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Forum: Tri-Power Tech 05-30-2022, 01:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,853
Posted By Paulryder
Thanks for taking the time to respond and for the...

Thanks for taking the time to respond and for the explanation. I didn’t say it up front, but my main goal is to achieve the best overall performance from my 389 that I can without modifying anything,...
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 05-28-2022, 07:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,853
Posted By Paulryder
Hmmm... Maybe you can watch this video and...

Hmmm... Maybe you can watch this video and explain further?

https://youtu.be/EY78uPXvvY0
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 05-28-2022, 04:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,853
Posted By Paulryder
Adjusting air/fuel ratio with AEM UGEO gauge

I installed an AEM X-series Universal Exhaust Gas Oxygen (UGEO) gauge so that I can set my air/fuel ratio on my 1966 GTO Tri-Power center carb for the best power and torque. Initially I set the idle...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-09-2018, 08:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,072
Posted By Paulryder
Follow Up on Center Link Hitting Oil Pan

So I just wanted to let everyone know that my center link issue is fixed. I ended up doing a number of things that were suggested here but the main thing that worked best and gave me the biggest...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-22-2018, 08:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,072
Posted By Paulryder
Thanks. I have the plates ordered. I'm going for...

Thanks. I have the plates ordered. I'm going for all the clearance I can get!
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-22-2018, 08:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,072
Posted By Paulryder
Thanks for the input! I will be looking at the...

Thanks for the input! I will be looking at the motor mounts and back in the transmission cross member area as I would like to get as much clearance as I can get.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-20-2018, 08:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,072
Posted By Paulryder
Thanks. I will pull the cross member support and...

Thanks. I will pull the cross member support and see how much clearance I can get. If I can get what I need, I will then need to figure out how to lower the cross member (i.e) bend it downward to...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-20-2018, 07:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,072
Posted By Paulryder
Yeah I hear ya. I would guess it was no more than...

Yeah I hear ya. I would guess it was no more than a 1/8 inch of clearance with my old oil pan. The car was restored back in 2011 but I have no idea what quality of motor mounts were put on. I will...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-20-2018, 04:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,072
Posted By Paulryder
Looking at my old pan, it appears to be "less...

Looking at my old pan, it appears to be "less fatter" in the same area than the new one, but not by much. I'll check the thread...Thanks.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-20-2018, 04:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,072
Posted By Paulryder
I'll give this a try, Thanks. I would just like...

I'll give this a try, Thanks. I would just like to get some clearance so I can drive the car for what's left of the summer! I'll let you know how it turns out.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-20-2018, 04:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,072
Posted By Paulryder
Thanks. If I get to where I need to replace...

Thanks.

If I get to where I need to replace the oil pan again I'll check out the one from Dorman.

I also ended up with a deep dimple on one side of the pan but fortunately it did not punch...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-19-2018, 09:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,072
Posted By Paulryder
66 GTO - Center Link Hitting New Oil Pan

I just got done installing a new oil pan (and a new Muncie M20) and now I see that the center link is hitting/rubbing/denting the new pan. So far, it has not caused any leaks but I don't want to...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-09-2018, 11:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 553
Posted By Paulryder
Good suggestion but the hoist still comes up...

Good suggestion but the hoist still comes up short. Thanks.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-09-2018, 11:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 553
Posted By Paulryder
Thanks for pictures and info. I just found a...

Thanks for pictures and info. I just found a Harbor Freight 2 ton hoist on Craigslist that I'll go check out tomorrow.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-09-2018, 11:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 553
Posted By Paulryder
I think you're right on the mark. I looked things...

I think you're right on the mark. I looked things over and I don't want to pull the front off. Thanks.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-09-2018, 07:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 553
Posted By Paulryder
Removing the engine from my 1966 GTO...Does the front end have to come off???

I am removing the 389 from my 66 GTO and I just discovered that my 1 ton engine hoist won't reach to middle of the engine when extended all the way. Do I have to remove the front end to get far...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-06-2016, 12:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 456
Posted By Paulryder
Yup... my mistake. :eek: I'm 422 miles from...

Yup... my mistake. :eek: I'm 422 miles from Springfield (I'm in Forest City IA). It's about a 6 hour drive straight through. So with rest stops, we're probably looking at 7 hours or so. We can make...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-05-2016, 10:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 456
Posted By Paulryder
Thanks for input Eric. I'm gonna check around and...

Thanks for input Eric. I'm gonna check around and see if maybe there is someone I know in that neck of the woods. I'm gonna post on Facebook to all my friends and see if someone pops up.
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-05-2016, 10:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 456
Posted By Paulryder
Another one of my concerns is stopping for the...

Another one of my concerns is stopping for the night at a hotel and leaving the goat in the parking lot. I don't have an alarm in the car and I'm wondering about car theft etc. Is that a concern for...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-05-2016, 10:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 456
Posted By Paulryder
I'm pretty handy with tools. My first car was a...

I'm pretty handy with tools. My first car was a 1965 Chevelle and the first week I had it the block cracked. So I learned how to replace a short block with just myself and a Chiltons manual. You are...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-05-2016, 10:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 456
Posted By Paulryder
Wow...sounds like you've had quite the...

Wow...sounds like you've had quite the adventures. Thanks for responding. I definitely plan on packing tools and other "survival gear" if we drive the car there. I also thought about having two cars...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-01-2016, 09:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 456
Posted By Paulryder
2017 GTOAA Convention - Drive or Tow??

Last month I got the 1966 GTO of my dreams. I did not get it just to look at, but I don't want to log needless miles on it either. So I'm thinking about going to the 2017 GTOAA National Convention in...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-01-2016, 08:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 464
Posted By Paulryder
OK, will do...thanks!

OK, will do...thanks!
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-01-2016, 12:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 464
Posted By Paulryder
What's Steering My New Goat???

First week with my new 1966 GTO Hardtop which was frame off restored back in 2011. I noticed that the manual steering box has a leak. One part number on it is 5679142 which an internet search says is...
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