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Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-15-2024, 06:25 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,591
Posted By Tom Vaught
The BP Oil Rep suggested I run 15W40 oil on my...

The BP Oil Rep suggested I run 15W40 oil on my Flat Tappet Solid Lifter camshafts 20
years ago. NEVER had an Issue in that 20 years.

Tom V.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-15-2024, 06:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 762
Posted By Tom Vaught
Years Ago Butler was having Moldex grind up from...

Years Ago Butler was having Moldex grind up from Kellogg Crank Billets THREE of those crankshafts a month.
That was when people wanted 4.5 stroke, billet cranks that fit into factory 455 SD type...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-15-2024, 06:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 762
Posted By Tom Vaught
Years Ago Butler was having Moldex grind up from...

Years Ago Butler was having Moldex grind up from Kellogg Crank Billets THREE of those crankshafts a month. That was when people wanted 4.5 stroke, billet cranks that fit into factory 455 SD type...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-12-2024, 09:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 883
Posted By Tom Vaught
I miss seeing Ron and Bill when they came to the...

I miss seeing Ron and Bill when they came to the events at Butler's Tennessee drag strip years ago. Ron passed WAY too soon. Not sure of Bill's status.

Tom V.

An oldie but goody post by the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-09-2024, 10:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,866
Posted By Tom Vaught
I posted a spec sheet for all of the Ford PCV...

I posted a spec sheet for all of the Ford PCV Valves some years ago.

They all were the Shuttle/ Backfire Spring design.

2.5 cfm to .70 cfm for all of the Ford stuff.

Crankcase does not car...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-08-2024, 04:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 840
Posted By Tom Vaught
Lot of TRUTH above. Tom V

Lot of TRUTH above.

Tom V
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-02-2024, 02:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,299
Posted By Tom Vaught
Two Suggestions: Dry Sump oil Systems like...

Two Suggestions:

Dry Sump oil Systems like Roger (in Europe) runs are state of the art ways to keep a Pontiac Engine alive and win races. He uses a Custom "Bob and Frank" scavenge oil pan that...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-02-2024, 02:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,299
Posted By Tom Vaught
Two Suggestions: Dry Sump oil Systems like...

Two Suggestions:

Dry Sump oil Systems like Roger (in Europe) runs are state of the art ways to keep a Pontiac Engine alive and win races. He uses a Custom "Bob and Frank" scavenge oil pan that...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-29-2024, 12:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,152
Posted By Tom Vaught
Agree. Never have run copper gaskets on my...

Agree. Never have run copper gaskets on my engines over the years,
Multi-layer the only way to go for a street engine.

Tom V.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-27-2024, 08:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 141
Posted By Tom Vaught
Power Dyne Dyno Software

A friend is installing a used (High School) Power Dyne floor Dyno.

He needs a copy of the software for that Dyno.

The dyno version is Power Dyne 1.31

Any help appreciated.

Tom V.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-27-2024, 08:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 248
Posted By Tom Vaught
Power Dyne Engine Dyno Software

A friend on the west coast is restoring a in the ground Power Dyne Dyno
and needs a copy of the Power Dyne Software Version 1.31.

Any Help appreciated.

Send me a PM if you have a copy of that...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-27-2024, 02:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 809
Posted By Tom Vaught
My wheel is probably the same size as your wheel....

My wheel is probably the same size as your wheel.
it also has a "collar" that slips over the crank Snout/Keyway.

Tom V.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-25-2024, 02:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,257
Posted By Tom Vaught
X2 Tom V.

X2

Tom V.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-25-2024, 02:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,257
Posted By Tom Vaught
X2 Tom V.

X2

Tom V.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-23-2024, 05:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,618
Posted By Tom Vaught
That was my understanding the last time I talked...

That was my understanding the last time I talked with Bill Creech (years ago).

Sorry to hear, if true, that Bill has recently passed away.

Tom V.

ps I have a 11" tall deck block but the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-21-2024, 01:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 492
Posted By Tom Vaught
I run the 6" Oberg "Pancake" oil filter on my...

I run the 6" Oberg "Pancake" oil filter on my vehicles.

Have done that for years.

They make nice stuff that is "cleanable" does a great job catching the small micron crap from the engine. I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-21-2024, 01:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 492
Posted By Tom Vaught
I run the 6" Oberg "Pancake" oil filter on my...

I run the 6" Oberg "Pancake" oil filter on my vehicles.

Have done that for years.

They make nice stuff that is "cleanable" does a creat job catching the small micron
crap from the engine. I...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-16-2024, 09:27 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 7,653
Posted By Tom Vaught
I would buy a CLEAN 1964 Tempest Wagon. ...

I would buy a CLEAN 1964 Tempest Wagon.

Missed out on one a few years ago.

Tom Vaught
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-14-2024, 08:06 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,776
Posted By Tom Vaught
I have a Moser 9" rear under my 64 GTO. ...

I have a Moser 9" rear under my 64 GTO.

Very happy with the quality of the unit. Only thing I did was, years later, was shorten the rear end width so I could mount Ford Explorer rear disc...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-14-2024, 08:05 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,776
Posted By Tom Vaught
I have a Moser 9" rear under my 64 GTO. ...

I have a Moser 9" rear under my 64 GTO.

Very happy with the quality of the unit. Only thing I did was, years later, was shorten the rear end width so I could mount Ford Explorer rear disc...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-12-2024, 08:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,112
Posted By Tom Vaught
When I was a National SCCA Tech Inspector back in...

When I was a National SCCA Tech Inspector back in the early 1980s we used to do a
FORCEFUL BRAKE APPLICATION on the pedal of the SCCA entries.

Had at least 10 brake line failures on these...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-12-2024, 06:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 537
Posted By Tom Vaught
No worries from the KC Crew TV

No worries from the KC Crew

TV
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-04-2024, 04:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 744
Posted By Tom Vaught
I had the rebar and 4 x 4 feet poured for my two...

I had the rebar and 4 x 4 feet poured for my two post lift when I had the barn built. Rotary Lift SPO10 which is fine for the Pontiacs.
The "Drivers" are Ford Lease Vehicles.

Do it once and do...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-03-2024, 06:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 744
Posted By Tom Vaught
X2. At my uncle's Pontiac Dealership, he had...

X2.

At my uncle's Pontiac Dealership, he had an old 2 post lift but the posts were at 12:00 and 6:00 vs across from each other.

One morning we arrived and we had the front post had lost oil...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-03-2024, 10:59 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,741
Posted By Tom Vaught
I should mention that Clay Smith and his...

I should mention that Clay Smith and his camshafts were ever bit as good as Mr ISKY and Mr Brookshires cam profiles.

A lot of very talented camshaft grinders in the old days.
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