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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-14-2014, 12:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,544
Posted By greyghost79

My 79 L-82 with headers and no CAT runs cold as a...

My 79 L-82 with headers and no CAT runs cold as a witches chest in winter. With electric choke it can take 10 or 15 minutes to kick down out of high idle. The puddles sound more...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-30-2014, 02:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 14,546
Posted By greyghost79

I suspect their definition of the "useful life of...

I suspect their definition of the "useful life of a vehicle" is far less that the 30 to 45+ years of the current C-3's. I was surprised to learn recently that the "average" life of a vehicle in the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-30-2014, 01:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 14,546
Posted By greyghost79

yes, the charcoal in that canister is...

yes, the charcoal in that canister is toast.......... strictly ornamental now.......
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-30-2014, 12:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 867
Posted By greyghost79

I had this problem on my 79. This seems to be a...

I had this problem on my 79. This seems to be a common problem. Usually people find that the brake pad is slipping back and forth on the rotor when driving slow. you can get "shims" that will...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-30-2014, 12:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 558
Posted By greyghost79

ok, thx for the great info :thumbs:

ok, thx for the great info :thumbs:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-30-2014, 11:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 558
Posted By greyghost79

79 gas tank

I seem to remember the last time I saw a post on 79 gas tanks that they were very difficulty to obtain because they had an internal bladder. Is there a source for them now or someone who can restore...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-30-2014, 11:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,148
Posted By greyghost79

I guess I'll try the spacers first. Thx for the...

I guess I'll try the spacers first. Thx for the info on where to get them :thumbs:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-28-2014, 12:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,148
Posted By greyghost79

Yup, they gave me the same answer CAGOTZMANN...

Yup, they gave me the same answer CAGOTZMANN did... best solution is to get a new differential cover with the 2 1/4" slot for the spring.... or can try to "rig" spacers..... however they...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-26-2014, 11:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,759
Posted By greyghost79

I've got one on order BUT the one on...

I've got one on order BUT the one on the car is not the original....... so I don't know if it was "the correct one" when it was installed... :ack: therefore it "may" have...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-26-2014, 07:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,759
Posted By greyghost79

ok, thx

ok, thx
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-26-2014, 07:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,148
Posted By greyghost79

so nobody makes a 2 1/2 inch mono spring ???

so nobody makes a 2 1/2 inch mono spring ???
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-25-2014, 10:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,759
Posted By greyghost79

Hmmmm...... ok.......... so if I install...

Hmmmm...... ok.......... so if I install the master cylinder and the push rod is too long.......... and then the brakes lock up........... uh, what's the solution ???
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-25-2014, 06:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,759
Posted By greyghost79

OK...... BUT........... HOW do I turn it out...

OK...... BUT........... HOW do I turn it out just a "BIT" ???
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-25-2014, 03:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,759
Posted By greyghost79

brake booster push rod adjustment

I'm installing a new master cylinder soon on my '79. If it becomes necessary, how do I adjust the brake booster push rod?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-23-2014, 03:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 632
Posted By greyghost79

brake problem

brake pedal goes all the way to the floor on 79 with power brakes. have bled brakes. I assume the master cylinder is the culprit. Is there any way to confirm this for sure. My understanding is...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-23-2014, 08:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,148
Posted By greyghost79

ok, thx.

ok, thx.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-22-2014, 05:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,148
Posted By greyghost79

rear spring issue

I purchased a composite rear spring for my '79 vette a while back. when I installed it I discovered that the composite spring was not as wide as the factory steel spring I removed. This causes...
Forum: C3 General
11-27-2008, 08:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 277
Posted By greyghost79

what if there was no GM?

If GM should fail would we still be able to get all the C-3 parts we need? i know most parts are available from third party suppliers but are there still any "dealer only" parts for C-3's? what...
Forum: C3 General
11-18-2008, 11:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,740
Posted By greyghost79

:iagree::iagree::iagree:

:iagree::iagree::iagree:
Forum: C3 General
11-18-2008, 12:19 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,052
Posted By greyghost79

unfortunately there is not much any of us can do...

unfortunately there is not much any of us can do about "it". just "hope" that our nations leaders and the new administration exhibit courage and good judgement in their decisions going forward and...
Forum: C3 General
07-04-2008, 12:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 627
Posted By greyghost79

are we running out of oil? wrong question. the...

are we running out of oil? wrong question. the right question is, when is the Big Rollover?



http://www.harbornet.com/folks/theedrich/hive/Deutsch/OilCrisis.htm
Forum: C3 General
07-01-2008, 11:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 410
Posted By greyghost79

this will do the trick ...

this will do the trick


http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?pf_id=41571&dept_id=1122

http://www.oldengine.org/unfaq/solenoid.htm



good luck hope...
Forum: C3 General
07-01-2008, 12:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 410
Posted By greyghost79

dealt with this problem for years on my 79 L82. ...

dealt with this problem for years on my 79 L82. if you are running headers and they come any where near the starter you'll probably have hot start problems IMHO. i installed a mini gear reduction...
Forum: C3 General
06-30-2008, 11:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 548
Posted By greyghost79

temp gauge

temp gauge on my 79 L82 looks like a metronome. fluctuates rapidly up and down 10 to 20 degrees every couple seconds. is this most likely a sending unit problem, gauge or some other problem. ...
Forum: C3 General
01-22-2008, 09:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 857
Posted By greyghost79

I believe all C-3's use the english whack. GM...

I believe all C-3's use the english whack. GM converted to the metric whack with the C-4's. I've been told that a few of the late C-3's (1982 and possibly a few 1981's) had the metric whack...
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