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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-29-2023, 11:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 682
Posted By CanadaGrant

:iagree: I did the same as 1860 above when...

:iagree: I did the same as 1860 above when installing an electric choke conversion on my 69. I spliced into the yellow wire on the wiper motor plug which is keyed on with the ignition. I didn't use...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-06-2023, 01:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 22,504
Posted By CanadaGrant

Another little thing you can do is throw an ice...

Another little thing you can do is throw an ice pack over the crank snout while you are waiting for the gear to heat up.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-07-2022, 05:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 443
Posted By CanadaGrant

I was under the impression that a stock 69...

I was under the impression that a stock 69 quadrajet produced only manifold vacuum from both ports as it was just prior to "ported" vacuum being used for emissions. On my 69 the front port is used...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-03-2021, 09:41 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,800
Posted By CanadaGrant

Here is the original cam and timing gear I...

Here is the original cam and timing gear I removed from my 69 427/390 a couple of years ago. It had just over 84,000 miles on it at the time.

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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-16-2021, 07:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,851
Posted By CanadaGrant

On my 69 427/390 I run a Comp 270 hydraulic...

On my 69 427/390 I run a Comp 270 hydraulic roller cam. I run 18 degrees initial advance with 18 degrees mechanical on the original 69 distributor. The trick is to limit the vacuum advance to about...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-16-2021, 06:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,116
Posted By CanadaGrant

On the Pertronix II the only thing that holds...

On the Pertronix II the only thing that holds those magnets in place is that circular piece of clear tape. When the tape fails the magnets start to drop out. I use a Pertronix III on my 69 as it no...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-12-2021, 11:19 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 18,998
Posted By CanadaGrant

Is it my imagination or is the center pin missing...

Is it my imagination or is the center pin missing in the accelerator pump lever in the pics?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-08-2021, 07:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 638
Posted By CanadaGrant

If you are talking about the inlet seat, they do...

If you are talking about the inlet seat, they do come in different bore sizes. The guy to ask real advice from on your car would be Lars.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-08-2021, 02:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 638
Posted By CanadaGrant

7T1 is correct. I made the mistake of removing...

7T1 is correct. I made the mistake of removing the clip on my original 7029215 carb. 69 427/390. After sitting for a couple of weeks the needle will bond itself to the seat when the bowl dries up. No...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-20-2021, 02:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,161
Posted By CanadaGrant

I replaced the windshield in my 69 myself at...

I replaced the windshield in my 69 myself at home. I had reviewed the video in post 2 and found it probably the best one out there. One thing I found is that aftermarket glass is about .070" thinner...
Forum: C3 General
02-08-2021, 12:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,396
Posted By CanadaGrant

I have owned over 20 C3's since 1970, some bought...

I have owned over 20 C3's since 1970, some bought new and some used and they all do it. It's one of those C3 things... The squat is normal. A clunk isn't.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-04-2021, 03:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,278
Posted By CanadaGrant

I also have a 69 427 with the original expansion...

I also have a 69 427 with the original expansion tank and it doesn't work like a modern one. The only "rad" cap is on the tank so if you have an overheat or overflow condition, it just runs out the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-24-2021, 10:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,095
Posted By CanadaGrant

I noticed you are running a Street Avenger. Is it...

I noticed you are running a Street Avenger. Is it possible that your fuel tank vent system/canister has been closed off while still using the stock non-vented fuel cap allowing pressure to build in...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-24-2021, 10:58 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,361
Posted By CanadaGrant

That frame is a mess. Wow! Nasty job for sure.

That frame is a mess. Wow! Nasty job for sure.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-24-2021, 10:49 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,361
Posted By CanadaGrant

The sealer or caulk from the factory (1969) went...

The sealer or caulk from the factory (1969) went all the way across the join or line between the two upper stainless trim pieces but the trim wasn't sealed to the glass. I guess they never thought...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-23-2021, 06:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,361
Posted By CanadaGrant

Yes, there is no sealer used between the edge of...

Yes, there is no sealer used between the edge of the windshield trim and the glass. There is actually a gap spec between the glass and trim somewhere in the assembly manual. It isn't much, a couple...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-23-2021, 03:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,361
Posted By CanadaGrant

The above pic from your post is my 69 after I...

The above pic from your post is my 69 after I replaced the original glass a couple of years ago in my garage. VersaChem Mega Grey was the closest thing in color to the original caulk that I could...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-20-2020, 12:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 985
Posted By CanadaGrant

On my late build 69 (Oct. 69) the front switches...

On my late build 69 (Oct. 69) the front switches in the door are for the interior lights. The rear door switches are for the alarm and the hood switch on the rear passenger side is also for the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-13-2020, 06:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,175
Posted By CanadaGrant

I also use scissors and beer cans for shim stock....

I also use scissors and beer cans for shim stock. A beer can will give you .004" shims.
Forum: C3 General
11-10-2020, 12:18 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,955
Posted By CanadaGrant

Kind of looks like new Titanic pics. I have never...

Kind of looks like new Titanic pics. I have never seen anything like that on an actual above ground car. Doesn't matter how much money or free time you have. There is nothing left. Wait until you get...
Forum: C3 General
10-18-2020, 02:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,219
Posted By CanadaGrant

The windshield glass has to come out to remove or...

The windshield glass has to come out to remove or install the upper corners. A couple of screws in front behind the glass edge and it's easy to break....:ack:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-17-2020, 02:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,431
Posted By CanadaGrant

:iagree: One other little trick is to heat the...

:iagree: One other little trick is to heat the balancer in a tub of hot water while using a bag of ice or freezer pack on the crank snout fo about 15 mins. before installing. Makes it easy.
Forum: C3 General
10-14-2020, 10:21 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 17,053
Posted By CanadaGrant

RPM makes horsepower. That's why NASCAR motors...

RPM makes horsepower. That's why NASCAR motors run upwards of 9000 rpm. The thing is that brute force seat of the pants torque for the street or quarter mile is produced with cubic inches, not rpm....
Forum: C3 General
10-14-2020, 12:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,434
Posted By CanadaGrant

Mine is an Oct 69 build date but I believe the...

Mine is an Oct 69 build date but I believe the seat clips for the lap belts were standard on all 69's. The shoulder belts were the only retractable belt and clip onto the the lap belt. The lap belt...
Forum: C3 General
10-13-2020, 10:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,434
Posted By CanadaGrant

What was interesting is that the shoulder belts...

What was interesting is that the shoulder belts on 69's were retractable but the lap belt wasn't. You were supposed to clip it to the retainer on the front of the seat to keep it from laying around...
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