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Forum: C3 General
04-17-2024, 11:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 412
Posted By Dino_'72

I had similar problem. I did get a click on from...

I had similar problem. I did get a click on from the solenoid, but starter would not turn over. I changed the negative battery cable, engine ground cable, ignition switch, starter and checked all...
Forum: C3 General
04-17-2024, 11:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 279
Posted By Dino_'72

Was the long positive cable also changed ( from...

Was the long positive cable also changed ( from starter to battery)? You mentioned in initial post cables changed. I had some intermittent start issues due to the positive cable having corrosion...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-15-2024, 11:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 275
Posted By Dino_'72

I used this Canton racing cover for my roller...

I used this Canton racing cover for my roller swap along with comp cam nylon button. Fair price. Peace sign style. No issues.
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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-11-2024, 12:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 382
Posted By Dino_'72

You may have a leaky exhaust valve seal. I had...

You may have a leaky exhaust valve seal. I had this problem on a rebuilt set of heads. I had oil all the way to the connection where exhaust connects to the mufflers. Did not burn blue. A slight grey...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-03-2024, 11:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 413
Posted By Dino_'72

Tire and wheel set up looks good. What size tire...

Tire and wheel set up looks good. What size tire and rims along with backspace you running?

Another note on fuel pumps. Some replacements like my Carter 6955 was putting out close to 10 psi. Had...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-27-2024, 04:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 282
Posted By Dino_'72

I think 67:72 pic is well done. I have taken...

I think 67:72 pic is well done. I have taken another pic. Hopefully what you need. The assembly manual also has a diagram of how it all goes together.
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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-27-2024, 01:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 282
Posted By Dino_'72

Here is how it is on my ‘72 L48. Hope it helps. ...

Here is how it is on my ‘72 L48. Hope it helps.

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Forum: C3 General
03-17-2024, 12:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 548
Posted By Dino_'72

Those pics are helpful. Thanks to 67-72. Based on...

Those pics are helpful. Thanks to 67-72. Based on limited pics, if paint and body are as nice as it appears, to me that’s worth 10K or more of value to me. I can do almost all the mechanical work but...
Forum: C3 General
03-16-2024, 01:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 548
Posted By Dino_'72

Not much to go on to provide a price. Need pics...

Not much to go on to provide a price. Need pics and bird cage info. Many on this board will say without original engine it’s just another base car. I disagree. The ‘72 will have a L in the VIN I...
Forum: C3 General
02-29-2024, 01:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 348
Posted By Dino_'72

Not sure what year your car is, looks like a...

Not sure what year your car is, looks like a later model C3, but you can get quite a bit of upward movement of the front nose when certain bolts are loosened. The hood is mounted to the rad support...
Forum: C3 General
02-21-2024, 12:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 366
Posted By Dino_'72

I have never seen a C3 with mudflaps. Not much...

I have never seen a C3 with mudflaps. Not much demand. But I did see a guy with a C2 at a show, that just before he left to drive home, he used clear plastic homemade mudflaps that he temporarily...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-19-2024, 01:15 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,914
Posted By Dino_'72

I’ve had that L82 cam in several cars. Always...

I’ve had that L82 cam in several cars. Always found it pretty lazy on the low end. Advancing 4 degrees might make it more responsive but have even less lope. A cam swap would be the way to go. So...
Forum: C3 General
02-17-2024, 12:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 658
Posted By Dino_'72

I’m thinking LT1M21 is implying look for a date...

I’m thinking LT1M21 is implying look for a date coded period correct replacement. May take a while, but eventually one may show up.
Forum: C3 General
02-09-2024, 11:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 582
Posted By Dino_'72

Based on the many comments, I think I will keep...

Based on the many comments, I think I will keep my 33 year plus hoses that appear ok when I replace my valve in the next few weeks. We are lucky in some ways to have the ability to get replacement...
Forum: C3 General
02-08-2024, 12:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 665
Posted By Dino_'72

This forum has been invaluable for me over the...

This forum has been invaluable for me over the years. So much knowledge and passion. Have learned so much from peoples posts. Thanks CF.
Forum: C3 General
02-08-2024, 12:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 582
Posted By Dino_'72

I must be lucky. I’ve had my ‘72 for 33 years. ...

I must be lucky. I’ve had my ‘72 for 33 years. Same PS hoses, likely the factory original ones. I’ve changed the control valve once and it’s leaking again. Thinking I should change the hoses, but...
Forum: C3 General
01-17-2024, 05:03 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,487
Posted By Dino_'72

Too high in the rear.

Too high in the rear.
Forum: C3 General
01-13-2024, 08:19 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 11,250
Posted By Dino_'72

Nice car and fair price. My only thought was that...

Nice car and fair price. My only thought was that engine pad stamping. Does it look like it has been restamped? Looks a little off.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-26-2023, 11:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 362
Posted By Dino_'72

I agree with the above comment. I would check the...

I agree with the above comment. I would check the MC / booster rod clearance. There is a YouTube video by SSBC brake corp I believe that explains the process. There is also a tool sold by supply...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-19-2023, 12:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 910
Posted By Dino_'72

I replaced mine with a spectra tank from rock...

I replaced mine with a spectra tank from rock auto. Perfect fit. Quality piece, I believe Spectra is the main supplier to restoration retail vendors. Check and crosscheck part numbers and...
Forum: C3 General
12-11-2023, 03:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 445
Posted By Dino_'72

Not sure if you ordered a new vacuum switch but...

Not sure if you ordered a new vacuum switch but the repo ones have a high failure rate. Wilcox sold one that worked but didn’t quite have the oem appearance. Since Wilcox is no longer in business, I...
Forum: C3 General
11-12-2023, 02:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 530
Posted By Dino_'72

Please post before and after dry ice cleaning...

Please post before and after dry ice cleaning results. I’m contemplating this for another car. Results online I’ve see look amazing.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-27-2023, 01:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 803
Posted By Dino_'72

Thanks for that info. Learn something new all the...

Thanks for that info. Learn something new all the time. I have heard that you need to get your AF mixture sorted prior to setting up timing advance. But wouldn’t the Gunson only give you idle mixture...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-26-2023, 12:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 803
Posted By Dino_'72

"Gunson Powertune" ?? Never heard of this tuning...

"Gunson Powertune" ?? Never heard of this tuning tool. Went to their website. Interesting. Can you explain how you used it to tune the AF mixture. Curious. My guess was like others, too much vac...
Forum: C3 General
10-24-2023, 05:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 852
Posted By Dino_'72

Maybe somebody can chime in. I think when you use...

Maybe somebody can chime in. I think when you use those metal or nylon spacers the amount of lift does not correspond to the thickness of the spacer. I seem to remember a .6 rule. But can’t remember...
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