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Tim Corcoran
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Pontiac - Street
Yesterday, 07:52 PM
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Motor oil weight you run?
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Tim Corcoran
It depends on your bearing clearances. If factory...
It depends on your bearing clearances. If factory clearances 10-30 is recommended with a little more clearance 10-40 or 15-40
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Pontiac - Street
06-01-2024, 10:47 PM
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Time for a new transmission
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756
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Tim Corcoran
Sorry if I am hijacking but I have considered...
Sorry if I am hijacking but I have considered installing a 4L80 in my 67 LeMans at some point. Can the 4L80E be installed up to a Pontiac block without an adapter? Does it require the trans tunnel to...
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Pontiac - Race
06-01-2024, 05:21 PM
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400 Stroker Build Documentary
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11,573
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Tim Corcoran
The Doug Herbert Lifters I don't know why...
The Doug Herbert Lifters
I don't know why some of the photos rotate when I attach them. Sorry about that.
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Pontiac - Race
06-01-2024, 05:17 PM
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400 Stroker Build Documentary
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Tim Corcoran
I just finished installing the Ultradyne solid...
I just finished installing the Ultradyne solid roller cam and the new Butler Pro Billet Timing Set, Billet Gears 9 Keyway Crank Sprocket .005 Short. Since the engine was line honed the standard...
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Pontiac - Street
06-01-2024, 10:07 AM
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Time for a new transmission
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756
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Tim Corcoran
The TH-400 is a strong trans many available for...
The TH-400 is a strong trans many available for cheap and you won't have to mess with a TV cable. You can use your same cross member you will just need a driveshaft. Any 64-72 GM A-body drive shaft...
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Pontiac - Race
05-30-2024, 11:13 PM
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First Time on New Build
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548
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Tim Corcoran
I have a TH-400 also and have done it many times...
I have a TH-400 also and have done it many times and didn't have a problem. I don't know it it's hard on the trans or not but I never had a problem. I assume you mean a reverse pattern manual valve...
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Pontiac - Race
05-30-2024, 08:54 PM
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Thin intake gasket
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268
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Tim Corcoran
Silicone, and the fit is tight so I don't think...
Silicone, and the fit is tight so I don't think it would be affected by alcohol
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Pontiac - Race
05-30-2024, 09:49 AM
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First Time on New Build
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548
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Tim Corcoran
Congrats on the great 60' time and a very nice...
Congrats on the great 60' time and a very nice working suspension. What is the GPM rating for the Holley pump? What fuel are you using? The plugs indicate a lot of detonation, this can hurt your...
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Pontiac - Race
05-30-2024, 09:29 AM
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Thin intake gasket
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268
Posted By
Tim Corcoran
I bought a Victor intake years ago and it was...
I bought a Victor intake years ago and it was machined wrong from the factory. The port alignment was way off but when I set it on the heads without a gasket the alignment was perfect. The Felpro...
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Pontiac - Race
05-26-2024, 10:56 PM
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Dip stick tube in the block
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353
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Tim Corcoran
Thanks for the advice, but I did already have the...
Thanks for the advice, but I did already have the short block assembled. All I had to do is remove the number 3 main cap to get the clearance needed and tapped it right on in.
Forum:
Pontiac - Race
05-25-2024, 11:08 PM
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400 Stroker Build Documentary
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11,573
Posted By
Tim Corcoran
More photos
More photos
Forum:
Pontiac - Race
05-25-2024, 11:06 PM
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117
400 Stroker Build Documentary
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11,573
Posted By
Tim Corcoran
After file fitting the rings I moved on to...
After file fitting the rings I moved on to hanging the pistons on the rods and installing the rods and pistons into the engine. An important item to be extra careful with. The rods have a chamfer on...
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Pontiac - Race
05-25-2024, 11:51 AM
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Questio about engine bearings
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Tim Corcoran
Questio about engine bearings
I am wondering why do fully grooved main bearings have an oil feed hole on both bearing halves? I don't see a reason for the hole in the bearing on the cap side?
Forum:
Pontiac - Race
05-24-2024, 04:03 PM
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Dip stick tube in the block
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353
Posted By
Tim Corcoran
Dip stick tube in the block
I have a new dip stick tube I got from Butler. I'm getting ready to install it into the block. I'm pretty sure it installs from the bottom but my question is how do you know how far to insert it? Is...
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Pontiac - Race
05-24-2024, 03:46 PM
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400 Stroker Build Documentary
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11,573
Posted By
Tim Corcoran
Thanks for the comments I see I forgot to cover...
Thanks for the comments I see I forgot to cover those important points. My rings had a dimple on the second ring and some etching with the ring size on the top ring. Instructions said the etching and...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
05-24-2024, 12:46 PM
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When can you use 4.125 pistons on a 400 block?
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Tim Corcoran
This is interesting, does filling the block add...
This is interesting, does filling the block add heat to the top of the piston?
Forum:
Pontiac - Race
05-24-2024, 12:33 PM
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117
400 Stroker Build Documentary
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11,573
Posted By
Tim Corcoran
More photos
More photos
Forum:
Pontiac - Race
05-24-2024, 12:21 PM
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117
400 Stroker Build Documentary
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11,573
Posted By
Tim Corcoran
I have been out of the country on a long term...
I have been out of the country on a long term business trip and now getting back to finishing this engine up. I am currently file fitting the rings. I have Total Seal classic style rings. The...
Forum:
Pontiac - Race
05-24-2024, 11:20 AM
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400 Stroker Build Documentary
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11,573
Posted By
Tim Corcoran
Yes 7.5 inch pounds to turn the crank
Yes 7.5 inch pounds to turn the crank
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
05-23-2024, 10:25 PM
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Who Makes Headers for Pontiac ?
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Tim Corcoran
Mad Dog makes some very nice headers. I bought a...
Mad Dog makes some very nice headers. I bought a set several years ago for my 65 LeMans and they did not fit. Even after denting the crap out of them they just wouldn't fit. I think it may have been...
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Pontiac - Street
05-23-2024, 09:39 PM
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Who Makes Headers for Pontiac ?
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Posted By
Tim Corcoran
Does anyone know if these ceramic coated headers...
Does anyone know if these ceramic coated headers are coated on the inside too or just the outside. If they are only coated on the outside they can still rust from the inside out. I have a set of...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
05-23-2024, 06:06 PM
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Who Makes Headers for Pontiac ?
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1,090
Posted By
Tim Corcoran
I need round port 1-7/8 and don't want to use a...
I need round port 1-7/8 and don't want to use a tiny filter like with Dougs
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
05-23-2024, 04:36 PM
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Who Makes Headers for Pontiac ?
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1,090
Posted By
Tim Corcoran
Who Makes Headers for Pontiac ?
Besides Doug's who makes quality headers for 65 A body
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
05-21-2024, 09:08 PM
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82
Engine Oil Additives
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2,975
Posted By
Tim Corcoran
I think that million mile engine had to be using...
I think that million mile engine had to be using some Lucas oil stabilizer some STP and a little Sea Foam to do so good. It couldn't be just plain old oil.
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
05-21-2024, 08:47 PM
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28
Oil capacity
Views:
1,830
Posted By
Tim Corcoran
Some of the after market stock replacement pans...
Some of the after market stock replacement pans hold more than 6 QTS due to their shape.
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