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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-17-2017, 06:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,875
Posted By 8valve

Silver85/Pcolt I will make one post. I live...

Silver85/Pcolt
I will make one post. I live very remote in the mountains, my only internet is dial up connecting at 24.4K, and this site is very slow to us dialuppers.

Silver85, you can get the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-17-2017, 03:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,875
Posted By 8valve

Yesterday, Friday, I found the problem, the new...

Yesterday, Friday, I found the problem, the new part was here this morning and now all is well !!!

I started cranking wrenches when I was 15, in 1958, since then in the 59 years this is the first...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-13-2017, 09:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,875
Posted By 8valve

I did not have a lot of free time for the Vette...

I did not have a lot of free time for the Vette A/C today. I was able to completely go thru the diagnostics in the FSM using the control head, and each diagnostic returned the positive expected...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-12-2017, 10:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,875
Posted By 8valve

Thanks for that info. I cant get back on the...

Thanks for that info. I cant get back on the vette till later in the day tomorrow. I will post what I find

8Valve
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-12-2017, 06:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,875
Posted By 8valve

I will answer Pcolt, BeLairBrian and Jim Lentz in...

I will answer Pcolt, BeLairBrian and Jim Lentz in one post. Being remote in the Mts, I only have dial up internet at 24.4K (best speed)..don't laugh ha ha.

Jim, I have not run heat since last...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-12-2017, 02:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,875
Posted By 8valve

Ric; Thanks for your thoughts. However, I have...

Ric;
Thanks for your thoughts. However, I have owned this 1995 for 5 years. In the past, I could freeze you. In the past, in good weather,
I could leave the car in total sun while in church for...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-12-2017, 11:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,875
Posted By 8valve

Pcolt; Here are the findings on the AC test...

Pcolt;

Here are the findings on the AC test this morning.

1. No Codes (fan up/down for 6 sec, then auto) no codes shown

2. Pulled fan power module. Engine off, heat and air control does...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-11-2017, 10:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,875
Posted By 8valve

Pcolt; Thanks for the update. I will check...

Pcolt;
Thanks for the update.
I will check everything for suggested now and earlier tomorrow. It will now be probably after lunch, but it will be done. I will post my findings. You are correct,...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-11-2017, 09:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,875
Posted By 8valve

Bill, I was thinking along the sale lines. I do...

Bill, I was thinking along the sale lines. I do have a recharge kit, with what appears to be a quality gauge/hose assembly. The gauge has a rotating face with a arrow to point to the ambient temp...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-11-2017, 06:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,875
Posted By 8valve

Pcolt94; Thanks for the response. The system...

Pcolt94;
Thanks for the response.
The system is 1995 Auto A/C.
I did not write down the pressure. When I saw it was between the two arrows (min/max) at the set ambient temp, thats as far as I...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-11-2017, 03:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,875
Posted By 8valve

1995 A/C discharge not cold

Up here in the mountains, today was the first day I needed/wanted A/C. The air discharge is only 52 degrees. Did not cool the cabin well at all.

I checked the 134a Charge with my gauge. On the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-10-2017, 03:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,622
Posted By 8valve

I had a problem with the headlights raising on...

I had a problem with the headlights raising on both sides when I bought my 74. All vacuum tests checked good. The lights were very slow to open and close, right side was the worst. Took me a while...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-05-2017, 08:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,559
Posted By 8valve

Thanks for all the replies. It seems like the...

Thanks for all the replies. It seems like the best
fix is to add mufflers. Last year I bought a set of turbo type for my 79 Vette, from Summit Racing. They fit perfect, sounded good, yet not...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-04-2017, 09:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,559
Posted By 8valve

Chambered Exhaust to Loud

I bought a 74 last fall with chambered exhaust pipe from the headers to back chrome tips. After a winters paint and resto she hit the road today. It runs great, I am very pleased.

However the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-24-2017, 10:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,002
Posted By 8valve

Thanks Guys for the tips. I will try a ratchet...

Thanks Guys for the tips. I will try a ratchet wrench. I do have a Kwik Lift so up in the air is no issue. For sure I am not paying a dealer to change it for big bucks.

8Valve
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-23-2017, 10:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,002
Posted By 8valve

1995, Replace Oil Temperature Sender ??

I have a 95, LT1, 6 speed. I need to replace the oil temperature sender since the top (connector)
is broken off. How in the world do you get to the sender to get a wrench on it. I cant hardly get...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-22-2017, 07:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,173
Posted By 8valve

Thats interesting. To the best of my knowledge,...

Thats interesting. To the best of my knowledge, the cam in this 74/L48 is stock. With a accurate vacuum gauge, I am pulling 19 inches of mercury at steady and smooth idle.

What do you attribute...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-22-2017, 01:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,173
Posted By 8valve

I agree its a wierd problem, that why I asked for...

I agree its a wierd problem, that why I asked for any opinions/suggestions. I dont believe the PCV system is at fault as the residue is more like carbon, not oily and does not rub off on the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-21-2017, 04:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,173
Posted By 8valve

The entire inside, everything is flat black. The...

The entire inside, everything is flat black. The same as the carb inside was anodized flat black, but of course it was not anodized flat black

8valve
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-21-2017, 03:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,173
Posted By 8valve

Carburator all black inside

I have a 74, L48, 4 speed I am doing a resto on this winter. Finally got under the hood and notice that the Holley List 4777-3, 650 cfm double pumper is all black inside. Its not wet oily black,...
Forum: C3 General
01-01-2017, 10:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,793
Posted By 8valve

I bought a 74 this past fall that I am doing a...

I bought a 74 this past fall that I am doing a resto on this winter. The clutch Safety Switch wires are jumped ? Ok so I check the switch with my meter while pushing in the clutch and the switch...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-28-2016, 06:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,344
Posted By 8valve

Thanks guys for the info. The Car is a 74 with...

Thanks guys for the info. The Car is a 74 with deluxe interior. The shifter plate wood grain is a pressure sensitive vinyl of some type. Along with the car came a new vinyl wood grain, shift...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-27-2016, 08:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,344
Posted By 8valve

Remove wood grain from shifter console

When I bought this car, it came with a new wood grain piece for the shifter console. Also came with a new 4 speed shifter position plate and also the console engine info plate.

Whats the best way...
Forum: C3 General
12-23-2016, 06:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,124
Posted By 8valve

Thank you for posting the FSM Picture. Yes, that...

Thank you for posting the FSM Picture. Yes, that is what I have. I was hoping there was a indepth dedicated manual for the 74 like I have for my 95. Gee, the 95 FSM consists of two books each the...
Forum: C3 General
12-23-2016, 04:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,124
Posted By 8valve

1974 Corvette FSM

I recently bought what was listed on ebay as a 1974 Corvette FSM. On receipt, I find its a Chevy FSM that covers all models of Chevy Cars for 1974. Is this the only 1974 FSM for Corvette or was...
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