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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-20-2008, 08:15 AM
Replies: 15
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Posted By cushsix
Carcollector, Correct. and therein lies my...

Carcollector, Correct. and therein lies my problem Thanks
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-20-2008, 08:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 670
Posted By cushsix
RWS, mostly correct but the transmission problem...

RWS, mostly correct but the transmission problem only started for me the day the mechanic installed a manual carb (263) and the trans modulator vacuum was moved to the carb. Were working on it to get...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-19-2008, 07:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 670
Posted By cushsix
I'm now confused. Everyone else has said you MUST...

I'm now confused. Everyone else has said you MUST run the trans modulator vacuum line to a FULL vacuum source, not ported. I have a M/T carb and it does not have a full vacuum source like the auto...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-19-2008, 11:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 608
Posted By cushsix
Thanks cliff, The problem is I'm sitting on a M/T...

Thanks cliff, The problem is I'm sitting on a M/T Quadrajet (yes wrong purchase) and it doesnt have a rear baseplate vacuum port. I need to find a full manifold vacuum port elsewhere. Can the...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-18-2008, 11:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 670
Posted By cushsix
Hi TJH. I found that out when my mechanic used a...

Hi TJH. I found that out when my mechanic used a manual quadrajet model on my TH400 GTO and hooked up the transmission modulator vacuum to the top port of the front driver side of the carb. I think...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-18-2008, 11:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 608
Posted By cushsix
Thanks kenth, I currently have the transmission...

Thanks kenth, I currently have the transmission modulator vacuum line hooked up to the top vacuum port on the drivers side of the carb. the bottom port (just below the top one) is being used for the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-18-2008, 11:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 608
Posted By cushsix
I have a 68 automatic TH400 GTO . My mechanic...

I have a 68 automatic TH400 GTO . My mechanic replaced my old rochester quadrajet carb with a 7029263. Unless I'm mistaken the 3 at the end indicates a Manual Trans application. I think it should...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-13-2008, 03:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 352
Posted By cushsix
I have a 68 GTO dual gate shift. When I move...

I have a 68 GTO dual gate shift.
When I move over to the manual side (His) and I place the lever in any of the three gears 1, 2 or 3 the car proceeds from that gear as if in automatic.
For instance...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-10-2008, 07:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 432
Posted By cushsix
Thanks, I have the vacuum hose hooked up to a...

Thanks, I have the vacuum hose hooked up to a nipple on the carb. I dont see anywhere on the manifold that a hose will hook up. Is there an adapter or something.
Where is the manifold direct hookup...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-08-2008, 12:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 432
Posted By cushsix
hideaway headlamp help please. I cant get my...

hideaway headlamp help please.
I cant get my headlamp doors to open.
They have always worked, but i just replaced the carbuerator (new Rochester 4 b qjet).
I think I have the vacuum hose hooked up...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-31-2008, 04:08 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 252,800
Posted By cushsix
1968 Ram Air III GTO convertible

'69 engine L74 YZ 400/366 HP 410 ft lbs torque performance longblock:
400 block bored, honed, decked and align honed
SpeedproŽ performance camshaft:
214/224 @ .050 or cam of...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-23-2007, 08:47 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,634
Posted By cushsix
"YC isnt an RA block" Duhhhhh. I guess I'm in...

"YC isnt an RA block"
Duhhhhh. I guess I'm in the wrong place .I was looking for a discussion about 1968 convertible Ram Air GTO's.
I'll seek out a different forum.
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-20-2007, 04:29 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,634
Posted By cushsix
Interesting reply. You're telling me that a...

Interesting reply.
You're telling me that a 400/350HP engine is a grocery getter because it is stamped YC. Unless I could find the exact engine that came in this car from the showroom (impossible)...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-20-2007, 01:09 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,634
Posted By cushsix
Agree, but this 9790071 YC engine was rebuilt to...

Agree, but this 9790071 YC engine was rebuilt to include all ram air correct parts.
Exhaust manifold headers, Qjet carb, new hood with chrome air inserts, round port heads,
Dyno tested at 350 HP....
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-20-2007, 12:37 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,634
Posted By cushsix
I have a 1968 Ram Air Convertible. Flambeau...

I have a 1968 Ram Air Convertible. Flambeau Burgundy. 400ci 4bbl Rochester Quadrajet,chrome hood scoop inserts, no air conditioning, . The motor is non matching but verified correct 1968 rebuilt ....
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