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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-11-2007, 09:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 432
Posted By 76greg

I have a 76. The side and rear windows are...

I have a 76. The side and rear windows are tempered glass and I have tried the buffing powder and the abrasive disks that Eastwood sells on them. No luck! The front windshield is not tempered and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-25-2007, 09:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,518
Posted By 76greg

Autozone gasket stuck to the cover with a smear...

Autozone gasket stuck to the cover with a smear of RTV. :) No RTV on the case side.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-31-2006, 09:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,185
Posted By 76greg

I ended up getting a pair of 48k rods from a...

I ended up getting a pair of 48k rods from a local GM dealership. They are discontinued from GM but they had a source and I got them in 2 days.

Greg
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-31-2006, 09:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,848
Posted By 76greg

I put in a set of 48k main metering rods today. I...

I put in a set of 48k main metering rods today. I got them from a local GM dealership. They had a source and I got them in 2 days. I will drive it a bit and pull the plugs and see how they look. I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-26-2006, 08:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,848
Posted By 76greg

Yep, stock 4sp.:thumbs:

Yep, stock 4sp.:thumbs:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-25-2006, 08:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 641
Posted By 76greg

I have one that I got from Harbor Freight. It...

I have one that I got from Harbor Freight. It fits on the end of the air chisel they sell or you can get the all in one unit. Go to www.harborfreight.com and search on scaler.
Here is the direct...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-25-2006, 08:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,185
Posted By 76greg

Lars - Q-jet rods and jets question

Lars,

Are Rochester Q-Jet primary and seconary rods and jets interchangable with Edelbrock Q-Jet rods and jets. Where is a good source for rods and jets for my Rochester Q-Jet. Please refer to my...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-24-2006, 08:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,848
Posted By 76greg

Here are some pics. of my distributor position at...

Here are some pics. of my distributor position at TDC, balancer mark at TDC and the method and tool I used to find TDC. Still need a source for Rochester Q-Jet jets and rods.
Mark on tape on base of...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-24-2006, 05:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,848
Posted By 76greg

I have verified TDC and 0 deg. mark on timing tab...

I have verified TDC and 0 deg. mark on timing tab and balancer. The balancer has not slipped! I found a neat trick to find TDC by making a cheap tool. I will post a pic later. I will verify...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-23-2006, 07:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,848
Posted By 76greg

OK, carb is apart. Primary metering rods are...

OK, carb is apart.
Primary metering rods are 51k (never heard of k suffix).
Primary jets are unreadable but I think I can see a 7 and some odd markings. I put a drill shank in the jets and .078 is...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-23-2006, 08:07 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,848
Posted By 76greg

I feel no bucking at speed and no hard starting....

I feel no bucking at speed and no hard starting. Hard to listen for knock because of the sidepipes. Idles ok and no stumble on acceleration. I just think my initial timing is too high at 20 deg. and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-22-2006, 09:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 398
Posted By 76greg

No wood on a Corvette!:ack: I have built out the...

No wood on a Corvette!:ack: I have built out the fender edge and I believe that the factory would do the same on the assembly line to adjust any gap that could not be adjusted via door alignment....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-22-2006, 08:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,848
Posted By 76greg

Thanks for the input! Timing mark on the balancer...

Thanks for the input! Timing mark on the balancer is good. I will disassemble the carb tomorrow and take some pics. What are you looking for so I can take the correct pics. I have only driven about...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-22-2006, 06:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 947
Posted By 76greg

Sanding through that anodizing is hard work. Do a...

Sanding through that anodizing is hard work. Do a search on rocker molding and Draino or oven cleaner. Applied to the anodizing it will eat it away leaving the softer aluminum under it and that's...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-22-2006, 06:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,848
Posted By 76greg

Running lean with aluminum deposits on spark plugs! (Long post with pics.)

Lean with aluminum deposits on spark plug?

Background – 76 L82 4 spd. stock with the exception of Hooker Supercomp sidepipe headers.

Cyl. Compression in the 160’s

Carb – Rochester Q-Jet M4MC...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-07-2006, 03:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,135
Posted By 76greg

Get yourself one of those laminated wiring...

Get yourself one of those laminated wiring diagrams from Lectric Limited specific to your year. That has saved me many times in trying to figure out electrical problems.
...
Forum: C3 General
04-07-2006, 01:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,711
Posted By 76greg

Strap is included in the kit in the above link. ...

Strap is included in the kit in the above link.

Greg
Forum: C3 General
04-07-2006, 10:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,711
Posted By 76greg

I do know of any lock for the t-tops while...

I do know of any lock for the t-tops while mounted on the luggage rack, but here is a link for the special brackets needed with the luggage rack to mount the t-tops. Do a forum search on this subject...
Forum: C3 General
04-06-2006, 04:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,711
Posted By 76greg

You need the luggage rack with the pins and...

You need the luggage rack with the pins and special t-top brackets.

I have them and think they make the car look good while not using space behind the seats.
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-05-2006, 02:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,066
Posted By 76greg

The outer seals on my rear spindles were oriented...

The outer seals on my rear spindles were oriented just like yours, looked backwards. This was on my 76. Was it that way from the factory? Seems like a few people have seen this. Anyway I will put the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-04-2006, 02:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 676
Posted By 76greg

I believe the Q-jets on my 76's (L48 and L82) are...

I believe the Q-jets on my 76's (L48 and L82) are 750 cfm.

Greg
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-31-2006, 03:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 352
Posted By 76greg

I have the Harbor Freight door handler, but I...

I have the Harbor Freight door handler, but I ended up suspending my door from my cherry picker engine hoist using some nylon webbing tie down straps. That worked out great.

Greg
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-24-2006, 01:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 452
Posted By 76greg

When you say flush the block out real good I take...

When you say flush the block out real good I take it you will be putting in new freeze plugs. :D

Greg
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-14-2006, 10:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 522
Posted By 76greg

How about a new fuel filter. If an auto trans, a...

How about a new fuel filter. If an auto trans, a new filter in there as well and a flush with new fluid.

Greg
Forum: C3 General
03-09-2006, 01:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 416
Posted By 76greg

I got the Chevy shop manual that the dealers...

I got the Chevy shop manual that the dealers mechanics use that covers all 1974 models. Then you need to get the 1976 supplement manual. I got those from an online site that handles old and used...
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