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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-17-2021, 08:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,367
Posted By genuine1980

The car rans fine for more than 20 years... it...

The car rans fine for more than 20 years... it just died without warning.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-17-2021, 08:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,367
Posted By genuine1980

SO I think you are saying that the MSD control...

SO I think you are saying that the MSD control box went bad? Does it need to be replaced entirely or is there a fuse or something that needs to be replaced?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-16-2021, 10:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,367
Posted By genuine1980

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Forum: Engine Mods
05-16-2021, 08:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,407
Posted By genuine1980

Did you ever get this figured out? Sounds like...

Did you ever get this figured out? Sounds like exactly what I have going on right now.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-16-2021, 08:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,367
Posted By genuine1980

I have an electronic MSD ignition. The MSD box...

I have an electronic MSD ignition. The MSD box is under the front driver side wheel well. The ignition coil was an MSD Blaster 2. I believe the coil went bad because it was seeping boiling hot oil...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-16-2021, 01:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,367
Posted By genuine1980

Engine Quit while driving - Ignition?

I am hoping someone can point me in the right direction here.

I was driving my 69 as normal, and without any warning my engine quit.
Everything else and all electrical still works, lights,...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
10-02-2014, 02:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,115
Posted By genuine1980

69 Vette Parts and others

I have these two postings on craigslist:

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/pts/4623729749.html


Some 1969 Vette parts water pump, lenses, seatbelt, etc

Any intrest let me know.

VERY...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-09-2013, 02:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,308
Posted By genuine1980

If you have MSD ignition, my experience is that...

If you have MSD ignition, my experience is that you need an MSD light. I had issues with using a none MSD light on an MSD ignition.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-27-2013, 02:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,613
Posted By genuine1980

Does your car have a catalytic converter for some...

Does your car have a catalytic converter for some reason?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-20-2013, 01:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,975
Posted By genuine1980

Its got to be on the headlight side then. ...

Its got to be on the headlight side then.

How should the wiper door override work? should it actually open the door? Or does it just keep the door open after shutting the switch off? Meaning...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-20-2013, 12:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,975
Posted By genuine1980

It does make sense, but I've tested the entire...

It does make sense, but I've tested the entire wiper system for leaks that there is none.

Can a leak in the headlight switch actuates be causing this on the wiper side?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-20-2013, 09:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,975
Posted By genuine1980

Everything is opening and closing now, all seems...

Everything is opening and closing now, all seems strong.

One last issue is that when I first start the car, the wiper door opens then immediatly closes. What's that about?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-19-2013, 10:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,975
Posted By genuine1980

:iagree: All of the vendors have this on...

:iagree:
All of the vendors have this on back-order until the supplier/manufacturer gets this fixed. And the spare one I had was one of these "Junk" ones and did not work right. I was able to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-19-2013, 09:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,975
Posted By genuine1980

Ugh... I think I found it. There is a relief...

Ugh... I think I found it. There is a relief vent on the wiper solenoid. I forgot that I capped it when I was testing for vacuum leaks. It's too late here to start the car, so I took the cap off,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-19-2013, 04:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,975
Posted By genuine1980

Yes, I tested the relay in this way and it works...

Yes, I tested the relay in this way and it works fine.

Still I think the issue is that existing vaccum in the "top hat" hose is not being released even though the vacuum source is cut off by the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-19-2013, 02:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,975
Posted By genuine1980

I do have a new wiper arm switch... but I did...

I do have a new wiper arm switch... but I did not use it after I testing the original and "think" it works fine. plus I heard that the new ones have a manufacturing defect, which is why they are on...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-19-2013, 02:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,975
Posted By genuine1980

I don't know what the vacuum safety switch is. ...

I don't know what the vacuum safety switch is.

If its the wiper arm switch, then yes it is orig, and i took it out and tested it as part of trobleshooting in this process.... it works as it...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-19-2013, 01:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,975
Posted By genuine1980

I think I isolated the problem. The the hose...

I think I isolated the problem. The the hose that goes to the relay plunger.... it has vacuum as it should when the overide is off and the switch is off, and when I turn either the switch or...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-18-2013, 09:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,975
Posted By genuine1980

New Wiper Door Vacuum Problem

I can't seem to figure out whats going on with my system. I am fairly certain that I have no leaks, as every connection I've tested hold vacuum.
I replaced the wiper arm valve and also the relay......
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-07-2013, 03:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,157
Posted By genuine1980

I'm not hijacking this guy's post.... the OP can...

I'm not hijacking this guy's post.... the OP can do what he wants. But here is my advise. There are a lot of ppl with a lot of opinions on this forum. MY opinion is that, it is bad advise, if...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-06-2013, 10:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,157
Posted By genuine1980

Also, without the c-clip, it is impossible to...

Also, without the c-clip, it is impossible to correctly set camber, as when the rod is adjusted, the missing c-clip will allow the yoke to pull out rather than hold the yoke in place allowing for...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-06-2013, 10:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,157
Posted By genuine1980

Sorry to disagree, but this is an issue I've...

Sorry to disagree, but this is an issue I've encountered recently. My passenger side yoke c-clip wore and broke off. With this condition with the wheels on the ground I could visibly see that the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-06-2013, 04:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,157
Posted By genuine1980

If your seeing in and out play because the c-clip...

If your seeing in and out play because the c-clip is gone... you need to make the repair. Otherwise, I agree if the play minimal due to yoke end.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-06-2013, 12:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,094
Posted By genuine1980

Had the same problem... turned out the switches...

Had the same problem... turned out the switches went bad.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-05-2013, 12:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,157
Posted By genuine1980

If you see in and out play and can actually see...

If you see in and out play and can actually see the shaft moving in and out of the pumpkin, the either the c-clip is gone, or the end of the half shaft is worn. Either one you need to drop the diff.
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