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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-02-2008, 11:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 767
Posted By 75 Hot One

I agree. Eaton in Detroit is top quality for OEM...

I agree. Eaton in Detroit is top quality for OEM replacement. They have original dwgs & specs. They may be a bit more expensive than some but you can depend on their quality. The big difference in...
Forum: C3 General
12-30-2007, 12:26 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,965
Posted By 75 Hot One

Much better & more versatile to get a hand held...

Much better & more versatile to get a hand held gravity fed gun or a small pressure tank for about $100 & a canister type dust mask & just blast on a bench outside. That way you're not restricted to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-30-2007, 12:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,020
Posted By 75 Hot One

Never shorten a spring by heating it. The spring...

Never shorten a spring by heating it. The spring material is a low CrMo high carbon steel most likely in a state of heat treat to meet specified mechanical properties. Since those specifics aren't...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-29-2007, 03:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 537
Posted By 75 Hot One

It all depends what kind of performance you want...

It all depends what kind of performance you want from the paint. Having worked with industrial hight temp coatings for many years, I can say that I'm not aware of any coating that will withstand...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-17-2007, 05:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,918
Posted By 75 Hot One

That's the OEM fork with the Lakewood boot. The...

That's the OEM fork with the Lakewood boot. The Lakewood boot is required because the cutout in the Lakewood bellhousing is larger than stock. As I recall, the Lakewood fork has the ball & socket end...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-17-2007, 01:58 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,918
Posted By 75 Hot One

Bellhousing is the red Lakewood which I repainted...

Bellhousing is the red Lakewood which I repainted in aluminum to match the engine.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-17-2007, 01:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 526
Posted By 75 Hot One

I've used asphalt undercoating in that area. I...

I've used asphalt undercoating in that area. I find that the ordinary asphalt performs & adheres better than the rubberized stuff. Maybe it depends on the brand. A few coats may be required because...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-15-2007, 07:35 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,918
Posted By 75 Hot One

I just inserted brighter pictures in the post...

I just inserted brighter pictures in the post showing the modified lower rod. The first two were underexposed & you couldn't see any detail. Hope these are better. I'm begining to like this digital...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-15-2007, 07:28 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,918
Posted By 75 Hot One

An excellent idea which I pursued myself until I...

An excellent idea which I pursued myself until I learned that no one makes a rod end with a ball hole larger than the thread size. Must be something to do with industry standards-They're made to ANSI...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-15-2007, 01:50 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,918
Posted By 75 Hot One

I got just the rod from March. I don't think it's...

I got just the rod from March. I don't think it's a listed item. You'll probably have to call them. 734-729-9070. part # was R-6.000. Price a couple of years ago was $23. As I mentioned the 3/8X5/16...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-15-2007, 12:50 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,918
Posted By 75 Hot One

I got the longer adjusting rod from March Perf....

I got the longer adjusting rod from March Perf. in Detroit- the company that makes aluminum pulleys & kits. Rod ends are QA1 for which you'll have to find a dealer. I got them from a local dealer in...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-15-2007, 12:15 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,918
Posted By 75 Hot One

Here are pics of my modified Speed Direct...

Here are pics of my modified Speed Direct linkage. Per my notes, I ordered a longer lower rod from March Perf- 6" vs the Speed Direct 5 1/4". The March rod has 3/8" threaded ends (vs Speed Direct...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-15-2007, 10:41 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,918
Posted By 75 Hot One

Checked my files. No pics. Now I have to go out...

Checked my files. No pics. Now I have to go out in the cold........I'll be back.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-15-2007, 10:03 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,918
Posted By 75 Hot One

I agree. That bracket upper left is a piece of...

I agree. That bracket upper left is a piece of crap. I didn't use it. I widened the slot in the fork & fastened the rod end directly to the clevis pin the in fork. A much better and stronger...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-15-2007, 09:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,504
Posted By 75 Hot One

You should remove the balancer & confirm that the...

You should remove the balancer & confirm that the key is in place. If the key is in place & is the proper size (ensure it is tight in the keyway), it will prevent the balancer from rotating on the...
Forum: C3 General
12-07-2007, 08:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 339
Posted By 75 Hot One

First, spray the pivot points you can see with...

First, spray the pivot points you can see with WD40 & see if that makes a difference. It's not a big job to take it out & inspect it. While it's out for $65 or so you can just replace it. No big...
Forum: C3 General
11-04-2007, 06:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,096
Posted By 75 Hot One

I've been visually surveying C3's on rear wheel...

I've been visually surveying C3's on rear wheel location with respect to the body for the last few years. Most C3's do not have both wheels in the same location- one side or the other sticks out...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-19-2007, 07:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,110
Posted By 75 Hot One

Stainless Steel Brakes Corp. Force 10 calipers...

Stainless Steel Brakes Corp. Force 10 calipers are bolt on for stock rotors. No brackets required.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-01-2007, 09:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 737
Posted By 75 Hot One

3/4" but I thought the bolts come with the...

3/4" but I thought the bolts come with the headers.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-23-2007, 08:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,595
Posted By 75 Hot One

I'm aware that there are procedures to set the...

I'm aware that there are procedures to set the rocker arm geometry but I don't know if Bill Mitchell used them. I assume he did the engine assembly right since he/World Products is a fair size...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-23-2007, 01:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,595
Posted By 75 Hot One

My pushrods are 8.000" long. The engine is a Bill...

My pushrods are 8.000" long. The engine is a Bill Mitchell small block but the info should still apply to a GM engine since the Bill Mitchell engine is made with the same dimensions and use standard...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-23-2007, 12:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 940
Posted By 75 Hot One

Another option would have been to use a longer...

Another option would have been to use a longer link to connect the sway bar to the trailing arm. Both my front & rear sway bars are by Rancho and have spherical rod end connections to eliminate any...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-23-2007, 09:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,595
Posted By 75 Hot One

Scorpion workmanship looks excellent. I've just...

Scorpion workmanship looks excellent. I've just put about 30 easy km on the engine since installation so I can't really comment on their strength but they definitely look good....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-23-2007, 09:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 940
Posted By 75 Hot One

It might be that the top surface of the trailing...

It might be that the top surface of the trailing arm is bent. You would then have to straighten it out. There should be plenty of space for the plate inside the trailing arm. That's a flimsy design...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-22-2007, 10:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 21,514
Posted By 75 Hot One

Looks like a great tool. I didn't know there was...

Looks like a great tool. I didn't know there was such a thing. Do you know if they're available in other sizes anywhere? motionpro has only the one size.
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