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Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-01-2023, 12:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 349
Posted By centralcalvette

PM sent

PM sent
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
06-30-2023, 11:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,387
Posted By centralcalvette

If that's a big block manifold I'll gladly pay...

If that's a big block manifold I'll gladly pay you what ever you think is fair for shipping and handling. I'd take the carrier too, but I would need it shipped...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-18-2023, 12:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 533
Posted By centralcalvette

My 69 427 has headers installed when I got it. I...

My 69 427 has headers installed when I got it. I tried MR Gasket copper gaskets and it was just as bad. I bought some header gaskets and after fighting it, still just as bad. I was talking to a guy...
Forum: C3 General
06-15-2023, 12:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 498
Posted By centralcalvette

Thanks Rowdy Rat. Semi gloss?

Thanks Rowdy Rat. Semi gloss?
Forum: C3 General
06-14-2023, 10:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 498
Posted By centralcalvette

69 Inner fnders & firewall

So I have the heads off my 1969 convertible. Since I have a little more room, I'm going to spruce up the firewall and inner fenders. What is the correct finish? It almost looks like the inner fenders...
Forum: C3 General
06-06-2023, 09:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 685
Posted By centralcalvette

I agree that two pressure relief caps probably...

I agree that two pressure relief caps probably won't work. The RC33 crosses to the regular 16 pound cap that I tired. I found a no relief cap for an old Saab and have it on order. In the mean time...
Forum: C3 General
06-06-2023, 03:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 685
Posted By centralcalvette

Ok, So according to the Stant catalog, the 73 and...

Ok, So according to the Stant catalog, the 73 and 69 use the same cap, I have an RC26 and I have two 13 and 16 # caps. I'm thinking about using the RC26 as the shaft that holds the spring shaft is...
Forum: C3 General
06-05-2023, 01:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 685
Posted By centralcalvette

I can't download the picture, but it's the...

I can't download the picture, but it's the aluminum expansion tank on the passenger side fender area.
Forum: C3 General
06-04-2023, 11:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 780
Posted By centralcalvette

I actually read the instructions and they...

I actually read the instructions and they recommend that you do a dry trial run. I did and it leaked out the back just a tad. I didn't clean off the master cylinder that's at least 23 years old. I...
Forum: C3 General
06-04-2023, 12:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 685
Posted By centralcalvette

Radiator cap leaking

So I finally have my 69 427 running. I had the original radiator rodded out as I damaged the filler neck trying to remove the radiator cap. The filler neck was too close to the support and pushed on...
Forum: C3 General
06-04-2023, 11:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 780
Posted By centralcalvette

I bought a Motive brand pressure bleeder from...

I bought a Motive brand pressure bleeder from Amazon for just over $100. I worked fantastic. In about 15 minutes I bled the brakes all the way around twice after replacing the front calipers and...
Forum: C3 General
07-21-2022, 07:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 339
Posted By centralcalvette

Thanks, I've done that, very familiar with the...

Thanks, I've done that, very familiar with the lock plate. This is a thin metal disc with about a 1/4 inch lip that apparently covers the gut from view. There are 3 holes that line up with three...
Forum: C3 General
07-21-2022, 06:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 339
Posted By centralcalvette

69 Non tilt column help

I'm reassembling my 1969 non-tilt column (I'll post pictures tonight from my phone), I installed the lock wheel that prevents the steering wheel from turning and then I have a "cover" that I think...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-21-2022, 12:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,143
Posted By centralcalvette

The knock sensor is a piezo electric devise. It...

The knock sensor is a piezo electric devise. It makes an oscillating, very low amp signal. To test it, you'll need a scanner or scope. Watching the scope/scanner for a signal while tapping near the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-20-2022, 07:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,319
Posted By centralcalvette

Subscribed, I'm very interested in this. Thanks...

Subscribed, I'm very interested in this. Thanks for sharing!
I've seen his plating video before, impressive.
Forum: C3 General
07-20-2022, 12:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 913
Posted By centralcalvette

R134 is a drop in replacement for R12. I'm...

R134 is a drop in replacement for R12. I'm getting rusty, but as I recall, you want to charge it to about 85% of the stock charge (weight). You'll want to verify this. So, what ever compressor you...
Forum: C3 General
07-18-2022, 12:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 644
Posted By centralcalvette

I can't think of any cons. I have a Covercraft...

I can't think of any cons. I have a Covercraft cover that's over 30 years old and still looks great. One of the stitches is finally starting to unravel where I grab it to lift the cover off. That...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-15-2022, 05:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,426
Posted By centralcalvette

I have a 427 and it has the same lack of...

I have a 427 and it has the same lack of adjustment. I was able to over come it by taking the belt off the lower pulley, lay the belt over the alt, the I weaseled it onto the crank pulley. laying the...
Forum: C3 General
07-15-2022, 05:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,709
Posted By centralcalvette

Factory clutch will be thermostatic and speed...

Factory clutch will be thermostatic and speed controlled. It'll lock up when it gets warm, and freewheel at higher RPM's so that it's not a HP drain. Cheaper aftermarket fan clutches are only speed...
Forum: C3 General
07-15-2022, 05:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,135
Posted By centralcalvette

Mission creep...the windshield was poorly...

Mission creep...the windshield was poorly installed and had a huge gap at the bottom. Well...the dash is cracked. I've done a little over the 22 years I've owned it. Now I'm busting my butt before...
Forum: C3 General
07-15-2022, 05:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 821
Posted By centralcalvette

Nice, wish I could go that deep into restoration.

Nice, wish I could go that deep into restoration.
Forum: C3 General
07-14-2022, 08:36 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,075
Posted By centralcalvette

No, it would have to be a car specifically for...

No, it would have to be a car specifically for rental. Low HP, automatic. I saw a whole list of rentals yesterday, Corvettes, exotics etc and they were all in the 500-800 a day range. I think the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-13-2022, 05:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,054
Posted By centralcalvette

Wow is right. Not sure if I'm going to do this...

Wow is right. Not sure if I'm going to do this now, but definitely later as I make more improvements/mods.
Forum: C3 General
07-13-2022, 12:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 499
Posted By centralcalvette

I replaced the seal last night after work. The...

I replaced the seal last night after work. The old seal was destroyed! It feels like there's some sort of internal support that failed. The new one from the same supplier is fairly stiff both in...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-12-2022, 02:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 468
Posted By centralcalvette

Yeah, I had an issue 30 years ago with a...

Yeah, I had an issue 30 years ago with a customer's flange. Now I'm fighting my own. I already bent and straightened it once. I have some 3/4 threaded rod and pushed out from the inside. Apparently...
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