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Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH Yesterday, 07:55 PM
Replies: 254
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Posted By 79 Phoenix
As the work continues, I have installed...

As the work continues, I have installed speedometer cable, hung e-brake cables, and am in the process of installing the engine wire harness and gauge hookups for my mechanical gauges. It's been a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 07:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 182
Posted By 79 Phoenix
REMOVING PLUG FROM EDELBROCK INTAKE

]I WANT TO HAVE BOTH IDIOT LIGHT AND MECHANICAL WATER TEMP GAUGE ON MY GT-37.

THE 400 ENGINE HAS AN ALLUMINUM EDELBROCK INTAKE. ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE THERMOSTAT IS THE CURRENT WATER TEMP...
Forum: Electrical Tech Yesterday, 07:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 146
Posted By 79 Phoenix
I found the TSC switch on the old engine, cleaned...

I found the TSC switch on the old engine, cleaned it up and bolted it on the new engine attaching plug from new wire harness. I will not hook up vacuum lines. Thanks for the help!
Forum: Electrical Tech 05-07-2024, 09:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 146
Posted By 79 Phoenix
Yes, that's what it's for! I found the switch on...

Yes, that's what it's for! I found the switch on the old engine... I'm not sure how relevant it is these days but I guess the TCS switch is supposed to regulate the vacuum between the carb and...
Forum: Electrical Tech 05-06-2024, 11:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 146
Posted By 79 Phoenix
Help with wire ID's

I am working on installing new engine and front lighting harnesses on my 71 base GT-37. I can't tell from my shop manual what the two plugs below connect to:

1)The first and second pictures below...
Forum: Electrical Tech 05-04-2024, 02:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 279
Posted By 79 Phoenix
OKAY thanks... I appreciate everyone's help here...

OKAY thanks... I appreciate everyone's help here with this. Just trying to be careful I don't mess up a new wiring harness. I would have ordered one already setup for HEI if I had known it was...
Forum: Electrical Tech 05-04-2024, 01:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 279
Posted By 79 Phoenix
Thanks for the heads up on checking the IGN plug....

Thanks for the heads up on checking the IGN plug. Wouldn't the YELLOW coming from the solenoid be hot 12V? If so should I just stub it off?
Forum: Electrical Tech 05-04-2024, 01:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 279
Posted By 79 Phoenix
Okay, thanks for the heads up re checking the IGN...

Okay, thanks for the heads up re checking the IGN plug. If I don't do anything with the YELLOW wire, isn't hot 12V coming up from solenoid? Should I just stub it off?
Forum: Electrical Tech 05-04-2024, 10:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 279
Posted By 79 Phoenix
If I do that, what do I do with the yellow wire...

If I do that, what do I do with the yellow wire that runs down to (or up from) the solenoid?

Also, could I run the PINK HEI wire through the firewall and plug into the ignition location on the...
Forum: Electrical Tech 05-03-2024, 08:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 279
Posted By 79 Phoenix
On the new harness, the BLACK wire coming out of...

On the new harness, the BLACK wire coming out of the bulkhead has "Resistance"" printed on it... Would that mean the resistor wire is underhood?

According to the 71 Lemans wiring diagram on my...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-03-2024, 05:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 227
Posted By 79 Phoenix
Well, with the parts that were there and...

Well, with the parts that were there and modifying my old stock bracket I think I have a configuration the will work.

SECOND QUESTION: Where does the cable itself attach to the Quadrajet?

Is it...
Forum: Electrical Tech 05-03-2024, 04:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 279
Posted By 79 Phoenix
The guy at M&S said to just remove the BLACK...

The guy at M&S said to just remove the BLACK resistor wire coming out of the bulkhead and replace it with the new PINK HEI power feed.

He said it is possible that the car may not start by just...
Forum: Electrical Tech 05-03-2024, 02:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 279
Posted By 79 Phoenix
Okay, what do you think that means I need to do?

Okay, what do you think that means I need to do?
Forum: Electrical Tech 05-03-2024, 09:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 279
Posted By 79 Phoenix
HEI WIRE HARNESS CONVERSION

I am working on a 71 GT-37. It has a 76 400 engine and HEI distributor. I bought a new engine wiring harness and a HEI power feed wire from Ames. The harnesses are made by M&S. I didn't get any...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-02-2024, 08:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 227
Posted By 79 Phoenix
Thanks guys...Very helpful. My engine was last...

Thanks guys...Very helpful. My engine was last in a 71 Firebird so I think I may already have this "L" shaped adaptor (see link)... I'll check in the morning...
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-02-2024, 08:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 227
Posted By 79 Phoenix
Thanks guys...Very helpful. My engine was last...

Thanks guys...Very helpful. My engine was last in a 71 Firebird so I think I may already have this "L" shaped adaptor (see link)... I'll check in the morning...
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-02-2024, 08:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 302
Posted By 79 Phoenix
My car is a non-AC car... . So, I should leave it...

My car is a non-AC car... . So, I should leave it on and plug it in? I'm not sure my new engine wiring harness has a plug for that...since I ordered a harness for non A/C. If it's needed and there...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-02-2024, 05:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 302
Posted By 79 Phoenix
kick-down solenoid?

Pictured below is what I think is a kick-down solenoid on the side of my Quadrajet. Engine was previously in an automatic car. Since I am running a manual transmission, can I just unscrew this and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-02-2024, 04:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 227
Posted By 79 Phoenix
Throttle Cable Bracket

My 71 GT-37 has a 76 400 with Edelbrock Performer intake and Quadrajet. The original throttle cable seems fine but the original cable bracket wont work on the Edelbrock. I am thinking of clamping my...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-29-2024, 07:58 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 25,386
Posted By 79 Phoenix
I patched the floor using a couple layers of...

I patched the floor using a couple layers of fiberglass mesh with resin. Worked great just like the several holes in the trunk. I painted with Rustoleum rusty metal primer. I also undercoated the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-25-2024, 06:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 776
Posted By 79 Phoenix
When I put the original manifold on from the 350,...

When I put the original manifold on from the 350, I found that the clearance was the same as the 73 Firebird manifold . So, since the passages are bigger, I used the Firebird manifold with the 6...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-16-2024, 06:30 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 25,386
Posted By 79 Phoenix
I decided that since I will be waiting for the...

I decided that since I will be waiting for the wiring harness for a few weeks I will attack the floor. The seat belts and front seat are out. No surprises in the floor.
Overall, the floor is pretty...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-14-2024, 09:50 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 25,386
Posted By 79 Phoenix
Thanks, you're welcome. I always appreciate...

Thanks, you're welcome. I always appreciate pictures on other people's projects too. It's come a long way but still so far to go. But it's fun--mostly!
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-13-2024, 10:40 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 25,386
Posted By 79 Phoenix
Been working on a lot of tedious stuff and had to...

Been working on a lot of tedious stuff and had to wait for a bushing to come in, but the clutch is adjusted, back-lock installed correctly (I think).

I found the 73 Firebird LH exhaust manifold...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-06-2024, 10:50 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 25,386
Posted By 79 Phoenix
I've been working on the clutch linkage to get it...

I've been working on the clutch linkage to get it freed up, de-rusted and painted. I replaced the bushings and retainer + fresh grease on the bell crank. Mostly installed now.

Also found the LH...
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