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Forum: C5 Tech
06-13-2020, 09:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 714
Posted By cyclopsblown34

I think you’re supposed to, I never have on my...

I think you’re supposed to, I never have on my push mowers, they’re reject motors from Evinrude if memory serves correct. My ZeroTurn operated much better today since changing hydrostatic oil and...
Forum: C5 Tech
06-13-2020, 09:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 714
Posted By cyclopsblown34

Thanks for the tips and education everyone! I...

Thanks for the tips and education everyone! I just used Ed’s advice on blowing out the condenser seemed to do the trick, at least at idle, I haven’t yet taken it out on the road this morning, I’ve...
Forum: C5 Tech
06-07-2020, 02:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 714
Posted By cyclopsblown34

Thank you, I’m saving and printing this...

Thank you,
I’m saving and printing this information.
Forum: C5 Tech
06-07-2020, 02:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 714
Posted By cyclopsblown34

Looks like tomorrow I’m hitting Horrible Freight...

Looks like tomorrow I’m hitting Horrible Freight for a long nozzle blow gun. I removed the cover, hit it with compressed air and blew out a mess of crud from a probably 1” square. Thank you.
Forum: C5 Tech
06-06-2020, 10:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 714
Posted By cyclopsblown34

Thanks Ed, I didn’t even think to check that out...

Thanks Ed, I didn’t even think to check that out since it has a cover over all of it. That will be my project first thing in the morning.
Forum: C5 Tech
06-06-2020, 10:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 714
Posted By cyclopsblown34

99 C5 AC aggravation

Working on my wife’s 99 6 speed “hatchback” and I’m flustered. I replaced the orifice tube, drier and several seals last fall, best I could get out of the vents at Max cold, recirculate is 50 degree...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-29-2013, 09:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,183
Posted By cyclopsblown34

Thanks Dub, This has been converted to a...

Thanks Dub,
This has been converted to a serpentine drive from a later model GM and the alternator wiring looks rednecked but it is functional, cleaning up that mess is the next step. I think the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-29-2013, 01:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,183
Posted By cyclopsblown34

Ground location 79 Corvette

I've been scarce as I've been working on everything under the sun. My son just bought a 77 and 79 recently and we're finally getting on the 79. The harness was hacked all to heck underhood and I have...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-07-2010, 10:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 666
Posted By cyclopsblown34

No, I don't see the handles against the body.

No, I don't see the handles against the body.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-07-2010, 04:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 666
Posted By cyclopsblown34

That's why I take the rims to the tire shop and...

That's why I take the rims to the tire shop and only use two shops in town. Nobody touches any part of my vehicles but myself or my son. I'm too picky to let some jagoff touch any of my vehicles....
Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-07-2010, 01:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 666
Posted By cyclopsblown34

This is her second Vette, a 69 SBC car that has a...

This is her second Vette, a 69 SBC car that has a green/never damaged title but a Florida issued VIN. Turns out it ahd been fished out of the ocean twice back in the 70's....
Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-07-2010, 01:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 666
Posted By cyclopsblown34

The Magic Dragon is a weekend long car show at...

The Magic Dragon is a weekend long car show at Lake of the Ozarks first weekend in May. It's a blast and barely an hour from home. We'll have three to four vehicles to take next year the Vette,...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-07-2010, 01:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 666
Posted By cyclopsblown34

Oh yeah, I know the front wheel is backwards, I...

Oh yeah, I know the front wheel is backwards, I haven't even checked to see if we have a proper set of rims. I'll figure that out when we get new tires, might have to get some newer rims if we don't...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-07-2010, 01:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 666
Posted By cyclopsblown34

Mama's Vette finally moved under its own power

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e121/cyclopsblown34/1988%20Corvette/PattysVette.jpg
now the fun begins along with working on the convertible....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-27-2010, 09:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,542
Posted By cyclopsblown34

Would this block have the hose for the heater...

Would this block have the hose for the heater control valve in the heater hoses in the engine compartment? My non mechanic friend is confused and now so am I. He says all the hoses from that are...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-26-2010, 02:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,542
Posted By cyclopsblown34

Thanks Marv, I'll let him know.

Thanks Marv, I'll let him know.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-26-2010, 01:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,542
Posted By cyclopsblown34

1979 C3 heater control vac hose question

Where does the hose come out of the firewall? My Goodyear rep just called me and asked me about it, I cannot remember. I haven't had a sexy Vette since 2005. It is an AC car and he has a part of the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-26-2010, 11:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 814
Posted By cyclopsblown34

Thanks so much:thumbs:, I printed them and will...

Thanks so much:thumbs:, I printed them and will read up between phone calls here at work.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-26-2010, 09:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 814
Posted By cyclopsblown34

1988 finally started last night, Pass Key and instrument cluster issues.

Got it started last night. I straightened out the plug wiring, got all the nast gas out of the car, changed the oil, pressure tested the cooling system to 18PSI and proceeded to try and start it, it...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-24-2010, 12:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 657
Posted By cyclopsblown34

We need a like button on here. You're right on...

We need a like button on here. You're right on the money.
I've owned a small restoration/hot rod shop for the last 15 years and do everything other than upholstery on cars (for some reason I can't...
Forum: Paint/Body
08-24-2010, 10:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 18,637
Posted By cyclopsblown34

One of my buddies is a chemist for a very large...

One of my buddies is a chemist for a very large chemical company and he's in the surface coatings division, he swears Matrix is the best "budget" clear he's ever sprayed. He and I have a difference...
Forum: Paint/Body
08-24-2010, 09:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 734
Posted By cyclopsblown34

Dub, I've been building cars for years and never...

Dub, I've been building cars for years and never tried toothpaste for crud removal. Thanks for teaching me something today.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-24-2010, 08:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 657
Posted By cyclopsblown34

With number one in firing position, IE, both...

With number one in firing position, IE, both valves closed after intake has opened, closed and piston returns to TDC is how I always find number one to wire any distributor. He has number one in the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-24-2010, 08:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 465
Posted By cyclopsblown34

Nitrile and neoprene gloves will melt if you get...

Nitrile and neoprene gloves will melt if you get the acetone on them. Try a nylon glove if you can, nylon is highly resistant to acetone.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-24-2010, 08:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 465
Posted By cyclopsblown34

That's it exactly. It cures by the humidity in...

That's it exactly. It cures by the humidity in the air.
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