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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-22-2013, 10:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,276
Posted By Ak. Mal

'80 Fuel Pump

I'm seem to be getting fuel leaking out of the fuel pump body.

1. How do I change it? Unhook everything, replace with new one, reconnect fuel lines? Anything to be aware of?

2. The pump on...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-06-2012, 10:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,525
Posted By Ak. Mal

So I went and looked up the WilCox Corvette...

So I went and looked up the WilCox Corvette Speedo Lube Instructions (http://willcoxcorvette.com/instructions/delco_Speedo_Cable_Lube_Instructions_2.jpg). Where do you get the speedo lube they...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-05-2012, 09:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,525
Posted By Ak. Mal

Bouncing speedometer needle

I just changed the speedometer cable. It cut the amount of bounce considerably, but at 70mph there is still a +/- 5mph bounce. Do I need to lube up the speedo gauge? Is there a correct method and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-31-2012, 04:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,345
Posted By Ak. Mal

This. Just called Edelbrock to verify and he...

This. Just called Edelbrock to verify and he said exactly this. Guess I am keeping it.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-31-2012, 03:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,345
Posted By Ak. Mal

I'm going to return it after work and go buy one...

I'm going to return it after work and go buy one somewhere else.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-31-2012, 02:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,345
Posted By Ak. Mal

Brand new Edelbrock 2701 with a helicoil in place?

Just ran down to the parts store and picked up a brand new Edelbrock 2701 intake manifold. The accessory hole in front of the t-stat housing has a nice shiny helicoil sitting in it. Is that a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-21-2012, 08:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 838
Posted By Ak. Mal

I haven't set the timing yet. I can't hold a...

I haven't set the timing yet. I can't hold a steady engine speed to even try.

I have a hand vacuum pump. Do I block off all but one port on the carb and connect the pump the that? Or do I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-21-2012, 05:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 838
Posted By Ak. Mal

Would fouled plugs cause this problem? I checked...

Would fouled plugs cause this problem? I checked the spark plug wires and they are in good shape, snapped on securely and routed appropriately.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-20-2012, 11:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 838
Posted By Ak. Mal

Won't idle or run under 2k rpm

I've spent the last couple years slowly repairing my engine. I had the heads rebuilt, rebuilt the Edlebrock #1406 carb and changed all the gaskets/seals. Now that I'm trying to start the car, I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-04-2012, 12:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 719
Posted By Ak. Mal

I'm trying to get my car moving again after three...

I'm trying to get my car moving again after three years in the garage. I can get it started but can't get it in gear when running. What can I do to free the clutch?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-08-2012, 01:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 391
Posted By Ak. Mal

Returning to Stock Valve Covers

For the first time since I bought my car, I'm not going to be using the cheap chrome valve covers that were already installed. I picked up a set of used stock finned valve covers and have them all...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-27-2012, 02:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,895
Posted By Ak. Mal

I'm using this one. I couldn't install it with...

I'm using this one. I couldn't install it with the starter on the car. I had to hammer at the bottom corner near the headers to get it to fit. But once on, it works just fine.
...
Forum: C3 General
04-17-2012, 06:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 471
Posted By Ak. Mal

I didn't like the carpet on them either, so I...

I didn't like the carpet on them either, so I made fiberglass pods to hold speakers.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-15-2012, 09:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,955
Posted By Ak. Mal

Edelbrock 1406 and '80 dual snorkel air cleaner...

Edelbrock 1406 and '80 dual snorkel air cleaner assembly.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-14-2012, 03:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,955
Posted By Ak. Mal

Edelbrock carb with stock air cleaner

Is anyone running the stock air cleaner assembly with an Edelbrock carb? I have used a plastic spacer on top of the carb to lift the air cleaner assembly high enough for the carb to operate, but...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-14-2012, 10:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 31,878
Posted By Ak. Mal

So what I really want is the breather with the...

So what I really want is the breather with the nipple connected to the base of the air cleaner on the passenger side and a pcv valve on the drivers side tee'd into the carb and canister?

What...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-14-2012, 09:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 31,878
Posted By Ak. Mal

I assume they are universal, but I'm buying a set...

I assume they are universal, but I'm buying a set of black Edelbrock valve covers. (http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EDL-4443/) I asked about the breather with the nipple in place of the pcv valve...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-13-2012, 03:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 31,878
Posted By Ak. Mal

Is this acceptable? For the passenger side:...

Is this acceptable?

For the passenger side: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EDL-4403/

For the drivers side in place of the pcv valve: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EDL-4413/
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-13-2012, 01:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 31,878
Posted By Ak. Mal

Oil filler cap, breathers or pcv valve?

When purchased, my car came with a set of valve covers with two holes in each cover. I ended up with an assortment of an oil filler cap, breathers and a pcv valve. (I know, bad idea but I'm fixing...
Forum: C3 General
01-02-2012, 06:44 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,534
Posted By Ak. Mal

0 Almost ready to start up as the winter...

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Almost ready to start up as the winter months arrived. Decided to put off running fuel through the rebuilt carb until spring.
Forum: C3 General
04-14-2011, 03:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,348
Posted By Ak. Mal

I really want to run the Hot Rod Power Tour with...

I really want to run the Hot Rod Power Tour with my brother in either my '80 Corvette or his '67 Camaro. If we take my brothers car we can also take my son. So far either the location or the timing...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-14-2011, 03:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 804
Posted By Ak. Mal

:lurk: I'm interested in this as well.

:lurk:

I'm interested in this as well.
Forum: C3 General
03-29-2011, 01:58 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 7,262
Posted By Ak. Mal

My '80 is a manual transmission car. ...

My '80 is a manual transmission car. Mathematically, it also seems to have a 3.55 rear end.
Forum: C3 General
11-18-2010, 12:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 997
Posted By Ak. Mal

It's much easier to install if you soak it in...

It's much easier to install if you soak it in water before you start wrapping.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-13-2010, 03:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,856
Posted By Ak. Mal

Piston position to install the heads

It's time to put the heads back on the engine. To do this, I know I want to set the #1 cylinder to TDC. As I turn the engine over by hand, I watch the lifter for the intake valve go up, then come...
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