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  1. williamsGN

    Bent same pushrod twice

    Bent the #1 cylinder intake? pushrod this spring, Second pushrod inboard from the front. Replaced the rod, lifter and all new valve springs. Broke in the new lifter with some ARP lube and a summer of driving. This fall, first time leaning into it I bent the same rod. Camshaft looks fine, car...
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    Latest Hood liner Thread

    What is the latest on hood liners ? I remember the form fitting one thought I can't seem to find it, anyone have luck with it? I'll looking for an economical fix to mine, I would run without it but fear burning the hood paint as I don't have a heat shield. Some have used a 'boot' for the...
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    HD up pipe clamps

    Looking for HD clamps for the up pipe. Already have HD silicone, but they keep blowing off. Tried the hairspray trick. Usually blows from the doghouse connection. or...
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    upping boost

    Running 21 psi on my combo, was wanting more, have 750 O2 now, would I need a bigger injector than 42 and would the walbro 255 support it ?
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    Depression

    I have battled it for 40 years.. if any TR brothers feel it.. you're not alone.. feel free to reach out... don't give up hope.. we are there for you. Feel free to contact me directly. l a j e f z @ hotmail.com
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    FVP oil

    Anyone familiar with the brand ? Selling it at Menards and meets all the specs for the daily driver. Keeping it real in the GN, but thinking about it for the other cars.
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    When did the 'discount' auto chains become a bad deal ?

    After shopping at Autozone and Oreillys for years, I have moved away to online and even home improvement stores for auto supplies. My local Menards store blows them away for all the basics at nearly half the price. Recently looked at a turn signal switch for the wife's Tahoe.. 240 at AZ...
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    SMC pump replacement

    Been running a replacement pump from Razor for years, but its tired and needs replacement. Julio says their not carrying them anymore, wonder if anyone knew a good external pump replacement for the system. thanks.
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    T Top rattle strips

    Went to replace mine and realized there were none there ! Anyone care to post a picture of the top area with the strips visible. Thanks
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    Trans crossmember bolts

    Misplaced the bolts that connect the crossmember to the frame at the ends, two bolts each side. Anyone know the thread / pitch of them. thanks.
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    Anyone in Orlando / Lake Mary check out a car for me ?

    Wondered if anyone in the area could check out a '79 Trans Am I'm interested in purchasing. Its at Gateway Classic cars at 635 Century Point Suite 101 Lake Mary , FL 32746 P: 407-771-2000 Its Stock #280-ORD $18,995 Thanks Jeff
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    WTF is wrong with autozone.com

    Simply wanted to go price out quarts of oil.. tried the drop down menus, searched oil, engine oil, motor oil, 10w30, 10w-30, etc etc etc... NOTHING ! Even when you get results on the bottom of 'customers viewed this' and click on it, it goes back to the home page ! Did the 'experts' behind the...
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    GS Nats video

    Just got this cool video from buickturboregal.com had 4 hours of footage from the races and show. Was cool to see the GS and other cars too besides the regals. A lot of wheel standing, some intentional some not :eek: Got a couple stickers too. (y)
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    On Woodward now

    It's jumping if anyone feels like coming out
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    ACDelco GF652F

    Will this fuel filter work on the GN ? I have seen the part number listed before but without the "F" at the end.
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    201(2?) Cobra convertible and race ready stang go down

    Took the vert with ease, the early 2000's with the fat/skinny tires, full A pillar gauge assortment, 6" hood scoop and a motor that sounded like an off shore race boat surprisingly let me show him my tail lights.. though for sure I would of come up short on that race, but 20 psi was all it took...
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    Roseville Gratiot Cruise - July 28th.

    http://www.rosevillegratiotcruise.com/ See you there
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    stumble/pop under load.. hotwire issue

    Troubleshooting a friends car that idles fine, stumbles and pops even with a slight load, checked the usual culprits.. car only reads 12.3 at the pump harness - 13.7 at the alternator... is this typical or possibly the issue.
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    Garage security tips

    Moving from a rural setting back to the city and was wondering if anyone had suggestions on securing the garage. Not the car, got that covered, but the garage itself. Its going to have an alarm and a padlock on it, but was looking to see if anyone had some creative ideas on how to keep people...
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    "Disableling" boost for transport

    Shipping the car across country, and though it is supposed to stay on the truck the whole time, I was thinking of a way to prevent any hot rodding of the car. I have an external gate with a dial a boost, that lets me bring it down to 12 psi.. otherwise I was thinking of taking all the timing out...
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