Forum: Suspension TECH
05-14-2016, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 271
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Forum: Suspension TECH
05-14-2016, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 271
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Forum: Suspension TECH
05-14-2016, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 271
Poverty caps for 15" wheels
I am currently running 14 x 6 wheels with red lines and poverty caps. The red lines are about worn out. I am considering changing over to 15" wheels. Will the poverty caps fit?
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Forum: Interior TECH
05-22-2015, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 173
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Forum: Interior TECH
05-21-2015, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 173
Vacuum Guage location
I purchased a console mounted vacuum guage off ebay. I am going to install it on my console in my 66 Goat. Does anyone know the exact placement on the console?
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
06-28-2014, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 404
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
06-27-2014, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 404
Float Bowl empty on 1406
I have an Edelbrock 1406 on my basically stock 389. When I park it for a couple of days, the float bowls seem to have drained. I have to crank the motor until they fill, then she starts just fine. ...
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Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH
08-10-2012, 12:04 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 128
March 13032 for an 8 bolt pump
Will the March 13032 water pump pulley (6.130 dia) work on my 8 bolt water pump. I believe that the pulley is offset the same for either 4 or 4 1/2 inch pumps. Has anyone done this? I don't have a...
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Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH
08-08-2012, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 380
AC is not hooked up. I removed the condensor...
AC is not hooked up. I removed the condensor from in front of the radiator. I removed the thermostat until the problem is solved. I have seen posts that the thermostat is required for flow...
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Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH
08-05-2012, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 380
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Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH
08-04-2012, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 380
overbore cause of overheating?
I have heard that an engine that is overbored too much can cause it to overheat. My 389 is bored out to 400 cu in. I have also heard that a newly rebuilt engine will run hot, how much, how long? ...
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Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH
07-31-2012, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 160
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Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH
07-31-2012, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 160
Fan Shroud issues with 4-1/2 inch pump
I am considering converting over to an 11 bolt timing cover and pump for my 66 GTO. I seem to have found everything thing I need but, since the water pump is 1/2 inch longer, won't the clutch fan be...
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Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH
07-30-2012, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 361
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
07-19-2012, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 740
Edelbock to Holley
I am considering purchasing a Holley for my 66 GTO. Bored to 400 ci, Zero decked, dished pistons, approx 9 to 1 compression, mild cam, stock sq. bore intake manifold. I am currently using an...
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Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH
07-18-2012, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 237
Is the 11 bolt pump better?
Is an 11 bolt water pump better than an 8 bolt pump? There had to be a reason for Pontiac to change the design. I am considering the conversion but I see some indications that I may not be able to...
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Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH
07-10-2012, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 361
Flowkooler Hat
I purchased a Flowkooler pump and noticed that it has a hat welded to the impeller blades. Does this change the clearance necessary to the divider plate. Or is the divider plate unneccessry when...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
05-05-2012, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 241
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
05-05-2012, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 241
7/16 rocker stud
Back in 1998 I had Butler send me a screw in rocker kit (7/16 stamped 1.5 rockers, balls, nuts and studs)for my 389 with pressed in studs. One of the studs broke. I am having trouble getting a...
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Forum: The Body Shop TECH
04-17-2012, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 332
door hinge detent
I need to replace the LH door hinge detent roller on my 66 Goat. Has anyone done this with the door still on the car?
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
03-19-2012, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 988
Push rods picked by machinist during...
Push rods picked by machinist during installation. Big block cheby screw in studs.
From what I understand, the low vacuum at idle is normal for a cam with 224/230 duration at .050.
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
03-19-2012, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 988
over cammed?
I just rebuilt my 66 389 and I think I over cammed it. .060 overbore(400 pistons) dished pistons, zero decked, 093 heads(.068 cc).
Comp Cams XE268H. Stock intake w/ Edelbrock 1406. Stock...
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Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH
03-07-2012, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 158
Trany Cooler Location
I have installed a trany cooler for my TH350 in front of my radiator on my 66 Goat. I have read that for cooling purposes at speed the cooler should not restrict the air going into the radiator. ...
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Forum: Electrical Tech
11-30-2011, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 333
Blower Resistor Location
I have recently installed an AC delete plate. I know that the blower resistor needs to be in air flow. What is the best location? I have not yet decided which wiring method I will use. I think the...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
07-24-2011, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 715
wrong roller tip rocker ratio
I purchased a set of CompCams 1.52:1 roller tip rockers for my stock 389 093 heads. They cause the pushrods to rub on the heads. When I compare them with my stock rockers, they appear to be a...
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