First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List Re: body bushings by "Niklas Ridell" <vcc2.nridell@memo.volvo.se> Re: front drums brakes by "John Humphries" <jmh01@pacbell.net> Re: body bushings by <NoPinkTutu@aol.com> Testing Sending Units by "larry diede" <ldiede@bangkok.com> Testing Sending Units by "larry diede" <ldiede@bangkok.com> Wiring Diagram Question by "larry diede" <ldiede@bangkok.com> Poncho68 by "John Wern" <jwern@gw.total-web.net> Cheaper to keep her. by "Gary Patrick" <Gary@tcworks.net> Qjet video by "Frank Zeller" <fzeller@tri-austin.com> Re: front drums brakes by "Kevin Young" <kyoung@sagelink.net> Re: Cheaper to keep her. by "Kevin Young" <kyoung@sagelink.net> Re: Intake swap! by "Bob Cisneros" <Bob.Cisneros@EBay.Sun.COM> Firebird OHC Sprint Picture? by "Steve Stinefelt" <stevestinefelt@hawaii.rr.com> My beautiful hood by <Kalchemy@aol.com> Re: body bushings by "Doug" <dcharnley@mediaone.net> Re: Vent flex hose by "Joe Brown" <jb.pb@gte.net> Re: My beautiful hood by "Joe Brown" <jb.pb@gte.net> Re: Poncho68 by "Steve" <poncho68sa@hotmail.com> Re: Firebird OHC Sprint Picture? by "Steve" <poncho68sa@hotmail.com> Re: Poncho68 by "Steve" <poncho68sa@hotmail.com> Trans shifter suggestions needed forTHM400 by "Chuck Sellers" <chuck_sellers@hotmail.com> Re: Trans shifter suggestions needed forTHM400 by <DOHC5MGE@aol.com> Re: Firebird OHC Sprint Picture? by "R & P" <Ronsoy@bellsouth.net>
(back) Subject: Re: body bushings From: "Niklas Ridell" <vcc2.nridell@memo.volvo.se> Date: Tue, 02 Jan 2001 15:47:55 +0100 Back to an old thread: Some time ago Doug gave me the torque spec for the body bushings. (thanks = Doug) Does this also apply for the radiator support bushings with smaller bolt = diameter? /Niklas --------------------------------- dcharnley@mediaone.net wrote: > > According to the specs I have when I installed mine, the bolts should be = torqued > to 40ft. lbs. > > Doug >
(back) Subject: Re: front drums brakes From: "John Humphries" <jmh01@pacbell.net> Date: Tue, 02 Jan 2001 09:35:01 -0800 > >I was looking for the the springs and the self adjuster assembly = including > >the rod, and then the anchor which they all attach to on the top. It >would >be awesome if you have that. > >my mailing address is 2174 31st ave. san francisco ca 94116 > >thanks >john > > > >At 09:54 AM 12/28/2000 -0600, you wrote: > >First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List > = >......................................................................... > >John, I haven't heard what brake parts you need yet. > > > >What is your mailing address? > > > > > > > >Thanks > >Kevin > > > >kyoung@sagelink.net > >http://www.n-link.com/~kyoung
(back) Subject: Re: body bushings From: <NoPinkTutu@aol.com> Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 12:58:51 EST Niklas.......if I remember correctly, it's 90 ft/lb for the big ones, and = 60 ft/lb for the radiator support bushings. Wayne
(back) Subject: Testing Sending Units From: "larry diede" <ldiede@bangkok.com> Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 13:23:28 -0700 Can anyone tell me how to test the oil pressure and the temp sending units = for rally guages? I am trying to find out if the units need replacing. Tanks, Larry ----------------------------------------------- Thailand's BEST Free Email at Bangkok.com - http://mail.bangkok.com
(back) Subject: Testing Sending Units From: "larry diede" <ldiede@bangkok.com> Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 13:27:20 -0700 Does anyone know how to go about testing the temp and oil pressure sending = units for ralley guages/ I am trying to find out if mine are working ok = or if they need to be replaced. The motor and wiring harness are out of = the car. Thanks in advance, Larry Larry Diede Denver, CO Where part of your salary is the scenery ----------------------------------------------- Thailand's BEST Free Email at Bangkok.com - http://mail.bangkok.com
(back) Subject: Wiring Diagram Question From: "larry diede" <ldiede@bangkok.com> Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 14:16:27 -0700 I am trying to sort out my Ralley Guages. Does anyone know of where I can = find a 68 wiring diagram that shows the Ralley Guage set up. The one in = the service manaul and other sources I have been able to find show ther = idiot light setup. Thanks in advance, Larry Larry Diede Denver, CO Where part of your salary is the scenery ----------------------------------------------- Thailand's BEST Free Email at Bangkok.com - http://mail.bangkok.com
(back) Subject: Poncho68 From: "John Wern" <jwern@gw.total-web.net> Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 16:51:16 -0500 Steve, I'm trying to drill my sending unit like you did. I'm having trouble bringing up your pictures. Is there a problem with your web site? Thanks John.
(back) Subject: Cheaper to keep her. From: "Gary Patrick" <Gary@tcworks.net> Date: Tue, 02 Jan 2001 17:40:56 -0500 Lee Gilbreath wrote: > > First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List > = ........................................................................ > Or, better yet, just get the wife into the 'Birds - or do like we do with new cars - trade 'er in on a better model :0) > > Lee I checked...it's not legal in Michigan. ;-( Kevin Kevin,Lee, Many years ago I told my wife that when she reached 40 I was going to trade her in on 2- 20 year olds...... She said I wasnt wired for 220 and would blow a fuse. I think shes on her 6th anniversary of her 39th birthday. Lee is right get them interested and they may even help! Gary
(back) Subject: Qjet video From: "Frank Zeller" <fzeller@tri-austin.com> Date: Tue, 02 Jan 2001 16:58:30 -0600 Found this link today HP Qjet rebuild video They sell the DIY head porting kit too. http://www.speeddirect.com/videos.html#PFBQJET Frank
(back) Subject: Re: front drums brakes From: "Kevin Young" <kyoung@sagelink.net> Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2001 22:33:37 -0600 John, Are you needing all the springs, (both sides) and the anchor your talking about? The big bolt looking thing the shoes sit against? I will pull the parts and get them in the mail to ya in a couple days, its too = cold to be messing around outside now. haahaaa Thanks Kevin kyoung@sagelink.net http://www.n-link.com/~kyoung Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died. ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Humphries" <jmh01@pacbell.net> To: <Firebird-L@oakmediacreations.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2001 11:35 AM Subject: Re: front drums brakes > First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List > = ......................................................................... > > > > >I was looking for the the springs and the self adjuster assembly including > > > >the rod, and then the anchor which they all attach to on the top. It > >would > >be awesome if you have that. > > > >my mailing address is 2174 31st ave. san francisco ca 94116 > > > >thanks > >john > > > > > > > >At 09:54 AM 12/28/2000 -0600, you wrote: > > >First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List > > >......................................................................... > > >John, I haven't heard what brake parts you need yet. > > > > > >What is your mailing address? > > > > > > > > > > > >Thanks > > >Kevin > > > > > >kyoung@sagelink.net > > >http://www.n-link.com/~kyoung
(back) Subject: Re: Cheaper to keep her. From: "Kevin Young" <kyoung@sagelink.net> Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2001 22:39:28 -0600 That is a very true statement Gary, My wife is one of the best diagnostic people in the country, she even sanded her own Blazer and mixed the paint for me to shoot it. We are newly weds tho ......... 26 years so far. Show interest in her hobbies and she might swing over to yours too. Its worth a shot. Thanks Kevin kyoung@sagelink.net http://www.n-link.com/~kyoung Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary Patrick" <Gary@tcworks.net> To: <Firebird-L@oakmediacreations.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2001 4:40 PM Subject: Cheaper to keep her. > First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List > = ......................................................................... > > Lee Gilbreath wrote: > > > > First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List > > ......................................................................... > > Or, better yet, just get the wife into the 'Birds - or do like we do > with new cars - trade 'er in on a better model :0) > > > > Lee > > I checked...it's not legal in Michigan. ;-( > > Kevin > > > Kevin,Lee, > Many years ago I told my wife that when she reached 40 > I was going to trade her in on 2- 20 year olds...... > She said I wasnt wired for 220 and would blow a fuse. > I think shes on her 6th anniversary of her 39th birthday. > Lee is right get them interested and they may even help! > Gary
(back) Subject: Re: Intake swap! From: "Bob Cisneros" <Bob.Cisneros@EBay.Sun.COM> Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 16:17:11 -0800 (PST) Ron writes: >Will a 400 intake fit on a 350......would a 350 with a 400 intake be the >same as the 350 h.o.? You've already seen answers to the intake fit question. As for the second question, the 350 HO has, among other things, a different grind cam, higher compression, and different cylinder heads. These heads account for the increase in compression since they have smaller chambers, and should also have larger valves and screw in rocker arm studs. Given that the 2 bbl. 350 has a compression ratio in the low 9s, it may not pay to upgrade to a smaller chamber HO head and then find that you've got detonation issues. -Bob Cisneros San Jose, CA 1968 Convertible bob.cisneros@Ebay.Sun.COM
(back) Subject: Firebird OHC Sprint Picture? From: "Steve Stinefelt" <stevestinefelt@hawaii.rr.com> Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 14:56:03 -1000 Does anyone out there know where I can access pictures of the engine compartment of a factory-correct '68 bird with a Sprint engine? I am = about to begin detailing mine, and would like to make it look as stock as possible. I'm really interested in the correct colors, cylinder head = cover finish, timing belt cover finish, correct air cleaner, etc. Thanks, and Happy New Year!!! Steve
(back) Subject: My beautiful hood From: <Kalchemy@aol.com> Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 20:25:05 EST Someone help me! The wind blew over my hood and it fell face down = flattening out the top face of the nose horribly! Help is there any hope to repair = it? I think it must be caved in at least a quarter inch or more and it runs = some distance. I am heart broken for I had just finished it to 600 grit! I really want to cry, but instead I took a BFH and mashed the heck out of a defenseless work bench. How can I pull such a slow long dent? HELP HELP = HELP! Kent Luttrell
(back) Subject: Re: body bushings From: "Doug" <dcharnley@mediaone.net> Date: Tue, 02 Jan 2001 20:25:53 -0500 Niklas, When I gave the initial readings I was doing so by memory. Well, I guess = my memory isn't so good anymore. I just went into my garage and located the body bushing spec sheet and = here it is. The body bushings ahould be torqued to 75-95 ft lbs. The radiator = bushings to 30-40ft lbs. Sorry for my response with the lower numbers earlier. Doug Niklas Ridell wrote: > First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List > = ......................................................................... > Back to an old thread: > > Some time ago Doug gave me the torque spec for the body bushings. = (thanks Doug) > Does this also apply for the radiator support bushings with smaller bolt = diameter? > > /Niklas > > --------------------------------- > dcharnley@mediaone.net wrote: > > > > > According to the specs I have when I installed mine, the bolts should = be torqued > > to 40ft. lbs. > > > > Doug > > >
(back) Subject: Re: Vent flex hose From: "Joe Brown" <jb.pb@gte.net> Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 22:16:28 -0800 I would use 3" exhaust fan duct , they have it in aluminum and plastic , = it is flexible and fit perfectly . Try either an electrical or A/C supply = house , Home Depot or Scotty's Joe
(back) Subject: Re: My beautiful hood From: "Joe Brown" <jb.pb@gte.net> Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 22:22:09 -0800 To make it look right , you are going to have to take it to a GOOD body = shop .. It will be tricky to do but can be done . Good Luck
(back) Subject: Re: Poncho68 From: "Steve" <poncho68sa@hotmail.com> Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2001 00:05:14 -0500 No, not as far as I know.This should be a direct link; http://content.communities.msn.com/isapi/fetch.dll?action=3Dget_album&ID_Co= mmu nity=3D68FirebirdRestoration&ID_Topic=3D2 If you are still having trouble I can Email copys. Thanks- Steve.... poncho68sa@hotmail.com 68 Firebird Restoration http://lightning.locl.net/homes/sapple/ Pontiac Firebird Links http://communities.msn.com/PontiacFirebirdLinks ----- Original Message ----- From: John Wern <jwern@gw.total-web.net> To: First Generation Firebird-L <Firebird-L@oakmediacreations.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2001 4:51 PM Subject: Poncho68 > First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List > = ......................................................................... > Steve, I'm trying to drill my sending unit like you did. I'm having > trouble bringing up your pictures. Is there a problem with your web = site? > Thanks John. > >
(back) Subject: Re: Firebird OHC Sprint Picture? From: "Steve" <poncho68sa@hotmail.com> Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2001 00:19:23 -0500 1 small one at http://lightning.locl.net/homes/sapple/68brochure11.html Thanks- Steve.... poncho68sa@hotmail.com 68 Firebird Restoration http://lightning.locl.net/homes/sapple/ Pontiac Firebird Links http://communities.msn.com/PontiacFirebirdLinks ----- Original Message ----- From: Steve Stinefelt <stevestinefelt@hawaii.rr.com> To: <Firebird-L@oakmediacreations.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2001 7:56 PM Subject: Firebird OHC Sprint Picture? > First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List > = ......................................................................... > Does anyone out there know where I can access pictures of the engine > compartment of a factory-correct '68 bird with a Sprint engine? I am about > to begin detailing mine, and would like to make it look as stock as > possible. I'm really interested in the correct colors, cylinder head cover > finish, timing belt cover finish, correct air cleaner, etc. Thanks, and > Happy New Year!!! > > Steve >
(back) Subject: Re: Poncho68 From: "Steve" <poncho68sa@hotmail.com> Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2001 00:23:10 -0500 Ill try once more http://content.communities.msn.com/isapi/fetch.dll?action=3Dget_album&ID_Co= mmu nity=3D68FirebirdRestoration&ID_Topic=3D2 ----- Original Message ----- From: John Wern <jwern@gw.total-web.net> To: First Generation Firebird-L <Firebird-L@oakmediacreations.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2001 4:51 PM Subject: Poncho68 > First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List > = ......................................................................... > Steve, I'm trying to drill my sending unit like you did. I'm having > trouble bringing up your pictures. Is there a problem with your web = site? > Thanks John. > >
(back) Subject: Trans shifter suggestions needed forTHM400 From: "Chuck Sellers" <chuck_sellers@hotmail.com> Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 21:26:28 -0800 Happy New Year all, I picked up a rebuilt BOP THM400 trans while I was visiting the in-laws = for Christmas. Found a 400 crossmember on eBay a couple of days ago. Picked up an automatic center console on eBay a few weeks back. Ordered a B&M tranny pan and dipstick tube/stick from Summit. I am getting CLOSE to putting the tranny in. I would like some suggestions on a shifter that will fit without carving = up the center console. Does B&M make a ratchet type shifter that fits without cutting on the console? What about a kickdown cable? Lokar? Chuck Sellers '68 350 convertible
(back) Subject: Re: Trans shifter suggestions needed forTHM400 From: <DOHC5MGE@aol.com> Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2001 01:50:43 EST >I would like some suggestions on a shifter that will fit without carving = up >the center console. Does B&M make a ratchet type shifter that fits = without >cutting on the console? What about a kickdown cable? Lokar? Stock '69 shifter ratchets in forward direction.Fits with minor adjustment(using '69 console too). Kickdown is electric - no cable. Need = to run 12v to switch on carb that closes at W.O.T.,then to top terminal on electrical connection on rt. side of trans.
(back) Subject: Re: Firebird OHC Sprint Picture? From: "R & P" <Ronsoy@bellsouth.net> Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2001 03:57:15 -0500 Does anyone out there know where I can access pictures of the engine > compartment of a factory-correct '68 bird with a Sprint engine? Was about to say yeah!! I'm really interested in the correct colors, cylinder head cover > finish, timing belt cover finish, correct air cleaner, etc. Thanks, and > Happy New Year!!! But mine is black and white!!! Ron