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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-19-2016, 02:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,566
Posted By arklacat

Lars has a very nice write up on doing the front...

Lars has a very nice write up on doing the front end. I haven't done mine yet cause I know how slow i work but after reading the write up I don't have any fears about doing it myself. I could send...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-02-2016, 07:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,963
Posted By arklacat

3500 Quickjack on my 4post?

Can you not just use jack stands on the 4 post ramps? Would the quickjack have structure that extends between the ramps limiting access to the undercarriage?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-02-2016, 12:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 738
Posted By arklacat

I'm no gear head and have no idea. I am an F1...

I'm no gear head and have no idea. I am an F1 fan and didn't start watching until late 80s/early 90s. i don't remember seeing 20k in a race but I was sure I remembered 18k+.

and i know...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-02-2016, 10:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,042
Posted By arklacat

Front casters stay under front legs all the time....

Front casters stay under front legs all the time. When you jack up the rear of the lift to swing the rear legs up under the ramps you take the rear casters out and then lower the ramps to back the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-01-2016, 10:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,042
Posted By arklacat

i have the caster platforms under my kwik-lift. ...

i have the caster platforms under my kwik-lift. i can push it out into the middle of the garage to work and when done push it back against the wall. And with the casters I can slide under on the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-28-2016, 11:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,764
Posted By arklacat

I took my canister out intending to replace the...

I took my canister out intending to replace the charcoal and filter myself (I'm not sure the 81 has a replaceable filter, I couldn't see where the canister would open to get to one and I didn't see...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-28-2016, 11:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,764
Posted By arklacat

My carb hose did indeed have a boot. but for the...

My carb hose did indeed have a boot. but for the life of me I cant see why it needs the original boot. I cant see any kind of mechanism inside the boot (or any of the other boots.) Why do you say...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-27-2016, 08:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,764
Posted By arklacat

vapor canister hose question

Is a 77/78 much different than an 81? I just replaced my lines. The double boots were shot. I just used fuel rated hose on the one going to the carb and the one going to the tank hardline. The...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-27-2016, 07:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,798
Posted By arklacat

Jacking point under diff?

I bought a second floor jack so I didn't have to keep moving side to side. But I only use one of them now to raise and lower my kwik-lift.
:thumbs:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-18-2015, 08:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,686
Posted By arklacat

thanks john. Nice write up. but you didn't have...

thanks john. Nice write up. but you didn't have to sell me. :thumbs: I definately want the Borg system but I want the front end rebuild too and to me that's a higher priority. I will not be...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-17-2015, 06:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,686
Posted By arklacat

This statement was a bit surprising to me. I'm...

This statement was a bit surprising to me. I'm not disputing it. I have no idea. I'm trying to get up the nerve to tear into my steering and front suspension and I think I would love to have the...
Forum: C3 General
07-13-2015, 04:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,116
Posted By arklacat

81 Glass T-top stowage

btw, I have the covers that came with the car. There' a separate cover for each top and I always use them along with the cinch down strap(s) in the cargo area.
Forum: C3 General
07-11-2015, 03:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,116
Posted By arklacat

81 Glass T-top stowage

I'm not sure about best but I've always done bottom to top with both bottoms down and never had an issue.
Forum: C3 General
06-02-2015, 08:46 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 13,119
Posted By arklacat

54 bought my 81 in 99.

54

bought my 81 in 99.
Forum: C3 General
05-31-2015, 10:26 PM
Replies: 1,003
Views: 250,565
Posted By arklacat

I have purposely avoided opening this thread for...

I have purposely avoided opening this thread for a year or so now because I knew that with so many replies it was gonna be a good one and like any good read I wouldn't want to put it down. I have...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-25-2015, 07:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,048
Posted By arklacat

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c3-tech-perfo...

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c3-tech-performance/3256140-81-brake-work-in-progress-continued.html


My dealings with the rubber line. Read down through about the 5th or 6th post.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-23-2015, 05:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,048
Posted By arklacat

I couldn't get mine loose even with a flare...

I couldn't get mine loose even with a flare wrench. I used a 10" pipe wrench and it worked like a charm. A 6" would have been better/easier but I couldn't find one locally.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-18-2015, 03:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,040
Posted By arklacat

Share details plz.

Share details plz.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-10-2015, 01:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 592
Posted By arklacat

Mine's an 81 so maybe not apples and oranges but...

Mine's an 81 so maybe not apples and oranges but i have the same situation. It is tough to get the cap and dipstick out but i can by tilting it around. It wont pull straight out. Im not home so i...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-09-2015, 10:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,660
Posted By arklacat

Somebody post the "this thread is worthless...

Somebody post the "this thread is worthless without pics" gif. :o). we wanna see that interior.
Forum: Help Forum
05-07-2015, 08:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 658
Posted By arklacat

I just got a new iphone 6 with ios 8.2 (not...

I just got a new iphone 6 with ios 8.2 (not updated yet). I was using an iphone 4s. Had no issue with the 4. There have been several threads im following give me a parse error when i tey to open...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-02-2015, 11:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,054
Posted By arklacat

Thanks for the replies. I think I will read...

Thanks for the replies.

I think I will read to learn a bit more before I make my decision. I've just started seriously studying what I need to do and don't think I'm informed enough yet to make...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-02-2015, 10:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,367
Posted By arklacat

I downloaded Jim Shea's paper on the TT column...

I downloaded Jim Shea's paper on the TT column from this post...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-01-2015, 12:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,054
Posted By arklacat

81 front end rebuild questions.

I've been considering finally tackling my front end. My thoughts are to completely rebuild and install the borgeson system at the same time. I'm not sure I'm quite ready to tackle the project. For...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-19-2014, 08:31 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 41,594
Posted By arklacat

I will do it the way you do. I just wanted to...

I will do it the way you do. I just wanted to verify that others were doing it that way before I tried it. The website does not really address the issue. I mainly asked after I saw Mike80's...
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