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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-11-2014, 07:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,943
Posted By Arkybill

When all this changeover started, everyone was...

When all this changeover started, everyone was doing the expensive way to change over. Dupont's web site gave explicit directions on how. In about 4 months, they had changed their mind. Yeah, the...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
03-07-2013, 01:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 600
Posted By Arkybill

Optima Batter Charger

Has anyone tried one of the new Optima battery chargers? Just wondering if the pulse desulfation deal would harm anything in the electronics.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-14-2011, 11:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 532
Posted By Arkybill

118000 miles, I've replaced the opti (MSD) about...

118000 miles, I've replaced the opti (MSD) about 4 years ago and did plugs and wires and ing. module at the same time. It runs good and gets fine gas mileage (as long as I stay off crappy ethanol...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-13-2011, 11:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 532
Posted By Arkybill

Intermitten hard start

I've got a 94 LT1 Auto. Over the last 3 months, I've starting having an occasional hard start. It turns over just fine, but, won't start. At first it took 3 or 4 tries to start-but, it did start. A...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-06-2011, 12:20 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,078
Posted By Arkybill

I'm glad to see you back. I've lurked on this...

I'm glad to see you back. I've lurked on this forum for the last 5 years and you always had good info. You are one of the folks I've learned from and I appreciate it greatly.

I guess you no longer...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-30-2010, 12:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,236
Posted By Arkybill

The ones from Home Depot are NOT delrin, they...

The ones from Home Depot are NOT delrin, they will last about two (2) times. AutoZone or O'Riely's bushings last for a while. I've put Hella lights in my 94 LT1 and they last about 3 years (I drive...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-24-2010, 01:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,033
Posted By Arkybill

I've seen all these posts about how easy it is to...

I've seen all these posts about how easy it is to change the antenna ribbon. well, the car I have (94 LT1) there ain't no way in hell to get the antenna and ribbon OUT of the tube. Yeah, I've got the...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-24-2010, 12:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 604
Posted By Arkybill

Change the battery in the FOB!!! A new one has a...

Change the battery in the FOB!!! A new one has a voltage of about 3.5(yeah, I know it says it's a 3 volt battery). If your fob battery is under 3 volts, you WILL have problems.

It's amazing to...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-20-2010, 01:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,060
Posted By Arkybill

I've run Michelin tires on several vehicles and...

I've run Michelin tires on several vehicles and have had excellent service from them. Put some on my 94 LT1 and "lost" my car. Any speed over 60 mph and it felt terrible. Went back 3 times and the...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-07-2010, 12:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 588
Posted By Arkybill

What were your syptoms? I've got a 94 LT1 with...

What were your syptoms? I've got a 94 LT1 with 114 K miles on it and it has the orginal cats. I've been thinking about replacing or eleminating them.

I don't want to get on a road trip and have...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
03-28-2010, 02:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,247
Posted By Arkybill

Went thru this problem when I when to Michellen...

Went thru this problem when I when to Michellen PS. I'd had other brands on the car before. I've used Michellen tires before on other cars and they didn't need much weight added to balance them. I...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-21-2010, 02:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,045
Posted By Arkybill

Did you do the tune youself, if so, what program...

Did you do the tune youself, if so, what program did you use? I'm trying to figure out what to use.

thanks in advance.

bill
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-21-2010, 02:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 448
Posted By Arkybill

The headlight mechanism is kinda complex. But, it...

The headlight mechanism is kinda complex. But, it really ain't. It's got a motor, worm drive gear, a large driven gear and 3 little plugs in the corners of a triangle driven gear.

Do you have a...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
12-28-2009, 12:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,753
Posted By Arkybill

Used to do the jack (factory part) on the jack...

Used to do the jack (factory part) on the jack point (thought it was good to practice in case I had a flat) and then use the floor jack under the front. I finally got enuf confidence in the car jack...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
11-15-2009, 12:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,092
Posted By Arkybill

That's kinda funny, I've got a friend that has a...

That's kinda funny, I've got a friend that has a crusher yard and he's got CFC cars running over the fences. NONE has any paperwork (you know like a TITLE or pink slip) they all HAVE to be destoryed....
Forum: C4 General Discussion
11-15-2009, 12:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,210
Posted By Arkybill

The parts deal is GREAT!!!! I've been driving two...

The parts deal is GREAT!!!! I've been driving two Broncos for 20 years or so, usually go to Colorado every summer for 4 or 5 weeks. I stopped at every wrecking yard that had a early 80 model Bronco...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-29-2009, 12:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,331
Posted By Arkybill

94 LT1 had about 95 K miles, put the Bilstiens on...

94 LT1 had about 95 K miles, put the Bilstiens on it. they didn't cost that much (oh, used the soft ones). Most of the bushings on the rear were in bad shape. Replaced them, and didn't really feel...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-27-2009, 01:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,862
Posted By Arkybill

I put a MSD optispark replacement on my 94 LT1....

I put a MSD optispark replacement on my 94 LT1. It was heads up better than the original. Has an extra screw holding the cap on. Real QUALITY in the body of the unit. Now, I just raise the hood and...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-19-2009, 01:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 454
Posted By Arkybill

Yeah !!! I've got a 94 LT1 auto that is a great...

Yeah !!! I've got a 94 LT1 auto that is a great road trip car. I love driving across the OK panhandle, just keep the radar detector on and motor, motor, motor. Blow through Felt, OK at about 80 and...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-14-2009, 12:08 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,052
Posted By Arkybill

Well, here's my 2 cents worth. I've been driving...

Well, here's my 2 cents worth. I've been driving 4 wheel stuff since 75, had all kinds of tires and lotsa vehicles-subarurs, jeeps, broncos, trucks, you name it. Drove in all kinds of weather, snow,...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-03-2009, 12:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 914
Posted By Arkybill

You've found your lead. The oily spot is IT....

You've found your lead. The oily spot is IT. Agree that an electronic sniffer is best to find leaks. But, the oily spot trumps everything else.

bill
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-28-2009, 01:19 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,364
Posted By Arkybill

Who put the supercharger on it? Did they do the...

Who put the supercharger on it? Did they do the tune? Why haven't you talked to them about this?

You can't fix stupid.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-19-2009, 11:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 622
Posted By Arkybill

My 94 LT1 ran ok, except when cold. Got good mpg....

My 94 LT1 ran ok, except when cold. Got good mpg. I put new fuel injectors in it (FIC). Fixed all problems, best $200 I've spent on service.

bill
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-17-2009, 12:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,382
Posted By Arkybill

OOPS, if you are talking about the SES light...

OOPS, if you are talking about the SES light coming on; don't get in any hurry to fix stuff. It comes on all the time, so much so, it doesn't even set a DTC that stays. The EGR valve and it's...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-17-2009, 12:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,382
Posted By Arkybill

1st thing I'd do, is change the battery in the...

1st thing I'd do, is change the battery in the fob. You DO have a fob, right?

bill
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