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Forum: C3 General
11-14-2016, 11:20 AM
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Posted By JLeatherman

Bump...any updates?

Bump...any updates?
05-19-2016, 09:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,450
Posted By JLeatherman

Sorry for the small hijack, but do the "sport...

Sorry for the small hijack, but do the "sport wagons" like the last craigslist ad have a small pack seat or just a larger trunk/package area?
04-27-2010, 07:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 944
Posted By JLeatherman

Yeah, you lost power to the headlights, the...

Yeah, you lost power to the headlights, the ignition at the distributor, the starter, etc all at once. That's gotta be a main fusible link. I *think* there's one right near the battery that could...
04-16-2010, 07:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 469
Posted By JLeatherman

I use one of those siphon squeeze-ball thingies...

I use one of those siphon squeeze-ball thingies to get fluid into it. Jack it level and fill it til it runs out.
04-15-2010, 06:42 PM
04-09-2010, 11:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,477
Posted By JLeatherman

oleyellar, the pump squirts as soon as the...

oleyellar, the pump squirts as soon as the butterflies move.

sstocker, I'll give that a shot. I've been using another method to diagnose the idle. While it's idling, tap the accel pump. If the...
04-09-2010, 08:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,477
Posted By JLeatherman

FKING, the car doesn't act lean anywhere but...

FKING, the car doesn't act lean anywhere but right-off idle. What engine/cam were you running that needed jets that large?

MotorHead, are you serious about bumping the shooter size that far? ...
04-08-2010, 04:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,477
Posted By JLeatherman

Ok, still fighting this. I've been off work for...

Ok, still fighting this. I've been off work for the last couple days recovering from sinus surgery so I've had time to take the carb on and off over and over and over :) Anyway, to catch up on a...
04-02-2010, 07:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 980
Posted By JLeatherman

Might not be quite what you're looking for, but...

Might not be quite what you're looking for, but I'm still looking to sell my '84.
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04-01-2010, 04:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,477
Posted By JLeatherman

I'm unfamiliar with "fuel plating"?

I'm unfamiliar with "fuel plating"?
03-31-2010, 11:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,049
Posted By JLeatherman

When I went to a ministarter I purchased one for...

When I went to a ministarter I purchased one for a 92-96 LT1 vette. They came from the factory with a ministarter, and it's a great piece. I think it was like 90 bucks and it was in stock at my...
03-31-2010, 11:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,477
Posted By JLeatherman

I presume I could check this with a vac gauge on...

I presume I could check this with a vac gauge on the canister as well, without having to disassemble anything?
03-31-2010, 11:33 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,477
Posted By JLeatherman

Sure have. My 670 came with 65's in the primary...

Sure have. My 670 came with 65's in the primary and 68's in the secondary. I swapped the 68's to the primary and went to 75's for the secondaries. I made sure the pump cam is touching the lever. ...
03-31-2010, 10:33 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,477
Posted By JLeatherman

Float level is set at just the very bottom of the...

Float level is set at just the very bottom of the sight glasses. I have not tried a WOT check of the accelerator pump arm. What is that a test for, and what symptoms does it cause?

I don't...
03-31-2010, 09:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,477
Posted By JLeatherman

Still fighting my StreetAvenger stumble issue

I'm still fighting my SA670 stumble. I've set the distributor as per Lars' timing paper. Standard GM HEI unit with 16* at idle without the canister, and the canister connected to manifold vacuum. ...
03-29-2010, 08:46 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 366
Posted By JLeatherman

FS - Complete 383 with T5 trans and accessories in MD

Less than 500 miles on everything, engine and trans are still in my '84 so you can see them run. I won't pull it until it's sold and paid for. Specs on the engine:

2-piece rear main seal, 2-bolt...
03-28-2010, 08:21 PM
03-17-2010, 07:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,204
Posted By JLeatherman

Bump, new pictures (the snow finally melted) and...

Bump, new pictures (the snow finally melted) and a new price.
03-16-2010, 09:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,932
Posted By JLeatherman

I have a 400 crank in my 84 car with a carb now...

I have a 400 crank in my 84 car with a carb now (well, aftermarket 3.75" crank, but it's still externally balanced). The flywheel isn't the problem, several places make an externally balanced 153...
03-16-2010, 09:13 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 69,478
Posted By JLeatherman

300 chp out of a crossfire isn't exactly...

300 chp out of a crossfire isn't exactly impossible. But it's gonna require major work. Porting the stock intake/removing the EGR provisions, new heads, cam, larger injectors (GM454 90# injectors),...
03-02-2010, 07:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 715
Posted By JLeatherman

Mark, are you the guy I sold JoBy's old Offy...

Mark, are you the guy I sold JoBy's old Offy setup to? That sure looks like it in the pics there, modded wiper motor and all.
12-20-2009, 09:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 907
Posted By JLeatherman

I'll let you know next time I'm heading your way....

I'll let you know next time I'm heading your way. If you've still got 'em, cool. if someone else takes 'em, that's cool too.
12-17-2009, 11:33 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,765
Posted By JLeatherman

I have a full LT1 exhaust with resonator intact...

I have a full LT1 exhaust with resonator intact on my'84 with longtubes (no cats). I find it too quiet, so it may be just the ticket for you. I'm considering cutting out the stock LT1 mufflers and...
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