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Pontiac - Street
Yesterday, 11:21 PM
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Changing valve seals 1970 350
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What I think he means is you may have to cut the...
What I think he means is you may have to cut the top of the valve guides. For Perfect Circle type of seals the top of the valve guide has to be machined for them to fit. Some of the Pontiac heads had...
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64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
05-09-2024, 01:25 PM
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1965 Power Antenna Replacement Mast, Where to Buy One?
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Goatracer1
Can you carefully straighten the bent one? I had...
Can you carefully straighten the bent one? I had a Chrysler mast that was bent but not kinked and with patience managed to straighten it.
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60 & Older Pontiac TECH
05-09-2024, 01:21 PM
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14" 57 rims to 15" 55-56 rim with poverty caps
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If the wheels clear the drums you still may not...
If the wheels clear the drums you still may not even get the wheel/tire combo to go into the rear wheel well without a lot of trouble. You will at least have to deflate the tire every time you...
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Pontiac - Street
05-08-2024, 06:53 PM
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Recipe for a reliable 400 driver
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First of all, what's it going in? You may have...
First of all, what's it going in? You may have answered your own question. Build a copy of a stock Q-jet carbed 1971 400 engine. Keep the compression under 9.0 to 1 with a 096 or 097 cam. It will...
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Tri-Power Tech
05-07-2024, 10:40 AM
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center carb flooding
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1965 carb. I ordered the correct n/s and assumed...
1965 carb. I ordered the correct n/s and assumed it was correct.
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61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
05-06-2024, 11:32 PM
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turn signal switch
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Is it like the earlier switches? Black and mounts...
Is it like the earlier switches? Black and mounts to the outside of the column about half way down? If so I've had good luck opening them and cleaning contacts and reassembling. Also there was a...
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Tri-Power Tech
05-06-2024, 11:24 PM
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center carb flooding
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Goatracer1
Worth a try.
Worth a try.
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Tri-Power Tech
05-06-2024, 05:33 PM
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center carb flooding
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center carb flooding
First of all please read carefully. I have a center carb that floods over on the FIRST start up after the car has been sitting for a few days. After that the carb is fine until the car is parked and...
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Suspension TECH
05-06-2024, 12:13 AM
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Turn Signal Cam
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That isn't correct. If the wheel is centered it...
That isn't correct. If the wheel is centered it means that it's lined up correctly between the cancelling levers on the directional switch. It doesn't matter where the steering shaft is located. The...
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THE LOBBY
05-06-2024, 12:04 AM
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Battery recommendation
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Champ we have no GM dealerships in town and even...
Champ we have no GM dealerships in town and even if there were Parts dept wouldn't be open after 5PM or on weekends.
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Suspension TECH
05-04-2024, 11:24 PM
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Turn Signal Cam
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Goatracer1
If I am not mistaken the cam has the horn contact...
If I am not mistaken the cam has the horn contact on it and it can only go through the wheel in one place. So, if the wheel is straight then the cancelling cam has to be in the correct location. Do...
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The Body Shop TECH
05-04-2024, 11:16 PM
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72 lemans factory paint....is lacquer?
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If you put lacquer thinner on lacquer the paint...
If you put lacquer thinner on lacquer the paint will come off. If you leave it on a while gasoline will soften it also.
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THE LOBBY
05-04-2024, 11:13 PM
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Battery recommendation
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Like was said earlier "all batteries are made by...
Like was said earlier "all batteries are made by 3-4 companies". I either buy Walmart or Auto Zone because if you have a problem on the road there is one on every corner.
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Electrical Tech
05-03-2024, 08:46 PM
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HEI WIRE HARNESS CONVERSION
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Goatracer1
Your last picture looks like the directional...
Your last picture looks like the directional signal switch pigtail. It is not a clear picture but the ignition switch connector should plug directly into the switch bolted on the base of the column.
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Pontiac - Street
04-29-2024, 10:06 PM
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angle torque bolts.
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Before I retired and still worked as a Chrysler...
Before I retired and still worked as a Chrysler tech the factory told us we could reuse head bolts as long as there was no sign of stretching (necking down).
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66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
04-28-2024, 04:18 AM
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Starter
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Goatracer1
I swore that I wasn't going to build any more...
I swore that I wasn't going to build any more cars at my age. At 73 I started a 1962 Bonneville and I'm still at it. Every time I do something major I hope I get to enjoy it. Good luck with your car.
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Suspension TECH
04-27-2024, 07:35 PM
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Front Discs Dragging
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Goatracer1
I have the 9 inch chrome booster and matching...
I have the 9 inch chrome booster and matching master cylinder and I had to back off the pushrod between the booster and master a lot. Good luck.
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Suspension TECH
04-27-2024, 07:31 PM
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Non-Pontiac related brake question
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The pulsing is caused by the rotors. If there is...
The pulsing is caused by the rotors. If there is enough material machine them or replace if not. I usually pick a middle grade pad. I've found that some really expensive pads don't work well cold and...
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61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
04-24-2024, 11:31 PM
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engine dies on fast stop, ?
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Goatracer1
Apply vacuum to the hose and if the piston moves...
Apply vacuum to the hose and if the piston moves it works. If it is not working Ames sells them PN: PN455J.You set your idle in the normal manner. Dash pot adjustment varies by year and application....
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60 & Older Pontiac TECH
04-24-2024, 11:19 PM
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Dual Range Hydramatic Transmission
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I have been a fan of these transmissions since my...
I have been a fan of these transmissions since my first car, a 1953 Chieftain L8. From just reading what is written here I have learned more. I thought the reason GM discontinued the Hydra-Matic was...
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61-66 Big Pontiac TECH
04-24-2024, 08:30 PM
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engine dies on fast stop, ?
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If I remember correctly you have an AFB 4bbl with...
If I remember correctly you have an AFB 4bbl with a vacuum dashpot. The dashpot is supposed to prevent that condition. Is it working and adjusted correctly?
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66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
04-24-2024, 05:47 PM
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Spark plug won’t start
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Goatracer1
First YX is not the head code. It is a block...
First YX is not the head code. It is a block code. You could have different heads on the block. That said those heads might require the tapered seat plugs. I tried looking for your "17Y" plugs and...
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Members Helping Members
04-24-2024, 03:10 AM
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Sawzall Blade Question...
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Goatracer1
I found that the ones from Harbor Freight last...
I found that the ones from Harbor Freight last about as long as the name brand ones and are way cheaper.
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THE LOBBY
04-23-2024, 07:46 PM
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RockAuto vs Partsgeek, Any preferences?
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Goatracer1
I've had exceptional luck with Rock Auto. I was...
I've had exceptional luck with Rock Auto. I was surprised at first that the products were name brand. I have returned one item over the years and that really wasn't defective. I screwed up but they...
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60 & Older Pontiac TECH
04-20-2024, 03:14 AM
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1931 Pontiac Front Fenders Interchangeability
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Goatracer1
That;s what would have happened to the fender...
That;s what would have happened to the fender when that car was new. People fixed things. Many years ago I was in a body shop and on the counter there was a before and after picture of a 1930's sedan...
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