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Forum: THE LOBBY 07-24-2023, 08:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 859
Posted By 70gtojosh
If you are hunting for pontiacs in Minnesota,...

If you are hunting for pontiacs in Minnesota, don't miss the Pontiac happening at the Chanhassen autoplex August 5th. It is one my favorites.
Forum: Suspension TECH 01-30-2023, 11:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,257
Posted By 70gtojosh
The new wheel cylinders, how do they compare to...

The new wheel cylinders, how do they compare to the old ones as far as the size of the bore/ piston diameter? If they are not the same or correct size that would effect the braking power.
Forum: Suspension TECH 01-30-2023, 08:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,257
Posted By 70gtojosh
Make sure the shoes are set up so there is some...

Make sure the shoes are set up so there is some light drag on the drums. Also check for the shoe with the largest friction lining is installed to the rear. Are the adjusters free of crud so they can...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-29-2022, 09:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 906
Posted By 70gtojosh
In order to find tdc on your other cylinders one...

In order to find tdc on your other cylinders one option would be to get a small long screwdriver or piece of wire. (anything that can fit down spark plug hole) Put your finger over spark plug hole...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-12-2022, 06:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,834
Posted By 70gtojosh
I think it may be hard to determine what the...

I think it may be hard to determine what the actual compression ratio is based off a cranking compression test. I can tell you my 400 has 175 psi cranking and it is 10 to 1 compression ratio. I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-03-2022, 09:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,983
Posted By 70gtojosh
Make up a shim of whatever thickness you think...

Make up a shim of whatever thickness you think would be the correct ride height. Install above the spring. The idea of the longer ball joint is to make the spindle taller for less camber change...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-03-2022, 08:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,345
Posted By 70gtojosh
Thanks for sharing what you found in the carb....

Thanks for sharing what you found in the carb. Since your symptoms started after you changed the fuel pump my bet was a fuel pump issue. I too have been down the road replacing a pump and the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-15-2022, 08:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,748
Posted By 70gtojosh
is the picture you have of the pattern with the...

is the picture you have of the pattern with the .038 shim or the .010 shim? My experience is the original pinion shim gets you pretty dang close to where it needs to be. There can be alot of trial...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-08-2022, 08:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,681
Posted By 70gtojosh
Is the band the same band with different members?...

Is the band the same band with different members? I think that depends on each individual bands situation. AC/DC pulled it off when Bon Scott died and they brought in Brain Johnson. Because it is...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-16-2022, 05:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,085
Posted By 70gtojosh
Never will I understand putting a chevy engine in...

Never will I understand putting a chevy engine in a pontiac is acceptable, that goes for ls engines as well. If you want to run a chevy engine get a chevy car. Chevelles are great cars as well but...
Forum: EFI Tech 10-12-2021, 08:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,016
Posted By 70gtojosh
What is your fuel pressure and what should it be?...

What is your fuel pressure and what should it be? Is it possible it is too high? Which would cause a rich condition.
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-20-2021, 08:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,709
Posted By 70gtojosh
I met Paul at a show a hand full of years ago we...

I met Paul at a show a hand full of years ago we talked GTOs and exchanged numbers. We spoke on the phone a couple of times. He was always cool with me. Had no idea of the amount of really cool stuff...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-02-2021, 10:34 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 11,023
Posted By 70gtojosh
Every mode of power has it's draw back. Whether...

Every mode of power has it's draw back. Whether it is gas, diesel, electric or whatever. I don't think there is 1 power source that is the answer for every part of the country. Why can't this country...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-09-2021, 10:19 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 11,299
Posted By 70gtojosh
their new logo looks like it should be on a...

their new logo looks like it should be on a cheap kitchen appliance. It should fit perfectly because it seems that's what kind of vehicles they are producing. What a load of crap
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 01-03-2021, 02:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,043
Posted By 70gtojosh
Dash bezel bought by ransom thanks.

Dash bezel bought by ransom thanks.
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 01-02-2021, 12:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,043
Posted By 70gtojosh
Ransom has not contacted me yet. Not going to...

Ransom has not contacted me yet. Not going to ship. Sorry. Thought I would offer the dash bezel to local guy. To be fair I guess ransom gets 1st shot. If he passes then if someone wants it, call me...
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 12-19-2020, 01:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,043
Posted By 70gtojosh
Hi I may be late to the show but I have one, I...

Hi I may be late to the show but I have one, I am in Waverly MN , Can,t be more than a hour from Elk River 763-227-3900 thanks, Josh
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-02-2020, 10:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,124
Posted By 70gtojosh
I put the auburn #5420114 in my '70. I had to...

I put the auburn #5420114 in my '70. I had to enlarge the ring gear bolt holes to accept the original 3.23 ring gear bolts. Think the new auburn unit ring gear bolt holes were 3/8 and I had to open...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-11-2020, 03:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,926
Posted By 70gtojosh
Ya I don't recall ever seeing rotors like that....

Ya I don't recall ever seeing rotors like that. Thanks everyone for "learning " me on that.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-08-2020, 10:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,926
Posted By 70gtojosh
I have not been looking at or working on these...

I have not been looking at or working on these cars for 40 or 50 years but I have been for 20. Never seen a groove that deep. Some kind of manufacturing defect? Someone tried to machine them and...
Forum: Suspension TECH 06-23-2020, 06:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,406
Posted By 70gtojosh
The shop did not know or did not want to do it...

The shop did not know or did not want to do it right, I would wonder why they could not just tell you that they were not interested in the job. Since I can only trust myself and two other guys to...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-21-2020, 07:04 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,316
Posted By 70gtojosh
I respect the level of detail they get into. Of...

I respect the level of detail they get into. Of course I am a Pontiac guy not a mopar guy. You can pick up few things as far as how a car is restored to that level. I am so fed up with all the b.s...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-16-2020, 07:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,380
Posted By 70gtojosh
I ended up replacing my master cylinder with a...

I ended up replacing my master cylinder with a new one. I would have liked to rebuild the old one but I did know anyone in my area that could rebuild them it would have needed a sleeve I would...
Forum: Suspension TECH 05-24-2020, 01:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,800
Posted By 70gtojosh
Is there a chance that on of the shafts in the...

Is there a chance that on of the shafts in the steering box is twisted on your old steering box? (You install new box then have misalignment issue) Or the new box has a twisted shaft? Any chance the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-07-2020, 09:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,100
Posted By 70gtojosh
Here in Minnesota its fishing opener weekend use...

Here in Minnesota its fishing opener weekend use to be a big deal when I was a kid. No one seems to get too revved up about it anymore. It is always a good time of year to celebrate you survived...
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