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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-31-2023, 09:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 407
Posted By johnt365

If I was in your shoes and was facing a...

If I was in your shoes and was facing a transmission rebuild or replacement, and the current transmission was still in stock form, I would install a shift recalibration kit first and see what...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-28-2023, 06:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 427
Posted By johnt365

Best way to clean heads for intake install in car?

Hi all,
How clean do the heads need to be for an intake install? This will only be the second intake on these heads and I have cleaned them with gas, brake clean, plastic scrapers, and razor blades...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-26-2020, 04:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,822
Posted By johnt365

I’d give Mark a call at...

I’d give Mark a call at http://www.madelectrical.com/

he has the Packard connectors and more.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-08-2020, 12:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 971
Posted By johnt365

Just don’t get sick. Didn’t the last guy store it...

Just don’t get sick. Didn’t the last guy store it with gas in it?

I didn’t get a new tank, my cars rusty tank was sitting under a tree with a dead frog in it when I bought the car.

I washed it...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-25-2020, 07:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 841
Posted By johnt365

If it was me, and I was looking at a rebuild, I...

If it was me, and I was looking at a rebuild, I would first try a shift kit.

I just put a transgo kit in a 4l60e with great results in a 95 van with 130k on it.

The less expensive kits use a...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
05-24-2020, 10:57 PM
Replies: 283
Views: 31,053
Posted By johnt365

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I pulled this 74 from a field and it needed everything. She's had a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-18-2020, 07:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,011
Posted By johnt365

I put a shipping blanket on the t tops. Then some...

I put a shipping blanket on the t tops. Then some foam padding on that and put the hood on the roof.
Forum: C3 General
03-01-2020, 08:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,278
Posted By johnt365

I am also always on my way to a parade, car show...

I am also always on my way to a parade, car show or other public exhibit.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-09-2020, 09:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,025
Posted By johnt365

If you drive it till it warms up to operating...

If you drive it till it warms up to operating temperature and stop it, does the system stay pressurized for a while? If you can pop the hood and squeeze the upper radiator hose, there is a problem. ...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-29-2020, 02:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,184
Posted By johnt365

The inside of mine above was well rusted. Was...

The inside of mine above was well rusted. Was outside the car getting rained on with no cap or sending unit. And the dead frog.

thing about por15 is it likes a “tooth” to grab on to. So you don’t...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-28-2020, 09:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,184
Posted By johnt365

Hi Frank, when I bought my 74, the gas tank...

Hi Frank,

when I bought my 74, the gas tank was out of the car sitting under a tree. It had a dead frog in it too. on closer inspection the top had tiny pin holes where the straps had rusted...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-27-2020, 10:03 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,483
Posted By johnt365

Yes the sanding material could get in but what...

Yes the sanding material could get in but what about the oven baking any residual oil into a sludge. I used Por-15 on mine.

Thing about Por-15 is it's messy but you can do it yourself, it's...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-07-2020, 09:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,690
Posted By johnt365

I have an xe268h cam also and think the advise...

I have an xe268h cam also and think the advise about powerband is important to consider. You will get more power but have to have the gears to feel it.

I started with stock block and low...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-18-2019, 08:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,590
Posted By johnt365

You probably already thought of this but dont...

You probably already thought of this but dont forget to check the hood clearance before you put it on.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-18-2019, 08:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,505
Posted By johnt365

I would pull the plugs and do the compression...

I would pull the plugs and do the compression test. If everything is within range I'd do the following.

Install new:
plugs, wires, cap, rotor.

Take HEI module to your parts store and ask them...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-16-2019, 09:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,854
Posted By johnt365

I would focus on getting the idle screw in the...

I would focus on getting the idle screw in the picture. First, I would cap every vacuum port on the car to see if it would idle with the blades fully closed.

If the issue persists, I would...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-31-2019, 08:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,191
Posted By johnt365

Oops. this is the differential calculator. ...

Oops. this is the differential calculator.

http://tri-5.chevyrides.com/rpm.php
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-31-2019, 07:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,191
Posted By johnt365

Since you have the original 3 speed transmission,...

Since you have the original 3 speed transmission, you have a decision to make. Low end power or better gas mileage on the highway.

Spend some time looking at combos on this site....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-22-2019, 09:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,077
Posted By johnt365

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Here is what I did. Adding the gauge was a real game changer when it comes to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-28-2019, 07:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,343
Posted By johnt365

Couple things that helped me in the Texas heat. ...

Couple things that helped me in the Texas heat.

1. Intake gaskets that block off the crossover port

2. Insulating the fuel line. Not pretty but functional

3. A good 1/4 in spacer

4. I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-14-2019, 09:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 879
Posted By johnt365

Get a can of "Starting Fluid" take off the air...

Get a can of "Starting Fluid" take off the air cleaner lid and shoot some right down the carb. Start it immediately. Should help.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-31-2019, 10:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 678
Posted By johnt365

Since you removed it with the motor at TDC you...

Since you removed it with the motor at TDC you can just make a new mark on your distributor. Then when you install it without the cap you can try to roughly line the rotor with your mark. Just point...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-16-2019, 10:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,256
Posted By johnt365

Hi, Do you use ebay or some online site like...

Hi,

Do you use ebay or some online site like that?

For the carburetor, If it is a Quadrajet, it should have a part number on it something like 1705xxxxx . Post that back here to verify. There...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-18-2018, 09:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,751
Posted By johnt365

I didn't use tar paper. Instead, I had some old,...

I didn't use tar paper. Instead, I had some old, thin, cheap, rubber floor mats. I cut that into strips and put it where the tar paper went.

Then, I went to the store and bought a couple of...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-26-2018, 02:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,157
Posted By johnt365

A lock-up switch sounds like a perfect solution....

A lock-up switch sounds like a perfect solution. Love to see a picture of your setup with switch and location.

I have the BTO lock-up that automatically locks in 4th and disengages with the brake...
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