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Pontiac - Street
Today, 09:48 PM
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How do you grind a Crankshaft this big?
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149
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mgarblik
Just think how long the shoe laces would need to...
Just think how long the shoe laces would need to be and how much emery cloth it would take to polish that baby! Ha.
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Pontiac - Street
Today, 10:10 AM
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Oil pump priming questions
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439
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mgarblik
To put your mind at ease, look at the data plate...
To put your mind at ease, look at the data plate on your drill. I doubt very much if it is more than 1/2-2/3 horsepower. So even "working the heck out of your drill," it's taking less than 1 HP to...
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THE LOBBY
Yesterday, 02:28 PM
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New Ebay Buyer Rip off Method
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mgarblik
I am sorry for that entire experience, Cliff. ...
I am sorry for that entire experience, Cliff. Everything seems to be a scam no matter who you deal with. Just today, I get my credit card statement. I shipped 2 head gaskets a couple weeks ago...
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61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
Yesterday, 08:38 AM
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'62 Cat Front carpet problem
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mgarblik
It looks very close to where mine ended up in the...
It looks very close to where mine ended up in the 62 I have now. So we are either both right or both wrong. Either way, it looks like an excellent fit and finish around the transmission hump and...
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Pontiac - Street
05-10-2024, 03:08 PM
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"62" heads valve job or aluminum replacement recommendation needed
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836
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mgarblik
Well, this is where the mythical NEW cast iron...
Well, this is where the mythical NEW cast iron replacement heads I have been whining about for 15 years would be the perfect solution to your problem. The same heads, allot of people see no use for...
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THE LOBBY
05-09-2024, 07:39 PM
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Air compressor *Not* required?
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627
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mgarblik
For raw power and torque, I go to my battery...
For raw power and torque, I go to my battery powered 1/2" drive impact every time now. When I had a customer with multiple stripped/cross threaded wheel studs, the battery powered impact made quick...
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THE LOBBY
05-08-2024, 04:48 PM
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Happy Birthday Arnie
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mgarblik
Iron Man, Arnie "the farmer" Beswick. Big 94...
Iron Man, Arnie "the farmer" Beswick. Big 94 this year. An amazing man from any perspective. Most determined person I have ever known. Happy, Happy Birthday!. Within the last year I was talking...
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Ames Customer Satisfaction Forum
05-07-2024, 02:46 PM
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Having trouble getting a catalog from Ames
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1,014
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mgarblik
I just thought I would mention that the original...
I just thought I would mention that the original catalog I ordered on April 5, 2024, came today. So it took 1 month and 2 days to get here. That's some third world delivery service by the USPS. ...
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Pontiac - Street
05-01-2024, 02:20 PM
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AR3924 vs. 3924 autolite
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365
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mgarblik
The spark wants to jump from a sharp edge to a...
The spark wants to jump from a sharp edge to a sharp edge. The cut back electrode allows that to happen more out in the open. HP wise, in dozens of back to back dyno tests, I have never seen ANY...
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Pontiac - Street
05-01-2024, 01:11 PM
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AR3924 vs. 3924 autolite
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365
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mgarblik
The AR series plugs have the cut ground as...
The AR series plugs have the cut ground as mentioned and a nickel coating on the shell that looks nicer and possibly reduces exterior rust on the shell. Functionally, they are the same. If you have...
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THE LOBBY
04-30-2024, 02:50 PM
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Do the young dudes give a ****?
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1,755
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mgarblik
[QUOTE=jhein;6500934]Just a few days ago a guy at...
[QUOTE=jhein;6500934]Just a few days ago a guy at work asked me if I have a Mini Cooper. I said nope. He says," oh cause I saw a guy in a Mini that I thought was you". So I show him a picture of...
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THE LOBBY
04-30-2024, 09:13 AM
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Has anybody heard of this guy?
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2,145
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mgarblik
Kinda sounds like this gentleman may have spent...
Kinda sounds like this gentleman may have spent considerable time working with the Chrysler Lean Burn System? We all know how that worked out for them. Also when you run crazy ignition lead and...
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THE LOBBY
04-30-2024, 08:48 AM
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Do the young dudes give a ****?
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1,755
Posted By
mgarblik
The very best of the best muscle cars and sporty...
The very best of the best muscle cars and sporty cars will always retain value. These are the kinds of cars that are in museums, or very rarely driven. Cars too nice to have any fun with. The very...
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THE LOBBY
04-28-2024, 05:10 PM
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Is Pontiac coming back?
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2,108
Posted By
mgarblik
A little perspective. I was asked by the senior...
A little perspective. I was asked by the senior instructor at my school if my 62 Catalina could be used for a "prop" for the graduating class picture last week. I drove it down to the school and...
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Pontiac - Race
04-28-2024, 03:47 PM
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Summit racing drops speedmaster products
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4,007
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mgarblik
I believe NHRA is just happy to cash the checks...
I believe NHRA is just happy to cash the checks and hopes they don't bounce. NHRA is desperate for sponsorship and fans. Once Tobacco was forced out of motorsports that left a giant hole they are...
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Pontiac - Race
04-28-2024, 02:19 PM
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1820 HP 505 CID pump gas engine
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2,089
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mgarblik
Those look like DCI heads from the small picture....
Those look like DCI heads from the small picture. Great power and results. Pontiac power!!!
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Pontiac - Street
04-28-2024, 09:37 AM
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Rough idle when warmed up
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930
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mgarblik
Yes, the guys beat me to the response. Do what...
Yes, the guys beat me to the response. Do what they suggested first, as that is easy. Spraying brake clean around all the potential vacuum leaks is the place to start. Around the carb base, EGR...
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Pontiac - Street
04-27-2024, 08:01 AM
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Rough idle when warmed up
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mgarblik
I would try all the above suggestions. A couple...
I would try all the above suggestions. A couple more to add. When it's warm and idling lousy, close the choke blade a little at a time and give the engine a chance to react. If as you begin to...
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Pontiac - Street
04-26-2024, 12:17 PM
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.005 or .010 shorter cam chain needed?
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1,087
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mgarblik
I think you need to make your own decision. I...
I think you need to make your own decision. I feel the Cloyes premium sets with the billet sprockets and Z chain are the best available period. This is based on 11 years of running these sets in a...
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Ames Customer Satisfaction Forum
04-26-2024, 11:55 AM
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Having trouble getting a catalog from Ames
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1,014
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mgarblik
Wanted to let the forum know my second request...
Wanted to let the forum know my second request for catalogs came today and I have them in hand. Only three days since requested. That's fantastic and thank you. There is just something comforting...
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Pontiac - Street
04-26-2024, 10:08 AM
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.005 or .010 shorter cam chain needed?
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1,087
Posted By
mgarblik
My understanding at least with Cloyes is the...
My understanding at least with Cloyes is the timing sets are "graded" Each set is mounted on a test fixture and tested for center to center distance with a dial indicator. Sets that measure in the...
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THE LOBBY
04-26-2024, 09:44 AM
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30
Is Pontiac coming back?
Views:
2,108
Posted By
mgarblik
That's not entirely true. My wife had been...
That's not entirely true. My wife had been saving up for several years to buy a NEW Trans Am in 2010. The Camaro and Firebird were presumed to be continued as sister cars back then. When Pontiac...
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Ames Customer Satisfaction Forum
04-25-2024, 12:17 PM
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15
Having trouble getting a catalog from Ames
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1,014
Posted By
mgarblik
I believe a second catalog has been sent through...
I believe a second catalog has been sent through a PM I received a day ago. First one may have been lost in the Columbus, OH sorting facility. I have had that happen before. I did not realize a...
Forum:
THE LOBBY
04-25-2024, 09:35 AM
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28
RockAuto vs Partsgeek, Any preferences?
Views:
1,386
Posted By
mgarblik
I have placed hundreds of orders over the years...
I have placed hundreds of orders over the years with Rock Auto. Much like Tire Rack, success has caused some price creep with them. Everything seems to just be going up and up. But, IMO, their...
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Ames Customer Satisfaction Forum
04-23-2024, 08:50 AM
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15
Having trouble getting a catalog from Ames
Views:
1,014
Posted By
mgarblik
Having trouble getting a catalog from Ames
As the title says, I am having trouble getting a paper catalog from Ames. I have a sizeable order and I would like to support Ames Performance Engineering. 2 reasons. 1. I was a personal friend...
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