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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-20-2012, 07:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 486
Posted By grapidssteve

'73 foggy rear window

Is there a method or a recommended vendor that can clear up the rear window on a soft-top?

Mine is so foggy I can't drive with the soft-top up.

Thanks for any and all replies and Happy...
Forum: C3 General
11-25-2012, 07:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 357
Posted By grapidssteve

headers on '73, pics???

I have a set of hooker headers I'm putting on a '73 after an engine rebuild.

Does anybody have any pics? I'm specifically looking for the mounting of the a/c and alt.

Thanks,

Steve...
Forum: C3 General
11-10-2012, 09:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 466
Posted By grapidssteve

Help me build my engine, '73 roadster

Here are the specific parts I'll be working with, I need some help filling in the blanks:

Edelbrock Performer RPM Q-Jet Carb #1910 850cfm
4 bolt main block (currently .030 over), probably will...
Forum: C3 General
06-30-2012, 09:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 525
Posted By grapidssteve

The original intake, exhaust manifolds, carb,...

The original intake, exhaust manifolds, carb, everything basically came with the car.

I think the 2-bolt may be the way to go, but I'll probably need a new crankshaft or take the one out of the...
Forum: C3 General
06-29-2012, 05:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 525
Posted By grapidssteve

'73 engine rebuild, opinions desired

Here is what I have.

In the car is a 350 with a 4-bolt main. It failed a compression test, and this engine has over 100k on it, so a rebuild is in its future. It was rebuilt in the 70's, .030...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-21-2012, 02:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 946
Posted By grapidssteve

I ended up with the NAPA sender. It may be...

I ended up with the NAPA sender. It may be reading about 10-15* hot, but its not pegging into the red anymore.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-18-2012, 06:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 946
Posted By grapidssteve

OK, here are the willcox #s 100*=220ohms ...

OK, here are the willcox #s

100*=220ohms
mark 1=109ohms
210=79ohms
mark 2=65ohms
250=51ohms

I got a standard ignition sensor, part # TS6T. My #s with this one:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-16-2012, 10:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 946
Posted By grapidssteve

never have had that gauge out or done anything...

never have had that gauge out or done anything with it

I've only had the car 2 plus months though.

http://www.lectriclimited.com/mainpage.htm has part #06490453 which has a spade connector,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-16-2012, 09:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 946
Posted By grapidssteve

well my issue is it is reading 'hotter' lead...

well my issue is it is reading 'hotter'

lead wire is a wire that I'm splicing into the connector, after it is off the sensor, and then running the other end of it to a ground.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-16-2012, 09:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 946
Posted By grapidssteve

if I'm not getting a ground at the block thru the...

if I'm not getting a ground at the block thru the sensor, would that be indicative of the issues I'm decsribing?

Again, there is no thread tape, just the reddish past stuff that comes on the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-16-2012, 09:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 946
Posted By grapidssteve

key on, sendor wire removed goes to cold after...

key on, sendor wire removed goes to cold after testing with lead wire and then turning key off so needle remains past rivet.

sendor wire back on, no change, still cold.

sendor wire off, lead...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-16-2012, 08:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 946
Posted By grapidssteve

Roger, Key on, sensor wire on sensor, went...

Roger,

Key on, sensor wire on sensor, went to cold reading.

Key on, sensor wire grounded, went to full hot, past the rivet. According to the Willcox site, that says gauge not grounded.

I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-16-2012, 07:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 946
Posted By grapidssteve

when hooked up and running up to operating temps,...

when hooked up and running up to operating temps, it pegs into the red before the thermostat opens. I tested the thermostat before it went in, and it was opening between 195 to 200*, so that is...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-16-2012, 07:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 946
Posted By grapidssteve

no teflon tape. The sensor I bought was from...

no teflon tape. The sensor I bought was from O'Reily's. I believe it is the BW203. It did have some reddish "paste" on the threads.

I'm wondering if going into the console is the direction to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-16-2012, 05:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 946
Posted By grapidssteve

73 temp gauge issue--no ground at gauge

I've read some posts, but haven't found the fix to the probelm.

My gauge pegs past the rivet when a wire is grounded from the sending unit. I'm doing the test where you take the lead wire off of...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-13-2012, 12:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 634
Posted By grapidssteve

The tires are Firehawk Indy series and they have...

The tires are Firehawk Indy series and they have less than 500 miles on them. The wheels are American Racing Victor or Victory series and are in excellent shape.

I did have the wheel off and I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-13-2012, 08:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 634
Posted By grapidssteve

1973 wheel bearing issue?

I'm new to the c3 group, had an '85 for 12 years.

I just purchased a '73 roadster and I'm getting a little whump, whump noise from the left rear. I've checked the wheel, and I'm getting some play...
Forum: C4s for Sale/Wanted
05-06-2011, 02:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,898
Posted By grapidssteve

price drop!!! $5800 Car will be parked...

price drop!!!
$5800

Car will be parked along Northland drive in front of 5/3 Bank near West River/Cannonsburg RD on Saturday, on the north side of Grand Rapids, MI.
Forum: C4s for Sale/Wanted
05-01-2011, 09:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,898
Posted By grapidssteve

1985 Corvette for sale, Z-51

Help me get a '73!

Need to sell my '85 before I can get a '73 covertible.

A few details:

171000 miles
engine rebuilt at 162000
4+3 tranny, the unit is off an '86. OD works great....
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-08-2010, 06:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 847
Posted By grapidssteve

air smog pump for '87 offer

I have a smog pump off an '87 that I was hoping to gut and put on my 1985. However, the mounting is unique in those first years of the C4, so this one won't work with my year. My gutted pump on my...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-07-2010, 07:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 537
Posted By grapidssteve

Air smog pump for '87 offer

I have a smog pump off an '87 that I was hoping to gut and put on my 1985. However, the mounting is unique in those first years of the C4, so this one won't work with my year. My gutted pump on my...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-19-2009, 09:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 618
Posted By grapidssteve

Wiper Cam Arm '85

Would having the cam arm on the wiper control module pointing in the wrong place give me the following issue:

Wipers work in low and high speed, but not in the delay. Also, wipers will not park...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-16-2009, 04:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 961
Posted By grapidssteve

The engine has just been through a complete...

The engine has just been through a complete rebuild. That would hopefully eliminate the G104 since that is about as clean as it can be.

The wipers did cycle and work this morning, so at least I...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-15-2009, 08:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 961
Posted By grapidssteve

I do have the service manual, and they do share...

I do have the service manual, and they do share G201, but that didn't solve it. Unless the issue is further up the wire.

Phil, I'm interested in your's once its available. I'm north of you, so...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-15-2009, 07:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 961
Posted By grapidssteve

1985 digital dash and wiper issue, related?

I have the dreaded digital dash that goes completely dark. Sometimes it lights up, sometimes not, sometimes it is lit and then goes dark while riding down the road. I have tried the jumper wire on...
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