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Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-20-2024, 08:55 AM
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Posted By 461-69bird
Mike, where are you running? Saw you at Atco in...

Mike, where are you running? Saw you at Atco in 2022 when on holiday, you won the Tuesday night gamblers.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-07-2024, 07:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 585
Posted By 461-69bird
Either bad earth or something to do with the...

Either bad earth or something to do with the ignition switch. Had it off to check voltage, so whether I adjusted it when refitting, not sure.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-07-2024, 03:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 585
Posted By 461-69bird
Steve, even if my heads are aluminium?

Steve, even if my heads are aluminium?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-07-2024, 06:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 585
Posted By 461-69bird
Question Earth locations

Where do you recommend I have my earth straps? Currently don't have enough, just from negative post to engine block and starter motor to frame mount on crossmember. Is it worth earthing alternator as...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-03-2024, 04:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 473
Posted By 461-69bird
Sorted :-) Cleaned all earths and had...

Sorted :-)

Cleaned all earths and had ignition switch off, so perhaps the rod adjustment helped?
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-03-2024, 07:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 473
Posted By 461-69bird
Yes Steve, going through everything I...

Yes Steve, going through everything I disconnected at the moment.

I've ordered another ignition switch just incase. It will take a while to get here though.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-03-2024, 02:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 473
Posted By 461-69bird
How is this done Scott? I'll check all...

How is this done Scott?

I'll check all grounds first
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-02-2024, 01:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 473
Posted By 461-69bird
It's no longer there.

It's no longer there.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-02-2024, 09:18 AM
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Views: 473
Posted By 461-69bird
No they don't

No they don't
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-02-2024, 09:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 473
Posted By 461-69bird
Question Ign switch

Is there a way of bypassing the ignition switch? I'm having electrical problems when the key is turned on, nothing works and it won't crank. I have power coming into the car with key off but not when...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-29-2024, 05:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,127
Posted By 461-69bird
Chief, funny you say that as I had the same...

Chief, funny you say that as I had the same thought yesterday.
Engine is back together and leakdown is better, 10% on all 8. Made more hp and tq than before too.
Oil came out the dipstick still...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-28-2024, 07:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,127
Posted By 461-69bird
Hi Chief, sorry I missed your reply above...

Hi Chief, sorry I missed your reply above originally. What is your thinking by this?

Thanks
Rick
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-11-2024, 12:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,127
Posted By 461-69bird
Hi Chuck, engine has been re honed and new rings,...

Hi Chuck, engine has been re honed and new rings, just waiting for him to get it on the dyno to break them in again.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-21-2024, 03:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,127
Posted By 461-69bird
Okay thanks Chuck

Okay thanks Chuck
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-20-2024, 08:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,127
Posted By 461-69bird
Where those breather fittings are, I already have...

Where those breather fittings are, I already have the holes. By putting the breathers in there, what are the benefits over just holes?
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-19-2024, 02:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,127
Posted By 461-69bird
Plugs were not wet from oil, just blackened from...

Plugs were not wet from oil, just blackened from running rich.

Dipstick isn't touching anything rotating.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-19-2024, 09:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,127
Posted By 461-69bird
Oil control rings

Update on my issue with oil being pushed out the dipstick.

Builder has just said he's found a problem with the oil control rings tension being too weak. Could this be the reason for excessive...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-14-2024, 09:09 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,725
Posted By 461-69bird
The brace was done for when I had the solid...

The brace was done for when I had the solid roller, done for extra insurance I guess.

Another block is not an option, there are no good ones here in England and by the time I shipped one from US,...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-14-2024, 05:38 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,725
Posted By 461-69bird
Looking again it has more holes along side the...

Looking again it has more holes along side the lifter bores.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-13-2024, 09:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,725
Posted By 461-69bird
Chuck, it's not completely sealed, there are 2...

Chuck, it's not completely sealed, there are 2 holes in it already. This may not be enough but Len says it's not creating extra pressure into the crankcase and he designed and poured it.

I've not...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-13-2024, 02:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,725
Posted By 461-69bird
Thanks Jeff, I tried messaging Lenny to ask his...

Thanks Jeff, I tried messaging Lenny to ask his thoughts, good to know. How would I do the fuel pump mod?
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-13-2024, 12:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,725
Posted By 461-69bird
Stan, they are both in these threads ...

Stan, they are both in these threads

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=802656


https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=870038
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-13-2024, 12:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,725
Posted By 461-69bird
Steve, so having an open breather on each valve...

Steve, so having an open breather on each valve cover wouldn't do the same thing? My issue is at 3000rpm and high vacuum around 12"
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-13-2024, 11:14 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,725
Posted By 461-69bird
Formulas, my current set up and problem is lower...

Formulas, my current set up and problem is lower hp and tq than before. 542hp 581tq now against 620hp 601tq.

Total timing is the same at 34 so do you think setting it at 30 will help?
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-13-2024, 10:49 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,725
Posted By 461-69bird
Steve, yes he did a leakdown test before running...

Steve, yes he did a leakdown test before running it up to 3000 to see for himself if it came out the dipstick, which it did.

Chuck, do you think that brace is the cause? It's the same set up as...
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