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Forum: C3 General
01-08-2017, 06:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,077
Posted By dgheinen

If my notes from when I purchased them a couple...

If my notes from when I purchased them a couple years ago are right, the wheels are 8.5" wide with 5 1/8" backspace and 10mm offset. I am not running spacers or adapters. The long bolts are from...
Forum: C3 General
01-08-2017, 05:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,077
Posted By dgheinen

Offset Trailing Arms Question

What does the offset trailing arms give you clearance from? My rear wheels are too close to the leaf spring, and I'm looking at either buying new wheels, getting offset trailing arms (if that will...
Forum: C3 General
01-08-2017, 02:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,497
Posted By dgheinen

Need Throttle Cable Help!

While installing a new throttle cable bracket that works with my new carb, part of the throttle cable that snaps into the bracket broke. Is this piece replaceable or do i need to replace the whole...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-07-2017, 07:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,680
Posted By dgheinen

Wow, that was incredibly fast. If only it didn't...

Wow, that was incredibly fast. If only it didn't cost as much as a down payment for a house. I really appreciate the help though! I'll verify that is indeed the same pivot switch I need and probably...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-07-2017, 07:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,680
Posted By dgheinen

Help locating a Dimmer Pivot Switch for 78?

My dimmer pivot switch in my steering column is broken, and I need to replace it. I have no problem tearing it apart, as I have done so in the past to replace the turn signal switch. But now that I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-07-2017, 05:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,636
Posted By dgheinen

So if I was 95% there before, now I'm back at 0%....

So if I was 95% there before, now I'm back at 0%.

I went out today to see if I could figure out the headlight + right turn signal issue. The ground on that side was not very secure, so I soldered...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-03-2017, 09:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,636
Posted By dgheinen

I'll try reversing the bulb, but I dont know if...

I'll try reversing the bulb, but I dont know if that's possible because of the little indexing pins on the bulb housing. If not that I'll replace the socket. I'm so close!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-03-2017, 08:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,636
Posted By dgheinen

More progress! I'm about 95% there I believe. ...

More progress! I'm about 95% there I believe. At this point the brakes work, the running lights work and the turn signals work. My only problem is that when I hit the brakes the left side is at...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-02-2017, 06:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,636
Posted By dgheinen

So I'm stumped. I managed to get the green and...

So I'm stumped. I managed to get the green and yellow wires off of the steering column side, but for the life of me I can't figure out how to remove the wires on the black/dash harness side. When I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-02-2017, 04:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,921
Posted By dgheinen

VBP 360 Composite Spring Questions

Is the VBP Composite spring the same width as the regular steel leaf spring, when measured from the tips near the bolt holes? And does it lower the car when compared to a newer steel leaf spring at...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-02-2017, 04:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,636
Posted By dgheinen

Okay! I found something When the brake...

Okay! I found something

When the brake light switch at the base of the steering column is unplugged, the fuse does not blow. The bad news is that I don't know what to do from here! I originally...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-31-2016, 10:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,636
Posted By dgheinen

So I pulled all the tail lights and rechecked the...

So I pulled all the tail lights and rechecked the fuse, and it still blows as soon as I place the fuse to the fuse box. I checked the wiring at the tail lights and it all looks alright. One of the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-31-2016, 05:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,636
Posted By dgheinen

Good to know! I'm definitely more mechanically...

Good to know! I'm definitely more mechanically inclined than electrically.

I'll do just that, and report back with my findings. I'm really, really hoping it's something simple, but it usually...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-29-2016, 07:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,636
Posted By dgheinen

Brake Light Fuse Keeps Blowing

So this car has been out of commission for longer than I would like to admit. A few years ago when I drove it as my daily driver, my brake light fuse began to blow. It would blow as soon as I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-05-2016, 02:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,390
Posted By dgheinen

Need some help with rear suspension/wheel combo

I just installed longer leaf spring bolts from a C4 on the back end of my 78 to be able to lower the back end to a custom ride height. I also installed a new set of 18 inch wheels, and they sit...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-15-2016, 08:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,144
Posted By dgheinen

I appreciate it guys, this is new territory for...

I appreciate it guys, this is new territory for me. I've been doing tons of reading, but that only gets me so far, especially when most of what I'm reading doesn't directly relate to the engine that...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-15-2016, 03:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,144
Posted By dgheinen

Starting point jetting Holley 4150 Carb

Long story (kinda) short, my crate engine I got from year one is has a nice dual plane intake that is very similar in appearance and mold to a Edelbrock Performer Air Gap. The only real difference...
Forum: C3 General
08-30-2015, 06:47 AM
Replies: 12,470
Views: 1,145,089
Posted By dgheinen

Got it running today! First time in a year and a...

Got it running today! First time in a year and a half. Set the timing, changed the oil, went for a few rather short cruises, kept tinkering. Now if I can just find someone to help me put the hood...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-30-2015, 05:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 965
Posted By dgheinen

Funny enough, I put in a rebuilt starter from...

Funny enough, I put in a rebuilt starter from Autozone, and it worked perfectly the first time. Pretty displeased with Skip White, it seemed like a pretty good deal.

On the bright side, 40 bucks...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-29-2015, 05:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 965
Posted By dgheinen

Pretty sure it's installed correctly. The gear...

Pretty sure it's installed correctly. The gear just won't extend to engage the flywheel. It's set up correctly as far as the bolt pattern goes. Just got a new starter, we'll see what happens
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-29-2015, 06:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 965
Posted By dgheinen

Skip White Performance. It was a new battery,...

Skip White Performance. It was a new battery, never used, so definitely not fully charged. I'm hoping that's all it was, as its charging right now. Please please please be that...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-29-2015, 03:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 965
Posted By dgheinen

Went to go start my new engine...

Everything's hooked up, filled up, ready to rock. Hop in, turn the key and... The starter just spins and spins and the bendix doesn't engage. Crap😖. It's a brand new hi-torque mini starter, not...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-24-2015, 05:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 690
Posted By dgheinen

Question about Dynos and Break In Periods

I'm reading alot about proper break in procedures on a new roller motor. My question is, if you're not supposed to really go hard on a new or rebuilt motor during it's break in period, why can...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-24-2015, 12:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,151
Posted By dgheinen

Based on your description of what I do/don't...

Based on your description of what I do/don't need, it sounds like the first picture is correct? I have every intention of replacing the connector, I just want to get everything right first.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-24-2015, 06:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,151
Posted By dgheinen

Really need help with Starter Wiring

I'm pretty much waiting on my starter wiring to fire up the new motor and get this car running again after about 2 years sitting. But my problem now is the starter wiring. I've installed a...
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