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Forum: C3 General
01-12-2012, 09:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 765
Posted By jpdocdave

THIS IS A HUGE POINT FOR ANYONE THAT DOESN'T...

THIS IS A HUGE POINT FOR ANYONE THAT DOESN'T KNOW.

I used to think the same thing, but I heard about a friend of a friend had a jeep restoration over 90% complete and his garage burned down. No...
Forum: C3 General
01-12-2012, 09:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,765
Posted By jpdocdave

You can't go wrong there, congrats on a great...

You can't go wrong there, congrats on a great find. Let us know how it works out trying to get them installed.

Cool thing is I think they add like 10 horsepower :D
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-12-2012, 07:44 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,216
Posted By jpdocdave

Don't over look the obvious, but I think you're...

Don't over look the obvious, but I think you're problem just got easier to diagnose. Diagnosing a weak or dead cylinder isn't hard at all, there's only a few factors. I agree with Tom, that is a...
Forum: C3 General
01-07-2012, 08:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,034
Posted By jpdocdave

So that's what the R is for :D

So that's what the R is for :D
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-07-2012, 07:54 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,725
Posted By jpdocdave

I'm thinking if you want to post about the issues...

I'm thinking if you want to post about the issues you're having you'll get better help. Maybe lifters have nothing to do with it all. What are the symptoms you are trying to rectify.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-04-2012, 08:19 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,605
Posted By jpdocdave

^thats what I was thinking to, thanks.

^thats what I was thinking to, thanks.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-03-2012, 11:26 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 145,742
Posted By jpdocdave

Very cool, looking forward to more pics and info.

Very cool, looking forward to more pics and info.
Forum: C3 General
01-03-2012, 10:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,882
Posted By jpdocdave

sweet. I don't miss that white stuff. This is...

sweet. I don't miss that white stuff. This is the first winter I can remember herein N IL that it hasn't snowed yet.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-03-2012, 10:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,605
Posted By jpdocdave

Well hopefully still 2012, but later on. I have...

Well hopefully still 2012, but later on. I have another build going back together first. Hopefully I can at least get this car in and maybe pull the engine before 2013.

Thanks for the help on...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-02-2012, 09:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,605
Posted By jpdocdave

Thanks for the info. I'm thinking about the...

Thanks for the info. I'm thinking about the same, next year when I get to pulling it out we'll see.

So, does that mean this engine is going to be 11:1 compression? Can it even run on pump gas?...
Forum: C3 General
01-01-2012, 10:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,350
Posted By jpdocdave

Cool :flag: Good luck, and I look forward to...

Cool :flag:

Good luck, and I look forward to seeing how it goes.
Forum: C3 General
01-01-2012, 07:52 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 11,435
Posted By jpdocdave

All very valid points. Especially of ones that...

All very valid points. Especially of ones that don't need it. I took my current jeep project to frame off, and it really didn't need it at all. I wanted to say I did it, and I can put a jeep...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-01-2012, 01:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,605
Posted By jpdocdave

I could read gm 21 on the water pump, but didn't...

I could read gm 21 on the water pump, but didn't clean off the other numbers on it yet. does that mean anything.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-01-2012, 01:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,605
Posted By jpdocdave

I'm just curious if it is an LT-1 or not. It...

I'm just curious if it is an LT-1 or not. It definitely needs completely rebuilt, not a big deal.

Since I don't think I could get all the numbers off of it, and the car it came out of probably...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-01-2012, 01:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,605
Posted By jpdocdave

Ok, the rest of the pad is gone, no numbers...

Ok, the rest of the pad is gone, no numbers ledgeable. Here's some pics of the head:

Head number appears to be 3827183 or 2827183 give or take an 8 for a 9 or 6 for an 8 or 3. It's freezing...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-01-2012, 12:01 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 145,742
Posted By jpdocdave

I seem to remember two of everything in each...

I seem to remember two of everything in each module, fuel management, fuel trim, throttle body and throttle position, oxygen sensors, and every sensor, all for one bank in one module, and all for...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-01-2012, 11:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,605
Posted By jpdocdave

^ the car is not an lt 1, its a 68 handed down to...

^ the car is not an lt 1, its a 68 handed down to me, been in the family for almost 40 years. I will be doing all the work myself.

The engine is from an early 70's vette is all my family knew,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-01-2012, 11:53 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,216
Posted By jpdocdave

I remember my dad changing springs and making...

I remember my dad changing springs and making that mechanical advance in the distributor on my 68 better, they said that really made it take off when stomping on it.

I also have had some older...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-01-2012, 11:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,605
Posted By jpdocdave

^ I'll have to do some serious sanding over there...

^ I'll have to do some serious sanding over there to, I didn't realize the first number was that long and way over there. It is not currently ledgeable, but I'll have to work on that to.

Any...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-01-2012, 11:20 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,216
Posted By jpdocdave

I'm an auto tech, but I'll tell ya, you can't...

I'm an auto tech, but I'll tell ya, you can't just go to a shop and expect them to be able to diagnose that car. We just don't see that stuff anymore, and it was well before my time. You...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-01-2012, 10:59 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,605
Posted By jpdocdave

^ thanks. The pad isn't blank, but its...

^ thanks.

The pad isn't blank, but its pitted. I sanded, sprayed, compressed air, and then even had to use my die grinder to get to where it is. I'm worried about grinding too much and the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-01-2012, 10:56 AM
Replies: 460
Views: 145,742
Posted By jpdocdave

Very cool project, and great work so far. My...

Very cool project, and great work so far. My first thought before reading was "aw jeeze, how the heck is this gonna turn out" and "not very Americana" But, you're doing a great job. I'm an auto...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-01-2012, 10:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,605
Posted By jpdocdave

I've done a lot of googling, and I'm going to...

I've done a lot of googling, and I'm going to look for block numbers I think on the back of the engine?

In my limited searching and knowledge the carb and manifold may look right, but tough for me...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-31-2011, 09:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,605
Posted By jpdocdave

where are the other areas to get more info off...

where are the other areas to get more info off of? I know there's a head casting under the valve cover.

Before it I can make out a V and a 6, I think V is the factory, and the rest is the date...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-31-2011, 08:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,605
Posted By jpdocdave

Do I have an LT-1 and if so, what should I do with it?

LT-1 engine that is. Sorry guys that I'm not knowledgeable on this info yet. I'm a jeep guy, and could tell you almost anything by memory, but not so much on cars.

I've done some searching,...
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