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Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH Yesterday, 10:02 PM
Replies: 1
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Posted By Sirrotica
Almost any GM car that came with a T 400 in it,...

Almost any GM car that came with a T 400 in it, will accept a 4L80E. The closest interference point is the rear most cooling line in the 97, and later transmissions. Using a 91-96 case moves that...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 02:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 477
Posted By Sirrotica
As Lake Speed said, the antifoaming agents are...

As Lake Speed said, the antifoaming agents are the first things to go away, and agitating the oil to see how long the oil stays aerated tells if the antifoaming is still working. He demonstrates how...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-11-2024, 09:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 477
Posted By Sirrotica
Research says, that the additive package...

Research says, that the additive package definitely goes bad after a number of years sitting. The oil is still fine as far as a lubricating agent, but the additive package does not do what it was...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-09-2024, 08:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 525
Posted By Sirrotica
One person using steady pulling on the breaker...

One person using steady pulling on the breaker bar, while another person heats the aluminum up. You need to keep moving the heat around the hole, while having a steady pull. Too much torque will...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-08-2024, 06:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 560
Posted By Sirrotica
Having driven a fuel tanker for 5 years, the gas...

Having driven a fuel tanker for 5 years, the gas that is in the tanks at a loading rack has no ethanol in it, it is pure gas. They have a seperate tank for ethanol. When you load the fuel, is when it...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-05-2024, 11:27 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,047
Posted By Sirrotica
East Penn / NAPA / Duracell, (all made by East...

East Penn / NAPA / Duracell, (all made by East Penn) gets my vote for batteries that sit for long periods. I currently have Exide / Rural King, in one of my trucks that suck when they sit. Chinese...
Forum: Members Helping Members 05-05-2024, 10:39 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,858
Posted By Sirrotica
If you want a hedge that no one will get near,...

If you want a hedge that no one will get near, barberry. We used to have kids that cut thru my dad's property when I was a kid. He planted barberry hedges around the perimiter of our property, and no...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-01-2024, 11:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 575
Posted By Sirrotica
There is 3 inches difference between a T 350, and...

There is 3 inches difference between a T 350, and a T 400 trans mount, or a 2 speed, ST300.

I've swapped T 400s into 65, 67, and 68 hardtops without any problems just using the standard...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-30-2024, 12:52 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,731
Posted By Sirrotica
To own a classic car and maintain it requres...

To own a classic car and maintain it requres disposable income, with the job market, and inflation the way it currently is there aren't an overabundance of younger people that can afford a down...
Forum: Suspension TECH 04-29-2024, 02:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 345
Posted By Sirrotica
Years ago when doing this everyday for my living,...

Years ago when doing this everyday for my living, I found out that if you wanted quiet pads on most imports, you have to buy the OEM brake pads. This goes for Honda, Toyota, and Datsun/Nissan.

I...
Forum: Members Helping Members 04-28-2024, 10:47 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,858
Posted By Sirrotica
I had the identical problem. The neighbors were...

I had the identical problem. The neighbors were so stupid that even with steel concrete form stakes at the marker pins they continued to mow over on my side. I had the police out there more than...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-26-2024, 06:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,004
Posted By Sirrotica
Airstream installs Michelin LT truck tires on...

Airstream installs Michelin LT truck tires on their brand new trailers, so there must be a loophole to allow an LT designated tire to be used on trailers pulled on the road, as well as sold new.
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-26-2024, 01:19 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,678
Posted By Sirrotica
LMAO.............:clap2:

LMAO.............:clap2:
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-25-2024, 03:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,337
Posted By Sirrotica
I buy most of my parts from RA, I used to buy...

I buy most of my parts from RA, I used to buy from Advance, but their discounts on preorder, prepay, and pickup locally, have pretty much evaporated.

Since I only work on my own stuff, and have...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-25-2024, 03:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,675
Posted By Sirrotica
Given GMs current state of affairs, I'd bet GM is...

Given GMs current state of affairs, I'd bet GM is going to fail, (again) long before they have a chance to ressurect Pontiac.

I just saw where Barra said, GM will soon become a leading software...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-25-2024, 03:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,004
Posted By Sirrotica
I guess if your DOT has nothing better to do than...

I guess if your DOT has nothing better to do than check trailer tire codes on personal vehicles, then I wouldn't invest in it either. Having driven tractor trailer in Ohio from 2004 through 2012,...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-25-2024, 11:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,004
Posted By Sirrotica
Although it's expensive, there is a aftermarket...

Although it's expensive, there is a aftermarket wheel that you can buy to convert your trailer axles to 19.5 medium duty truck tires. This about doubles your GVW rating on your tires.

You have to...
Forum: Suspension TECH 04-22-2024, 04:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 936
Posted By Sirrotica
You could eliminate the hold off valve, then...

You could eliminate the hold off valve, then replace it with an adjustable proportioning valve.
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-17-2024, 05:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,439
Posted By Sirrotica
Only 1 year did Pontiac use 6 quarts, 1967, 6 in...

Only 1 year did Pontiac use 6 quarts, 1967, 6 in the pan, and 1 in the filter. In 1970 I worked at a Pontiac dealer on the grease rack while doing co-op in my last year as a senior in high...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-17-2024, 12:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,041
Posted By Sirrotica
They actually don't hibernate, they eat the honey...

They actually don't hibernate, they eat the honey during the winter, and flutter their wings to raise their body temp, and circulate air inside of the hive for warmth. They're kinda self contained...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-17-2024, 12:40 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,046
Posted By Sirrotica
There are only a few mechanic in a can potions I...

There are only a few mechanic in a can potions I recommend, but Bars Leaks is one I have used in my personal cars, as well as customer cars. It won't fix a head gasket that has a 1/4 inch piece...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-16-2024, 04:58 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,709
Posted By Sirrotica
If you want to kill stink bugs, without the...

If you want to kill stink bugs, without the smell, or any insect, isopropyl works very well too. Stink bugs are hard to kill, but the isopropyl in a spray bottle works well for that. We use it in the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-15-2024, 10:51 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,709
Posted By Sirrotica
Alcohol is also a very good cleaner for oily...

Alcohol is also a very good cleaner for oily greasy dirt. Many tmes I've used dry gas when I had no access to brake cleaner. Old timer told me about using dry gas/alcohol to clean with. Isopropyl,...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-14-2024, 12:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,041
Posted By Sirrotica
Very nice pictures there FF, thanks for sharing. ...

Very nice pictures there FF, thanks for sharing.

From the little I know about honey bees, that's called bearding, and I only know a few basics because my wife is a bee keeper. I've seen it before...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-14-2024, 11:13 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,990
Posted By Sirrotica
Make sure you have a 4bbl rod, and not a 2bbl...

Make sure you have a 4bbl rod, and not a 2bbl rod, they are different.
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