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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-01-2004, 07:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 347
Posted By Garys '68

Race cars and boats dont generally use a vacuum...

Race cars and boats dont generally use a vacuum advance. They're always under load, low vacuum, so they are not needed.
Gary
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-17-2004, 03:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,115
Posted By Garys '68

OK, stupid question. Where are the numbers that...

OK, stupid question. Where are the numbers that get milled off? I've heard of this happening before, but was never sure where the numbers were. Never saw any reason for milling anything other than...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-11-2004, 09:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 548
Posted By Garys '68

Flat lobed the cam (exhaust lobe), bent pushrod,...

Flat lobed the cam (exhaust lobe), bent pushrod, damaged rocker, or water in the cylinder.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-09-2004, 04:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,284
Posted By Garys '68

Yes, you can replace the sock. They're about $8. ...

Yes, you can replace the sock. They're about $8.
Mount as close to the tank as possible and as low as possible.
Replace the fuel lines, you may be sucking air (they also may be over 30 years old)...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-30-2004, 10:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 505
Posted By Garys '68

the 454 is a 4.25" bore so I dont see why not. In...

the 454 is a 4.25" bore so I dont see why not. In fact the siamesed blocks can be bore to 4.5". I would have the machine shop check wall thicness before they bore. As for bore vs stroke, go with the...
Forum: Northeast
07-28-2004, 01:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 950
Posted By Garys '68

If it's important to you and the cars value to...

If it's important to you and the cars value to keep #s matching, know this:
Your engine will almost certainly be sent out for anything that is not a bolt on repair. They will not care if it's #s...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-20-2004, 02:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 902
Posted By Garys '68

rear blocked off on my 68 to. I always thought...

rear blocked off on my 68 to. I always thought the others were there for access to the body/frame mount bolts. No need for the rear one for that access.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-20-2004, 09:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,126
Posted By Garys '68

I replaced the 3 doors with a single door. I...

I replaced the 3 doors with a single door. I mounted 3 DVC 8" subwoofers on it. Top is carpeted and there are just slots cut to give any indication that there are speakers in there. Sounds great,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-15-2004, 01:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 437
Posted By Garys '68

I was looking to add glasspacks to quiet mine...

I was looking to add glasspacks to quiet mine down. 3" will fit fine, 4" wont.
Gary
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-13-2004, 10:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 638
Posted By Garys '68

Rebuild the carb, replace your plugs & wires.

Rebuild the carb, replace your plugs & wires.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-12-2004, 12:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 954
Posted By Garys '68

Disconnect the vacuum line from the vacuum...

Disconnect the vacuum line from the vacuum advance.
Idle the car below 800 rpm.
Read the advance on the indicator using a variable advance timing light (set at 0). This initial advance will...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-08-2004, 03:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,748
Posted By Garys '68

OK, now back to the big questions: Is the...

OK, now back to the big questions:
Is the logbook, 1000 miles enforced?
Has anyone EVER been checked.
re Historic tags pulled over more?
Is there any process to check, ie no safety or emissions...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-08-2004, 01:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,129
Posted By Garys '68

Eddie, Youe S/S line is probably a -4 with -4...

Eddie,
Youe S/S line is probably a -4 with -4 JIC ends. The original plastic hose has a kind of unique compression fitting that covers conical brass compression sleeve. I've never seen any kind of...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-08-2004, 12:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,748
Posted By Garys '68

No emmisions required on cars over 30 years old...

No emmisions required on cars over 30 years old now.
Yep, supposed to keep a log and not drive over 1000 miles/year with Historic, but who is going to check?
I was just concerned that I might get...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-08-2004, 11:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,748
Posted By Garys '68

Question on Historic Plates Liscensing (in MO)

In the state of MO, personal property tax assessment for "Historic" vehicles (over 25 years old) is about 10% of regular vehicle asserssments. However, with historic plates, you're only supposed to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-26-2004, 02:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 885
Posted By Garys '68

Re: Has my Corvette jumped time? (MotorHead)

Just curious, what year is it and did you check timing with vacuum advance disconnected?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-26-2004, 02:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 396
Posted By Garys '68

Re: Stupid carb question (SanDiegoPaul)

If I remember correctly, the Carter/Edelbrock electric choke also has as vacuum operated mechanism in it. A crack could result in a vacuum leak. replace it, it's cheap and the car will run better....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-25-2004, 02:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 585
Posted By Garys '68

Re: 1981 Carburetor Question (clutchdust)

Yep, Qjets have a solenoid that bumps up the throttle stop when the AC is on. Prevents the engine from dropping too many rpms. Start the engine, turn the AC on and see if it pushes out. If it doesn't...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-24-2004, 01:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,101
Posted By Garys '68

Re: How fast can you safely drive with a C3 hood unlatched? (gliot1)

Probably as fast as you want forward. Had mine towed over 70mph on a flatbed with the hood latched.
Dont try this in reverse though!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-19-2004, 01:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,105
Posted By Garys '68

Re: '74 454 Trying to fire up... Did I cover everything? (Bob Turner)

Most of the comments above are correct.
Distributor, installed with piston at TDC of COMPRESSION stroke. Not 180 out.
HEI needs 12 V all the time. Be sure your relay is closing when cranking....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-18-2004, 09:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 429
Posted By Garys '68

Re: header removal (68stingray)

Just removed rusted headers on mine. Skipped the clutch linkage removal and used a sawzall on the header instead.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-14-2004, 12:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 886
Posted By Garys '68

Re: Gret day for me. (12stepvette)

Glad he's not a ricer, it would have been a carbon fiber aorta with a wing!
Glad to hear about your progress.
Gary
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-14-2004, 12:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 893
Posted By Garys '68

Re: Ballast resistor in 68 BB? (68raggtop)

Sure, that's how EVERYONE does it!
BTW, confirm there is a resistor wire in the harness. Later years used the external resistor I think. And it's not unusual to get a generic parts that work on...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-14-2004, 12:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 893
Posted By Garys '68

Re: Ballast resistor in 68 BB? (68rdstr)

I think the 68 was supposed to have a ballast "wire". These are usually tinned and easy to ID. It was obvious on mine that there was some rewiring done. A ballast resistor was added. You do need a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-13-2004, 01:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,169
Posted By Garys '68

Re: Rebuilding Headlight Vacuum Relay (goinbroke)

Try this: http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=341-362
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