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Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-23-2005, 02:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 734
Posted By HeavyMetal68
I just did this mod to my 68 GTO and it works...

I just did this mod to my 68 GTO and it works perfectly. Engine fire right-up and runs smooth as butter. One note, you might not be able to find HEI plug wires for your year car at the local auto...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-23-2005, 01:52 AM
Replies: 3
HEI
Views: 388
Posted By HeavyMetal68
Looks like a Summit piece right down to the red...

Looks like a Summit piece right down to the red vacuum canister cap.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-23-2005, 01:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 500
Posted By HeavyMetal68
Thumbs up Check your answering machine - Thanks

Check your answering machine - Thanks
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-22-2005, 03:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 500
Posted By HeavyMetal68
I did test the carb in "as is" with the exception...

I did test the carb in "as is" with the exception of changing the power valve spring to my manifold vacuum. Overall the carb responds well except for the rich condition.

Cliff, what's the cost...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-22-2005, 01:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 500
Posted By HeavyMetal68
QJet Starting Point

I could use some suggestion for primary jet/rod combos and secondary rod choice for my Edlebrock Performer RPM QJet. The engine is basically a 30+ 400 RAM AIR IV clone (unported 614 heads, 1.65...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-15-2005, 02:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 764
Posted By HeavyMetal68
Thanks for the great suggests. These ideas...

Thanks for the great suggests. These ideas should be listed in the Hotrodders knowlege Base" http://www.hotrodders.com/kb/

I believe these solutions help "season" some of us and ensure a quality...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-14-2005, 12:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 764
Posted By HeavyMetal68
That's a great suggestion. What amp rating...

That's a great suggestion.

What amp rating are you using for the fuse?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-14-2005, 01:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 629
Posted By HeavyMetal68
Take a vacuum reading and make sure the...

Take a vacuum reading and make sure the enrichment circuit spring is correct for the amount of vacuum your engine is generating.

If the spring is overcoming the vacuum and holding the primary...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-14-2005, 01:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 764
Posted By HeavyMetal68
HEI Conversion for 68 GTO

Anyone offer some advise about swapping a points distributer for an HEI.

First, is it true that an HEI needs the full battery voltage?

Second, if the first is true, anyone found a nice...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-16-2005, 12:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 145
Posted By HeavyMetal68
If what your talking about is fore and aft (along...

If what your talking about is fore and aft (along the centerline of the car), I have this same issue and question. I've never heard of pushrod guide plate adjustments but...hopfully someone with...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-14-2005, 10:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 542
Posted By HeavyMetal68
First, thanks for the reply. It's hard to...

First, thanks for the reply. It's hard to believe that a knowledgable Pontiac shop is so hard to find around here.

I had the machine work done by a local engine shop that has since gone out of...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-13-2005, 09:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 542
Posted By HeavyMetal68
Can anyone recommend a shop that is knowledgable...

Can anyone recommend a shop that is knowledgable with Pontiacs in the San Fransisco area?

My 68 GTO has the dreaded rope seal leak and would like to get it fixed without pulling the engine. I've...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-13-2005, 03:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 517
Posted By HeavyMetal68
This might be fundamental but... Check your...

This might be fundamental but...
Check your pushrod guide plates. I had the same problem and discovered the builder used CCA-4852-8 (for 3/8 pushrods) instead of CCA-4851-8 (for 5/16 pushrods).
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-10-2005, 06:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 177
Posted By HeavyMetal68
Thanks for the replies. FBird, are they...

Thanks for the replies.

FBird, are they "race only" pieces or will they live a long life in a street/strip car?
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-10-2005, 04:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 177
Posted By HeavyMetal68
Anyone know if Angus Roller Rockers are good for...

Anyone know if Angus Roller Rockers are good for a street strip car? I never heard of them and cannot find much info on the net about them on Pontiacs.

Also, How reliable are Crane's energizer...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-24-2005, 06:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 120
Posted By HeavyMetal68
One last thing, check your fuel tank vents.

One last thing, check your fuel tank vents.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-24-2005, 01:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 290
Posted By HeavyMetal68
Depends on your budget and how you drive your...

Depends on your budget and how you drive your car.
With 3:55's, I would stick with the wide ratio M20's and M21's.

If it's slicks, lower gears, AND you can afford it, then an M22 "Rockcrusher"...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-24-2005, 12:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 120
Posted By HeavyMetal68
When you say stall, does the engine flat quit or...

When you say stall, does the engine flat quit or stumble to a stop?

If it's stumble and you are running an old q-jet, you could have fuel perculation and/or leaky wells. Also, check your fuel...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-23-2005, 05:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 228
Posted By HeavyMetal68
This might be redundant but... Check your fuel...

This might be redundant but...
Check your fuel pressure.
Ensure your float is adjusted correctly for this engine.
Ensure the float/needle aren't hung-up on the gasket or from handling.
Ensure...
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-22-2005, 12:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 377
Posted By HeavyMetal68
I had that problem with my 68. Installed PY's...

I had that problem with my 68. Installed PY's starter/solenoid heat shields and never had a problem since.

Good luck
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-19-2005, 09:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 132
Posted By HeavyMetal68
Anyone have problems with rocker arm component...

Anyone have problems with rocker arm component wear after removing the factory splash shields under the valve covers?

I hate to remove them because I know the factory doesn't put them in for...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-19-2005, 09:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 132
Posted By HeavyMetal68
Anyone have problems with rocker arm component...

Anyone have problems with rocker arm component wear after removing the factory splash shields under the valve covers?

I hate to remove them because I know the factory doesn't put them in for...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-08-2005, 08:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 470
Posted By HeavyMetal68
Hooking the tach line to the (-) side of the coil...

Hooking the tach line to the (-) side of the coil is pretty straightforward. So I'll take George's advise and check-out the internals.

Punch, if you ran an in-dash factory tach with a Unilite,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-07-2005, 09:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 470
Posted By HeavyMetal68
Great, nice trade-off. I upgrade to an...

Great, nice trade-off.
I upgrade to an electronic ignition and blow-out my factory tach.

Hope this post serves as a precaution to others.

So now I have to get the ohm meter out and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-05-2005, 08:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 470
Posted By HeavyMetal68
I have a 1968 pontiac tach that worked until I ...

I have a 1968 pontiac tach that worked until I
replaced the points in the distributor with a Malloy Unilight module. The first time I turned the ignition key on the tach needle swung and then went...
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