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Forum: Suspension TECH 10-29-2024, 01:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 715
Posted By rolling money pits
My compressor is an old KD, got it probably...

My compressor is an old KD, got it probably 90/91. Acme threads and ball bearing FTW. It fit through my early 2nd gen, 69 and 70 A body frames.

First time using it was on my bird, 350 esprit...
Forum: Electrical Tech 10-28-2024, 04:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 321
Posted By rolling money pits
When I cooked the resistance wire in my 70 F...

When I cooked the resistance wire in my 70 F body, cause I was unaware of that issue ( so was the PO who installed the HEI for that matter ), I made a new wire.

Removed the burnt one from...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-28-2024, 04:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 251
Posted By rolling money pits
I assume you purchased the KD cable that’s...

I assume you purchased the KD cable that’s applicable to the transmission? 50/50 shot here, without knowing how early you mean, it’s possible that trans is a lock up one? I don’t know when GM...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 10-27-2024, 09:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 400
Posted By rolling money pits
Not being familiar with the VFN hood….does it...

Not being familiar with the VFN hood….does it have any structure underneath that would allow something to be mounted there?

If not, maybe affix a studs or nuts underneath?
Forum: Suspension TECH 10-25-2024, 08:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 715
Posted By rolling money pits
I’ve tried three ways…. The always exciting...

I’ve tried three ways….

The always exciting floor jack under the LCA, not recommended I have to say.

Finger type compressor, with both sets of fingers inserted into the spring with threaded...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 10-23-2024, 01:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,256
Posted By rolling money pits
Was 72 the first year for those solid metal...

Was 72 the first year for those solid metal center caps?
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 10-23-2024, 12:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 947
Posted By rolling money pits
This isn’t of any concern to me however, it’s...

This isn’t of any concern to me however, it’s rather interesting. I recall that company years ago, lots of people had them or wanted them.

My internet sleuthing turned up zero info, which in and...
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-21-2024, 07:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 282
Posted By rolling money pits
HF compressor not building pressure

My buddy’s HF compressor, reasonably new, suddenly stopped building pressure. Saw it today, kicks on fine, runs/sounds normal, but it’s leaking air/pressure at some pop off valve on the head.
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-17-2024, 02:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 282
Posted By rolling money pits
I cannot recall if comp or crane, but the wannabe...

I cannot recall if comp or crane, but the wannabe rhoades versions I used also had those dimples.
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-14-2024, 07:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 883
Posted By rolling money pits
That Doyusha one I wanted back in the mid 80s,...

That Doyusha one I wanted back in the mid 80s, was 70 some dollars IIRC. Too rich for a 16 yo.

I did snag the 1/8 scale monogram turbo t/a, for like half the cost.

I seem to remember last...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-09-2024, 01:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 510
Posted By rolling money pits
Those aren’t bad looking, and a reasonable price....

Those aren’t bad looking, and a reasonable price. Too bad about the fins, I’m half tempted to grab a pair and grind the fins off and re-polish.

As for the tiny screws, wouldn’t a small dab of...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-07-2024, 03:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 633
Posted By rolling money pits
Something is rather strange… For giggles I...

Something is rather strange…

For giggles I perused rockauto, looked at 70/71/72, Catalina, Bird, GP and lemans. They all took ( Standard Motor Products ) the 95 switch for non-tilt, 105 for tilt....
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 10-05-2024, 08:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 367
Posted By rolling money pits
Searched that # and this came up ...

Searched that # and this came up

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=875291

Clip you’re referring to?
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 10-05-2024, 01:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 367
Posted By rolling money pits
Based on the factory pix you posted, that clip...

Based on the factory pix you posted, that clip looks a lot like firewall harness clips, just mounted upside down.

I don’t recall their specific application, but if you look for engine...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-03-2024, 09:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 633
Posted By rolling money pits
I cannot speak for the 72…but I’m fairly sure...

I cannot speak for the 72…but I’m fairly sure wiring is the same for tilt/non tilt up to 71, just have to manipulate the two ign switch wiring connectors to fit the tilt switch. By manipulate I mean...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-23-2024, 02:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,109
Posted By rolling money pits
Fairly certain they’re not USA made but, OE BMW...

Fairly certain they’re not USA made but, OE BMW hose clamps are quite good, at least the ones on my E36 are.

Solid band and stout screw section. IIRC they’re all “narrow”, the band, like 5/16”...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-21-2024, 01:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 589
Posted By rolling money pits
If Ames is telling you to drill out (??) the...

If Ames is telling you to drill out (??) the lower tube to fit the AC extension tube, that person doesn’t know what they’re talking about, or the ext tube is made wrong and that’s the “fix”.
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-16-2024, 09:00 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,834
Posted By rolling money pits
Can aluminum heads even work on the 350s? Isn’t...

Can aluminum heads even work on the 350s? Isn’t there some kind of valve shrouding or some such performance deterring issue going on?

Unless you’re dead set on hopping up the 350, I’d follow the...
Forum: Suspension TECH 09-16-2024, 08:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 707
Posted By rolling money pits
I’d love to know the difference between the A...

I’d love to know the difference between the A arms. Only suspension change, that I’m aware of, was the change in outer wheel bearing size in 77 or 78.

For giggles I looked at UMI and Global...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-16-2024, 01:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,247
Posted By rolling money pits
20 years younger, which would allow me the...

20 years younger, which would allow me the opportunity to not make one horrific mistake, lol.
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-10-2024, 06:58 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,620
Posted By rolling money pits
Hmmm, I think I read about those earlier in this...

Hmmm, I think I read about those earlier in this thread.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-06-2024, 09:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,432
Posted By rolling money pits
There was a thread on here a while back covering...

There was a thread on here a while back covering this very topic. Guy ended up buying 2 rag joints, one for a quality rubber thingy and the other for correct hardware and such.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-05-2024, 04:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,193
Posted By rolling money pits
Not sure what you mean- “The idea of...

Not sure what you mean-

“The idea of applying grease and sealer in the same area“

What I read before is similar to what you do, gaskets glued to valve cover, then head side is either dry or...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-05-2024, 04:47 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,620
Posted By rolling money pits
Interesting watch, haven’t made it all the way...

Interesting watch, haven’t made it all the way yet.

Comments indicate he’s working on, or will be, RAIV intakes. If that comes to pass, and they’re as good as what it seems his other stuff is,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-05-2024, 02:10 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 11,363
Posted By rolling money pits
Thanks… Reading about other heads and the...

Thanks…

Reading about other heads and the associated guideplate machinations, fiddling, welding, etc., it’s nice to see it seems he’s making that end an easy out.
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