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Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-22-2020, 10:06 PM
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Views: 691
Posted By MartyVi
Adhesive to repair plastic valance panel??

Has anyone found an adhesive that will repair the plastic valance on my 1974 TA? I’ve tried 4 different plastic adhesives and non of them work. Not even a bite. Might as well have put clear water on...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-11-2020, 10:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,251
Posted By MartyVi
Agree on the oil. Was just curious to try. ...

Agree on the oil. Was just curious to try.
Have had the top apart 2 times now.
Checked all that you mention and all within spec.
The only issue at first start up was the Scorpion rockers...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-08-2020, 06:16 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,251
Posted By MartyVi
Nothing wrong with the cam. My only point was...

Nothing wrong with the cam. My only point was that maybe with a shorter cam lift the oil band in the lifter wouldn’t be so close to the top and there would be less oil bleeding out. I’m not sure....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-08-2020, 06:09 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,251
Posted By MartyVi
Yes I did Tom. About a .025 hole. When I opened...

Yes I did Tom. About a .025 hole. When I opened the valley pan to look under I removed the lifters one at a time from last to first to check the volume of oil flow thru the galley. All looked good....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-08-2020, 05:38 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,251
Posted By MartyVi
Good idea as I was planning on switching all the...

Good idea as I was planning on switching all the lifters left to right side. Thinking it’s probably the lifters.
Just to mention this since I didn’t before. Another idea is maybe it’s the lift of...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-08-2020, 05:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,251
Posted By MartyVi
[QUOTE=johnta1;6193679]When cleaning the block,...

[QUOTE=johnta1;6193679]When cleaning the block, were the oil galleys cleaned with a rod ran through them? (just boiling them out doesn't clean them)

A lot of blocks seem to have a huge sludge type...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-07-2020, 08:47 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,251
Posted By MartyVi
Thanks for input. I’m using the BOP valve...

Thanks for input.
I’m using the BOP valve cover spacers and the Pontiac aluminum covers. Harland Sharp rockers. Checked for clearance and it’s good. When engine still cold not to bad. Only when it...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-07-2020, 07:56 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,251
Posted By MartyVi
Ok guys I guess you are not reading the complete...

Ok guys I guess you are not reading the complete post. All the galley plugs are in there. Not my first pontiac engine build.
And it’s not so loud that it’s annoying but I’m trying to figure out if...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-07-2020, 07:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,251
Posted By MartyVi
Yes Tom. I was kind of surprised myself but...

Yes Tom. I was kind of surprised myself but there’s nothing I can do about that. The rods all measured correctly. It’s the machining on the Eagle forged crank. Premium kit. But I also had similar...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-07-2020, 07:05 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,251
Posted By MartyVi
Thank you and yes I mistakenly said number 1 cam...

Thank you and yes I mistakenly said number 1 cam bearing but it is number 1 main as you said. I massaged that area for clearance before line hone. And again I didn’t leave out the rear plug. It is...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-07-2020, 02:59 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,251
Posted By MartyVi
Also with the valley pan off when I primed the...

Also with the valley pan off when I primed the engine before first start and a second time after the break in period all the lifters had the same amount of oil bleed in their bores which was not...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-07-2020, 02:45 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,251
Posted By MartyVi
I agree on the 10w-30. I normally run that and...

I agree on the 10w-30. I normally run that and that’s the oil I used to break in the engine. The only reason I went with 20w-50 was to see if there would be a difference. The only thing that changed...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-07-2020, 11:39 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,251
Posted By MartyVi
Right side left side lifter oiling difference

So I understand that the flow of oil from pump is to the driver side first and then it crosses over to the passenger side under the front cam bearing. Why is my passenger side Shaver roller lifters...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 11-07-2020, 11:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,142
Posted By MartyVi
Just saw this. Show off! Lol Good you did...

Just saw this.
Show off! Lol
Good you did that.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 10-25-2020, 11:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,142
Posted By MartyVi
Thank you

Thank you
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 10-09-2020, 12:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,142
Posted By MartyVi
Which brand of wheel flares for 1974 Trans Am?

I’m looking for the best replacement wheel flares available. Seen ads for the Danko fiberglass flares and spoiler. What has been your experience?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-03-2020, 07:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 802
Posted By MartyVi
Yeah that helps since i use Summit and they have...

Yeah that helps since i use Summit and they have free shipping
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-03-2020, 05:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 802
Posted By MartyVi
Yes you right and i know this but i am hoping...

Yes you right and i know this but i am hoping someone has first hand experience and tells us but i guess if no one says anything negative than its a good sign. Curious.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-03-2020, 04:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 802
Posted By MartyVi
So few replies. You would think they sold a bunch...

So few replies. You would think they sold a bunch with. 3 vendors now. But you hardly see any posts on the quality in any search. I want to know if there’s any difference in quality because I want...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-02-2020, 08:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 802
Posted By MartyVi
17x9 Honeycomb wheels which brand?

So I see there are 3 different brands and prices vary. Year One , US Wheel, and OER.
What’s the deal are there 3 manufacturers or just different vendors same manufacturer. Any difference between...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 09-27-2020, 01:49 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,387
Posted By MartyVi
45 minutes. On what planet? Yes for 2 people with...

45 minutes. On what planet? Yes for 2 people with a lift and tools at your disposal. But what if a bolt was stubborn? He’s running a business with big overhead such as insurance for worker...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-22-2020, 11:42 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,067
Posted By MartyVi
Very nice numbers

Very nice numbers
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-21-2020, 03:59 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,067
Posted By MartyVi
Right. This has been hashed a million times but...

Right. This has been hashed a million times but coffee banter is still enjoyable depending on who’s talking. I look forward to our conversations here.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-21-2020, 03:55 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,067
Posted By MartyVi
Yes for my purposes I agree on the wider LSA....

Yes for my purposes I agree on the wider LSA. Don’t want stinky hair either.
But one thing that I got from Vizard was that tighter lobes gave you more overlap and that allowed more fuel into the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-21-2020, 01:50 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,067
Posted By MartyVi
And that’s why I’m here.

And that’s why I’m here.
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