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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-20-2014, 05:41 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,881
Posted By johnmb

They turned into Popular Gymkhana several years...

They turned into Popular Gymkhana several years ago. I never renewed.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-28-2013, 08:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,828
Posted By johnmb

Car looks and sounds GREAT!

Car looks and sounds GREAT!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-28-2013, 08:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 461
Posted By johnmb

BB..... sorry I didn't mention that. I have...

BB..... sorry I didn't mention that.

I have the alternator loose, which took 30 sec. I cant even see where the PS unit bolts are, much less how to get to them.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-28-2013, 06:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 461
Posted By johnmb

Bloody Power Steering belt!

It's a really LONG story (involving needing to find TDC of #1) which has resulted in me needing to get some slack in the PS belt so I can re-install the fan pulley and fan (so I can see if I got the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-01-2013, 08:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,634
Posted By johnmb

You can remove that lower access panel, then all...

You can remove that lower access panel, then all the bolts and screws that hold the regulator assy to the inner part of the door skin.

Then you lower it and wrestle it around until it slides...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-01-2013, 08:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,560
Posted By johnmb

Kerosene.....

Kerosene.....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-31-2013, 07:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 530
Posted By johnmb

Yes, I snagged those. The instructions are ......

Yes, I snagged those. The instructions are ... kind of an overview at best. There's no drawing of the internals and neither of the drawings of the advance limiting features looks like the one I have....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-31-2013, 03:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 530
Posted By johnmb

OK...got it running, now I don't have enough...

OK...got it running, now I don't have enough advance at higher revs... I'm trying to limit the total advance so I can bump the initial up in the 20 deg range per Lars advice.

Now I know why there...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-31-2013, 03:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,296
Posted By johnmb

Pricks are on the outside of a porcupine?

Pricks are on the outside of a porcupine?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-31-2013, 02:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 530
Posted By johnmb

Mallory Unilite help please

I took my Mallory Unilite electronic distributor out , pulled out the plate with the electronic conversion, then removed the plate with the advance stop arms and pulled out the weights and springs....
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
08-17-2013, 09:04 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 27,676
Posted By johnmb

I will take

I will take the left and right windshield pillar covers

John
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-14-2013, 07:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,226
Posted By johnmb

Disconnect the two heater hoses at water...

Disconnect the two heater hoses at water pump/manifold and plug the inlet and outlet holes with threaded plugs?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-14-2013, 07:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 455
Posted By johnmb

I called the nice folks at VBP and was helped...

I called the nice folks at VBP and was helped very professionally towards the #360, which I hope will be here tomorrow or Friday, in time for some quality wrenching time.

Thanks for the input!...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-12-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 574
Posted By johnmb

So , as best as I can determine, the distrib is a...

So , as best as I can determine, the distrib is a Mallory Unilite with the breakerless conversion. To limit the total advance there's apparently a "key" that came with it (which of course did NOT...
Forum: Drag Racing
08-12-2013, 06:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,340
Posted By johnmb

Not fast enough! :-) John

Not fast enough!
:-)

John
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-11-2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 574
Posted By johnmb

Thanks Lars, that's some excellent info. ...

Thanks Lars, that's some excellent info.

Heads are iron heads, but with large valves and minor blending of the bowls....so they're iron but not stock. Is the head vs advance relation due to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-11-2013, 06:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 574
Posted By johnmb

Mighty Demon / Mallory Unilite help (advance limit)

I've got a 454, 10.5:1, fairly stout roller hydraulic, big valve heads, Edelbrock RPM, mechanical distib and a 750 Mighty Demon.

I'm seeing a lot of stumble when I crack the throttle, I'm running...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-10-2013, 08:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 455
Posted By johnmb

Not VBP but TRW LS1003 (340 rate)

Probably more spirited straight line than anything else.

It was not VBP but my next one may be.

I'll try and get a moment to call them next week and ask their advice. I was really bummed to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-10-2013, 07:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 561
Posted By johnmb

...and down the slippery slope we gooooo......

...and down the slippery slope we gooooo......
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-10-2013, 07:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 455
Posted By johnmb

Advice sought on monospring V2.0

I installed a monospring...VBP I believe (EDIT: Nope, it was a TRW) , but I don't recall what the spec was ...it was used , and perhaps I know why) and it raised the rear of my Vette about 3". I...
Forum: Drag Racing
08-09-2013, 08:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,340
Posted By johnmb

:iagree: THIS!

:iagree:

THIS!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-02-2013, 07:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,171
Posted By johnmb

I think GROUNDING might be a good place to start...

I think GROUNDING might be a good place to start !:eek:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-20-2012, 06:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 669
Posted By johnmb

Define "working" :toetap:

Define "working"
:toetap:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-19-2012, 08:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 575
Posted By johnmb

Hood prop differences

I've installed a later year hood on my 74 (perhaps 77 era?) and it looks like the holes drilled for the hood prop indicate there's a longer prop for the later C3 hoods. Anyone know for sure? Is...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-07-2012, 09:11 PM
Replies: 268
Views: 56,700
Posted By johnmb

Oh, my eyes, my EYES!

Oh, my eyes, my EYES!
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