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Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 09:07 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,930
Posted By Elarson
I'll cast my vote for the incorrect cam phasing...

I'll cast my vote for the incorrect cam phasing and/or inaccurate ignition timing marks on the balancer.

Eric
Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-16-2024, 04:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 442
Posted By Elarson
One data point would be to look at NHRA rules and...

One data point would be to look at NHRA rules and see what ET classes require SFI-rated wheels.

Eric
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-11-2024, 12:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,377
Posted By Elarson
No. The material type, heat treatment, initial...

No. The material type, heat treatment, initial fit and oil supply determine the basic wear rate. If anything, as the joints get looser and there is more rattling around, the wear rate probably...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-11-2024, 09:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 764
Posted By Elarson
Agree Eric

Agree

Eric
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-10-2024, 11:15 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,377
Posted By Elarson
Timing chains don't stretch. They wear at the...

Timing chains don't stretch. They wear at the pin joints.

Eric
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-06-2024, 02:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 178
Posted By Elarson
Yes, it needs to be curved Eric

Yes, it needs to be curved

Eric
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-05-2024, 02:48 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,369
Posted By Elarson
Edelbrock heads have been life-changing for the...

Edelbrock heads have been life-changing for the Pontiac crowd, but let's not forget that they're owned by investors now who could easily decide to drop them.

Eric
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-27-2024, 12:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 730
Posted By Elarson
I hunted down burd's booth and was happy to chat...

I hunted down burd's booth and was happy to chat a few minutes and put a face to a screenname. Other highlights were talking to Herb Adams and meeting Garry Grillo who had the '72 T/A road race car....
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-13-2024, 05:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 730
Posted By Elarson
I'll be there on Saturday. I don't need anything...

I'll be there on Saturday. I don't need anything but I'll try to look you up.

Eric
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-13-2024, 01:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,311
Posted By Elarson
My first choice is always Strange. Mark Williams...

My first choice is always Strange. Mark Williams and Moser have good stuff too.

Eric
Forum: Garage Sale 08-13-2024, 01:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 940
Posted By Elarson
Still testing for the magic number. New...

Still testing for the magic number.

New price $10,500
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-13-2024, 11:01 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,311
Posted By Elarson
That makes sense. Based on my limited experience...

That makes sense. Based on my limited experience long ago with a Trans Am, 12 bolt rearend and stock driveshaft & U-joints.....putting on 9" slicks immediately revealed the stock axles to be the...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-05-2024, 08:47 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,226
Posted By Elarson
I'm by no means an expert, but if a racer is well...

I'm by no means an expert, but if a racer is well ahead and sure to take the stripe first, they may choose to lift and brake to protect their index. Go too quick and NHRA factors your engine HP...
Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH 08-03-2024, 08:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 521
Posted By Elarson
Update: had to loosen the bottom of the outer...

Update: had to loosen the bottom of the outer fender and remove the inner fender to get access. Surprise....there were holes in the frame, not dimples. Self tapping screws went right in! Snaking...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-31-2024, 10:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 313
Posted By Elarson
We had the programmable 7 on the Grocery Getter. ...

We had the programmable 7 on the Grocery Getter. You have to tell it how many cylinders that you have. Not sure if the default is 8 cyl?

Eric
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-31-2024, 10:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,061
Posted By Elarson
I've noticed in recent years that USPS packages...

I've noticed in recent years that USPS packages seem to travel faster and with less damage than they were known for in the past.

Eric
Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH 07-30-2024, 10:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 521
Posted By Elarson
I found the 3 dimples. It helped knowing where...

I found the 3 dimples. It helped knowing where to look. Thanks for the help!

Eric
Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH 07-30-2024, 09:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 521
Posted By Elarson
I'm hoping for that on mine. Looks like the...

I'm hoping for that on mine. Looks like the fender and inner fender are going to need to come off.

Thanks!
Eric
Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH 07-29-2024, 12:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 521
Posted By Elarson
Your pix are a huge help. Now I know where to...

Your pix are a huge help. Now I know where to look. The screws that are with the old bracket are clearly self tapping. If holes don't exist, I'm hoping there's at least dimples where they are...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-29-2024, 12:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,268
Posted By Elarson
Hopefully nobody wants to claim your engine and...

Hopefully nobody wants to claim your engine and have to convert their car to Pontiac mounts, bellhousing, etc.

Eric
Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH 07-29-2024, 08:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 521
Posted By Elarson
Clutch Cross Shaft

I'm converting my '75 from auto trans to stick. I have the clutch cross shaft assembly off a junkyard donor car.

Does the bracket that holds the outboard end of the shaft bolt to the outside of...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-24-2024, 01:21 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,393
Posted By Elarson
We had the same system on the Boss Bird....minus...

We had the same system on the Boss Bird....minus the radio-controlled triggering (beyond the finish line). There is a tether across the burst panel that gets torn apart and triggers the system if...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-23-2024, 09:57 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,795
Posted By Elarson
Good idea. I don't fully trust the rubber caps. ...

Good idea. I don't fully trust the rubber caps.

Eric
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-23-2024, 04:56 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,795
Posted By Elarson
Jeff told me that they had to move the water...

Jeff told me that they had to move the water jacket and it got too thin to tap a hole there.

Eric
Forum: Suspension TECH 07-23-2024, 04:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 493
Posted By Elarson
I bought one of the center links from NAPA. It...

I bought one of the center links from NAPA. It was Chinese and didn't fit right...it rubbed on the crossmember. I bit the bullet and spent the money for the Rare Parts version and it is perfect. ...
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