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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-29-2009, 08:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 887
Posted By S489

bump no takers? i may start new thread to lay...

bump
no takers? i may start new thread to lay out thoughts; was just making sure that the condenser was not being confused with the evaporator, although i can see where the later evaporator does...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-29-2009, 08:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,111
Posted By S489

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y70/denspedale/44...

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http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?pf_id=44708&dept_id=1107

on your 74, you could place one of these dudes right next to the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-28-2009, 09:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 887
Posted By S489

i am wondering why the evaporator must be...

i am wondering why the evaporator must be replaced?
thanks
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-09-2009, 10:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 570
Posted By S489

emissivity is the property of interest; i think...

emissivity is the property of interest; i think most of the IR meters under 4-500 dollars are preset to about e=0.95 which works on many things. you can go online and find e (epsilon) values for...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-09-2009, 09:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 693
Posted By S489

Off Topic

Paul 74,
where did you get the shield for the A/C compressor?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-09-2009, 09:12 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,759
Posted By S489

That was interesting! And in that case there was...

That was interesting! And in that case there was no easy fix, unfortunately!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-08-2009, 08:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,008
Posted By S489

i think they warned us that the link would go...

i think they warned us that the link would go away; i was just hoping for info-mercy as i was too busy at work to check this site when all this was going on . . . info-mercy please!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-08-2009, 08:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 689
Posted By S489

thanks driveshaft, i agree, that's the really the...

thanks driveshaft, i agree, that's the really the kind of info coolcoupe needs from the cam mfgr he has chosen. i started to add qualifiers, but the list get long and with the if/then's and i type...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-08-2009, 01:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 689
Posted By S489

any cam will be able to run mech fuel pump. take...

any cam will be able to run mech fuel pump. take a look at the lobe for the pump, it's barely a lobe; compare to valve lobes. you can push the pump lever with your bare hands; try that with valve...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-08-2009, 01:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 570
Posted By S489

see if you can borrow the IR meter again. with...

see if you can borrow the IR meter again. with the "cheaper" meters, you may need to be no more than 4-6 inches away from the surface (have to read instructions to determine the size of the "cone")....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-08-2009, 12:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,759
Posted By S489

the shock will try to rotate the shock support,...

the shock will try to rotate the shock support, that is why the "D" is in the spindle support-to stop the rotation. however, i'd bet that it would work for a while. the shock may have a shorter life....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-08-2009, 12:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,008
Posted By S489

i missed this back in 3/09, was too busy with...

i missed this back in 3/09, was too busy with work! i'd also like to take a look at the info if possible . . . Thanks
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-08-2009, 12:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 570
Posted By S489

based on work experience not in the automotive...

based on work experience not in the automotive field, i have used IR guns in the $100-$200 range. this should work fine for autos. you might find cheaper that i don't have experience with though. ...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-05-2009, 08:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,042
Posted By S489

any idea what was wrong with the pistons?

any idea what was wrong with the pistons?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-12-2009, 01:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,321
Posted By S489

no tint maybe?

no tint maybe?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-12-2009, 12:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 347
Posted By S489

watch for leaks from the control valve now;...

watch for leaks from the control valve now; sometimes not being preset at about the center can ruin a seal
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-12-2009, 11:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,767
Posted By S489

i guess this is what i was trying to say: ...

i guess this is what i was trying to say:
"Ballast Resistor: This is an electrical resistor that is switched in and out of the supply voltage to the ignition coil. The ballast resistor lowers...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-12-2009, 08:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,767
Posted By S489

thanks for correction

thanks for correction
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-10-2009, 04:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,735
Posted By S489

i've not found anything that works better than...

i've not found anything that works better than the factory type gasket, yet, and you can't get much less expensive. admit not trying everything
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-10-2009, 04:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 319
Posted By S489

short answer: no IF you replaced the correct...

short answer: no
IF you replaced the correct advance "in kind" on an otherwise well tuned engine . . . (this assumes you checked the timing after replacement)
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-10-2009, 04:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,767
Posted By S489

i connected the wire from the wiring harness to...

i connected the wire from the wiring harness to the S terminal, i think. it's the one that engages the solenoid. the other wire i wrapped in the harness. have had no starting problems. if memory...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-22-2009, 09:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 535
Posted By S489

the only way i know to get the system 100% dot 5...

the only way i know to get the system 100% dot 5 now is to disassemble the master cylinder and calipers. 3 and 5 will work in the system together, i.e., you will have brakes, but the dot 3 needs to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-11-2009, 11:00 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 2,027
Posted By S489

PK-i hesitate to post as well, but just a minor...

PK-i hesitate to post as well, but just a minor tweak: i think that for the hypothetical test, the temp after 20 mins would be different. the reason why is that the system resistance would be less...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-26-2008, 12:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,245
Posted By S489

what i think is that the electric fuel pump motor...

what i think is that the electric fuel pump motor would not have enough "A$$" (hp) to get your oil to 40 psi; just a guess. since the higher viscosity oil requires more motor not available in the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-30-2008, 10:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,150
Posted By S489

it's been a while back, but i ran into the same...

it's been a while back, but i ran into the same problem. best i can remember, the lock cylinder was too far into the column and could not travel in the required distance to allow turning to the acc...
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