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Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
12-11-2019, 04:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 562
Posted By LarMan

How loud is this pump? Thanks Larry

How loud is this pump?

Thanks

Larry
Forum: C3 General
04-28-2019, 07:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,509
Posted By LarMan

Lots of test drives and starts over the past two...

Lots of test drives and starts over the past two weekends after changing out the HEI coil. The car starts perfectly every time. It could be just me but I swear that it idles and runs better as...
Forum: C3 General
04-15-2019, 01:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,509
Posted By LarMan

Looks like the culprit is the HEI coil. I'll test...

Looks like the culprit is the HEI coil. I'll test asap and report back.
Forum: C3 General
04-13-2019, 09:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,509
Posted By LarMan

Yes, you can hear pump "on" the entire...

Yes, you can hear pump "on" the entire time.
Forum: C3 General
04-13-2019, 08:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,509
Posted By LarMan

Hot start issues

Hi everyone,

I need some thoughts on the following problem. Is this a fuel or spark issue? (Or operator error)

1973 Vette
Stock quadrajet, rebuilt and cleaned
Small block 1997 motor with comp...
Forum: C3 General
05-21-2017, 08:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,141
Posted By LarMan

Thanks. All very helpful. See other note about...

Thanks. All very helpful. See other note about the car starting up fine after 5-6 hours.

This model of electric fuel pump only pumps out lower psi for carved motors. Built in regulator I...
Forum: C3 General
05-21-2017, 08:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,141
Posted By LarMan

I very well might have blipped the throttle...

I very well might have blipped the throttle before killing it. Also, it seems the idle had crept up in the 10 minutes I was on the road from 8--900 to 1200.

Wires all seem fine. Fuel pump is...
Forum: C3 General
05-21-2017, 08:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,141
Posted By LarMan

All connections look good. Please see my other...

All connections look good. Please see my other response to the first reply.
Forum: C3 General
05-21-2017, 08:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,141
Posted By LarMan

So after the car rests for several hours (5-6), I...

So after the car rests for several hours (5-6), I plan to start troubling shooting it. Before I do it, I try to start it one last time. Of course, it fires right off. Runs fine but the idle is now...
Forum: C3 General
05-20-2017, 11:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,141
Posted By LarMan

Stranded at the Qwik Lube in a '73 - advice needed

1973 vette
DUI HEI ignition
Carter fuel pump
Small block
4 speed

2nd time out of neighborhood after fresh motor install. First time was last night. Motor was dropped in a few months back. ...
Forum: C3 General
04-03-2017, 08:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,858
Posted By LarMan

Used a sealed power pump, model #224-4143 ...

Used a sealed power pump, model #224-4143

https://summitracing.com/parts/slp-224-4143

Yes, factory gauge in car.

Thanks
Forum: C3 General
04-02-2017, 10:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,858
Posted By LarMan

99% sure they were all ~0.0025 range. (it's been...

99% sure they were all ~0.0025 range. (it's been months since i put it together and I did not write them down). All measured with dial bore gauge by both machine shop and later by me during...
Forum: C3 General
04-02-2017, 09:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,858
Posted By LarMan

Quick update and question. 2nd timeout with...

Quick update and question.

2nd timeout with car. Car sounds like a monster. My face hurts from smiling so much.

Very, very minor oil leak seen at timing chain cover. Will try to tighten a...
Forum: C3 General
03-30-2017, 11:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,858
Posted By LarMan

Honestly, other than the initial start-up...

Honestly, other than the initial start-up anxiety, I enjoyed building the motor much more than I thought I would. I now have two 6.0L LS motors in the garage... ;-)
Forum: C3 General
03-30-2017, 11:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,858
Posted By LarMan

Totally agree. He set up a way for folks to make...

Totally agree. He set up a way for folks to make donations or set up for a monthly fee. Not wanting to be accused of being a free-loader, I just pledge $5 a month. :thumbs:

Cheapest, best...
Forum: C3 General
03-29-2017, 03:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,858
Posted By LarMan

First Time Engine Builder Success with a 1973 Vette and a Vortec Block

It's ALIVE!!!!! It's ALIVE!!!!! My White 1973 is back on the road with a new motor and a bad attitude.

The project started as a plan to simply pull an old Goodwrench motor to replace gaskets to...
Forum: C3 General
08-06-2016, 06:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,213
Posted By LarMan

I stand corrected! (But still has a thing for...

I stand corrected! (But still has a thing for her!).
Forum: C3 General
08-06-2016, 06:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,213
Posted By LarMan

I always had a thing for Trixie, Speed's sister. ...

I always had a thing for Trixie, Speed's sister. Grrrrrr!:reddevil
Forum: C3 General
08-06-2016, 06:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,465
Posted By LarMan

Answer is C. All of the above. I started...

Answer is C. All of the above.

I started with jack stands. Then got a drive on ramp which was great. Upgraded to a BendPak 10,000 floor plate model. Like night and day difference!!! You'll...
Forum: C3 General
08-05-2016, 06:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,539
Posted By LarMan

Looks beautiful.

Looks beautiful.
Forum: C3 General
08-05-2016, 06:13 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,607
Posted By LarMan

Things I learned working on my Vette - #12 I...

Things I learned working on my Vette - #12

I put some LARGE sheets of cardboard under the car to catch dirt and minor spills leading up to me pulling the engine. Cleared out tools, put jack stand...
Forum: C3 General
08-05-2016, 05:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,971
Posted By LarMan

It is safe to lift c3 on a 2-post lift with no motor?

Title pretty says it all. Finally pulled my motor today. First time
for everything and a little nerve racking to have a huge hunk of metal
swinging over your fiberglass car but overall, pretty...
Forum: C3 General
07-26-2016, 11:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,592
Posted By LarMan

Thanks DUB. Very helpful. All good points. ...

Thanks DUB. Very helpful. All good points.

I 100% agree on the practice aspect. When I learned to weld, I welded and cut dozens of coupons to get a feel for arc starting, MIG guns, OA torch. ...
Forum: C3 General
07-25-2016, 01:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,592
Posted By LarMan

Thank you for the feedback.

Thank you for the feedback.
Forum: C3 General
07-25-2016, 01:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,592
Posted By LarMan

Hi Alan, Eventually, the entire car. But...

Hi Alan,

Eventually, the entire car. But for right now, just the t-tops. The T-tops started off as an experiment with the "razor blade" technique and then one thing led to another. ;-)

I'm a...
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