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Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts For SALE 11-13-2017, 03:25 AM
Replies: 2
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Posted By grparen
Sorry, Fenders have been sold.

Sorry, Fenders have been sold.
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts For SALE 06-18-2017, 11:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 273
Posted By grparen
1963 Pontiac Tempest Parts - Front fenders, deck lid, gas tank, rear bumper, doors

I have a right and left front fender for sale in fair condition. No dents but the regular dings and some surface rust. Also have a rear deck lid with trunk lock cut out (not sure if repairable), a...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 12-12-2016, 12:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 517
Posted By grparen
Well, I pulled the intake manifold and valley pan...

Well, I pulled the intake manifold and valley pan and all looks fine. No broken camshaft. I put a ratchet on the cam bolt and turned it past the sticking point and I it turns fine. I guess I was a...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 12-10-2016, 05:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 517
Posted By grparen
I turned the camshaft both clockwise and...

I turned the camshaft both clockwise and counter-clockwise and it stops close to the same place. I wonder if it is broken!
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 12-10-2016, 04:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 517
Posted By grparen
I pulled all of the push rods out, rolled them on...

I pulled all of the push rods out, rolled them on a flat surface and none of them are bent. I put them all back with the same lash as when I took them out. I have a question. I was able to turn...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 12-07-2016, 05:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 517
Posted By grparen
Crank snout and keyway look fine. I removed the...

Crank snout and keyway look fine. I removed the valve covers and valve train looks undisturbed. I was able to twist 12 of the push rods where lifters are not loaded and none are jammed. I wouldn't...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 12-02-2016, 11:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 517
Posted By grparen
My Harmonic Balancer and Timing Chain Broke!

I was driving my '63 Tempest with it's '65 421 engine slowly out of my neighborhood when I heard a bang and then a noise like a bicycle chain dragging. Looked under the hood and saw my harmonic...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 08-02-2016, 11:21 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,082
Posted By grparen
Lunatic Voodoo Dual Pattern Duration 276/284 and...

Lunatic Voodoo Dual Pattern Duration 276/284 and 504/527 lift. Good power and great sound.
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 06-14-2016, 11:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 732
Posted By grparen
Well, I found metal as sludge in the oil filter...

Well, I found metal as sludge in the oil filter after I cut it open. Sent a sample of the oil to an analysis lab in Atlanta and the results came back indicating severe bearing wear. All of this...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 05-19-2016, 10:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 732
Posted By grparen
Well, I changed my oil today. There was no...

Well, I changed my oil today. There was no evidence of any metal debris in the oil. Then I redid the valve lash on all rockers while checking each push rod for any damage, bend, etc. Found no...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 05-16-2016, 06:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 732
Posted By grparen
It's a 4 speed. Anything else that could be...

It's a 4 speed. Anything else that could be loose? I changed out the fuel pump today hoping that was the problem. Still have the knock. Very faint at idle. Gets louder with increased rooms. ...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 05-14-2016, 09:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 732
Posted By grparen
I took a 40 mile drive in the car previous to...

I took a 40 mile drive in the car previous to getting the knock and had no issues with detonation. It was my longest drive since the engine rebuild about 1 month ago. Wouldn't detonation have shown...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 05-14-2016, 10:49 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 732
Posted By grparen
#62 heads and compression about 10.1 to 1.

#62 heads and compression about 10.1 to 1.
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 05-13-2016, 02:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 732
Posted By grparen
1963 Tempest with 1965 Gran Prix 421 engine

1963 Tempest with 1965 Gran Prix 421 engine
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 05-13-2016, 10:59 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 732
Posted By grparen
I'm no expert here. There are no oil holes in...

I'm no expert here. There are no oil holes in the push rods so would assume rocker stud oiled. That make sense?
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 05-12-2016, 10:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 732
Posted By grparen
If I find a rocker arm is hitting the valve...

If I find a rocker arm is hitting the valve cover, can this be solved with thicker gaskets or do I need taller valve covers?
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 05-12-2016, 07:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 732
Posted By grparen
Flat tappet hydraulic cam with roller tip...

Flat tappet hydraulic cam with roller tip rockers, hydraulic lifters.
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 05-12-2016, 04:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 732
Posted By grparen
Intermittent Rattle or Knock in Engine

I just developed an intermittent metal rattling or knock that seems to be coming from the top of my engine. It is not consistent but gets louder when I accelerate. I sometimes hear it at idle. The...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 05-12-2016, 04:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 219
Posted By grparen
My Fan Belt Squeals

I took the power steering out of my '63 Pontiac ( I didn't like it) which reduced me to 1 fan belt (for the alternator located on the driver's side) instead of 2 belts. The engine is a 1965 421. ...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-07-2016, 11:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 865
Posted By grparen
Ok, I now have the car running again without all...

Ok, I now have the car running again without all the power steering components. I had to get an alternator bracket for a non-power steering car and a different length alternator belt. The problem I...
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 04-19-2016, 12:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 152
Posted By grparen
Need 63 Tempest Working Gas Gauge and Front Turn Signal Housings

Looking for a working 1963 Tempest gasoline gauge and clean front turn signal housings.
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 04-07-2016, 12:51 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 88
Posted By grparen
Need Idler Arm to Center Link Bushing Assembly for 63 Lemans

I need the bushing assembly that connects the idler arm to the center link on a 1963 Pontiac Tempest Lemans V8 with manual steering.
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-06-2016, 10:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 865
Posted By grparen
I need the idler arm bushing assembly that...

I need the idler arm bushing assembly that attaches the idler arm to the center link.
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-06-2016, 04:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 865
Posted By grparen
I received the manual center link. Thank you!...

I received the manual center link. Thank you! After installing it, I am only missing the arm/bushing/rod that connects the center link to the idler arm. It was a screw in arm on the power steering...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-31-2016, 11:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 865
Posted By grparen
424989 424990Here are 2 pictures of the...

424989

424990Here are 2 pictures of the power steering center link. You can see where the control valve screws on to the center link.
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