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Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
05-15-2012, 09:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 927
Posted By Jack Wood

Correct YouTube URL for my Vette for sale

My EX-wife gave me a similar choice with my old '81 Z28. Unfortunately, I got an offer a few hours after I put the for sale sign on it and sold it. I wish I still had that car. I should have put a...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
05-15-2012, 09:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 927
Posted By Jack Wood

Correct YouTube URL

One little letter was wrong on the YouTube video. Try this: http://youtu.be/J2NIkc-Bk-4

And, yeah, if it was an ultimatum, I'd handle it a whole different way but it's a voluntary surrender --...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
05-14-2012, 11:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 433
Posted By Jack Wood

I use some from a Nissan and Grade 8 bolts.

PM me and we'll get them to you.
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
05-14-2012, 11:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 465
Posted By Jack Wood

Came off my '81 C3.

Black painted, with belt guard. Look on Eckler's website for a pic: item
A46175 or I can send a pic of mine if you prefer.
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
05-13-2012, 07:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 465
Posted By Jack Wood

Parts off my C3: brackets, A/C, cruise, et al

Exhaust shield, under car over the Y-pipe, sheet metal clam shell $20
Speedo cable, 2 pc. for A/T cruise control $25
Parking brake handle assy., cracked...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
05-12-2012, 02:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 927
Posted By Jack Wood

F/S: '81 Black w/T-tops - Great condition $8500 obo

Black w/black interior, A/T, P/S, P/W, Pwr brakes, alloy wheels, mirror T-tops with new rubber weather stripping on both doors and T-tops. Freshly rebuilt 350 ci motor with 200 miles on it, Demos...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
05-12-2012, 02:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 666
Posted By Jack Wood

'81 Black w/T-tops - Great condition $8500

Black w/black interior, A/T, P/S, P/W, Pwr brakes, alloy wheels, mirror T-tops with new rubber weather stripping on both doors and T-tops. Freshly rebuilt 350 ci motor with 200 miles on it, Demos...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-25-2012, 10:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,298
Posted By Jack Wood

Need to make my oil temp gauge work again....

Where can the oil temp sensor wire be tied into the harness and make the gauge operational? I can't find the wire indicated on my wiring diagram to splice into in the firewall harness. Or is it...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
04-14-2012, 10:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 348
Posted By Jack Wood

Got one on a shelf in the garage you may want.

Rochester Quadrajet #17058218: OEM in 49 states on 1978 Chevy A/T

$25 plus shipping.
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
04-14-2012, 09:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,111
Posted By Jack Wood

What does ttt mean anyway?

What's ttt?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-14-2012, 09:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,541
Posted By Jack Wood

The same way you would: gasket scraper and scotchbrite.

Don't lay a fat bead of 3M; just thin coat it in a few places to hold the gasket in place.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-14-2012, 01:19 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,598
Posted By Jack Wood

Make sure the distributor rotor button is installed.

I used to forget it and crank, crank, crank, call friends, ask for their help, etc. before collecting my wits and checking the simple stuff.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-14-2012, 01:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,587
Posted By Jack Wood

Using the ported vacuum below the throttle blades?

Timed vacuum above the blades will always be less and was used for emissions purposes only. Longer duration cams will result in less vacuum as I recall.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-14-2012, 01:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,541
Posted By Jack Wood

The thicker cork gaskets worked for my cheapo valve covers.

Regular thickness cork leaked at the back corners. Thicker one solved that using yellow 3M weatherstrip cement between valve cover rail and gasket with nothing on the cylinder head side. Glue the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-13-2012, 11:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,834
Posted By Jack Wood

Lars can help. Just follow his instruction and you'll be happy.

Get Lar's paper on setting your timing.
It made all the difference in the world on how my engine runs.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-13-2012, 11:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 758
Posted By Jack Wood

A used one is fine as long as it's not worn out.

Let's make a deal. I don't know how many splines but I can pull mine off to count them if need be. PM me.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-13-2012, 11:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,334
Posted By Jack Wood

Adjust the pump shot on the carb when you hit the gas.

Insufficient fuel shot will cause a stumble and/or backfire. Ignition timing under a load can maybe too but probably the accelerator pump on the carburetor is your issue, I believe it can be...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-13-2012, 06:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 516
Posted By Jack Wood

I made my own. Spot welded it to make sure it held together.

Never had to worry about it failing again. Nice avatar pic, by the way. SCCA? Nothing sounds better than a big V8 on a mile long straightaway at Road Atlanta, except one of the old BRM V-16s on...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-13-2012, 05:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,009
Posted By Jack Wood

Looks like you have enough stud left to grab aholt and unscrew it

I'd limit my efforts on repairs to an hour then just go buy one and be done with it. Broken bolts, EZ outs, welding, back and forth to buy tools, etc. could turn it into a nightmare and you still...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-13-2012, 05:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 758
Posted By Jack Wood

Who has front driveshaft yokes for TH350 A/T?

I made some calls but aftermarket yokes are hard to find. Any ideas?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-11-2012, 04:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 636
Posted By Jack Wood

Difficult to reach with full grown man arms! May buy a little monkey to do it.

Thanks, the kid next door is skinny if the monkey can't. So you're saying just push the cable thingy in with gusto and it will clamp itself? Will try it tonight. Thanks again, cuz.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-10-2012, 08:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 636
Posted By Jack Wood

Speedo not reading correctly since cable was replaced.

The cruise control was removed and a one piece cable was installed from tranny to speedo head. It worked on the lift then read incorrectly for a few miles now the needle just floats at around 10-30...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-10-2012, 08:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,725
Posted By Jack Wood

That rings a bell... "a cleaner way is to put a carburetor jet in the pushrod"

That's what I overheard a funny car mechanic tell a guy with that problem -- pipe cleaners or the carb jet. Have no idea exactly how they did it or how long it lasts. I'm just happy to remember...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-04-2012, 10:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,758
Posted By Jack Wood

Engine advance never comes all in. May be part of the solution.

Any help on those fascia ducts? May just make my own.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-04-2012, 10:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,758
Posted By Jack Wood

Checking the ignition timing is a good idea; need...

Checking the ignition timing is a good idea; need to recurve distibutor anyway. I know for a fact that the engine timing is not advancing. Was looking at shrouds for the back of the radiator around...
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