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Mechanical / Re: 73 400 pontiac problem

« Last post by tinpusher on Today at 07:20:02 PM »

I’m thinking the same as above, wire connections to the starter, the starter itself, what is the timing set at? Too far advance will cause cranking issues.

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Electrical / Re: Steps to replace center dash speaker

« Last post by b_hill_86 on Today at 06:25:01 PM »

I want to say when I did it I did remove the glovebox, and ac ducts. I think I pulled the cluster too for easier access but I want to say to remove it it needed to go to the passenger side. I could be wrong though. It’s been quite a while ago now.

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Mechanical / Re: 73 400 pontiac problem

« Last post by 5th T/A on Today at 06:23:19 PM »

Not saying this is the same as your problem, but it could be.

A few years ago I had a problem with the stater on my Harley Ultra limited. This bike requires a pretty hefty battery for good cranking speed. At first I thought it was just a worn down battery. I tried using my jump pack and it didn’t have enough power. So then I used my 45 year old jumper cables and a known good car battery, still not enough torque to turn the engine over with the plugs installed. I just about figured I had a bad stater when I felt a very hot spot on one of the jumper cable alligator clips. Corrosion on the clamp was keeping it from providing enough current. So the original problem was a bad battery. My Jump start battery pack didn’t  enough current and my jumpers cables couldn’t carry enough current, all leading me into misdiagnose the real problem.

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Electrical / Steps to replace center dash speaker

« Last post by stros on Today at 05:52:44 PM »

Hi guys - I see one old fbodywarehouse video where they removed the center speaker by taking the gauge clusters out.  Is this the easiest method?  Assuming I can’t get to it by removing the glovebox components.

Thanks

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Tires, Brakes & Suspension / Re: Show your stance (round 2)

« Last post by stros on Today at 08:55:51 AM »

Thanks!  I think you’re right.  Also I imagine many items that settle/break in on a daily driver are taking a lot longer given the low miles.  Seems odd that it would drop after the LS was installed and not when it had the heavy 400 in it for 5 years post suspension install.  That being said the T/A was barely driven with the 400 in it. 

Interestingly recently I’ve noticed that the suspension just seems smoother and less noisy than it used to be so maybe I’ve finally gotten it broken in.  Another good reason that these cars need to be driven and not just sit around as museum pieces.

One other thing I’ve noticed from these photos is that the Classic Industries snowflake wheels barely look gold from some angles.  Hopefully they’re not fading though they weren’t particularly bright gold from the beginning.  Probably not surprising for a $600 set of wheels.

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Mechanical / Re: 73 400 pontiac problem

« Last post by ddman on Today at 06:21:49 AM »

Jumper cables run from truck, red on big terminal on soliniod, grounded to plate on back of starter, then screw driver to jump from small terminal to big terminal

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Tires, Brakes & Suspension / Re: Brake Help

« Last post by FormTA on Today at 05:43:32 AM »

Man, this last year I have contracted that same disease... where you sit down and fall asleep.  I didn't even know I could do that... Why are we so tired as we get older?? I do get up at 4:50am but that isn't anything new...

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Tires, Brakes & Suspension / Re: Show your stance (round 2)

« Last post by FormTA on Today at 05:40:04 AM »

That is interesting. I didn't think coils settled that much. I wonder if you had tightened the A arm bolts without weight on the car. That would put the bushings in a bind and make the front higher. Then as the years roll on they have ripped or settled in. For the nice low and stealth look. Paint looks great from my house! Nice car!

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Mechanical / Re: 73 400 pontiac problem

« Last post by FormTA on Today at 05:34:37 AM »

How do you have it hooked to the battery? Sounlike bad connections or too small of wire.

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Tires, Brakes & Suspension / Re: Show your stance (round 2)

« Last post by stros on May 17, 2024, 09:02:47 PM »

A side shot. Not my favorite photo. Shows how bad the paint really is

A couple of years back I posted on this thread complaining that the PTFB GT kit had more fender gap in the front than back.  I believe I’ve had this installed now for 9 years now. 

Took a pic today from the same location and it actually has some rake now.  Even with a lighter LS3.  Measured it too and it’s got an inch higher gap in back.  Tire sizes haven’t changed.