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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-08-2008, 10:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 519
Posted By jimweis

Happened to me once, carbon chunk off the valve...

Happened to me once, carbon chunk off the valve stem got in the cylinder and knocked for a few minutes then broke up and the sound went away. This was after a few start ups and shut downs when it...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-08-2008, 10:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,026
Posted By jimweis

All of us seem to have dim lights in the gauge...

All of us seem to have dim lights in the gauge clusters...could it be the phosphorescent coating on the gauges dials is shot?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-13-2008, 07:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,153
Posted By jimweis

What ahoover said, the hint you may have started...

What ahoover said, the hint you may have started with too coarse a paper is "and colorsanded up to 1200" up to... What did you start with?
Also buffing techniques can have a lot to do with how well...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-12-2008, 07:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,153
Posted By jimweis

What paint is on it?

What paint is on it?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-14-2008, 06:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,492
Posted By jimweis

No SS sleeved calipers on C3's from the factory.

No SS sleeved calipers on C3's from the factory.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-31-2008, 06:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 777
Posted By jimweis

I had a 68 427 390HP convertible The items were...

I had a 68 427 390HP convertible
The items were refined on later cars they weren’t defects.
Here is a list of some of the items you may be referring to:
1. Exterior door handles thumb button is...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-30-2008, 05:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,310
Posted By jimweis

Rebuild the front calipers and flush the lines.

Rebuild the front calipers and flush the lines.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-26-2008, 07:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 562
Posted By jimweis

No code. It's black with a flattener. Krylon...

No code. It's black with a flattener. Krylon semi-flat in the spray can is the closest to the correct sheen, requires at least 3 wet coats. Black is black when it comes to color you need to have the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-26-2008, 07:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 569
Posted By jimweis

Looks correct to me. Only thing I see is the smog...

Looks correct to me. Only thing I see is the smog pump and AC compressor is missing otherwise all is correct and can't be 117,000. Look beyond the main focus of each picture. The door jambs, the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-20-2008, 10:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 613
Posted By jimweis

I'm trying a super bright LED next time I have...

I'm trying a super bright LED next time I have mine apart.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-16-2008, 05:03 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 263
Posted By jimweis

1980 L-82 carb on Ebay

This is a good buy. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=008&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=180243184677&rd=1 I recently put an 1980 L-82 carb on my L-83 former...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-27-2008, 05:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 353
Posted By jimweis

Adjustment is the stud mounted on the lever at...

Adjustment is the stud mounted on the lever at the transmission. The stud has a nut on the back side, it is mounted in a slotted hole.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-20-2008, 06:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,371
Posted By jimweis

My pieced together 1974 car has 1980 wire...

My pieced together 1974 car has 1980 wire harnesses; interior, engine and headlight w/ a dash and cluster from a 1982. All works good but it has some splices in it. I had purchased a used 81...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-20-2008, 03:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 920
Posted By jimweis

Sounds like you need to shim the starter. Does it...

Sounds like you need to shim the starter. Does it sound odd when cranking?
Forum: C3 General
04-18-2008, 01:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 539
Posted By jimweis

Is that the origional color on that car? I ask...

Is that the origional color on that car? I ask because I know of an identical car from 25 years ago but it was a gold color, I did a color change on it to 63 Corvette daytona blue.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-13-2008, 10:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,295
Posted By jimweis

Yes 100% correct ground the car. The body has...

Yes 100% correct ground the car.
The body has small braided cables from the frame to the rockers on the later cars so just laying the chain over the rear spring is enough. I used to spray on a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-08-2008, 07:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,638
Posted By jimweis

Mine was in a Calf. 305cid car it's 3.55 all my...

Mine was in a Calf. 305cid car it's 3.55 all my sources indicate 305 cars had 3.55 I'm not sure about the 350 cars.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-06-2008, 09:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 415
Posted By jimweis

1/4" 12 point socket will do the trick, I've done...

1/4" 12 point socket will do the trick, I've done a bunch of them.
If you have a stubborn one use a 12 point box end and tap with a small hammer.
I don't think thier is enough room for a hex head...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-05-2008, 08:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 891
Posted By jimweis

Yes :thumbs: on the replacement trans. I just...

Yes :thumbs: on the replacement trans. I just purchased a package from a wrecked 82 with 90,000 on it. Even though I can see the trans has a new pump and converter I still plan to buy a later core to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-21-2008, 09:26 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,976
Posted By jimweis

Follow the procedure I explained earlier and it...

Follow the procedure I explained earlier and it will correct the gap problem it related to sag. I don't know what year the car is you are referring to as coming from the factory that way. Many years...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-21-2008, 06:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 928
Posted By jimweis

Carb # 17080228 ...

Carb # 17080228

http://i15.ebayimg.com/06/i/000/d2/23/237f_1.JPG
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-20-2008, 09:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 928
Posted By jimweis

If it were my auction I wouldn't have ended at...

If it were my auction I wouldn't have ended at 9:20 AM eastern time on a Sunday.
I end mine on sunday nights around 9:30.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-20-2008, 10:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 928
Posted By jimweis

Found this on Ebay 1980 L-82 Carb/Manifold

I paid $149 + $50 shipping, it wasn't listed as an L-82 but the guy answered with the correct carb number.
http://i2.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/d2/23/1e20_1.JPG

I think I made a good buy. :) I plan to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-12-2008, 08:13 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,976
Posted By jimweis

The front is sagging, typical problem, note in...

The front is sagging, typical problem, note in the pic the hood no longer fits at the far back corners. Read my profile I know!
Loosen the front clip at the three bolts which hold the support at the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-02-2008, 08:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 390
Posted By jimweis

Easily replaced, you will need to remove the...

Easily replaced, you will need to remove the instrument cluster.
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