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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-07-2023, 10:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,782
Posted By Duane4238

Try Googling MCGARD wheel locks. They're...

Try Googling MCGARD wheel locks. They're located in Western New York. They make and sell a lot more than wheel locks. I bought some extra long lug nuts for my old Ford 800 tractor and a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-25-2023, 03:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 548
Posted By Duane4238

I followed the testing procedures provided and...

I followed the testing procedures provided and found that the horn relay is bad. Ordered one from Corvette Central. Should be here next Tuesday or Wednesday. Thanks, everyone, for all the help. By...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-23-2023, 04:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 548
Posted By Duane4238

Thanks for the fast reply. Will follow the tests...

Thanks for the fast reply. Will follow the tests to see what's going on with the horn. Had to ask for help as I'm electrically challenged but somewhat capable.
Duane
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-23-2023, 02:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 548
Posted By Duane4238

Electrical Help Needed

'72 without tilt/tele column. I'm trying to figure out why my horn isn't working. At the horn relay under the hood on the left fender I have 12 volts at the red wire going into the relay. Then...
Forum: C3 General
02-19-2023, 03:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 834
Posted By Duane4238

Yes they do sell the C3 adapter separately. Go...

Yes they do sell the C3 adapter separately. Go right to their website to order. If you do the Motive Bleeder, don't use their chains and hooks to hold the adapter plate on the master cylinder. It...
Forum: C3 General
02-18-2023, 07:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 834
Posted By Duane4238

I rebuilt my SS sleeved calipers last summer. ...

I rebuilt my SS sleeved calipers last summer. After disassembly, I cleaned them up with a green scotchbrite pad and a can of Brakekleen. I lightly used the Scotchbrite on the SS sleeves to make...
Forum: C3 General
02-18-2023, 06:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,147
Posted By Duane4238

Hard to tell condition without seeing some...

Hard to tell condition without seeing some underside pics and actually going over the car in person. From the pics, I don't care for the hood. Others have pointed out little things but no one has...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-18-2023, 04:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 370
Posted By Duane4238

Thinking a little more about the wheel structure,...

Thinking a little more about the wheel structure, I'd think the steel part was put into a fixture and then the rubber was injection molded to the steel. The steel part probably has holes in it to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-18-2023, 04:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 370
Posted By Duane4238

Looked at my '72 steering wheel, and that's not a...

Looked at my '72 steering wheel, and that's not a SS ring. It's the steering wheel itself, the inner structure of the wheel. Maybe called the frame. The rubber part is separating from the wheel...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-10-2023, 10:54 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,440
Posted By Duane4238

Yes, just spent the last week and a half on the...

Yes, just spent the last week and a half on the couch after tracing down a ground short. Those fuses are a bitch to get to. After I heal up, I have to go back in to finish replacing the turn signal...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-22-2022, 05:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 337
Posted By Duane4238

Flywheel on standard tranny with a clutch and...

Flywheel on standard tranny with a clutch and pressure plate. Flexplate on an automatic.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-14-2022, 12:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,210
Posted By Duane4238

I went through all the headaches of brakes that...

I went through all the headaches of brakes that you are or have experienced. I was giving up and was just going to let the car sit in the garage. Broke down and bought the Motive Bleeder and now my...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-30-2022, 04:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,921
Posted By Duane4238

My experience with Allen's was absolutely...

My experience with Allen's was absolutely awesome, too. Sad that he's gone and no one continued the business. I bought a set of stainless steel pipes without mufflers. Don't remember the year, but...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-29-2022, 07:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,020
Posted By Duane4238

Original on my '72 was a PF25. After my first oil...

Original on my '72 was a PF25. After my first oil change I went with the truck filter, which is a PF35. That's now the Delco PF1218.
Forum: C3 General
10-26-2022, 10:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,326
Posted By Duane4238

Hi Mindy. I'm also in Western New York,...

Hi Mindy. I'm also in Western New York, specifically N. Tonawanda. My suggestion is to contact Corvette and Performance Specialties. They are located on Transit Road in E. Amherst. Their number is...
Forum: C3 General
08-30-2022, 06:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,645
Posted By Duane4238

The Super Coil gave us thousands more in volts...

The Super Coil gave us thousands more in volts and made us go really fast!!!!!!!!
Duane
Forum: C3 General
08-30-2022, 06:03 PM
Replies: 986
Views: 675,550
Posted By Duane4238

AND, this thread is 6 years old! Are any...

AND, this thread is 6 years old! Are any administrators listening?
Duane
Forum: C3 General
08-15-2022, 09:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 620
Posted By Duane4238

I used a large C clamp and it worked great. After...

I used a large C clamp and it worked great. After reading about the Motive, I knew to throw the chains away as soon as I opened the box.
Forum: C3 General
08-14-2022, 09:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 620
Posted By Duane4238

Motive brake bleeder

I rebuilt my calipers (O-Rings) and replaced my Master Cylinder back in early spring. Tried everything to get a decent pedal, but wasn't too successful. Only had a soft pedal about half way to the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-06-2022, 05:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 646
Posted By Duane4238

My hardtop has the same tapered pins that the...

My hardtop has the same tapered pins that the convertible top has on it. When the hardtop is on, the pins go into the holes on the rear decklid and they latch into place.
When I want to switch to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-13-2022, 09:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 636
Posted By Duane4238

Permatex #2 is awesome! I've used it for well...

Permatex #2 is awesome! I've used it for well over 50 years and haven't bothered to try the new stuff when the old stuff works.
Duane
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-12-2022, 07:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,001
Posted By Duane4238

After looking at all the pictures and...

After looking at all the pictures and illustrations of prop valves, I believe mine is centered correctly. The brake light does not come on with the ignition on and pressure applied to the brake...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-11-2022, 09:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,001
Posted By Duane4238

Forgot to mention my car is a '72 with manual...

Forgot to mention my car is a '72 with manual brakes. Original proportioning valve as I've had the car for just 48 years. I've tried jabbing the brake pedal, as suggested, with no results, and I mean...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-11-2022, 02:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,001
Posted By Duane4238

Brake proportioning valve question

How do I go about recentering the piston in the brake proportioning valve? I have next to no front brake action, as the pedal goes half way to the floor and then the rears engage. I had a brake...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-09-2022, 10:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,807
Posted By Duane4238

Augiedoggy, Thanks for this information. I...

Augiedoggy, Thanks for this information. I ordered one of these aluminum ones on Ebay last night. I rebuilt all 4 calipers with the O ring kits and a new master cylinder, but couldn't get a pedal....
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