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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-19-2007, 12:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 778
Posted By 71LS5Stingray

Dino, FYI, the set screw screws all the way...

Dino,

FYI, the set screw screws all the way through the mounting base and bottoms out the threads. It goes completely into the body of the mirror and stops turning whe nthe therads bottom out. ...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-19-2007, 12:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 778
Posted By 71LS5Stingray

thanks guys. appreciate the assist. I will let...

thanks guys. appreciate the assist. I will let you know how it comes out when I try the fix. LPS:flag:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-19-2007, 12:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,384
Posted By 71LS5Stingray

I know your frustration gentleman. I had a bad...

I know your frustration gentleman. I had a bad gas smell also. When I restored the car I focused on all of the following things. Here is what I did and it eliminated the gas smell.

New...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-19-2007, 10:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 778
Posted By 71LS5Stingray

so if i am hearing you guys correctly. cut a...

so if i am hearing you guys correctly. cut a shim and place it between the black door gasket and the mounting base to move the mounting base higher in relation to the stem?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-19-2007, 10:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 778
Posted By 71LS5Stingray

thanks for the suggestions fellas, i will give it...

thanks for the suggestions fellas, i will give it a try. LPS
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-19-2007, 10:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 778
Posted By 71LS5Stingray

You are correct... it's not the head that...

You are correct...

it's not the head that bobbles; it is the entire assembly. It doesn't tighten up to the mounting base... :smash:

setscrew should push the assembly against the mounting base...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-18-2007, 09:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 778
Posted By 71LS5Stingray

Mirror install

I swear it must be the simple things that keep us from getting our Corvettes just like we want them.

I am having problems with the right side mirror install on my 1971 vette. No problems with...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-03-2007, 04:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,848
Posted By 71LS5Stingray

I enjoy the discussion here Gentleman. BTW...

I enjoy the discussion here Gentleman. BTW nothing is cheap about old vettes. ;)

$409.95 for a MAA-5764501 magnetic breakerless distributor that is vacuum and mechanical advance. Canister style...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-03-2007, 02:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,848
Posted By 71LS5Stingray

First of all let me say that I respect your...

First of all let me say that I respect your opinion on this. :cheers:

But there is a performance difference. The difference is experienced over time. The base line may be the same, but, over...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-03-2007, 12:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,848
Posted By 71LS5Stingray

I converted to a mallory electronic from an accel...

I converted to a mallory electronic from an accel dual point distributor after replacing points every 12 months. Every time I replaced points I noticed a performance improvement. I noticed a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-03-2007, 12:41 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,848
Posted By 71LS5Stingray

Gentleman, I have been around racing for the...

Gentleman, I have been around racing for the better part of my life (Busch and IMCA Dirt Late Models)

If a points distributor outperformed everything on the market then we wouldn't have...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-21-2007, 10:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 527
Posted By 71LS5Stingray

Bashcraft is all over it. Smear some grease on...

Bashcraft is all over it. Smear some grease on the fuel pump rod and push it back up. It will hold in place while you install the new pump. Later
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-21-2007, 10:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 527
Posted By 71LS5Stingray

Bashcraft made an excellent point; be careful of...

Bashcraft made an excellent point; be careful of the fuel stuff and use some heat. Always help ease things out. 71LS5Stingray
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-21-2007, 10:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 527
Posted By 71LS5Stingray

My recommendation is to purchase a bolt extractor...

My recommendation is to purchase a bolt extractor kit. Check this one out at the Summit Racing website. I have used them to remove frozen water jacket drain plugs on engine blocks. Should be able...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-15-2007, 01:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 590
Posted By 71LS5Stingray

Good Luck. The dye worked great for me when I...

Good Luck. The dye worked great for me when I was chasing a leak in and around the the cooler lines on my tahoe. Local dealership wanted $500 bucks to diagnose and replace the lines. Did it for...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-13-2007, 05:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 590
Posted By 71LS5Stingray

Although it will cost you 50 bucks, you can order...

Although it will cost you 50 bucks, you can order a dye kit from summit that will help diagnose all leaks (oil, coolant, etc). Check inject the dye, warm up the car, put the UV light on it and it...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
12-13-2006, 05:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 444
Posted By 71LS5Stingray

I am interested. Could you send me some pics or...

I am interested. Could you send me some pics or post some here?

71LS5
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-03-2006, 11:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,543
Posted By 71LS5Stingray

PRNDL, Just trying to help the guy out with...

PRNDL,

Just trying to help the guy out with some more background info... that's why I posted the photos and the caveat, "Don't know if this helps you at all, but I think I recall that this tank...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-03-2006, 11:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,543
Posted By 71LS5Stingray

RATVT, Is your BB air conditioned? I know...

RATVT,

Is your BB air conditioned? I know yours is a '68 but my '71 has a long cylindrical expansion tank (see photos). It is correct for my year BB with A/C.

It is a brass tank with gloss...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-03-2006, 10:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 22,368
Posted By 71LS5Stingray

take the left rear wheel off, clean the top of...

take the left rear wheel off, clean the top of the frame rail, should be right below the body mount. As stated small mirror will help to see them, but mostly need to clean of the road grime.

that...
Forum: Factory Correct Resto
11-22-2006, 12:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 640
Posted By 71LS5Stingray

Guys, I will try to post a picture later if I can...

Guys, I will try to post a picture later if I can get the angle under the car.

The VIN is stamped on the top side of the panledge of the THM 400 in my 71 454. It is the original transmission to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-22-2006, 09:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 994
Posted By 71LS5Stingray

Guys, Thanks for the double check. The...

Guys,

Thanks for the double check. The hoses are correct... I had a defective (new) cap.

It had been pushing water out from start until the level was low enough and then it would spit...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-20-2006, 03:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 994
Posted By 71LS5Stingray

C3 Expansion Tank Connection

Folks,

Need your help. I have a 71 BB with A/C. It has the Long cylindrical expansion tank (brass). I am troubleshooting a coolant leak and want to make sure I have the Heater Hoses hooked up...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-19-2006, 09:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 571
Posted By 71LS5Stingray

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ttt
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-19-2006, 08:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 571
Posted By 71LS5Stingray

Fuel Pump Oil Leak?

Folks,

Need your help or experiences with this. I have developed an oil leak and it seems to be coming from the fuel pump. It is not coming from the engine to pump gasket.

Is it possible...
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