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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-04-2024, 10:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 348
Posted By RU7376vettes

There is a hole in the spring tower so you can...

There is a hole in the spring tower so you can see where the upper end of the spring is. You should see about half of the end of the spring. I would leave the sway bar disconnected and the the cross...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-04-2024, 10:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 328
Posted By RU7376vettes

I have installed 2 TKO-600's. One in my 1973...

I have installed 2 TKO-600's. One in my 1973 Corvette and one in my 1955 Chevrolet. Both are great and have had no problems. I did damage the rear seal on the one in the Corvette during...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-25-2023, 10:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 410
Posted By RU7376vettes

I have used both KYB and Viking. I really like...

I have used both KYB and Viking. I really like the Viking because it is adjustable both rebound and compression sides. For just a straight gas shock, the KYB works well.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-12-2023, 11:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,372
Posted By RU7376vettes

I have used aluminum foil to make a path for the...

I have used aluminum foil to make a path for the anti-freeze coming out of the petcock.
Forum: C3 General
01-28-2023, 09:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 546
Posted By RU7376vettes

There is a screw in the backside of the inside...

There is a screw in the backside of the inside door handle that holds it in the latch 'slide'. Once you get the screw out then you have to slide the handle to get it out of the latch. It is a pain,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-30-2022, 10:35 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,161
Posted By RU7376vettes

Chambered Exhaust sounds much better than...

Chambered Exhaust sounds much better than Magnaflow or Flowmasters. Not quiet!
Forum: C3 General
10-17-2022, 10:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,793
Posted By RU7376vettes

Congratulations!!! You earned this recognition! ...

Congratulations!!! You earned this recognition! Well Done!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-25-2022, 10:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 848
Posted By RU7376vettes

Suggest you get analytical about it and make a...

Suggest you get analytical about it and make a complete calculation including your tire circumference, various ratios and final drive ratio of transmission. If you have a healthy cam in the car you...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-29-2022, 11:47 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 6,435
Posted By RU7376vettes

Define the need before the solution!!!!

Before you go buying another alternator and changing wiring. Tell us all the "Extra" things that are on your car that will affect the total amp draw!! Example - look up the fan specs and see how...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-01-2022, 10:35 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,522
Posted By RU7376vettes

Eaton Detroit 'reworked' my spring and got the...

Eaton Detroit 'reworked' my spring and got the ride height right where I wanted it. I had put a new 9 leaf (purchased from a Corvette Parts House )in it many years ago when I did a complete frame off...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-15-2022, 10:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,381
Posted By RU7376vettes

Really glad someone finally answered your...

Really glad someone finally answered your question! When I restored my 73 about 20 years ago, there was a rear valence panel available that eliminated the exhaust openings. Look around I suspect they...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-09-2021, 11:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,017
Posted By RU7376vettes

Go to American Powertrain Website and you can...

Go to American Powertrain Website and you can price it all out as you want it. I have bought one kit from Hurst Driveline (no longer in business) for a 55 Chev and the last kit from American...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-14-2021, 09:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,290
Posted By RU7376vettes

Did your windows fit before you got the top or...

Did your windows fit before you got the top or were you counting on the upholstery shop to align your windows? I went through the same thing, the shop didn't know what they were doing to align a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-30-2021, 10:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,063
Posted By RU7376vettes

the coil overs do not put load on the two bolts!...

the coil overs do not put load on the two bolts! They rest on top of the control arm. Ridetec arms lower the shock mount and use a cross bolt. Global West arms use a thick lower plate to support the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-06-2021, 10:19 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,218
Posted By RU7376vettes

I may have missed something here, but you are...

I may have missed something here, but you are installing a Corvette Master Cylinder on a pick-up truck. The Corvette has disc brakes all around and a lot trucks are Disc/Drum. There is different MC...
Forum: C3 General
09-04-2021, 10:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,628
Posted By RU7376vettes

Suggest you search the forum for older posts as...

Suggest you search the forum for older posts as this subject has been heavily covered. I personally tried a TRW mono leaf and the car sat too high. Ended up having my spring reworked by Eaton...
Forum: C3 General
09-01-2021, 09:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,099
Posted By RU7376vettes

Sorry I just saw this. I was able to get an "Easy...

Sorry I just saw this. I was able to get an "Easy Out" set at Home Depot and one of them was perfect for pulling out a broken dip stick tube. I have done it on 2 different engines.
Forum: C3 General
09-01-2021, 09:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 992
Posted By RU7376vettes

The Assembly Manual gives detailed drawings of...

The Assembly Manual gives detailed drawings of assemblies along with the part numbers for each part. This is a must have manual if you are going to restore one and see how things are put together.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-23-2021, 10:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 465
Posted By RU7376vettes

If you are running electric fans and halogen...

If you are running electric fans and halogen headlights you probably need to up the amperage. I have a 100 amp Powermaster on my 73 Corvette and 150 amp Powermasters on my 37 Chevrolet with a Big...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-17-2021, 12:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,068
Posted By RU7376vettes

It is a simple replacement. One bolt to release...

It is a simple replacement. One bolt to release the clamp, remove vacuum hose and slide out old one and slide in new one. The old ones after a long time start to leak oil. If the diaphragm goes out...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-14-2021, 09:20 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,172
Posted By RU7376vettes

My first car a 1953 Chevrolet had the fuel pump...

My first car a 1953 Chevrolet had the fuel pump diaphragm rupture and the overflow hole was plugged and filled the crankcase with gas/oil. I didn't find out until after I had driven it on a short...
Forum: C3 General
06-03-2021, 10:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,300
Posted By RU7376vettes

78 and 79 had 2.5" wide springs all others are...

78 and 79 had 2.5" wide springs all others are 2.25". A long time ago if the rear spring perch/rear cover cracked, the go to was to replace it with the 78-78 because it was stronger. My 73 had this...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-31-2021, 09:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,071
Posted By RU7376vettes

Coat your terminals where the wires go into the...

Coat your terminals where the wires go into the cap with Dielectric grease. You may be getting water going through the cap terminals. I also agree the caps with aluminum contacts for the rotor are...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-27-2021, 06:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 411
Posted By RU7376vettes

Why is your Harmonic Damper thinner? Do you have...

Why is your Harmonic Damper thinner? Do you have the correct one on the engine?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-20-2021, 10:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,060
Posted By RU7376vettes

Your whistling noise may be from a vacuum line or...

Your whistling noise may be from a vacuum line or broken line fitting. If the float had a hole in it the car would be flooded with gas. Suspect problem with your distributor is your using a MSD cap...
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