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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-01-2007, 10:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,027
Posted By TJ76

If you have solid lifters, you need a bit of...

If you have solid lifters, you need a bit of clearance to compensate for push rod and valve expansion. If too tight, the valves will hang open after warm-up. Same can be true if you have hydraulics....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-27-2007, 10:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,577
Posted By TJ76

For what It's worth. My new timing tab was not at...

For what It's worth. My new timing tab was not at the true TDC. It was several degrees off. Had to cut it to match.
TJ
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-26-2007, 11:14 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,228
Posted By TJ76

For what It's worth. I bought an Edelbrock water...

For what It's worth. I bought an Edelbrock water pump because I thought it would be better, and look cooler. But in fact it made the engine run 15 degrees hotter. I figured it was moving the coolant...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-09-2007, 03:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,486
Posted By TJ76

Do you see that bit of heat discoloration near...

Do you see that bit of heat discoloration near the end of the ground strap, that tells you where your timing is. Near the end of the strap, where it is, would be a little too far advanced. Back off...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-09-2007, 08:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,345
Posted By TJ76

How about doing what I do, Put a sacraficial nut...

How about doing what I do, Put a sacraficial nut on the end of the bolt and tap in straight out. No knurling damage at all! Works great for me!
TJ
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-30-2007, 08:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,043
Posted By TJ76

Food for thought...It seems everybody I talk to...

Food for thought...It seems everybody I talk to with a mild motor has the same problem with the Demons. Put the wires in the idle feeds and go UP with the PV. Mine came with a 6.5 in it, I ended-up...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-09-2007, 09:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,226
Posted By TJ76

All parts are interchangeable. But be careful of...

All parts are interchangeable. But be careful of jet sizes. The numbering system is different between Holley and Demon. They fit and work fine, you just have to measure them to match them up. In...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-26-2007, 03:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,343
Posted By TJ76

So let me understand, if you move the ignition...

So let me understand, if you move the ignition closer to TDC, doesn't that mean you are retarding it? Also cutting grooves for a faster flame front? In actuallity wouldn't you be making a longer path...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-06-2006, 07:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 570
Posted By TJ76

After the original paint burns off,(usually about...

After the original paint burns off,(usually about an hour of run time), I blast them and hand sand to a finish that will adhere paint well and use a spray can of black BBQ, high heat paint. Works...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-22-2006, 09:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 559
Posted By TJ76

In the past I had the same situation. I was told...

In the past I had the same situation. I was told by a very confident person that it was lean on deceleration. I tweeked the idle mix screws a tad and it went away. There could be other fixes, like...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-13-2006, 09:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,909
Posted By TJ76

If It's the bushing type, try drilling holes...

If It's the bushing type, try drilling holes around it. That will relieve the tension also, Good luck.
TJ
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-08-2006, 07:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,833
Posted By TJ76

I have a 76 also. Last year my tach quit. There...

I have a 76 also. Last year my tach quit. There is a filter inline with the dist. Located on the intake manifold behind the carburetor, it looks like a small cylinder. 1 1/2" long and about 3/4" in...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-25-2006, 04:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,650
Posted By TJ76

I have my own opion on BG instructions. Firt off,...

I have my own opion on BG instructions. Firt off, I don't agree with keeping both throttle plates open at .020, and using the Idle-eze to adjust RPM. I believe that only the primary should remain at...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-25-2006, 12:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,056
Posted By TJ76

Forgot to ask, are the plugs wet with fuel or...

Forgot to ask, are the plugs wet with fuel or coolant? If coolant, the problem is obvious.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-25-2006, 12:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,056
Posted By TJ76

Still need to find out why your timing is...

Still need to find out why your timing is shifting. Possibly the timing went out and blew the head gasket. I do agree that the white smoke is definatly coolant. Probably didn't smoke when cold...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-25-2006, 09:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,056
Posted By TJ76

You might want to check the shear pin at the...

You might want to check the shear pin at the distributor drive gear. I've had that happen before. Good luck.
TJ
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-24-2006, 09:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,650
Posted By TJ76

It's hard to be a CHEESEHEAD right now, but we'll...

It's hard to be a CHEESEHEAD right now, but we'll persevere! Bears look good though. I guess if we don't have a chance I'd rather have the Bears in there than the Viqueens!! On the power valve, I did...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-24-2006, 05:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,650
Posted By TJ76

My carb is a year and 1/2 old. I don't know when...

My carb is a year and 1/2 old. I don't know when BG started their more intensive inspection processes, but hopefully it works. They do make a great product, performance and looks. After I cleaned out...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-24-2006, 09:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,650
Posted By TJ76

I had a string awhile back about the same thing....

I had a string awhile back about the same thing. Your motor is very similar to mine. The BG Speed Demon 650 Mech. secondaries was my problem. After messing with it for a year, I decided to get to the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-20-2006, 04:26 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,942
Posted By TJ76

I'm new to the roller cam thing, but if you...

I'm new to the roller cam thing, but if you didn't run a button, as the chain stretched wouldn't the cam then be able to run farther and farther out towards the front?
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-22-2006, 06:41 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,887
Posted By TJ76

It is an Edelbrock. The motor is a 375 hp 355...

It is an Edelbrock. The motor is a 375 hp 355 c.i. Stock radiator. Thought I would need the higher flow, but I didn't. I don't like the look of the cast iron stocker, that's why I keep it. I think it...
Forum: C3 General
09-22-2006, 02:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 635
Posted By TJ76

I've got one I bought at Sears. The first pump of...

I've got one I bought at Sears. The first pump of the handle goes to the lifting surface, very handy,then it pumps normal. So you don't have to sit and pump 10 times to get it to the frame. Also has...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-22-2006, 01:50 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,887
Posted By TJ76

The thing I noticed about the aftermarket higher...

The thing I noticed about the aftermarket higher flowing water pumps is that they indeed flow more water. In my case, it flows more to the point that my water temp. fluctuates between normal and a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-14-2006, 02:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,562
Posted By TJ76

Or you can just start it for a second or two to...

Or you can just start it for a second or two to fill the bowl and shut it off right away, the bowl will be full with no heat soak. Then wait a day or two and see if it is still empty. I highly doubt...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-30-2006, 02:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 770
Posted By TJ76

I had this problem with a chevy van a few years...

I had this problem with a chevy van a few years back. The gear is much bigger than the return oil hole for the fluid going from the tailshaft housing to the main tranny body. I left mine in there for...
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