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Mechanical / Re: 73 400 pontiac problem

« Last post by ddman on Today at 12:45:30 PM »

Put battery cables on starter and for the ground. Turns over just fine, ran jumper to Bart side of distributed poured some gas in carb fill bowl shorted soloniod and it fired right up. No exhaust so it was loud but no knocks.

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Electrical / Re: Steps to replace center dash speaker

« Last post by stros on Today at 11:30:00 AM »

It’s for my 1977.  Not sure about the risk for reflection but I’ll put some speaker fabric up there in case.

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Electrical / Re: Steps to replace center dash speaker

« Last post by Wallington on Today at 01:38:41 AM »

What 2nd gen is this meant to be?

Find some black speaker fabric, you don't want to see any of that shining through the grille or reflecting off the windscreen.

https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-jooapdgscx/images/stencil/1280x1280/products/1395/7528/1st-front-speaker-bracket-installed__55530.1697568153.jpg?c=2?imbypass=on

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Electrical / Re: Steps to replace center dash speaker

« Last post by stros on May 18, 2024, 09:58:46 PM »

Thanks guys.  I purchased this bracket and two new 4” speakers for it.
https://screamingchicken.com/1970-81-camaro-1970-79-firebird-front-dash-speaker-install-bracket/

Will take another look in the morning but my aftermarket AC ducts definitely are in the way of pulling the speaker out thru the glove box.  Looks like it may be easier to get it out thru the main gauge cluster area.  Here’s the old fbodywarehouse video recommending that https://youtu.be/LD4d0ZIPxNk?si=5RN5dnZHYTpZcbTE

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Electrical / Re: Steps to replace center dash speaker

« Last post by Wallington on May 18, 2024, 09:50:43 PM »

I can't help, I think my dash was largely out when I removed mine, more friendly ducting setup in mine too.

So a slightly unrelated post but a free bump. FirebirdCentral just listed this factory style centre speaker for original stereo setup. Bracket also listed as they probably suit several. Previously most of this type were the 4ohm modern versions.

https://www.firebirdcentral.com/1967_81_Front_Center_Dash_Speaker_4x10_Delco_Style_p/das-610.htm

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Mechanical / Re: 73 400 pontiac problem

« Last post by ddman on May 18, 2024, 07:25:32 PM »

I don’t have power to the distributeright now, just trying to get it to crank over. I’ll put battery cables and take the battery off my truck tomarrow, that will eliminate bad jumper cables.

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Mechanical / Re: 73 400 pontiac problem

« Last post by tinpusher on May 18, 2024, 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 May 18, 2024, 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 May 18, 2024, 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 May 18, 2024, 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