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Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-03-2024, 07:50 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,109
Posted By Holeshot71
What about the lobe next to it in the first pic....

What about the lobe next to it in the first pic. Does that show any evidence of wear?
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-02-2024, 06:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 384
Posted By Holeshot71
Maybe the bell on the column is rubbing on the...

Maybe the bell on the column is rubbing on the dash?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-30-2024, 09:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 462
Posted By Holeshot71
Something I’ve noticed when adjusting governor...

Something I’ve noticed when adjusting governor shift points is that the shift point will be different with the kick down working vs disconnected. Going by memory I think it’s a couple hundred rpms...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-08-2024, 08:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 820
Posted By Holeshot71
Are your pads worn some? Could be the caliper...

Are your pads worn some? Could be the caliper flexing as the pads wear and the pistons come out of the bores more. If everything is tight and there are no cracks or anything on the brackets then...
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 03-03-2024, 08:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 550
Posted By Holeshot71
I always position them so my knee won’t bang into...

I always position them so my knee won’t bang into them when the windows are all the up or down.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-03-2024, 08:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 754
Posted By Holeshot71
Basically the pitman arm on the steering box...

Basically the pitman arm on the steering box should be straight back towards the rear when the wheels are straight.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-15-2024, 10:08 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 5,082
Posted By Holeshot71
Stopped by the local NAPA and out of curiosity I...

Stopped by the local NAPA and out of curiosity I checked to see if they had any 1258 filters. They had one on the shelf. It had a purple rubber seal and the box said it was made in Vietnam. Someone...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-11-2024, 08:53 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 5,082
Posted By Holeshot71
Are there any issues using the Baldwin B39 or the...

Are there any issues using the Baldwin B39 or the Hastings filter with a stock bypass in the filter housing?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-25-2024, 11:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,573
Posted By Holeshot71
The last couple of motors I put together, while...

The last couple of motors I put together, while mocking it up I used a straw slit along its length and put it around a push rod and used it as a feeler gauge to check for any tight spots. A sharpie...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-23-2024, 01:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,541
Posted By Holeshot71
I’m a big fan of the NGK plugs. For the 69 high...

I’m a big fan of the NGK plugs. For the 69 high compression heads with the gasket sealing ring type plugs I use NGK XR4 5858. These may also be correct for the 65 389? I usually gap these at .040”...
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts For SALE 01-13-2024, 11:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,222
Posted By Holeshot71
The dates do not work for me. Thank you

The dates do not work for me. Thank you
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts For SALE 01-10-2024, 03:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,222
Posted By Holeshot71
What’s the date code and last 6 on the vin? Thx

What’s the date code and last 6 on the vin? Thx
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-09-2024, 09:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,247
Posted By Holeshot71
How is the motor set up? What compression, heads...

How is the motor set up? What compression, heads and cam are you running?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-19-2023, 08:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,471
Posted By Holeshot71
It would certainly help the bearings move or spin.

It would certainly help the bearings move or spin.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-19-2023, 07:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,471
Posted By Holeshot71
Is it possible those studs in the lifter valley...

Is it possible those studs in the lifter valley bottomed out into the cam bearings?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-08-2023, 03:13 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,263
Posted By Holeshot71
Joking aside, Cliff has helped me out a TON over...

Joking aside, Cliff has helped me out a TON over the years. Very much appreciated. Thanks Cliff!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-08-2023, 01:56 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,263
Posted By Holeshot71
I heard that Chuck Norris reached out to Cliff to...

I heard that Chuck Norris reached out to Cliff to fix his carb..
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-26-2023, 12:06 PM
Replies: 816
Views: 63,161
Posted By Holeshot71
Quote: Originally Posted by Stan Weiss View...

Quote:
Originally Posted by Stan Weiss View Post
Yes the pistons were designed with a wrist pin offset and placed in the direction they were to quite the engine on cold start up. In the cases I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-26-2023, 11:26 AM
Replies: 816
Views: 63,161
Posted By Holeshot71
Just noticed this also, you are correct. Post...

Just noticed this also, you are correct. Post 629 pic #4, rod is marked #6 or 8 but is definitely in hole #7 and is backwards.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-25-2023, 10:13 AM
Replies: 1,977
Views: 260,200
Posted By Holeshot71
Not sure if anybody has mentioned this, it’s very...

Not sure if anybody has mentioned this, it’s very easy to put the sway bar in upside down. I realized this when putting a new bar on my 71 GTO. I believe the 64 is the same bar?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-21-2023, 09:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 906
Posted By Holeshot71
Some of these aftermarket fans and clutches come...

Some of these aftermarket fans and clutches come with a bushing to center it onto the water pump. Is it possible that’s missing? Also, I’m personally not a fan of those severe duty clutches. They...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-10-2023, 08:49 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,074
Posted By Holeshot71
I agree here. If everything checks out good pull...

I agree here. If everything checks out good pull the schrader valve and do a dynamic compression check with the engine running. If the compression drops off/ goes to zero, take a good look for any...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-12-2023, 10:42 AM
Replies: 1,977
Views: 260,200
Posted By Holeshot71
The car looks and sounds great! Glad to see you...

The car looks and sounds great! Glad to see you got it back together. What length/brand mufflers are you running now?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-27-2023, 07:15 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 5,621
Posted By Holeshot71
Any chance the brakes or e-brake are hanging up?

Any chance the brakes or e-brake are hanging up?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-22-2023, 09:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 933
Posted By Holeshot71
Wow thanks for the info on this! I’m also using a...

Wow thanks for the info on this! I’m also using a ‘68 Dual Gate shifter and wasn’t aware there is actually a good aftermarket cable that works out there.

Here’s something I’ve found with these...
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