CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion

 
Page 1 of 14
1
2
3
11
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: docohm
Showing results 1 to 25 of 335
Search took 1.42 seconds.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-14-2024, 06:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,179
Posted By docohm

FYI, I had the same problem, I tried SEVERAL of...

FYI, I had the same problem, I tried SEVERAL of the kits similar to this from Amazon, NONE of them would pass enough current to lock or unlock the doors. I sent them all back for a refund.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-13-2024, 11:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 356
Posted By docohm

That sounds like bad speakers to me (audio guy...

That sounds like bad speakers to me (audio guy since 1968!). The paper the old speakers were made from has just fallen apart from old age. You can check that buy just pulling out one or more. There...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-13-2024, 11:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 670
Posted By docohm

VERY CAREFULLY remove the red wire off the...

VERY CAREFULLY remove the red wire off the alternator, IT IS HOT ALL THE TIME! Better yet, remove the positive off the battery first. THEN pull the red wire off the alternator and wrap it up with...
Forum: C3 General
08-13-2023, 04:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 486
Posted By docohm

What paint did you use???

What paint did you use???
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-23-2023, 11:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 711
Posted By docohm

Look at the RetroSound radios from Crutchfield....

Look at the RetroSound radios from Crutchfield. AM/FM/USB & Bluetooth. Look very close to originals.
https://www.crutchfield.com/shopsearch/retrosound_radio.html
Forum: C3 General
05-25-2023, 08:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 838
Posted By docohm

No, I'm replying to 67:72 who mistook the IC on...

No, I'm replying to 67:72 who mistook the IC on the tach board for a computer. It's not. It's an analog chip.
Forum: C3 General
05-24-2023, 10:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,465
Posted By docohm

Question for you on the Corvette Central...

Question for you on the Corvette Central Magnaflow setup, is there any info on the exact Magnaflow model for that muffler? OR are you interested in boxing them up and shipping them to me? If so, how...
Forum: C3 General
05-24-2023, 10:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 838
Posted By docohm

Nope, the LM1819 chip isn't a computer, it's all...

Nope, the LM1819 chip isn't a computer, it's all analog inside. No 1s and 0s....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-24-2023, 10:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 701
Posted By docohm

I was just working on this TODAY! Check your...

I was just working on this TODAY! Check your brake light switch. It has TWO contacts, the one on the side of the switch does the brake lights. It's normally open and closes when you push on the brake...
Forum: C3 General
04-21-2023, 10:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 866
Posted By docohm

My local ACE hardware has a wide selection of O...

My local ACE hardware has a wide selection of O rings including some that I think would work. If you don't know the size you need then run a string around where it goes, mark it with a sharpie and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-05-2023, 10:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 552
Posted By docohm

Yes, black to a known good ground like the...

Yes, black to a known good ground like the engine. Red to the wire that went to the blower. Start with the fan switch on HIGH, it should show a full 12+ volts if the motor isn't running. Since the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-15-2023, 11:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 806
Posted By docohm

Fuel gauge info:...

Fuel gauge info: http://repairs.willcoxcorvette.com/category/fuel-gauge-info/
I'd suggest testing the wiring and gauge first. If it checks out OK then it's probably the sender, I had to replace the...
Forum: C3 General
09-22-2022, 11:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 181
Posted By docohm

81, I need to lower 1 side of the rear

On my 81 the front is at 27.5" to the top edge of the fenders, both sides and I think it looks good. The Driver's rear side is at 28.5" and again I like it but on the Passenger side it's at 29.5 and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-11-2022, 09:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,401
Posted By docohm

My spreader bad is just as close and works just...

My spreader bad is just as close and works just fine. Never touches the fan.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-08-2022, 08:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 712
Posted By docohm

I have an 81 too, just got it summer of '21....

I have an 81 too, just got it summer of '21. There is very little controlled by the ECM but it does control some things. I highly suggest you get a shop manual for it, they are cheap, <$30. Cheapest...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-23-2022, 10:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 473
Posted By docohm

I learned this lesson way back in the CB days of...

I learned this lesson way back in the CB days of the 70s. What you are hearing is alternator whine, it comes in on the power line to the radio. You need a power line filter like this one:...
Forum: C3 General
07-15-2022, 10:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 698
Posted By docohm

Sure! I can help a moron find a part, what does...

Sure! I can help a moron find a part, what does ole Joe Biden need?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-26-2022, 08:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 377
Posted By docohm

Looks just like the one on my 81 that I unplugged...

Looks just like the one on my 81 that I unplugged a couple of weeks ago to fix the controls.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-31-2022, 10:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 463
Posted By docohm

When testing the relay with a hand pump, did you...

When testing the relay with a hand pump, did you plug the other two ports? Ya gotta do that or the vacuum just goes to one of the two ports.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-02-2022, 11:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 923
Posted By docohm

Get one of these in case it comes back... ...

Get one of these in case it comes back...
https://www.harborfreight.com/mechanics-stethoscope-63691.html
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-10-2022, 11:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 834
Posted By docohm

How the horns work is this - When you press on...

How the horns work is this - When you press on the horn button you GROUND the power to the horn relay (under the dash) that relay then sends + 12 VDC to the two horns. The hole with a spring in it is...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-08-2022, 11:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 834
Posted By docohm

My 81 was built Nov. of 1980 so it's fairly early...

My 81 was built Nov. of 1980 so it's fairly early and they are way out in the fender as shown by MattoonVette. With the headlights installed they are hard to find.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-08-2022, 09:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 834
Posted By docohm

That picture of the 81 horn location is WRONG! At...

That picture of the 81 horn location is WRONG! At least it was for my 81 built in St Louis. MY horns are WAY out to each side in the fender area. You can barely see them by opening the hood and in...
Forum: C3 General
04-03-2022, 04:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,080
Posted By docohm

I bought a RetroSound radio from Crutchfield last...

I bought a RetroSound radio from Crutchfield last Sep for my 81. Looks good and works good. Sounds good too. But I also replaced all four speakers which were all original and very messed up. It's not...
Forum: C3 General
03-23-2022, 10:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,178
Posted By docohm

Me too! I could use this info, I'm planning to...

Me too! I could use this info, I'm planning to put side pipes on this summer. Thanks!
Showing results 1 to 25 of 335
 
Page 1 of 14
1
2
3
11
Last »


 
Forum Jump

Trending Topics

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:29 PM.