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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-30-2014, 12:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 745
Posted By johnnybrewmeister

Lots of good info here, thanks all. I don't have...

Lots of good info here, thanks all. I don't have a dwell meter, but can start looking for one. I was expecting the factory settings to be close enough to start with.

I did read about suggestion...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-28-2014, 01:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 745
Posted By johnnybrewmeister

potentially dumb points/condenser question

when you replace these, do you have to adjust the new ones before installing?
I tried new sets but couldn't get my '73 to start.

longer story:
about 6-7 months ago I did about 95% of a full...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-26-2014, 05:12 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 40,158
Posted By johnnybrewmeister

So did I miss the pics/vids???? Whatsup???...

So did I miss the pics/vids???? Whatsup??? :crazy2:
'nuther thread somewhere? don't leave us hanging....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-21-2014, 09:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,657
Posted By johnnybrewmeister

Tempting!...I do have to do a business trip to...

Tempting!...I do have to do a business trip to San Jose on 3/10...

As for the previous DIY suggestions...I do have the '73 Overhaul Manual now that I think of it. It has some details on carb...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-21-2014, 09:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,657
Posted By johnnybrewmeister

Very good test: there should be 2 squirts, yes? ...

Very good test: there should be 2 squirts, yes? The driver side squirts, the passenger side dribbles. :( So, Doc., bad acc. pump or clogged pathway in carb?


Yes, I did leave the distributor...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-20-2014, 10:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,657
Posted By johnnybrewmeister

Smart! I didn't know this was an option. Lars...

Smart! I didn't know this was an option. Lars is one of my heros... I've seen his Qjet Info Bulletins online, and I've read far enough into them that I know I should never attempt this solo. Does...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-20-2014, 09:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,657
Posted By johnnybrewmeister

is it bad to turn engine upside down with carb on?

I had the engine pulled (to fix all the fluid leaks) and in an engine stand. I turned it upside down to work on the oil pan and rear main seal, not thinking what nasties might be draining into the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-19-2014, 09:33 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 40,158
Posted By johnnybrewmeister

This has been on my list for a long time, so...

This has been on my list for a long time, so thanks for all the info, and keep the details comin' everybody. I've seen alot of folks using ZZ4s, but the BPs are new to me.

Q: why the new torque...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-18-2014, 06:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,960
Posted By johnnybrewmeister

Update: FWIW I shopped local and got these...

Update: FWIW I shopped local and got these results:
Napa - failed, didn't have one, couldn't get one.
O'Reilly - didn't have one, could get one the next day.
Autozone - had one in stock!

So I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-15-2014, 01:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,960
Posted By johnnybrewmeister

Yeah, I like supporting forum vendors, but also...

Yeah, I like supporting forum vendors, but also get tired of paying for shipping.
Great idea on taking old pump with me...didn't realize the uniqueness of ours.
Thanks for all the info.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-15-2014, 03:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,960
Posted By johnnybrewmeister

fuel pump leaking from weep holes

so I guess it's shot for sure, and needs a new one?

Big question is: how did I break it???

I had the engine pulled to replace freeze plugs, and while out I replaced a lot of gaskets & seals. ...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-15-2014, 01:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,077
Posted By johnnybrewmeister

Thanks for the info. I got a good visual on the...

Thanks for the info. I got a good visual on the trans mount, and it still looks like its in good shape (only 15K miles), but really dirty on the front side. Anyway, I bolted everything back up...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-13-2014, 11:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,077
Posted By johnnybrewmeister

I unbolted the trans mount from the crossmember...

I unbolted the trans mount from the crossmember (easy bolts to get to), and jacked the transmission up about 1/2". The to-tranmission bolts on the mount are hard to get to (how do you?) and so I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-12-2014, 02:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,077
Posted By johnnybrewmeister

I thought checking the transmission mount was...

I thought checking the transmission mount was going to be easier than I guess it is...

My '73 service manual basically says check the driveshaft for any play, and gives details on what could be a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-11-2014, 02:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,077
Posted By johnnybrewmeister

I know, after I saw his pics I kinda wanted to...

I know, after I saw his pics I kinda wanted to delete mine. :hide:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-10-2014, 09:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,077
Posted By johnnybrewmeister

Sorry, I realized that I didn't answer your...

Sorry, I realized that I didn't answer your questions. I replaced the engine mounts because they were of unknown age (at least 15 years, most likely older) and I thought this might be an easy time...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-10-2014, 08:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,077
Posted By johnnybrewmeister

I'm always impressed with Alan's *everything*! ...

I'm always impressed with Alan's *everything*! Seriously I was thinking the same thing about the floor, and the pics are great, but in reality his advice too is always excellent. I'm always...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-10-2014, 11:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,077
Posted By johnnybrewmeister

Hmmm...I didn't check the condition of the tranny...

Hmmm...I didn't check the condition of the tranny mount, but it was replaced 7 years ago (~15K miles), but I would think tilting the motor upward would give me more space (especially where the PS...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-10-2014, 02:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,077
Posted By johnnybrewmeister

clearance between steering linkage & exhaust?

I recently pulled the motor out of my '73 to fix some leaky freeze plugs. While out I fixed some seals/gaskets, and got new poly motor mounts. I just re-installed the engine and noticed that there...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-04-2014, 03:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 66,501
Posted By johnnybrewmeister

I forgot one comment... Lars, you literally ...

I forgot one comment...
Lars, you literally had me LOL after reading this one. I'm sure there's a story behind that one, and probably not a happy story at that, but I'd sure like to see some...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-04-2014, 03:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 66,501
Posted By johnnybrewmeister

Thanks everybody - 3 new bolts all happily...

Thanks everybody - 3 new bolts all happily torqued to 35, and with a bit-o-blue loctite on each. Man, 35 doesn't feel very tight for those dudes, they basically got there just by tightening down...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-03-2014, 02:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,403
Posted By johnnybrewmeister

Where do you buy your parts from?

Where do you buy your parts from?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-03-2014, 02:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 66,501
Posted By johnnybrewmeister

how tight to make flexplate to torque converter bolts?

If you google it you'll find anywhere from 45-75 ft-lbs. My Service Manual doesn't really say, but has a chart with a "flywheel" line-item that lists 60-65 (depending on which v8 you have). I was...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-02-2014, 10:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,403
Posted By johnnybrewmeister

The modulator is bad ....[/QUOTE] Good to...

The modulator is bad ....[/QUOTE]

Good to know, thank you. I'll start shopping for a new one.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-31-2014, 12:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,403
Posted By johnnybrewmeister

Thanks guys - great info to know. Learning...

Thanks guys - great info to know. Learning little bits every day...
I don't care about factory look, but running good is always the goal.
I'll clean it up and get fresh rubber on the ends. ...
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