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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-29-2010, 10:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 641
Posted By Gun Laker

I rebuilt my 1977 L48 last year. I have true...

I rebuilt my 1977 L48 last year. I have true dual exhaust, but used the stock ram's horn exhaust manifold. Some people do not like headers because of the heat issues. I put on an Edelbrock...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-07-2010, 07:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 689
Posted By Gun Laker

Quadrajet Secondaries

I rebuilt my Quadrajet from a 1977 L48 and resolved some issues. Some of the issues I resolved helped with the primary and idle issues. I am good with those. When I rebuilt the carb, I did not take...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-28-2010, 06:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,379
Posted By Gun Laker

The car does have a mild performance cam and I...

The car does have a mild performance cam and I have installed a variable vacuum advance can from accel, which I set low. So if I lengthen the slot is the plate under the weight a bit I should get...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-27-2010, 10:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,658
Posted By Gun Laker

Lars, what main jet and primary rods do you...

Lars, what main jet and primary rods do you recommend? I set the primary rod height like you suggested in one of you papers via the adjusting screw and a dial caliper and that seems to make a big...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-27-2010, 09:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,379
Posted By Gun Laker

HEI mechanical advance

I have a 1977 Vette L48 that I am trying to get the mechanical advance plus initial to 36*. I have the base advance set at 700 RPM at about 16* and after several tries, I can not get it to advance...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-21-2010, 06:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 768
Posted By Gun Laker

Is the stop bushing located between the gear and...

Is the stop bushing located between the gear and the housing? I see a bushing down there that has tab that are folded upward.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-20-2010, 07:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 768
Posted By Gun Laker

HEI distributer

I have a 1977 L48 I rebuilt this fall and winter (mild performance cam change as well as an intake change), and my concerns started out with a poor idle. The advice I got was to set up 36*...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-17-2010, 01:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,658
Posted By Gun Laker

Ok, today I went out and worked with the timing. ...

Ok, today I went out and worked with the timing. The vacuum line to vacuum advance was removed and plugged. My initial setting of
8 degrees was already set (factory specs). I double checked the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-15-2010, 08:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,658
Posted By Gun Laker

Re: Lars comments in #7

Lars, you are right I am new to quadrajets. I was working with the idle screws on the bottom front of the carb. I set both screws to bottom and then 2 1/2 to three turns out, hooked up a vacuum...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-14-2010, 10:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,658
Posted By Gun Laker

One symptom I forgot to list is theat the exhaust...

One symptom I forgot to list is theat the exhaust smells very rich at idle.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-14-2010, 08:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,658
Posted By Gun Laker

Quadrajet

I recently rebuild my engine on my 1977 vette, changes included new Edelbrock performer intake, mild preformance Comp cam, flat head pistons (compression now about 8.8:1). Now the car runs pretty...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-12-2010, 09:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 566
Posted By Gun Laker

I got the car up on a hoist today and found where...

I got the car up on a hoist today and found where the coolant was coming from. It was weeping out of a freeze plug on the driver's side of the block. It was running down to the oil pan, running to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-10-2010, 10:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 580
Posted By Gun Laker

Rebuild Quadrajet

What recommendations can any of you make for a good shop for rebuilding a quadrajet in the West Michigan area. If any.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-09-2010, 04:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 660
Posted By Gun Laker

I thought about the intake as being an issue. I...

I thought about the intake as being an issue. I will re-torque per spec again and see. What path did the coolant take in your leak? Another thought I had, was maybe from the freeze plugs?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-09-2010, 03:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 660
Posted By Gun Laker

Anti-freeze leak

I noticed today that my (Corvette 1977 L-48 w/ auto tranny) engine was leaking a few drops of anti-freeze from what looks like from the end of the crankshaft just before the torque converter. I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-09-2010, 03:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 566
Posted By Gun Laker

Anti-freeze leak

I noticed today that my (Corvette 1977 L-48 w/ auto tranny) engine was leaking a few drops of anti-freeze from what looks like from the end of the crankshaft just before the torque converter. I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-02-2010, 11:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 733
Posted By Gun Laker

Roberts. I was there last week and I have always...

Roberts. I was there last week and I have always been very happy with them. They have been in business for years.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-20-2010, 08:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 871
Posted By Gun Laker

Let us know! You should come out good!

Let us know! You should come out good!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-20-2010, 08:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 871
Posted By Gun Laker

I agree with Turtlevette, you probably have oil...

I agree with Turtlevette, you probably have oil pressure. The sending unit is normally the problem, that is why you should try to get a reading from another spot on the block. I am confident that...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-20-2010, 07:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 871
Posted By Gun Laker

I agree the chance of the oil pump failing are...

I agree the chance of the oil pump failing are slim, but if you have it all apart, you can try another pump. With the electric sender, they go bad, and your idea of the manual gauge is correct, but...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-20-2010, 06:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 871
Posted By Gun Laker

Where did you connect the manual pressure gauge...

Where did you connect the manual pressure gauge at? Nothing else has changed to the engine since you shut it off three weeks ago? The new pump could have failed, but I think it might be something...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-31-2010, 08:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,936
Posted By Gun Laker

Were you able to get the shims out yet? If not...

Were you able to get the shims out yet? If not get those out first. I tapped my shims up and down with a punch and a hammer and then gripped them with a vise grip and pulled them out working up and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-30-2010, 05:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,936
Posted By Gun Laker

Trailing Arm Assembly

I have read quite a few posts on this forum about removing trailing arms and I thought I would tackle that project next. I have successfully rebuilt the engine, the front suspension and the steering...
Forum: C3 General
01-26-2010, 02:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,337
Posted By Gun Laker

Repainting 1977

With my 1977 Corvette, I am at the point where I want to repaint the car and I am looking from some feedback. I will be painting the original color. The car's finish looks like it is the original,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-16-2009, 09:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 936
Posted By Gun Laker

Front suspension rebuild

I am planning on rebuilding the front end suspension this winter, and I am looking for suggestions on good websites and or books that cover this subject. I have a 1977. The car will be a driver so...
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