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Forum: 61-77 GTO LeMans & Tempests FOR SALE 09-06-2017, 10:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,275
Posted By DIYGuy
Yes, still available. Contact me by email...

Yes, still available. Contact me by email (inactivist @ gmail.com) for additional information.
Forum: 61-77 GTO LeMans & Tempests FOR SALE 05-27-2017, 10:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,275
Posted By DIYGuy
Thanks! We'll see how it goes...

Thanks! We'll see how it goes...
Forum: 61-77 GTO LeMans & Tempests FOR SALE 05-27-2017, 10:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,275
Posted By DIYGuy
1970 Le Mans Sport Convertible - price reduced, drive video, more info available

Price reduced - $18,500 O.B.O.

Additional photos at https://goo.gl/photos/ASvtgxexXcbVxqmx6

I posted a drive video at https://youtu.be/8_kTRB6tDEQ so you can see/hear how it runs on the open...
Forum: 61-77 GTO LeMans & Tempests FOR SALE 05-09-2017, 02:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,275
Posted By DIYGuy
1970 Le Mans Sport Convertible for sale

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=454177&stc=1&d=1494352806

Palladium Silver. Owned since 1994; good condition, mostly stock with some...
Forum: Test & Tune 05-09-2017, 01:10 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 384
Posted By DIYGuy
Test, ignore

Heading
http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=454173&d=1494349423
Blah blah blah
Details here (google docs)...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-13-2012, 08:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 416
Posted By DIYGuy
This sounds like the culprit. I've removed,...

This sounds like the culprit. I've removed, cleaned/lubricated, and replaced the switch. If the problem happens again, I'll try starting from neutral or jumpering as was suggested earlier.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-13-2012, 10:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 859
Posted By DIYGuy
Ah, let's not forget accelerator pump AND float...

Ah, let's not forget accelerator pump AND float levels.

Suppose the accelerator pump is marginal or otherwise behaving differently around a certain turn direction...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-13-2012, 10:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 859
Posted By DIYGuy
A quick G**gle search returns the following...

A quick G**gle search returns the following interesting bits:

Edelbrock carb, hesitation around corners? (http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110321073631AAl8hWA)

Living With A...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-13-2012, 09:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 859
Posted By DIYGuy
I should mention that this stumble has been with...

I should mention that this stumble has been with us since we bought the car in 1996...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-13-2012, 09:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 859
Posted By DIYGuy
I suppose I need to tear down the carb and see...

I suppose I need to tear down the carb and see what's inside - perhaps that'll give me a clue (look for something about the float chamber innards that could contribute to such a symptom.)
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-13-2012, 09:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 859
Posted By DIYGuy
'Glad' to hear I'm not the only one experiencing...

'Glad' to hear I'm not the only one experiencing such a strange symptom. Weird, huh?

At first I thought it might be due to fuel sloshing in the float chamber or floats adjusted too low. But if...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-12-2012, 10:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 859
Posted By DIYGuy
Question Puzzler: hesitation/stumble at low speed on left turns only!

70 LeMans 350/2bbl, TH350, standard differential (not posi), Comp Cam 268H grind cam (previous owner installed.) Everything else is stock, including distributor mechanical and vacuum advance.
...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-12-2012, 09:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 416
Posted By DIYGuy
Checked, all good there.

Checked, all good there.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-12-2012, 09:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 416
Posted By DIYGuy
All: Good suggestions. Thanks for chiming in. ...

All: Good suggestions. Thanks for chiming in.

Wires tight, grounds good.

Bump switch works. In fact, that's how we got it started at the muffler shop!


That's probably what I'm looking...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-12-2012, 07:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 416
Posted By DIYGuy
Question Intermittent starter problems: lockout?

On rare occasions, the starter doesn't turn over. No 'click' from the solenoid, nothing. The ignition lights dim a bit when I turn the key to the start position, but no other noise. If you jumper...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-09-2012, 11:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,076
Posted By DIYGuy
Great info! Additional question: If converting...

Great info! Additional question: If converting from a non-clutch fan system (like, say, a '70 Lemans 350/2bbl) is there a fan recommendation for use with the thermal clutch that won't bust your...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-09-2012, 10:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 617
Posted By DIYGuy
Awesome, thanks!

Awesome, thanks!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-09-2012, 10:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 617
Posted By DIYGuy
Which would put the CR even lower... OTOH that...

Which would put the CR even lower... OTOH that gives me a margin of safety when running the crap regular (89 octane) gasoline here in California, even with the Comp Cams 268H grind cam.

Long ago...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-09-2012, 08:21 PM
Replies: 526
Views: 159,894
Posted By DIYGuy
1970 Lemans Sport Convertible (more pix)

Here are a few more recent photos to go with the previous post.
http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=290599&d=1341879684...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-09-2012, 08:15 PM
Replies: 526
Views: 159,894
Posted By DIYGuy
1970 Lemans Sport Convertible

Ok, I'll throw mine into the ring...

1970 Lemans Sport convertible, Palladium Silver (Maaco repainted over same color by previous owner, decent paint but not great.)
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-09-2012, 06:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 617
Posted By DIYGuy
Thanks! Is there a link to a web page with this...

Thanks! Is there a link to a web page with this info...? I couldn't find anything.
Forum: Interior TECH 07-09-2012, 12:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 379
Posted By DIYGuy
Thanks. That's exactly the kind of feedback I'm...

Thanks. That's exactly the kind of feedback I'm looking for... opinions are fine with me!
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 07-09-2012, 10:35 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 56
Posted By DIYGuy
[deleted]

Deleted -- posted wrong message. Sorry about that.
Forum: Interior TECH 07-09-2012, 10:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 450
Posted By DIYGuy
Question Replace/refinish glove box door '70 Lemans/GTO

My '70 Lemans convertible has a black dash/interior. Some of the hard plastic (seat backs, glove box door) has 'crystallized' from extreme weather exposure (it was like this before we bought the car...
Forum: Interior TECH 07-09-2012, 10:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 379
Posted By DIYGuy
Question Carpet kit recommendations (70 GTO/Lemans convertible)

I'm looking to replace the black carpets in my '70 Lemans. Any vendor / supplier recommendations for this?

I'm mainly concerned with correct fit and material quality. Price is important but...
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