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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-11-2008, 07:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 324
Posted By chucktn

73 gas tank

Never mind guys, found my answer in the archives. Fuel Seperator
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-11-2008, 06:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 324
Posted By chucktn

73 gas tank qestion

What is the black box on the side of the tank on the drivers side and what 2 hoses are they? One looks like some sort of vent from the box to the tank and the other rubber hose runs from a solid...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-09-2008, 12:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 491
Posted By chucktn

73 Starving

The filter is new in the carb and the sock looks clean but I just talked with a fella who said to take the spring out of the filter that sometimes creates a problem and to also take the outer sock...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-08-2008, 10:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 491
Posted By chucktn

73 Starving

All good points but if the car hadn't run so strong until recently I would agree that there could be a wiring issue. The dist was in it when I bought it almost a year ago so this isn't a new...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-08-2008, 09:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 491
Posted By chucktn

73 Starving

Thanks for the quick reply.

It's a Mallory ignition.

It drops off at 3000 RPM's and then gets worse and eventually will quit running.

Will start back up, but hard.

Installed a new...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-08-2008, 05:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 491
Posted By chucktn

73 Starving for fuel, I think

Got a 73, 4spd, 350, with a new fuel pump, new gas tank, new fuel line "S" style, and return line that is specified in tech articles. Rochester was rebuilt about 6 months ago by a Corvette shop it...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
05-26-2008, 09:21 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 476
Posted By chucktn

73 Coupe T-Tops

2008 Winner of the Super Chevy Show Street Class held in Memphis. This is a nice, clean, great driving car. 350 with a 4 spd. Paint is excellent, new tires. New brakes, new chrome trim rings, new...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-11-2008, 06:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 485
Posted By chucktn

Muffler selection for '73

Got a '73, 4 spd, 350 with headers 2 1/2 exhaust, small cam. Looking to put Magnaflow's on and can't decide on which one. I'm looking for something that is louder than stock but doesn't make you...
Forum: C3 General
04-08-2008, 08:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 291
Posted By chucktn

Roof parts on a 73

Guys, I need the name of the chrome trim parts that are under the T-tops on a 73. I have looked at all of the parts books and I can't find the name anywhere. I'm thinking that I might just have to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-05-2008, 10:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 658
Posted By chucktn

Fiberglass repair

Found in the archives where it said that the 73 model needed to be epoxy based. Found the epoxy and resin in mixable tubes at AutoZone that you squeeze out for the correct mixture. Applied it to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-04-2008, 08:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 658
Posted By chucktn

fiberglass

Birdcage is good, door closes good and there is no slop in the hinges
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-04-2008, 12:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 658
Posted By chucktn

Fiberglass repair

Yes, between the door jamb panel and the rear fender panel. Right in the indented area.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-03-2008, 09:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 658
Posted By chucktn

Fiberglass repair

I just found a small crack in the panel near the bolt that the door closes and attaches to. Is there something I can get to put on this to prevent it from spreading/running? The crack is very...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-25-2008, 09:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 555
Posted By chucktn

73 Pump install

I learned a few things on this job I thought I'd share.
1. First jack the front up so that the motor is higher than the gas tank that helps to minimize the fuel loss.
2. The other thing I would...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-25-2008, 09:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 492
Posted By chucktn

73 Fuel Pump or not

Guys, wanted to follow up with you and let you know what cured my problem. Fuel pump was tired and bad hoses. Replaced with new pump and installed the S hose and return line. Car has no more...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-23-2008, 09:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 555
Posted By chucktn

73 Fuel Pump Install

Any tricks to this? I have read in the manual that you should remove the bolt in the front of the block near the pump and run a 2" bolt in it's place to hold the rod in place and then remove the old...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-23-2008, 08:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 492
Posted By chucktn

73 fuel pump

It appears to be but it does look a little old. I'm going to replace the pump and both lines. I hate to throw money and parts at it but without the problem being consistent I'm out of ideas. ...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-23-2008, 04:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 492
Posted By chucktn

'73 Fuel pump problem or not??

'73 350 4spd. This has just started and not all the time. Car runs strong and fine thru the gears until I get it around 3300 RPMs in 3rd and 4th only and I'm in the 4 bbl. Then it feels like it's...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-10-2008, 10:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 371
Posted By chucktn

Leak down test questions

1. Is it recommended that you run a leak down test with the engine at or near operating temp.

2. Should you pull all the plugs at the same time for the test?

3. Should you pull the valve...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-10-2008, 03:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,267
Posted By chucktn

Hei

Would you recommend taping off the connector to prevent any accidental touching or sparking?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-10-2008, 01:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,267
Posted By chucktn

HEI ignition and Compression Test

Can someone send me a link or give advice on how to conduct a compression test with an HEI ignition? I have been told it is the same as any other compression test except that instead of...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-06-2008, 11:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 945
Posted By chucktn

PCV in oil

I had planned on doing the compression check this weekend but if it was a weak or a worn ring wouldn't it smoke all the time? It only smokes a little on start up and then quits and when I cleaned...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-06-2008, 10:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 945
Posted By chucktn

PCV with oil

I should have shared more. I have less than 200 miles on reworked heads. New heavier springs, pinned studs, new positive umbrella seals, guides reworked, heads cleaned and shaved.

I cleaned the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-06-2008, 08:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 945
Posted By chucktn

PVC with oil

73 that started smoking only on start ups. Runs fine after about 30 seconds. Pulled the PVC and chrome cap it sits in like the Forum suggested and I found oil in the cap where the PVC goes in. I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-04-2008, 08:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 461
Posted By chucktn

73 Smoking

Vetteguy did they do it without pulling the heads?
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