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07-15-2012, 07:32 PM
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Posted By droknows

I bought the car in AZ, supposedly he was the...

I bought the car in AZ, supposedly he was the only owner and he bought it in AZ. The speedo says MPH at the bottom not KPH. Don't think its a Maple Leaf eh.
07-15-2012, 01:16 PM
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Views: 683
Posted By droknows

Thanks for the info John. I had a C5 before, so...

Thanks for the info John. I had a C5 before, so in comparison the 72 seems pretty slow. I really couldn't tell you if she launches good. I don't have all the vacuum hoses connected properly so the...
07-15-2012, 12:25 PM
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Views: 683
Posted By droknows

speedometer/rear end gear ratio

I'm moving on to the next issue with my 1972 vette. I'm trying to determine if my speedometer or speedometer cable are bad. At 30mph my car reads 50mph and 70mph my car reads 110mph and it...
07-05-2012, 03:28 PM
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Views: 512
Posted By droknows

thanks

thanks
07-02-2012, 10:26 PM
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Posted By droknows

Transmission leak

My 72 vette seems to be leaking where the shift control cable bolts into the side of the transmission. I checked the bolt that's holding the cable in place and it seems pretty tight. I looked at...
07-01-2012, 01:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 852
Posted By droknows

I got everything working now. I had to replace...

I got everything working now. I had to replace the turn signal switch, turn signal flasher, and clean the up the ground. The lights work like a champ, now I need to troubleshoot the vacuum lines so...
06-28-2012, 11:35 PM
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Posted By droknows

Makes sense, thanks!

Makes sense, thanks!
06-24-2012, 01:20 PM
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Views: 852
Posted By droknows

Hazard and Turn Signal Capacitors

I'm troubleshooting my lights on my 1972 Vette. So far I replaced the turn signal switch and turn signal flasher. The symptoms have improved so I'm headed in the right direction. I noticed the...
04-21-2012, 01:24 PM
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Views: 13,678
Posted By droknows

http://i1170.photobucket.com/albums/r532/droknows1...

http://i1170.photobucket.com/albums/r532/droknows1/IMG_0203.jpg

Thanks for the pics spdrcr29. My stock carburator was shot so I replaced it with an edelbrock carb. It didn't have any of those...
04-19-2012, 08:54 PM
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Posted By droknows

If the forward lamp harness connects with engine...

If the forward lamp harness connects with engine harness to the fuse box, then yes.
04-19-2012, 08:52 PM
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Views: 13,678
Posted By droknows

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http://i1170.photobucket.com/albums/r532/droknows1/IMG_0199.jpg

The next one I can't figure out is a three wire plug, blue, light blue, light brown. It's located on the passenger side about half...
04-19-2012, 08:47 PM
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Views: 13,678
Posted By droknows

http://i1170.photobucket.com/albums/r532/droknows1...

http://i1170.photobucket.com/albums/r532/droknows1/IMG_0196.jpg

The first wire is a light brown that splits off the main harness right after the wiper motor. Its about 27 inches long. Any idea...
04-18-2012, 11:11 PM
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Views: 13,678
Posted By droknows

Installed the new Lectric Limited harness today. ...

Installed the new Lectric Limited harness today. The old harness had a few minor wires that were broken off and I couldn't tell where they came from. Needless to say the car doesn't start so maybe...
04-18-2012, 12:05 AM
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Views: 13,678
Posted By droknows

Thanks for the advice guys

Thanks for the advice guys
04-15-2012, 02:39 PM
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Views: 13,678
Posted By droknows

Engine Wiring Harness Installation Guide?

I bought a new engine wiring harness for my 1972. Does anyone have an installation guide or instructions for a C3 engine wiring harness?
03-21-2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 18,556
Posted By droknows

Thanks everyone for the advice.

Thanks everyone for the advice.
03-17-2012, 02:17 PM
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Views: 18,556
Posted By droknows

Thanks Gents. Former Marine Scott?

Thanks Gents. Former Marine Scott?
03-17-2012, 11:40 AM
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Views: 18,556
Posted By droknows

Low Profile Air Cleaner

The original carburetor on the 1972 Vette was shot so I bought an Edelbrock model 1406 carb which seemed to be taller than the original. I had to use an adapter for it to fit my engine block which...
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