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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-29-2021, 01:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,918
Posted By marc9889

This, in fact, was quite a pain in the arse as I...

This, in fact, was quite a pain in the arse as I recall (not counting the floorboard full of oil part). It took a lot of internet searching to locate all the parts, but eventually, I was able to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-29-2021, 01:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,918
Posted By marc9889

Of course, I can't say that yours wont work, but...

Of course, I can't say that yours wont work, but mine appeared to be correct but wasn't. I started the car, the fitting/hose leaked, and in about 3 minutes I had a floorboard full of oil. If you do...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-29-2021, 01:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,918
Posted By marc9889

No! No! No!, don't start the car!

No! No! No!, don't start the car!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-29-2021, 01:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,918
Posted By marc9889

Ah, I remember now. I ended up doing this (see...

Ah, I remember now. I ended up doing this (see photo). I bought the line from Retro-Motive. A short line would have been much better, but this never caused any issues, and was way better than the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-29-2021, 12:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,918
Posted By marc9889

Here's the one you want. ...

Here's the one you want.
https://www.ecklerscorvette.com/1968-1973-corvette-oil-pressure-line-gauge-fitting-25-154748-1.html
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-16-2018, 04:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 848
Posted By marc9889

I had the same thing happen with a relatively new...

I had the same thing happen with a relatively new AGM battery. The car sat for a few weeks on a tender, then one day I got in, turned the key, and nothing. Not a click, not a buzz, ..nothing. I put a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-16-2018, 04:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 910
Posted By marc9889

Sorry for being a couple of days late. I agree...

Sorry for being a couple of days late. I agree with ^ Stock76, the import units are 100% junk. I also installed a rebuilt one, and it lasted about 8 months of very sparse driving. After that episode,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-16-2018, 04:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,238
Posted By marc9889

If Lars said to bolt on a Husqvarna leaf blower...

If Lars said to bolt on a Husqvarna leaf blower carb, that's exactly what I would do too. In spite of that, I'll throw this out there as well.

I put an Edelbrock 1411 of my '72 BB, mainly because...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-16-2018, 04:04 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,408
Posted By marc9889

I have a '72 BB with stock everything and mine...

I have a '72 BB with stock everything and mine work great. I ordered new calipers, hoses and a master cylinder from CSSB (in Miami), and used DOT 3 fluid. My wife played on her phone while she helped...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-15-2018, 09:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,068
Posted By marc9889

This worked pretty well. Get yourself some...

This worked pretty well. Get yourself some threaded rod (1/4-28) and a 1/4" x 1/4-28 Heim joint, two 1/4-28 nuts and two washers, and install it where the cable would be. It holds the lever in place,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-10-2018, 11:42 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,510
Posted By marc9889

Totally agree. This solved my problem with noise...

Totally agree. This solved my problem with noise and an unsettling "bump" I was getting in my '72.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-10-2018, 11:41 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,510
Posted By marc9889

I had a similar sounding issue in my '72 that I...

I had a similar sounding issue in my '72 that I chased for quite a long time, and it turned out to be the pinion snubber. Not only was the old bushing worn out, the bolt and spacer were not installed...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-10-2018, 11:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,157
Posted By marc9889

I've been through quite a bit of BB vs SB on my...

I've been through quite a bit of BB vs SB on my car (see link below). Based on the information you have provided, I would choose whether I wanted a big block car or a small block car, and I would...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-18-2018, 01:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 890
Posted By marc9889

Of course it is.

Of course it is.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-18-2018, 12:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 890
Posted By marc9889

Back-up Lamp Switch Rod

I have a '72 LS5 with a 4 speed Muncie. While investigating the lack of back up lights, I found that Bubba had cut the wires off the back up light switch, so I ordered a new one. I installed it...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-20-2018, 11:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,646
Posted By marc9889

Alan, Sorry, the car is a '72. The old wiper...

Alan,
Sorry, the car is a '72. The old wiper motor has ground terminal about a inch to the right of the 3 wire connector. If I connect the harness back to that terminal, zero wipers. If I run a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-20-2018, 11:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,646
Posted By marc9889

Indeed, and more specifically, if I remove the 3...

Indeed, and more specifically, if I remove the 3 wire connector and put the volt meter on it, I get 12v to the center, and ground continuity to one of the other two, depending on which position the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-20-2018, 10:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 844
Posted By marc9889

'72 center console installation / floor bracket

I have several new interior parts to install, including a spiffy new Corvette America shifter console. Either the installation instructions on the internet are sparse, or I'm a very poor Googler,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-20-2018, 10:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,646
Posted By marc9889

Where does the wiper motor ground?

I just replaced my windshield wiper motor. I connected it to the harness, and wallah, nothing. I immediately ran a temporary ground from the a/c compressor bracket, which had it running as expected....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-11-2017, 11:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,595
Posted By marc9889

Which vac advance do I need?

I have a '72 with an LS5, Edelbrock 1411 carb, Torker II intake, headers, stock cam, and an HEI distributor. I'm currently running the Moroso advance curve kit with the lightest springs, and vacuum...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-06-2017, 11:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,119
Posted By marc9889

You might mind the info on my blog useful....

You might mind the info on my blog useful. www.72Stingray.com > Steering column swap

Lots of photos. Hope it helps.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-19-2017, 11:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 891
Posted By marc9889

That position corresponds to here on the front...

That position corresponds to here on the front side if I'm not mistaken.
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-19-2017, 11:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 891
Posted By marc9889

Alan, Based on Lectric Limited's borrowed...

Alan,
Based on Lectric Limited's borrowed image, it looks like a bulb socket to me. ...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-19-2017, 10:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 891
Posted By marc9889

1972 Forward Lamp Harness dark blue wire

Gents, can anyone tell me the purpose of the dark blue wire on the forward lamp harness?
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-16-2017, 11:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,068
Posted By marc9889

On my column, the lever travel is limited by the...

On my column, the lever travel is limited by the housing itself. Using your left hand (sitting in the car), grab the column (nearest the dash) and turn it counter clockwise as far as it will go. With...
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