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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-21-2020, 11:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,188
Posted By Steve COSD

After years of operation the headlight switch...

After years of operation the headlight switch will get sloppy and contacts dont touch. Put in a new switch.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-21-2020, 11:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,432
Posted By Steve COSD

Ecklers

Ecklers
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-21-2020, 11:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 616
Posted By Steve COSD

Check for vacumn at the distributor. you may...

Check for vacumn at the distributor. you may have no vacumn to advance the timing.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
08-21-2020, 10:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,024
Posted By Steve COSD

It may be the throttle position sensor which is...

It may be the throttle position sensor which is on the left side of the driver side injector body. It has to be adjusted to a certain voltage using a votage meter. There is a process for this in...
Forum: C3 General
09-05-2019, 08:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 792
Posted By Steve COSD

p255 60 r 15

p255 60 r 15
Forum: C3 General
09-05-2019, 08:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,449
Posted By Steve COSD

I have a 75. This applies if the alarm switch is...

I have a 75. This applies if the alarm switch is on the front driver fender. The switch on the fender has a backup switch that is activated if a crimanal rips out the switch on the fender. This...
Forum: C3 General
09-05-2019, 08:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,818
Posted By Steve COSD

I used John Deere called Blitz Black. It drys...

I used John Deere called Blitz Black. It drys even and the right gloss to Oem.
Steve
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-05-2019, 08:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,015
Posted By Steve COSD

I had a similar problem on my 75. I beleive you...

I had a similar problem on my 75. I beleive you said you checked the vacumn to the distributor? How did you do that? Whas there vacumn at the hose coming from the carb? If so thats good. Your problem...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-12-2013, 09:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,034
Posted By Steve COSD

I had a similar issue. I fixed it by buying a...

I had a similar issue. I fixed it by buying a quality alternator kit that contains what is called a diode trio. The diode trio is what fixed it. It took a while to find the problem. The...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-23-2013, 08:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 822
Posted By Steve COSD

I have a 75 and had the same problem years ago....

I have a 75 and had the same problem years ago. The grounds on a Corvette are very important. Even though you have tried a different way of ground it may not be enough. The following is a post I put...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-16-2013, 10:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,228
Posted By Steve COSD

I have a 75 and had the same problem years ago. ...

I have a 75 and had the same problem years ago. The grounds on a Corvette are very important. Even though you have tried a different way of ground it may not be enough. The following is a post I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-14-2013, 09:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,363
Posted By Steve COSD

[QUOTE=C3 Vette Dude;1583118322]The sending unit...

[QUOTE=C3 Vette Dude;1583118322]The sending unit is probably right. I tested it again today with the multimeter and it was giving a crazy :crazy2: reading around 1200. I think you are right. The...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-12-2013, 10:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,469
Posted By Steve COSD

if your looking for the correct sheen of factory...

if your looking for the correct sheen of factory look I prefer a paint from John Deere called Blitz Black.
steve
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-12-2013, 10:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,363
Posted By Steve COSD

if the tank is the same as on an 82 with a...

if the tank is the same as on an 82 with a plastic inner liner than most probably the liner has collasped slightly where it interferes with the swing of the float. This is why it will only read from...
Forum: C3 General
11-16-2011, 10:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,394
Posted By Steve COSD

The only thing that holds it is the clip. The...

The only thing that holds it is the clip. The problem is it is very tight.
Try using a pair of the very small vise grips. There's a small lip on the clip that you can grab onto. Try rocking it...
Forum: C3 General
11-16-2011, 10:07 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,400
Posted By Steve COSD

It is easier to get to the parking brakes with...

It is easier to get to the parking brakes with the spindle out of the way.
The rivets are made of a softer metal. They drill pretty easy.

The main issue with the bearings may be the quality of...
Forum: C3 General
11-16-2011, 09:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,827
Posted By Steve COSD

The natural parts look great when they are bead...

The natural parts look great when they are bead blasted. This makes them look brand new. Eastwood has a great clearcoat paint that will protect them from rusting.
Good Luck
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-16-2011, 09:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,792
Posted By Steve COSD

I have an 82. I had the same problem. Mine was...

I have an 82. I had the same problem. Mine was caused by the alternator.
Forum: C3 General
11-16-2011, 09:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,093
Posted By Steve COSD

Being you have the sender unit out of the car try...

Being you have the sender unit out of the car try this. First I would put some kind of cover over the opening of the fuel tank. This is for safety from the fumes from the gasoline in the tank.
...
Forum: C3 General
11-09-2011, 07:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 923
Posted By Steve COSD

This is a good replacment for the stock spring. ...

This is a good replacment for the stock spring. This is what I have on my 75.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-08-2011, 12:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,535
Posted By Steve COSD

I had this a few years back. Turned out to be a...

I had this a few years back. Turned out to be a bad alternator.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-08-2011, 12:04 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,420
Posted By Steve COSD

I have an 82 also. Here's a few problems I have...

I have an 82 also. Here's a few problems I have had. 1. Fuel gauge reads more than half a tank when there is no fuel in tank. 82 corvettes have an inner liner that is made out of a plastic. ...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-07-2011, 11:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 697
Posted By Steve COSD

Did you put the grease from the packet under the...

Did you put the grease from the packet under the module? This is used to keep engine heat away from the module which modules don't like.
Forum: C3 General
11-06-2011, 04:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 506
Posted By Steve COSD

I have an 82 since 82. It looks to me like the...

I have an 82 since 82. It looks to me like the nose somewhere in the area of the front license plate area it has been bumped. In the back of the nose is a plastic support that has areas of square...
Forum: C3 General
11-06-2011, 04:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 542
Posted By Steve COSD

Don't waste your time trying to rebuild them. ...

Don't waste your time trying to rebuild them. Waste of time and money. I have a 75 and an 82 both had the same problem. Get the O ring type from Vette Brakes and products. Also if the hoses are...
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