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Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-23-2013, 09:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,016
Posted By merlotgoat
Are your lifters clacking? If not, you're...

Are your lifters clacking? If not, you're probably fine (assuming you're running hydraulic lifters). Most likely the sending unit failed and everything else is fine.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-19-2013, 09:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 372
Posted By merlotgoat
The shimming cured the problem nicely on my 67.

The shimming cured the problem nicely on my 67.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-17-2013, 10:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 313
Posted By merlotgoat
If you turn the wheel slightly while going...

If you turn the wheel slightly while going straight and then let go of the wheel, does the steering wheel come back to center? Or does the car keep turning. If the car keeps turning, suspect a...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-13-2013, 10:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 276
Posted By merlotgoat
By the looks of that pump I'd think about...

By the looks of that pump I'd think about replacing it. It may still pump gas to the carb, but it may soon develop a gas leak into crankcase, diluting your oil and possibly costing you an engine.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-07-2013, 10:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 449
Posted By merlotgoat
You can also still find the FM converters on eBay...

You can also still find the FM converters on eBay that were popular in the 70's. They're small, easy to install, and work well. Plus, you'll be adding a piece of nostalgia to your car that is...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-01-2013, 02:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 483
Posted By merlotgoat
Put it on with tape and see how you like it. If...

Put it on with tape and see how you like it. If not, peel it off. Costs only $6 if you buy the tape from Advance Auto, Auto Zone, and the the like. If you like the look, peel it off and paint the...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-14-2013, 09:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 257
Posted By merlotgoat
If the pedal immediately comes up when you shut...

If the pedal immediately comes up when you shut the car off, then you have a bad check valve (where the vacuum hose attaches to the booster). If the booster is holding vacuum (you have power brakes...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-04-2013, 11:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 810
Posted By merlotgoat
A bit pricey, but would sound great. If you're...

A bit pricey, but would sound great. If you're interested in running your mp3 player through your stock radio and stock speaker, let me know. You would be able to control the volume with your radio...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-30-2013, 09:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,213
Posted By merlotgoat
Just take a look on ebay under the "completed...

Just take a look on ebay under the "completed listings" and you'll see almost nothing is selling, even for decent prices. The car is only worth what you are willing to pay for it. If you're looking...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-24-2013, 12:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,437
Posted By merlotgoat
Love my 3:36 gears for all around driving, but if...

Love my 3:36 gears for all around driving, but if I did a lot of long-distance highway driving I would go with taller gears just to get the revs down a bit.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-17-2013, 10:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 757
Posted By merlotgoat
Replacing the rear springs with stock rated...

Replacing the rear springs with stock rated springs will surprise you in how much firmer the ride feels. The spring rate decreases over the years. Instead of every 143 lbs. compressing the spring...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-11-2013, 02:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 683
Posted By merlotgoat
Another easy way to determine first gear ratio is...

Another easy way to determine first gear ratio is to:
1) Find someone to help you
2) Remove spark plugs
3) Jack up rear of car and mark a rear tire with chalk or something to make it easy to...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-05-2013, 10:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 342
Posted By merlotgoat
Same as most others' responses--Remove thick...

Same as most others' responses--Remove thick stuff with putty knife, then spray area you're cleaning with WD-40 (or Gunk if you can stand the smell), stiff brushing, a little more WD-40, brush, rinse...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-30-2013, 12:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 658
Posted By merlotgoat
A heated (hot) starter wire will have more...

A heated (hot) starter wire will have more resistance, which means less current, which equals a slower starter. That's why HO cars route the starter wire differently to get it away from the heat. ...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-29-2013, 11:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 560
Posted By merlotgoat
Yes, problem with the steering box. There are...

Yes, problem with the steering box. There are valves that regulate pressure one direction or the other that are triggered by pressure caused by turning the wheel one way or the other (rotary valve)....
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-22-2013, 07:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 343
Posted By merlotgoat
Here you go... ...

Here you go...

http://gardnerexhaust.com/1967-gto-exhaust-system.html
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-21-2013, 10:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 567
Posted By merlotgoat
Whenever I want to remove my exhaust system, I...

Whenever I want to remove my exhaust system, I just drive over a tall speed bump. Another method is to build up some speed, leave the car in gear and turn off the ignition and coast for awhile,...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-20-2013, 10:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 746
Posted By merlotgoat
Took me a long time to find the number stamped on...

Took me a long time to find the number stamped on my tube. It was very faint and I only discovered it by accident ( I had given up trying to find it) due to momentary glare from the trouble light.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-19-2013, 08:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 471
Posted By merlotgoat
when you changed needle and seat, did you...

when you changed needle and seat, did you readjust the float level? Also, sometimes the little hangar that attaches to the needle will hang up the operation of the float. The hangar is supposed to...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-15-2013, 04:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 473
Posted By merlotgoat
Anything but headers. HO/Manifolds are nice, but...

Anything but headers. HO/Manifolds are nice, but the highly pitted logs like yours work just fine but just not as efficient as far as flow is concerned. That's what I run on mine, but I don't race.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-12-2013, 04:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 741
Posted By merlotgoat
Rally II's = cool. Dog dish on black wheels and...

Rally II's = cool. Dog dish on black wheels and beefy tires says, "You don't want to mess with this!"
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-30-2013, 04:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,073
Posted By merlotgoat
Page 175 in the catalog, $79. They're only...

Page 175 in the catalog, $79. They're only showing the convertible spring, which is what most use to replace the stock springs in their hardtops and coupes, unless they want to increase the ride...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-30-2013, 03:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,073
Posted By merlotgoat
Performance Years is the host of this forum. ...

Performance Years is the host of this forum. Click on the Home link as Don pointed out, or just click here (http://performanceyears.com/). Be sure to bookmark it. If you're restoring a GTO, you'll...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-30-2013, 10:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 755
Posted By merlotgoat
Could be a rod bearing. One at a time, pull a...

Could be a rod bearing. One at a time, pull a plug wire on each cylinder and listen to the noise. If it goes away when you pull off the wire, then most likely a rod bearing knocking on that...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-30-2013, 09:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,073
Posted By merlotgoat
Our host sells the springs for convertible (for a...

Our host sells the springs for convertible (for a little extra lift) or coupe/hardtop, $79 a pair on page 288 in the catalog.
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