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Forum: C3 General
03-26-2023, 04:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,683
Posted By Capt Ken

I currently have a PO set up with no pop up...

I currently have a PO set up with no pop up lights, just 4 rectangular bulbs in a fixed cut out. Lighting at night is very poor, and not happy with the look. Interested in your set up, can you send...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-02-2021, 02:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 468
Posted By Capt Ken

Thanks. I had a similar paper copy of the...

Thanks.
I had a similar paper copy of the electrical system, much smaller font and smudged. hard to read. Have the other two manuals.
Good idea about making a diagram of new wiring. Hadn't...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-01-2021, 04:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 468
Posted By Capt Ken

re

73, 4 speed. All the seat belt and door ajar parts are removed too. Basically planning on getting power from a switched source in the engine bay, Wire to the switch, then wire back to the lights. ...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-01-2021, 03:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 468
Posted By Capt Ken

back up light wiring

Anybody have a simple diagram? Back up lights, switch, etc were removed before I purchased the car. I will probably end up rewiring the whole system, but if I can reuse any existing wiring it would...
Forum: Southeast
05-12-2021, 12:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 680
Posted By Capt Ken

just moved

any clubs or events in the Raleigh Durham NC area.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-18-2020, 05:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 339
Posted By Capt Ken

it's yours

Will get it in the mail later in the week. Will let you know about the shipping. PM your mailing address.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-18-2020, 02:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 339
Posted By Capt Ken

power steering

Moving, need to get stuff out of garage fast. Anybody want an original power steering ram and steering box. You just pay the shipping. Need to know by Monday night, recyclers are coming on Tuesday.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-25-2020, 10:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,581
Posted By Capt Ken

Corvette America, Zip, Ecklers can all be...

Corvette America, Zip, Ecklers can all be trusted. A lot of their stuff is made in China, so if it is a critical piece ask.Prices are about the same on all 3. Ecklers has some great on line...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-23-2020, 10:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 421
Posted By Capt Ken

ignition switch

Anybody got a picture of the switch installed on the steering column. Old one came out ok, new one is identical, can't seem to get it to fit.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-11-2020, 08:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 411
Posted By Capt Ken

Thanks

That makes sense. I know exactly where it is. It is a PITA to change. I'll put a new one in, will let you know if the demon dissappears.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-10-2020, 11:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 411
Posted By Capt Ken

Starting issues

73 350 4 speed. The car is possessed. Some times it cranks and starts, sometimes turn the key on and everything is dead. Battery is fine. Started it yesterday to warm it up. Shut it off to change...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-12-2020, 10:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 654
Posted By Capt Ken

road side asst.

Been. a member with Hagarity since I bought the vette 8-10 years ago. Broke down for the first time today. Called them, tow in 90 minutes they will text. no texts. After 90 minutes called back,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-20-2020, 02:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 621
Posted By Capt Ken

head lights

Having issues with the headlights. When on high beam all 4 bulbs light up. Switching to low beam, nothing. Suspect the dimmer switch. Anybody else encounter this?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-19-2020, 05:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 603
Posted By Capt Ken

throttle sticking

Last time I had the car out last fall went on a 2 hour each way road trip. Going was fine. About half way home every time I would shift the throttle would stick, the rpms would climb to 4-5000 from...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-25-2018, 04:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,144
Posted By Capt Ken

finally got to work on it

Friend got home from vacation so I was able to borrow the fixture that screws over the spindle treads so they can be beaten out. Bearings are fine. I reread the instructions, missed the part about...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-30-2018, 08:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,144
Posted By Capt Ken

Thanks. I hadn't thought of checking U-tube. I...

Thanks. I hadn't thought of checking U-tube. I guess the first step is to get it apart and see what is going on. Have too many other projects on my plate right now. Will report back in a couple...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-28-2018, 05:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,144
Posted By Capt Ken

Rear hub end play

I rebuilt the trailing arms a couple years ago. At the time end play was in spec. Researching a shimmy from the rear end I find I now have about 1/16" play in all directions.Took one side apart. ...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-25-2018, 08:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 451
Posted By Capt Ken

re no crank

Has your starter safety linkage been disconnected? Cable that runs from the trans to a little arm on the engine end of the steering column. If disconnected and the arm rotates out of the "start"...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-01-2018, 08:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,136
Posted By Capt Ken

Re: rag joint

The rag joint is just a flexible connection. If the steering box and shaft are centered on their indexes, the orientation of he rag joint doesn't matter..
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-21-2018, 03:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 385
Posted By Capt Ken

Aftermarket parts

Just wondering if anyone can give me any information on the source of the aftermarket front end a previous owner installed. Local parts guy thought it was a shop out of Kentucky, but didn't have any...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-21-2018, 10:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 701
Posted By Capt Ken

Re Play

It took me forever to find the source of my play. In the end it was the bracket attached to the frame for the factory power steering ram. Visibly it looked solid, but the nuts had backed off enough...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-16-2018, 10:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,120
Posted By Capt Ken

Looking at an 85 or 86 C4

Going to look at a project car, title is not clear and current "owner" says he can't get the crossfire to work correctly. Did a quick search, most of the issues I saw were 82-84 systems. Does the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-24-2017, 11:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,065
Posted By Capt Ken

re

Hard enough to store the stock ones behind the seats when on a road trip. Something that size will need to stay in the garage when not on the car. I've also heard on other forums that glass, even...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-21-2017, 11:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,207
Posted By Capt Ken

another thought

I agree with everything said above. I have found on situations such as you are describing to get one end started, tighten maybe half way so it can flex a little, align and tighten the other end half...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-02-2017, 09:26 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,408
Posted By Capt Ken

re

If you have PS, make sure the bracket attached to the frame is tight. Chased loose steering for a year, finally went Borgeson. Taking the old off, found that bracket had about 1/2" play. ...
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