
04-12-2024, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,242
The alternator was toast, but all the copper...
The alternator was toast, but all the copper wires between the alternator and the bulkhead connector were undamaged, including the fusible link; however, once the current reached the smaller gauge...
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Forum: Electrical Tech
04-09-2024, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,242
New clarification - the little coil is not a...
New clarification - the little coil is not a resistor, but just the remnants of a wire nut...duh! Now just to find a replacement insulated stainless steel wire, but I'm striking out so far...why...
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Forum: Electrical Tech
04-09-2024, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,242
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Forum: Electrical Tech
04-09-2024, 02:37 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,242
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Forum: Electrical Tech
04-09-2024, 02:34 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,242
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Forum: Electrical Tech
04-08-2024, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,242
Burnt Ignition Resistor Wire
A disaster just sidelined my ’78 7 miles after I solved the steering wheel and gear issue; now I’m forced to ask for help from you electrical forensic experts, and I’ll be thorough:
Last summer I...
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Forum: Suspension TECH
04-06-2024, 02:52 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,577
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Forum: Suspension TECH
04-04-2024, 03:06 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,577
Ok, I'm back pulling my hair out - my gear is...
Ok, I'm back pulling my hair out - my gear is 100% centered, and my wheels aligned, but I can't connect the steering shaft to the gear and rag joint unless the steering wheel is turned almost 90...
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Forum: Suspension TECH
04-04-2024, 01:43 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 6,981
I converted mine almost 20 years ago using the...
I converted mine almost 20 years ago using the axle housing from an '81, and just had to change the axles, proportioning valve, and vacuum booster, along with the rotors, calipers, pads, and e-brake...
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Forum: Suspension TECH
03-17-2024, 12:29 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,577
Thanks, that makes sense as my old gear and...
Thanks, that makes sense as my old gear and coupler were quite loose - I'll get things close myself and then take it to a shop for fine tuning...I knew the project was going to be a pain, but as...
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Forum: Suspension TECH
03-16-2024, 04:19 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,577
New steering gear and steering wheel alignment
I just replaced my steering gear and coupling joint, but now my steering wheel is off-center...there is no way the gear, pitman arm, or coupler could be installed with the splines in the wrong...
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Forum: Electrical Tech
02-15-2024, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,454
Thanks everyone, I'll find some for sure;...
Thanks everyone, I'll find some for sure; upgrading the cables is simple enough, so I'm going to give it a go - the existing cables are 20-30 years old, so it's probably about time anyway! If I...
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Forum: Electrical Tech
02-05-2024, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,454
Battery Cable Questions
Hello again all,
I'm going to replace my stock battery cables with lower guage versions to hopefully help with a slow when hot starter problem (I have already replaced the starter, which did not...
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Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH
07-21-2023, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 878
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Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH
07-19-2023, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 878
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Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH
07-19-2023, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 878
I did find the clock power source, which comes...
I did find the clock power source, which comes from the instrument cluster loom then to the printed circuit - I think my clock must have failed considering I replaced the printed circuit a few years...
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