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Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH Yesterday, 11:51 PM
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Posted By 1950Mercury
It's the same with brake shoes and water pumps....

It's the same with brake shoes and water pumps. 20 years ago it was an exchange basis. Now everything is new Chinese no exchange.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-22-2024, 10:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 307
Posted By 1950Mercury
Looks like either I eliminate the power brakes or...

Looks like either I eliminate the power brakes or look for a set of chrome valve covers.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-19-2024, 12:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 307
Posted By 1950Mercury
Thanks Barrier Blue. After measuring mine it...

Thanks
Barrier Blue. After measuring mine it is a 9" already. My valve covers are aftermarket apparently. I am going to need probably a 8" if they make one or a 7". I wish the car didn't have...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-18-2024, 11:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 440
Posted By 1950Mercury
Thank you. I received the correct adaptor...

Thank you. I received the correct adaptor yesterday, Already on the car and all is good now.
Forum: 61-77 GTO LeMans & Tempests WANTED 05-17-2024, 12:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 442
Posted By 1950Mercury
Thank you for reaching out but I already found a...

Thank you for reaching out but I already found a pair. Thank again.
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 05-14-2024, 10:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 155
Posted By 1950Mercury
I found one.

I found one.
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 05-14-2024, 07:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 155
Posted By 1950Mercury
Okay.. Thank you

Okay.. Thank you
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 05-14-2024, 01:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 155
Posted By 1950Mercury
66 GTO oil filter adaptor

Looking for a good oil filter adaptor for a 66 A body Pontiac # #5579457.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-14-2024, 12:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 440
Posted By 1950Mercury
Yes.. It is a 389. Last 4 of block casting is...

Yes.. It is a 389. Last 4 of block casting is 6769. Thinking block came out of a Catalina or other B body.. I noticed on ZeGermanHams picture the angled adaptor. I'm sure that's my issue.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-13-2024, 11:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 307
Posted By 1950Mercury
Power brake booster

Today I ordered the shims to raise motor 3/16" from Aimes. I notice my 11" brake booster is very close to my valve covers. I'm thinking going to a 9" booster. This is a 66 GTO front disc dual master...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-13-2024, 11:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 440
Posted By 1950Mercury
I think I now see my issue. It looks like your...

I think I now see my issue. It looks like your filter bracket is canted slightly. Mine is straight which puts the filter close to the lower rear A arm bracket.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-13-2024, 02:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 162
Posted By 1950Mercury
It does have an aftermarket oil pan. Drain plug...

It does have an aftermarket oil pan. Drain plug is on driver side and seems the drain plug is 21mm. 13/16 won't quite get it so assuming Chinese inferior crap.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-13-2024, 01:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 162
Posted By 1950Mercury
66 GTO Oil pan resting on crossmember

Oil pan resting on crossmember. I also spotted this on the right front mount. Is this due to a Chinese made mount?
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-11-2024, 09:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 440
Posted By 1950Mercury
66 GTO oil filter

Can anyone tell me what Wix oil filter fits a 66 GTO. Book says 51049 but it is too long. I tried a 51258 but thread pitch didn't feel right. I took a Fram PH25 off but I cringe at the thought of...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-15-2024, 01:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 927
Posted By 1950Mercury
Oh well. I installed riv nuts yesterday. That's...

Oh well. I installed riv nuts yesterday. That's what you do when some idiot don't weld a nut on backside.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-14-2024, 07:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 927
Posted By 1950Mercury
I was sure hoping it wasn't a weld in.

I was sure hoping it wasn't a weld in.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-13-2024, 12:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 927
Posted By 1950Mercury
Thank you. And of course a person would never...

Thank you. And of course a person would never find a nut kike that. Looks like it's time for a riv nut.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-12-2024, 11:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 927
Posted By 1950Mercury
I'm thinking you may be right but please let me...

I'm thinking you may be right but please let me know for sure though. You wouldn't happen to be at the Spokane Washington show by any chance?
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-12-2024, 05:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 927
Posted By 1950Mercury
I do know what they look like and where they go....

I do know what they look like and where they go. I need to know if what they go into has a welded in nut or if it has a clip sort of like the pic. I posted. My hole is just a hole without a thread to...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-12-2024, 12:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 927
Posted By 1950Mercury
66 GTO hood bump stops

Can someone tell me if on the core support there is a nut welded in the hole for this hood stop stud or is it a push in speed nut like the one pictured? I am thinking I may have a aftermarket...
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 04-12-2024, 12:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 676
Posted By 1950Mercury
Thank you Dick. I have some DAG on the way.

Thank you Dick. I have some DAG on the way.
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 04-10-2024, 07:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 676
Posted By 1950Mercury
66 Pontiac tri power base

Has anyone had any experience with the after market tri power bases from the parts place. #
TP3550G. Good bad or whatever. I have my rear one I can see daylight around the edge also for some...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-05-2024, 10:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 429
Posted By 1950Mercury
3 deuce jetting

Can someone tell me what is the most common primary carb jetting on a 66 GTO 3duece setup? 389 engine mild cam 4 speed.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-28-2024, 09:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 626
Posted By 1950Mercury
I spoke with Pete Serio today to find out more...

I spoke with Pete Serio today to find out more about my situation with putting the console back in this 66 GTO. He stated this was basically a pain from day one from the factory. He explained that...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-28-2024, 12:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 626
Posted By 1950Mercury
I see that the linkage kit recommended for the...

I see that the linkage kit recommended for the 64/66 GTO is the Hurst 3733163. But I also see that the mount plate isn't correct for the 64/66 GTO. Has anyone used this linkage kit and what were the...
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