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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-26-2017, 12:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 976
Posted By texbeasr3

My guess is a hole in the windshield frame. You...

My guess is a hole in the windshield frame. You can look by removing the interior plastic part around the windshield. I have similar issues with rust in this area, but have not addressed it.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-16-2017, 02:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,623
Posted By texbeasr3

Agree, the fit is fine in my 78. The only issue...

Agree, the fit is fine in my 78. The only issue was getting the speedometer to read correctly. I had to buy an external 10% gear reducer, which barely fits due to the tunnel.
Try to get the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-10-2017, 12:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,831
Posted By texbeasr3

Make sure the rag joint hex screws are tight. ...

Make sure the rag joint hex screws are tight. Mine got loose over time. Use some Loctite on them during tightening.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-27-2014, 05:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,144
Posted By texbeasr3

Consider a hidden antenna. They work.

Consider a hidden antenna. They work.
Forum: C3 General
02-25-2014, 10:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 791
Posted By texbeasr3

Last short I chased was caused by the Alarm wire...

Last short I chased was caused by the Alarm wire on the door switch. It had broken off and was intermittent to gorund causing about 100mA draw on the battery. After I fixed it the current draw was...
Forum: C3 General
02-21-2014, 01:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 791
Posted By texbeasr3

If your chasing shorts in the wiring, use the...

If your chasing shorts in the wiring, use the meter to montior the current drain from the battery. You will need to put the meter in current mode and in series with the battery.
As you pull fuses...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-15-2013, 05:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,645
Posted By texbeasr3

Check the rag joint between the steering colum...

Check the rag joint between the steering colum and the steering gear box.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-13-2012, 01:37 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,419
Posted By texbeasr3

I had the same issue as SuperJames. The front...

I had the same issue as SuperJames. The front end control arm busing fell apart. Got them from Corrvette Central. Less then 3 year on the 1978 SA garage queen. I attribute the failure to over...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-12-2012, 01:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 15,285
Posted By texbeasr3

IT took me 5 hours on the 78 SA. Not hard but...

IT took me 5 hours on the 78 SA. Not hard but PITA getting to the connection the connection points. I did pull the AC compressor off the bracket, cause I wanted to chnage the gas line rubber hoses.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-02-2012, 03:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 759
Posted By texbeasr3

Agree, Dewitts the way go. Another satisfied...

Agree, Dewitts the way go.
Another satisfied customer.
Forum: C3 General
08-21-2012, 03:58 PM
Replies: 4,816
Views: 400,524
Posted By texbeasr3

PM Sent, Thanks in adavance.

PM Sent,
Thanks in adavance.
Forum: C3 General
07-12-2012, 11:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,407
Posted By texbeasr3

Ditto. I had mine repainted with silver only. I...

Ditto. I had mine repainted with silver only. I like the way it looks with out the two tone and decales.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-09-2012, 05:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,615
Posted By texbeasr3

One of the outboard lamp lowbeam filaments has...

One of the outboard lamp lowbeam filaments has broken and shorted to the highbeam filament. This will create a voltage path to the Highbeams. Try disconneting the outboard lamp one at a time to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-23-2012, 11:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,774
Posted By texbeasr3

The poly bushings where the kind where the old...

The poly bushings where the kind where the old hardware is required....I guess this was a bad choise. The Shaft bolts did have lock washers, but still backed out ot the cross shaft.

Rubber...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-22-2012, 03:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,774
Posted By texbeasr3

Front Control Arm Bushings

My polyurathane control arm bushings are falling apart after 5years and about 2000 miles. Maybe I over torqued them, because the bolts kept backing out? I am starting to remove the control arms,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-21-2012, 04:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 891
Posted By texbeasr3

A short hose from intake to water pump may be...

A short hose from intake to water pump may be ugly, but can be used to flush and fill the radiator. I had a loop with a tee that came from a radiator flush kit. Made the task easy.
When I wanted...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-28-2011, 04:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,994
Posted By texbeasr3

GM vortec 64cc heads use a different temperture...

GM vortec 64cc heads use a different temperture sensor, because the hole size is smaller.
You may want to consider placing you orginal Temp sensor in the intake manifold, to see if this will correct...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-19-2011, 12:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,543
Posted By texbeasr3

Yes, I had to remove the seats to get the...

Yes, I had to remove the seats to get the seatbelts out.

The bolts are Torx ...T45 ?
If you use an allen wrench you might strip the interal torx splines.

I also decided to dye the headliner...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-18-2011, 05:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,543
Posted By texbeasr3

Here are the pictures... ...

Here are the pictures...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-tech-performance/2797349-sealbelt-removal.html
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-18-2011, 05:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,543
Posted By texbeasr3

The headliner has an insert that need to be...

The headliner has an insert that need to be removed...it is plastic and can be gently pushed from the back. The insert will have a slit to slid it out from the seat belt. Then the seatbelt buckel...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-18-2011, 01:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,543
Posted By texbeasr3

Try SeatBelt Solutions. They rebuild seatbelts. ...

Try SeatBelt Solutions. They rebuild seatbelts.
I ended up buying a new pair for my 78 due to frayed webbing.
Forum: C3 General
12-08-2010, 03:53 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 4,984
Posted By texbeasr3

1978 SA 383, TH350 Automatic... about 1000mi in...

1978 SA 383, TH350 Automatic... about 1000mi in 2010.
Hopefully more in 2011.
Forum: C3 General
10-29-2010, 02:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 730
Posted By texbeasr3

Vette Bat Mobile

http://hacknmod.com/hack/78-corvette-turned-into-a-diy-batmobile/
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-19-2010, 11:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,541
Posted By texbeasr3

Might be the fuse link in the starter wiring. ...

Might be the fuse link in the starter wiring.
Follow the wiring upward from the Starter.
When I gave my wiring a gentle pull, the wire came out of the fuse link.

ALso, insure your grounds a...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
10-13-2010, 03:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,265
Posted By texbeasr3

I am willing to purchase the Visor and Mirror. ...

I am willing to purchase the Visor and Mirror.
Please provide total cost to 77459 in Texas.
Let me know PayPal account.
PM me.
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