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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-08-2011, 10:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 591
Posted By rob75383

I had mine catch fire in the autozone parking...

I had mine catch fire in the autozone parking lot, from a newly added trans cooler. Checked for leaks for over 30 min, but forgot to consider the pressure differance between idling and driving. ...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-26-2011, 10:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,369
Posted By rob75383

Years back, I remember looking for a local 'carb...

Years back, I remember looking for a local 'carb expert' who had a good reputation, but was unable to find any in the area. It was always "My cousin in Hanover Park is good with 'em, he works at...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-15-2011, 11:15 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,286
Posted By rob75383

As far as the throttle cable not being able to...

As far as the throttle cable not being able to reach WOT, I had that years ago. In my case, it turned out that someone stepped too hard on the gas pedal, and bent the arm. Easy fix was to reach...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-13-2011, 10:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,072
Posted By rob75383

The fastener I removed seemed a bit short, so I...

The fastener I removed seemed a bit short, so I went with a longer 5/32 one I had on hand. Its holding nice and snug. Between the spinning screw, and the funky timing settings, I am starting to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-13-2011, 01:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,072
Posted By rob75383

Not my photo, and not my car... Lol. Sorry, I...

Not my photo, and not my car...
Lol. Sorry, I was googling around for Lars's and other opinions on vacuum advance, and came across joevito's webpage....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-12-2011, 03:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,072
Posted By rob75383

Stripped Distributor screw mount.

Messin around with the timing, I have now found out that one of the screws that holds the vacuum advance has stripped its hole. Problem is, its the innermost mount, which also holds the cam to limit...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-08-2011, 05:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,723
Posted By rob75383

I've got wrapped headers on mine for about 10...

I've got wrapped headers on mine for about 10 years. Painted before and after, and touch ups every few years. Without unwrapping the headers, I cannot honestly attest to the condition underneath-...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-05-2011, 01:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,608
Posted By rob75383

Holley Adjust-a-jet thoughts

Somewhere between 2002 and 2003, I purchased 2 Adjust-a-jet kits from Holley. Nowadays, I think they're sold under Percy's brand. Those days I had been tinkering with the jets so often, that I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-13-2011, 07:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 20,885
Posted By rob75383

Success! So far. This is what the cable...

Success!
So far.
This is what the cable looked like, underneath the rubber cover. Bent cable, inner sleeve loose.
http://i55.tinypic.com/71ttme.jpg

This is more like what the cable should have...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-11-2011, 02:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 20,885
Posted By rob75383

Just wanted to cover all the bases, so I pulled...

Just wanted to cover all the bases, so I pulled the console, and began to look everything over once again. I disconnected the cable from the trans, and for grins, pulled back the rubber sleeve. Lo,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-08-2011, 09:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,120
Posted By rob75383

I've had the clunk every since I put my car back...

I've had the clunk every since I put my car back together years ago. Rebuilt engine and trans. New diff, hardened yokes, heim joint camber rods, rear x-member isolator disks. Poly motor, trans,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-07-2011, 08:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 20,885
Posted By rob75383

...and thats when my plates expired, and the car...

...and thats when my plates expired, and the car went into hibernation.

After a long hiatus, finally got the car up on jackstands. No pics yet, tho.
Over the weekend, I ordered a new bracket...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-01-2010, 11:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 703
Posted By rob75383

In my case, the umbrella seals weren't hardened,...

In my case, the umbrella seals weren't hardened, nor did they break off.
I purchased assembled heads from Jeg's or Summit. All I did was inspect visually, and mount 'em. After a few months, I...
Forum: C3 General
07-29-2010, 07:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,683
Posted By rob75383

I've got an internally balanced Eagle forged 383...

I've got an internally balanced Eagle forged 383 crank. My machinist said it'd be easier to buy a new forged stroker crank, versus tryin to find a decent 400 crank to work with. They don't call it...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-14-2010, 03:42 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,965
Posted By rob75383

Its late, and I don't have the time to read all...

Its late, and I don't have the time to read all the replies, until tomorrow...

But my 2 cents, is that I fried my stock alternator, and my ammeter gauge once I put a mild 300 watt amp and 2 subs...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-14-2010, 03:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,140
Posted By rob75383

Yeah, do some homework b4 ordering. I got a 75...

Yeah, do some homework b4 ordering. I got a 75 as well, and performer rpm air-gap fits fine... but other C3 years cannot fit it under the cowl.

You need to baseline what intake/carb/air cleaner...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-07-2010, 10:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 326
Posted By rob75383

Sorry to hear 'bout yr buddy's passin. As far...

Sorry to hear 'bout yr buddy's passin.
As far as the engine goes... is it on an engine stand, or in the car?
How far has it been assembled?
What about the bottom end? Block, crank, bearings, oil...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-07-2010, 08:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,641
Posted By rob75383

I use a spare set of jumpers here. Its how I've...

I use a spare set of jumpers here. Its how I've done it for over ten years, and it works for me, even if using the alt. is a smarter method. I don't mind the extra cabling, usually when I'm playing...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-07-2010, 03:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 20,885
Posted By rob75383

Now that you mention it, I found that exact image...

Now that you mention it, I found that exact image in the AIM. But, no, I did not use such a shim while installing the new cable. Somethin to try tomorrow.

As far as photo hosting... I haven't...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-06-2010, 12:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 20,885
Posted By rob75383

BB- I did just what you said between removing the...

BB- I did just what you said between removing the old cable, and installing the new one.
My concern is that something inside the trans has changed. Resistance is constant thru all gears(for what I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-05-2010, 12:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,077
Posted By rob75383

I've got stock parts in front, minus the offset...

I've got stock parts in front, minus the offset upper a-arm shafts and K&N shocks. In the rear, I've got heim joint camber rods, fiberglass leaf spring with the alleged matching K&N gas shocks, and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-05-2010, 12:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,505
Posted By rob75383

I removed the actual 'flap' but left everything...

I removed the actual 'flap' but left everything else in. So yeah, full time cowl induction (for what its worth) but the air cleaner isn't sealed to the hood, so my guess is that its just more...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-05-2010, 11:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,166
Posted By rob75383

What year you talkin' 'bout?? On my '75, I...

What year you talkin' 'bout??

On my '75, I do have a slight issue with fitting the center gauge bezel, center console, and parking brake cover properly. I finally gave up and just ended up...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-05-2010, 01:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 20,885
Posted By rob75383

Well, I guess I spoke too soon. Today, I was...

Well, I guess I spoke too soon.
Today, I was cruisin with my boy, and stopped at the store. Put her in park, shut her down, and the car started rolling. Put it back into Neutral, and slammed it...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-10-2010, 02:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,908
Posted By rob75383

I got a '75 with a stock hood. The cowl on the...

I got a '75 with a stock hood. The cowl on the 75 hood has enough clearance to run a performer RPM, with a holley. I use a 14" drop filter with a 3" element, plus the K&N airflow lid. Some other...
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