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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-17-2023, 04:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 578
Posted By joseph p

283 Fuelie Harmonic Balancer

My friend has a 1961 Fuel injected 283 that needs a harmonic balancer.
Does anyone have one or know of where he can get one?
We have contacted numerous venders who either don't have any, claim it's...
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
04-04-2023, 12:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 318
Posted By joseph p

Harmonic balancer

My friend has a 1961 Fuel injected 283 that needs a harmonic balancer.
Does anyone have one or know of where he can get one?
Thanks in advance
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
01-30-2022, 04:02 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,740
Posted By joseph p

Do you have a heater control unit that lights...

Do you have a heater control unit that lights properly?
Mine does not light.
Thanks
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
11-05-2021, 10:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 677
Posted By joseph p

I sure hope so, thank you!

I sure hope so, thank you!
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
11-05-2021, 09:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 677
Posted By joseph p

yes, ideally he would be able to put 370s into...

yes, ideally he would be able to put 370s into the 411 case and none would be the wiser, however the case can only fit 8.2” ring gear which is a 411 or 456 factory gear
He cannot find 8.2” 370s
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
11-04-2021, 10:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 677
Posted By joseph p

He is trying to build an entirely “number...

He is trying to build an entirely “number correct” restoration. This original 4.11 stamped rear has had 4.56s put in it
he would like to like 3.70 but has run into the 8.2” ring gear problem and...
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
11-02-2021, 04:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 677
Posted By joseph p

He would actually want 3.70s but cannot find them...

He would actually want 3.70s but cannot find them with an 8.2" ring gear to fit the 4.11 case?
Does anyone know if anyone makes aftermarket gears that would fit?
Thank you
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
11-01-2021, 10:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 677
Posted By joseph p

Anyone?

Anyone?
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
10-30-2021, 10:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 677
Posted By joseph p

Complete C1 rear with 411:1

My buddy is restoring a matching numbers, correct '61 Vette. It has 4.56:1 gears in it now
but the case is marked for 4.!!s. He has found cases, gear, and post units but he has 8.2 gears
and cannot...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-11-2021, 05:09 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,138
Posted By joseph p

I hate it when somebody asks for help and then...

I hate it when somebody asks for help and then doesn’t come back to tell us the solution that worked, so…..
When some of you told me to make sure that the idle bleed holes were clear, I used an old...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-11-2021, 11:58 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,138
Posted By joseph p

Finally got some time to spend on the car,...

Finally got some time to spend on the car, replaced a rubber fuel line before the pump and the rubber fuel line that connects to the front bowl.
No difference, wondered about strength and freshness...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-07-2021, 04:06 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,138
Posted By joseph p

Great suggestions, float plugs = no gas coming...

Great suggestions, float plugs = no gas coming out

Going to get new hose, if not…try to find another Holley to isolate problem to carb.
thanks
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-06-2021, 04:58 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,138
Posted By joseph p

Actually when it stalls, i can see the gas squirt...

Actually when it stalls, i can see the gas squirt when i pump the accelerator rod.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-06-2021, 06:34 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,138
Posted By joseph p

Yes pretty much

Yes pretty much
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-05-2021, 04:14 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,138
Posted By joseph p

Replaced gaskets on and in secondary bowl, don't...

Replaced gaskets on and in secondary bowl, don't know whats left that would make idle go up after spraying back there. When it starts up after sitting for a while, it sounds strong then after about...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-30-2021, 04:00 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,138
Posted By joseph p

Would that be all four front air bleeds ? Not a...

Would that be all four front air bleeds ? Not a lot of time between when engine starts and when it stalls.
thanks
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-29-2021, 03:55 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,138
Posted By joseph p

Replaced power valve when I replaced float and...

Replaced power valve when I replaced float and front bowl gasket.
Thanks
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-29-2021, 03:19 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,138
Posted By joseph p

Replaced the base gasket, it was wet when i got...

Replaced the base gasket, it was wet when i got it off, not the problem.
Going to pull off rear bowl and replace gasket, what else could cause a vacuum leak in that area...no visible cracks.
Thanks...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-28-2021, 03:32 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,138
Posted By joseph p

After all these suggestions, other than taking...

After all these suggestions, other than taking down tank, it still increases idle when i spray starter fluid in area of post 14. Will only run at very high idle, even then eventually dies.
Replaced...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-22-2021, 11:32 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,138
Posted By joseph p

Yes, I agree, I have ordered a new fuel filter...

Yes, I agree, I have ordered a new fuel filter and will start there.
If pedal is pumped once, it will start but stalls immediately.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-21-2021, 12:22 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,138
Posted By joseph p

Cleared out bleeds and sprayed cleaner in them....

Cleared out bleeds and sprayed cleaner in them. Seemed to not make a difference.
After it has sat, it will start and run for about ten to fifteen seconds, then stalls and will only restart and run...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-17-2021, 12:15 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,138
Posted By joseph p

Beginning to wonder if the new OEM type AC filter...

Beginning to wonder if the new OEM type AC filter isn't the problem......other non stock '57 type glass bowl filter was never an issue except not '65 correct...??
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-16-2021, 08:15 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,138
Posted By joseph p

Checked all mating surfaces with...

Checked all mating surfaces with straightedge....all seem good. ???
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-16-2021, 08:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 935
Posted By joseph p

Old school streetracer here...we always...

Old school streetracer here...we always considered 4.11s to be determined when miles per hour was twice what RPMs were i.e ....60 mph equals 3000RPm. High RPM equaled higher numerical rear as in...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-14-2021, 04:59 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,138
Posted By joseph p

I only wish you were right, but there is no crack...

I only wish you were right, but there is no crack in any of the hoses. Unfortunately the problem still exist, I’m taking the diaphragm apart now.
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