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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-03-2003, 11:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 654
Posted By john's '81 mouse

Re: Do I really need two headlight vacuum relays? (Cookwithvette)

Yep, one will work, and maybe two are better just to ensure you have one headlight, if a relay fails.

Relays can be taken apart, cleaned and re-lube the seals in an attempt to improve their...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-03-2003, 11:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 645
Posted By john's '81 mouse

Re: rebuilt 350, very sluggish,advice needed (tictocdok)

Quote: "I'll bet you have too much CAM, strip with occasional street sounds like you might have too much duration for the low compression"

I agree!!!!!! You should be looking for a cam...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
05-29-2003, 10:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 238
Posted By john's '81 mouse

Re: WTB Vortex goodies (stingraynick75)

It's Vortec, not Vortex...........Also note that you'll need a set of the self aligning rocker arms, and you'll have to convert to electric or manual choke carb. if you don't already have one.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-22-2003, 11:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 397
Posted By john's '81 mouse

Re: 81 engine make over... need suggestions (deftones1407)

The 624 heads on the '81 are a pretty thin casting, bad flowing smog head, and probably not worth throwing $400 into them. Suggest you look at purchase of other heads, and you don't need roller...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-21-2003, 09:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 328
Posted By john's '81 mouse

Re: Vaccum problems for headlights/trans on intake? (REDSHARKONBOYDS)

If you're running a Rochester Q-Jet, then you should be able to run vacuum off of the middle rear port at base of the carb., believe that's source of vacuum for power brakes.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-21-2003, 09:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,133
Posted By john's '81 mouse

Re: Port Matching worth it?? (GDaina)

Quote: "Yes... waste of time, won't gain an ounce of air flow or H.P. Saw an article a few years ago, they where they took small block chevy heads, and did a base flow. Then they matched the gaskets...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-21-2003, 09:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 417
Posted By john's '81 mouse

Re: 79 vette- 2 problems- need assistance (tabbruzz)

1) Check for power to wiper motor, then check to make sure you have a good clean ground.

2) Nope, headlights should pop up when you pull the light switch...........the small knob on underside of...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-16-2003, 04:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,647
Posted By john's '81 mouse

Re: 1980 corvette heads (frosty80vette)

Stock '80 heads are the relatively thin cast iron #624, 'smog' heads which are prone to cracking if subjected to over heating of much magnitude.

I think the new Edelbrock aluminum 'vortec' type...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-14-2003, 10:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 936
Posted By john's '81 mouse

Re: What Brand spark plug are you guys using? (jaybird81)

Rapid Fires for my '81 as well.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-12-2003, 10:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,827
Posted By john's '81 mouse

Re: Repositioning the distributor??? (carriljc)

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You CANNOT do it the way you described!!!!!!!

The orientation of the rotor must be the same for it's relationship to the distributor housing itself, NOT the engine...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-07-2003, 04:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,602
Posted By john's '81 mouse

Re: need some help with my '79 L82....runs rough (DaveL82)

Quote: "Does it run Ok when it is cold, then gets worse as the enigine reaches full temp? It so this is also a sign that the HEI module is bad. Usually they do not show stumble/hesitation until the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-07-2003, 04:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 647
Posted By john's '81 mouse

Re: Removing broken oil pressure elbow. (adam)

Good for you! Brass is soft, so usually comes out pretty easily.

Suggest you use a shop vac to suck up crud from around and in the hole.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-06-2003, 04:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 598
Posted By john's '81 mouse

Re: Question about Vettes (BB wowbagger)

Yeh, the '83 4 speed convertibles are the hardest to find, especially in yellow ;)
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-06-2003, 04:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 929
Posted By john's '81 mouse

Re: Oil discussion (gliot1)

Believe your oil consumption is due to valve guide seals that have become brittle over time, and due to this brittle condition are no longer effective in preventing this type of oil consumption. ...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-05-2003, 09:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 681
Posted By john's '81 mouse

Re: Is it Bubba to glue.............. (Cookwithvette)

Sounds like it's work to me. Just make sure you use sand paper to rough up the surface of the door panel 1st, and clean really well before gluing. No one will even see the repair, and if it...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-02-2003, 10:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,014
Posted By john's '81 mouse

Re: Stripped out screw holes in sheet metal? (goofygrin)

Quote: "BUBBA Jr... ,The all mighty BUBBA has spoken! "

Suggest instead of being a smart a__ 25 year old with nothing meaningful to contribute to helping a forum member solve a problem, you just...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-02-2003, 09:43 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 2,914
Posted By john's '81 mouse

Re: PLEASE, I NEED YOUR PRAYERS!! (vettfixr)

Prayers said and thought are with you. :blueangel: :blueangel: :blueangel: :blueangel: :blueangel: :blueangel: :blueangel: :blueangel: :blueangel: :blueangel: :blueangel: :blueangel:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-02-2003, 09:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,014
Posted By john's '81 mouse

Re: Stripped out screw holes in sheet metal? (killain)

Another possible solution is to fill the hole with JB Weld, let it dry thoroughly, then drill it out with small bit and you should be good to go, as long as you don't overtighten the fastner.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-02-2003, 09:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 793
Posted By john's '81 mouse

Re: Help with surging-I am going crazy (hudman)

Quote: "Given that ineffective idle screws could be caused by a lot of things, I guess I need to pull it and send it to Lars for a rebuild so he can see what is going on with it."

Yep, that's my...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-01-2003, 04:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,656
Posted By john's '81 mouse

Re: Would leaving the Plasitgage on the bearing be enough to wear it out? (NHvette)

Quote: "You need to keep the bearings dry and clean to plastiguage them.
Are you saying that they left the bearings in this state when torquing ?
They should have been lubed at assembly. I always...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
05-01-2003, 02:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 333
Posted By john's '81 mouse

Re: WTB: Craftsman advance timing light (luvmy73)

if access, suggest you try Auto Zone parts store, or get them on the Web. I know they sell an inexpensive advance timing light.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-01-2003, 12:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 929
Posted By john's '81 mouse

Re: Rip off machine shop, I'll do it myself! (GDaina)

I agree. Would not re-stall with same rings. No big deal to put a hone into each cylinder wall, just enough to break the glaz, and give you a good seal for the new rings. Also will...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-01-2003, 12:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 16,642
Posted By john's '81 mouse

Re: Irish Spring soap a deterrent to mice? (Goodname4ID)

Not only hard to catch the moths, it's also real tricky to remove the b___s without damage! :lol:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-01-2003, 12:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 359
Posted By john's '81 mouse

Re: Exaust for an '81 (UKPaul)

:iagree: with UK Paul, I did the same with my '81
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-29-2003, 04:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 357
Posted By john's '81 mouse

Re: Intake/Carb info needed (e3pres)

better yet, buy them, take them home, trace them, and then return them and tell parts guy you didn't need them!
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