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Forum: C3 General
02-26-2015, 02:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 932
Posted By Mashman

An interesting bit of garage trivia associated...

An interesting bit of garage trivia associated with the Atlas rocket. Back in the 50's a company (Rocket Chemical Company) was contracted to create a solvent to prevent corrosion on the rocket.
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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-22-2015, 01:21 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 14,441
Posted By Mashman

I believe you are looking at model year 76, not...

I believe you are looking at model year 76, not 77. My black book has the last August care for 77 model as 2287, meaning it was only the 435th car made in Sept, and a very early Sept car.
Forum: C3 General
01-13-2015, 04:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,952
Posted By Mashman

I removed all of my power steering components and...

I removed all of my power steering components and went with a complete stock manual setup. So I replaced the drag link, and pitman arm, and moved the tie rods.

I think the tie rod position does...
Forum: C3 General
12-31-2014, 04:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,102
Posted By Mashman

This is the hoist I made so I can both store the...

This is the hoist I made so I can both store the hardtop, and put it on/off by myself.

http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/oo106/Mashman2/84ae7f40.jpg...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-30-2014, 06:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,552
Posted By Mashman

If they are in the forward location, they are...

If they are in the forward location, they are already in the PS location. For stock PS the tie rods need to be in the forward, quicker ratio, position, there will be clearance issues if they are...
Forum: C3 General
12-30-2014, 05:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,102
Posted By Mashman

Racks are easy to build, when I had my Wrangler...

Racks are easy to build, when I had my Wrangler with a hardtop, I build a rack with PVC, castors, and some pipe insulation for padding.

For my 72 I wanted to be ablt to put it on/off my myself, so...
Forum: C3 General
12-30-2014, 05:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 881
Posted By Mashman

I can't tell in the picture, what side of the...

I can't tell in the picture, what side of the crack is higher - the side towards the door, or the hood?

I can't see how that could happen. I'm wondering if they weren't carefull and they lifted...
Forum: C3 General
12-22-2014, 04:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,204
Posted By Mashman

:iagree: I'm always amazed when people...

:iagree:

I'm always amazed when people complain about it being complicated, or difficult to maintain, there's nothing more complicated than a spring in the whole setup. It's just like a simple...
Forum: C3 General
12-17-2014, 03:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,320
Posted By Mashman

I agree with Zoomin, but to add, have someone...

I agree with Zoomin, but to add, have someone lightly press down on the hood while you reach up from underneath. Lightly pressing down on the hood removes tension on the latch mechanism, and makes...
Forum: C3 General
12-17-2014, 10:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,442
Posted By Mashman

Would have been nice if it was an original Canada...

Would have been nice if it was an original Canada export car, then the build sheet would be available to you.

As you have represented it here, if it was mine, I would start out asking for 42,500,...
Forum: C3 General
12-05-2014, 11:06 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,307
Posted By Mashman

Southwest cars can easily suffer from the same...

Southwest cars can easily suffer from the same issues, and in my opinion, may be actually more likely - at least for the lower birdcage frame rust.

The problem is that the sealer dries out, then...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-03-2014, 10:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,039
Posted By Mashman

If you are familiar with how electric relays...

If you are familiar with how electric relays work, the vacuum system is just like an electrical circuit with a relay.

The engine vacuum is directed to two sides, the control side (the dash), and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-02-2014, 09:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,630
Posted By Mashman

:iagree: I've had both GR-2's and Gas...

:iagree:

I've had both GR-2's and Gas Adjusts on my 72, the GR-2's were much softer, and replaced them with the GA's after about a year. The difference was significant. And yes, the GA's are...
Forum: C3 General
12-01-2014, 09:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 608
Posted By Mashman

For the headlight warning to come one, the...

For the headlight warning to come one, the circuit needs a ground. When the system is correct, the ground is provided by the switch, until the button on the switch is pressed.

If the light is...
Forum: C3 General
12-01-2014, 09:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,126
Posted By Mashman

Are you sure that the release rods are adjusted...

Are you sure that the release rods are adjusted correctly, they control how far open and closed the release mechanism is. If the rod is adjusted too short, then the lock will not close far enough to...
Forum: C3 General
11-21-2014, 02:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 821
Posted By Mashman

See if you can see any number on the engine pad. ...

See if you can see any number on the engine pad.

Take a flashlight, and stand on the passenger side of the car, towards the front. Lean over the AC compressor, and look down, there should be a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-20-2014, 12:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,278
Posted By Mashman

It all depends on how much you spend, and how...

It all depends on how much you spend, and how much, and how you drive your car.

I drive ~ 7000 miles per year, mostly highway miles, and I average ~ 12 MPG. So I use around 583 gallons per year....
Forum: C3 General
11-18-2014, 12:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,244
Posted By Mashman

Did you just refer to Clint Eastwood as - 'the...

Did you just refer to Clint Eastwood as - 'the dude from grand torino'?! :nono:
Forum: C3 General
11-18-2014, 12:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,244
Posted By Mashman

When I think "old school", I think about...

When I think "old school", I think about manufacturing. Like - "that's the 'old school' way of making something."

I think of automation as 'new school', so anything built before GM started to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-17-2014, 06:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,350
Posted By Mashman

The foil around the belt at the crank pulley...

The foil around the belt at the crank pulley should allow the belt to slide though the crank pulley fairly easily. Assuming you still have the pulley help on to the waterpump with the studs, I would...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-17-2014, 11:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,350
Posted By Mashman

Easiest way I've found is to put the belt around...

Easiest way I've found is to put the belt around the crank, but first, warp some aluminum foil around the belt by the crank pully. Then install the belt like you would a chain on a bike when you...
Forum: C3 General
11-14-2014, 03:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,911
Posted By Mashman

Another thing about the SEM dye (you said trim...

Another thing about the SEM dye (you said trim paint, did you actually mean dye?), is you need to watch the humidity. I've tried to spray is when it was too humid, and is comes out very dull.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-13-2014, 03:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,115
Posted By Mashman

Just to add, I would definately not use something...

Just to add, I would definately not use something like what you described in the lower pocket. There is a drain hole in the lower control arm pocket, you do not want to cover that hole.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-12-2014, 11:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,999
Posted By Mashman

Another thing to consider is the ignition. ...

Another thing to consider is the ignition.

A bad coil can cause the above problem. Also, bad, loose or frayed connections at the starter or coil can cause the same issue also.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-11-2014, 01:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 789
Posted By Mashman

1) As mentioned is the thermal limiter and the...

1) As mentioned is the thermal limiter and the compressor connector. The wires from the limiter connector are 1) AC on power, 2) super heat switch to back of compressor, 3) power to compressor the...
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