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Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-10-2024, 10:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 363
Posted By Jack Gifford
The mandrel is 3/4" diameter chrome moly and does...

The mandrel is 3/4" diameter chrome moly and does not flex. It's a precise fit in the carrier blocks- would bind if not well lubed. With such a short tool bit, no chatter cutting cast aluminum up to...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-10-2024, 01:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 402
Posted By Jack Gifford
Thanks for the update on the nibbler. Sounds...

Thanks for the update on the nibbler. Sounds really tempting.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-09-2024, 12:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 363
Posted By Jack Gifford
Home brew align bore... sort of...

Working on re-hashing my four cylinder hemi Pontiac as a two-cylinder, after severe detonation destroyed cylinder #2. Main web #2 of the aluminum block got beat up and needed cracks TIG welded, so #2...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-07-2024, 12:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 380
Posted By Jack Gifford
Is SuperStreet heads-up?

Is SuperStreet heads-up?
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-07-2024, 12:40 AM
Replies: 505
Views: 37,157
Posted By Jack Gifford
Very unique car... a 1954 LeMans!

Very unique car... a 1954 LeMans!
Forum: Garage Sale 05-01-2024, 12:48 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 297
Posted By Jack Gifford
Antique Buick for sale

1917 Buick model D35 touring car. Not restored, a "survivor". Bought out of Florida in 2015 with new top, and side curtains. Seats redone in black vinyl to original pattern. Electric start works. The...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-30-2024, 12:45 AM
Replies: 505
Views: 37,157
Posted By Jack Gifford
Got the Tri-Powered '59 GMC out of the barn,...

Got the Tri-Powered '59 GMC out of the barn, dusted it off for a short ride.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-25-2024, 12:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 958
Posted By Jack Gifford
Inductive sensing depends on DC current flow or...

Inductive sensing depends on DC current flow or AC voltage. Your no-start situation sounds like there's no current flowing, so inductive sensing wouldn't help you.
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 04-20-2024, 01:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 456
Posted By Jack Gifford
Don't give up on repairing original fenders. I...

Don't give up on repairing original fenders. I couldn't obtain a replcement for my 1917 Buick fender after being wrecked, so I worked my butt off "rebuilding" it- here are before- and after- photos....
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-20-2024, 12:39 AM
Replies: 505
Views: 37,157
Posted By Jack Gifford
Well... I didn't actually do this today, I had a...

Well... I didn't actually do this today, I had a shop do it. Both exhaust manifold gaskets needed replacing on the 455HO in the 'Bandit' Suburban, so I bought a pair of Remflex gaskets and had them...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-18-2024, 12:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 744
Posted By Jack Gifford
Naturally aspirated?

Naturally aspirated?
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-18-2024, 12:44 AM
Replies: 505
Views: 37,157
Posted By Jack Gifford
221 or 260 in the Meteor? (Sorry if you already...

221 or 260 in the Meteor? (Sorry if you already told me and I forgot)
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-09-2024, 11:43 PM
Replies: 505
Views: 37,157
Posted By Jack Gifford
Got the 'Bandit' Suburban out of storage and...

Got the 'Bandit' Suburban out of storage and cleaned off all the mud it acquired getting up the barn approach last fall.
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 04-04-2024, 11:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 337
Posted By Jack Gifford
Stopleak info

The aluminum head on my lakester's engine has some tiny leaks in the water jacket. I'm thinking of filling the head with water that contains a stopleak product, letting it sit, then drain the...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-04-2024, 12:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,104
Posted By Jack Gifford
I would say that only the designer of the cam...

I would say that only the designer of the cam profiles can correctly answer the spring force [not "pressure"} questions. Values such as peak negative acceleration aren't usually available to end...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-04-2024, 12:22 AM
Replies: 6,113
Views: 538,539
Posted By Jack Gifford
As a member of the Hurst "Defenders" club at the...

As a member of the Hurst "Defenders" club at the time, I envied the member who won that Firebird!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-03-2024, 12:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,147
Posted By Jack Gifford
Haven't all Pontiac V8 engines since 1955 had...

Haven't all Pontiac V8 engines since 1955 had about 1/16" cylinder offset?
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-24-2024, 11:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 747
Posted By Jack Gifford
A drilled old cap works fine for me. Not enough...

A drilled old cap works fine for me. Not enough use to warrant a drill bushing.
I've also bought pre-drilled bearings at times.
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-22-2024, 12:34 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,791
Posted By Jack Gifford
My daily driver '67 Falcon sees full throttle...

My daily driver '67 Falcon sees full throttle often, trying to get the wimpy six to keep up with traffic!
Forum: Electrical Tech 03-17-2024, 12:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 908
Posted By Jack Gifford
No need to pull the distributor. Observe that...

No need to pull the distributor. Observe that points open and close when cranking. Clean the points with a points file. Observe that points spark when opening while cranking with ignition on; if not,...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-16-2024, 12:28 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 18,004
Posted By Jack Gifford
Plenty of IH corn binders here.

Plenty of IH corn binders here.
Forum: Electrical Tech 03-14-2024, 12:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 592
Posted By Jack Gifford
My Chicago Electric load tester (from Harbour...

My Chicago Electric load tester (from Harbour Freight) has worked flawlessly for 40 years. Yeah, it's big and bulky, but I prefer the honest loading of the old fashioned carbon pile resistor.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-07-2024, 01:48 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,164
Posted By Jack Gifford
Here's a photo of the end of the throttle cable...

Here's a photo of the end of the throttle cable that I'm using as the TV link to the Hydro. The custom bracket for the cable housing bolts to a boss at the rear of the intake manifold ('61 SD...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 03-07-2024, 01:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,000
Posted By Jack Gifford
I searched my files for rocker info of my GMC...

I searched my files for rocker info of my GMC engine. Roller rockers were merely noted as "SBC". Studs are Manley 42103-16. Pushrods are Manley 25738-16, 8.75" OAL. Cam is Crane HR grind no....
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 03-05-2024, 12:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,000
Posted By Jack Gifford
Your shop could phone me- I could PM you a phone...

Your shop could phone me- I could PM you a phone number. However, my hearing is so bad that I prefer communicating by email- which is in my public profile here.
I don't remember documenting my...
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