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wh33lman
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Pontiac - Street
06-07-2024, 09:10 PM
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Rear main seal..........yep, still leaks
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wh33lman
I fought a leak for most of last year after...
I fought a leak for most of last year after getting my engine back from a machine shop that was strictly a rip-off joint.
5 times I pulled the motor and resealed the oil pan, believing it was the...
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Pontiac - Race
02-04-2024, 01:36 PM
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Clearances and Oil Pressure
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4,384
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wh33lman
I mentioned earlier in the thread the previous...
I mentioned earlier in the thread the previous owner's combo. He was upset that I changed it to suit my combo.
But I was not wanting a big tire pro street show car just to win trophies.
It is...
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Pontiac - Race
02-04-2024, 12:21 PM
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Clearances and Oil Pressure
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wh33lman
Even with the 3:08 gears it runs at about...
Even with the 3:08 gears it runs at about 2800-3000 cruising on the highway with the T350 and a 2800-3000 stall. The 20W50 was recommended by the previous owner.
It came with a 7qt pan, but it...
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Pontiac - Race
02-04-2024, 12:14 AM
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Clearances and Oil Pressure
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Posted By
wh33lman
So far the count is 60lb. pump - 7 80lb....
So far the count is
60lb. pump - 7
80lb. pump - 4
...and 1- 60lb. pump shimmed to 70lb.
I appreciate all the input and experiences...
Let's see if I can provide more info from the builder's...
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Pontiac - Race
02-04-2024, 12:11 AM
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Clearances and Oil Pressure
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wh33lman
So far the count is 60lb. pump - 7 80lb....
So far the count is
60lb. pump - 7
80lb. pump - 4
...and 1- 60lb. pump shimmed to 70lb.
Let's see if I can provide more info from the build sheet
1975 455 + .030" bore - 3.25" main 4.210"...
Forum:
Pontiac - Race
02-03-2024, 11:55 AM
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41
Clearances and Oil Pressure
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Posted By
wh33lman
Yes. With the stock 4-core rad, Eheads,...
Yes.
With the stock 4-core rad, Eheads, northwind intake, it runs cool...has no problem staying at the 185° thermostat spec.
I set the rev limiter at 5500 rpm.
Previous builder really...
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Pontiac - Race
02-02-2024, 11:48 PM
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Clearances and Oil Pressure
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Posted By
wh33lman
Looks like it's better to be safe than sorry and...
Looks like it's better to be safe than sorry and go with a new 80lb. pump.
Costs a lot more to fix than prevent.
Forum:
Pontiac - Race
02-02-2024, 09:30 PM
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Clearances and Oil Pressure
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Posted By
wh33lman
I see that the difference between the 60lb. and...
I see that the difference between the 60lb. and 80lb. pumps on Butler's site is mainly the spring length.
But is adding a shim to a 60lb. pump just as good as using an 80lb. pump?
Otherwise, why...
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Pontiac - Race
02-02-2024, 04:00 PM
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Clearances and Oil Pressure
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Posted By
wh33lman
Actually they are a very early version of the...
Actually they are a very early version of the Performer RPM that is 87cc.
Between the block decked and heads shaved, the Venolia pistons had to be shaved down to lower compression to 11.5:1.
...
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Pontiac - Race
02-01-2024, 11:10 PM
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Clearances and Oil Pressure
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wh33lman
Clearances and Oil Pressure
I know when something is out of my wheelhouse...so I need some advice.
Just received my short block back from the machine shop...after the previous shop completely buggered it up. It required an...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
09-22-2023, 07:13 PM
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Rear main or oil pan leak?
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Posted By
wh33lman
I pulled my motor 2x in the last 2 weeks looking...
I pulled my motor 2x in the last 2 weeks looking to fix what I thought was a pan leak mostly at highway speeds.
So I folded a strip of paper towel over a 1" scraper and was able to get it placed in...
Forum:
Industry Stuff
06-04-2023, 08:28 AM
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Cam Shaft Core Shortage
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9,642
Posted By
wh33lman
Got a call from Butler....they have cams in stock...
Got a call from Butler....they have cams in stock now.
Even though I cancelled my order and went in a different direction for this year, they were giving me first crack at resuming my order. Very...
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Pontiac - Street
05-01-2023, 07:49 PM
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Oil Pan Gasket
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Posted By
wh33lman
I use studs on my 455 for the oil pan...makes...
I use studs on my 455 for the oil pan...makes setting it up much easier.
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
05-01-2023, 01:21 PM
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Oil Pan Gasket
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Posted By
wh33lman
I need to resurrect this thread... Cliff, do...
I need to resurrect this thread...
Cliff, do you double-up that cork gasket to get the needed thickness?
The cork sheets are 1/2 the thickness of the cork supplied in the Felpro gasket kits....
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
04-30-2023, 05:03 PM
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another sad story
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Posted By
wh33lman
Yes , I see what he has done there. I wonder how...
Yes , I see what he has done there. I wonder how thick it is ? The cork piece that comes with the Felpro kit appears to be much thicker.
To fix the pan rails, I use a thick bolt as a drift to...
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Pontiac - Street
04-30-2023, 03:25 PM
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another sad story
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Posted By
wh33lman
This is exactly where I am at... I have a...
This is exactly where I am at...
I have a Butler One-piece that is missing the rubber 3-prong section over the rear.
Consensus seems to be not to use the rubber 3-prong gasket, but use the...
Forum:
THE LOBBY
04-30-2023, 12:31 PM
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Don’t dare chirp your tires!
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2,375
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wh33lman
You think your laws are strict...Ontario's new...
You think your laws are strict...Ontario's new stunt driving laws cover not just roads, but "public spaces".
Even empty or abandoned parking lots are now covered under these laws.
You could be...
Forum:
THE LOBBY
04-21-2023, 08:11 AM
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Cam shaft tolerances
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wh33lman
Cam shaft tolerances
Recently decided to measure the lobe lift on an installed cam.
I am using a magnetic stand and dial indicator directly on the lobes.
Specs are .316" on both intake and exhaust lobes.
Most lobes...
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Industry Stuff
04-21-2023, 07:57 AM
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25
Cam Shaft Core Shortage
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9,642
Posted By
wh33lman
I was told that roller cams were billet cores,...
I was told that roller cams were billet cores, not cast.
Is this not the case anymore?
I cancelled my order, and will go back to one of my other cams for the season....but not before one last...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
04-16-2023, 08:46 AM
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Engine temp -- too high?
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Posted By
wh33lman
The valve at the center of the fan clutch, which...
The valve at the center of the fan clutch, which gets turned by the coil expanding as the temp rises, are prone to seizing.
Spray a little WD40 on it and use a slot screwdriver to manually loosen it...
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Industry Stuff
03-29-2023, 11:34 AM
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25
Cam Shaft Core Shortage
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9,642
Posted By
wh33lman
You are lucky... I have been waiting since early...
You are lucky... I have been waiting since early Dec. for a custom HR via Comp.
Forum:
Industry Stuff
03-27-2023, 01:00 PM
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25
Cam Shaft Core Shortage
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9,642
Posted By
wh33lman
Good Info . Might not be the year to plan for a...
Good Info .
Might not be the year to plan for a cam upgrade.
Forum:
Industry Stuff
03-26-2023, 12:23 PM
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25
Cam Shaft Core Shortage
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9,642
Posted By
wh33lman
Cam Shaft Core Shortage
So how bad is this shortage of cam shaft cores?
I see on Facebook some have been waiting since Sept. 2022 for a cam from Comp Cams. One post claimed inside knowledge that no cams were going out...
Forum:
THE LOBBY
02-21-2023, 03:29 PM
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35
Raquel Welch has died
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4,968
Posted By
wh33lman
She was unforgettable in "100 Rifles" with Burt...
She was unforgettable in "100 Rifles" with Burt Reynolds.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063970/mediaviewer/rm4224371712/
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
02-08-2023, 03:08 PM
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6
Lifter not bleeding down
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1,427
Posted By
wh33lman
I did not "lean on it" for very long...just about...
I did not "lean on it" for very long...just about 15 seconds and it would not budge.
I can try a couple of others...
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