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Forum: Suspension TECH Yesterday, 07:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 90
Posted By Sirrotica
I recently saw a video on You tube that...

I recently saw a video on You tube that recommended this site for hard to find lug nuts for obscure wheels.

https://lugnutguys.com/

Hopefully this may help you out..........;)
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 07:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 597
Posted By Sirrotica
One thing I've found over the years that lead to...

One thing I've found over the years that lead to a dog Pontiac when all the obvious things check out.

Cam timing off, I know you swear you have it right, but it's not that hard to mess it up with...
Forum: Members Helping Members 06-09-2024, 12:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 264
Posted By Sirrotica
Having done exhaust work for years, the sure fire...

Having done exhaust work for years, the sure fire way is going to be oxy acetylene. All heat helps when doing exhaust work, but propane torches just doesn't generate the amount of heat needed to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-05-2024, 09:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 789
Posted By Sirrotica
You might try insulating the fuel line from the...

You might try insulating the fuel line from the pump to the carb, and use an insulating base gasket betweeen the intake and carb base. Pontiac started insulating the fuel line from pump to carb in...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-04-2024, 08:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 557
Posted By Sirrotica
When you see the damage an impact does to the hex...

When you see the damage an impact does to the hex heads, just think of how much abuse those grade 2 threaded components are having done to them.

Using a ratchet will lengthen their life immenseley...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 06-03-2024, 10:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 98
Posted By Sirrotica
Use a few !/2 inch large fender washers betwwen...

Use a few !/2 inch large fender washers betwwen the frame mount, and the motor mount to space the engine up where you want it.

An alternative would be to use some steel plate and cut it to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-03-2024, 08:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 557
Posted By Sirrotica
If you're talking about the 3/4 ton one wiith the...

If you're talking about the 3/4 ton one wiith the hex head ends on it, DO NOT use a impact wrench on it. The same goes for the bolt style internal coil spring compressors. The soft alloy that the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-01-2024, 11:20 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 912
Posted By Sirrotica
For people that are financially challenged, and...

For people that are financially challenged, and still would like a 4L80E, you can buy a used one, install the Trans go shift kit. That gets you a serviceable unit for cheap. You'll still need the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-29-2024, 09:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 644
Posted By Sirrotica
Done Bob, hoping for the best possible outcomes...

Done Bob, hoping for the best possible outcomes in all 3 cases.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-29-2024, 09:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 771
Posted By Sirrotica
One other thought is valve guides so tight that...

One other thought is valve guides so tight that when they get hot, they seize on the valve stems. It's not a common problem, but it has been known to happen with not enough clearance.

That's just...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-28-2024, 09:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 198
Posted By Sirrotica
This is a fairly common problem with Pontiacs,...

This is a fairly common problem with Pontiacs, always has been. The head bolt with the 3/8 inch lug should have a star washer on the cable end. Many times this washer is omitted during service work....
Forum: Members Helping Members 05-27-2024, 08:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 314
Posted By Sirrotica
22.5 is correct for the 2 mitered angles, 22.5 +...

22.5 is correct for the 2 mitered angles, 22.5 + 22.5= 45 degrees.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-24-2024, 07:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 268
Posted By Sirrotica
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Forum: THE LOBBY 05-23-2024, 04:15 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,308
Posted By Sirrotica
It's the shirt Mike, someone at GM finally read...

It's the shirt Mike, someone at GM finally read it..............:pound:

https://i.ibb.co/MkY6297/pontiacnailbyost.jpg (https://ibb.co/s90Hmtq)
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-23-2024, 10:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 268
Posted By Sirrotica
In a garage setting, I've always used an oxy...

In a garage setting, I've always used an oxy acetylene torch to heat the ring gear. I never bothered freezing the flywheel as I didn't have access to a freezer usually.

Typically I would clamp a...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-17-2024, 12:15 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,243
Posted By Sirrotica
When I've asked for prayers for my family, the...

When I've asked for prayers for my family, the forum has always answered. Prayers sent for Greg, Father watch over him.......Amen.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-14-2024, 08:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 868
Posted By Sirrotica
Unless someone ground the nubs off of the shaft,...

Unless someone ground the nubs off of the shaft, it only comes out from the bottom after the pan and pump are removed.

Taking premium oil, and putting additives in it, dilutes the additive...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 05-14-2024, 06:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 363
Posted By Sirrotica
I have a 93 K3500 with the early style cooling...

I have a 93 K3500 with the early style cooling lines, it finally failed at 280,000 miles.

As Jake, from Jake's Performance, that specializes in 4L80E's has said, he sees no difference in...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 05-12-2024, 10:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 363
Posted By Sirrotica
Almost any GM car that came with a T 400 in it,...

Almost any GM car that came with a T 400 in it, will accept a 4L80E. The closest interference point is the rear most cooling line in the 97, and later transmissions. Using a 91-96 case moves that...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-12-2024, 02:22 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,377
Posted By Sirrotica
As Lake Speed said, the antifoaming agents are...

As Lake Speed said, the antifoaming agents are the first things to go away, and agitating the oil to see how long the oil stays aerated tells if the antifoaming is still working. He demonstrates how...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-11-2024, 09:44 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,377
Posted By Sirrotica
Research says, that the additive package...

Research says, that the additive package definitely goes bad after a number of years sitting. The oil is still fine as far as a lubricating agent, but the additive package does not do what it was...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-09-2024, 08:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 832
Posted By Sirrotica
One person using steady pulling on the breaker...

One person using steady pulling on the breaker bar, while another person heats the aluminum up. You need to keep moving the heat around the hole, while having a steady pull. Too much torque will...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-08-2024, 06:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 919
Posted By Sirrotica
Having driven a fuel tanker for 5 years, the gas...

Having driven a fuel tanker for 5 years, the gas that is in the tanks at a loading rack has no ethanol in it, it is pure gas. They have a seperate tank for ethanol. When you load the fuel, is when it...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-05-2024, 11:27 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,286
Posted By Sirrotica
East Penn / NAPA / Duracell, (all made by East...

East Penn / NAPA / Duracell, (all made by East Penn) gets my vote for batteries that sit for long periods. I currently have Exide / Rural King, in one of my trucks that suck when they sit. Chinese...
Forum: Members Helping Members 05-05-2024, 10:39 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,411
Posted By Sirrotica
If you want a hedge that no one will get near,...

If you want a hedge that no one will get near, barberry. We used to have kids that cut thru my dad's property when I was a kid. He planted barberry hedges around the perimiter of our property, and no...
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