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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-25-2006, 02:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 914
Posted By daves80

I added more grease using a grease hypodermic...

I added more grease using a grease hypodermic needle sold by napa - i wasnt having ay problems but wanted to add some fresh lube - pulled the half shaft and spindle nut - 15000 mi now and no...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-12-2004, 01:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 609
Posted By daves80

put it in the dishwasher - it works unbelievable...

put it in the dishwasher - it works unbelievable - dave - ps - dont tell your wife you did it!
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-21-2004, 11:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 656
Posted By daves80

Re: did we stop post counts also?? (GDaina)

hey G - does that include amnesty for the rebels?- dave :D
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-14-2004, 10:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,453
Posted By daves80

Re: cleaning valve covers (noblejr)

i was suprised that no one suggested putting them in the dishwasher - when the wifes not home of course - you might be suprised at the results - do it when ever i take mine off - manifold too - ...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-23-2004, 01:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 808
Posted By daves80

Re: Boiling fuel (KENNYE81)

could the cat be pluged traping heat under the carb or is the EFE system frozen at the manifold - peace- dave
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-23-2004, 01:42 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 14,478
Posted By daves80

Re: looking to buy a 1980 with 305,california corvette. (JOSKIMAD)

not knowing new jersy law, heres my two cents - again - if allowed - put a non computer distributor - a low to mid range cam - true duals - non computer carb and manifold - basicaly let it breathe...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-21-2004, 01:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 586
Posted By daves80

Re: U- JOINT Yeeeep......I bend the outer flange getting the old u joint out (Randy 71)

did one of the needle bearings inside the cap slip down - have seen this happen before - it will keep the cap from going in - dave
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-21-2004, 12:26 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 14,478
Posted By daves80

Re: looking to buy a 1980 with 305,california corvette. (JOSKIMAD)

6600 is a great price - the 305 gets a bad rap - stock its only 10 less hp - if you let one breathe a 305 will give you plenty of thrills in a light car like a vette - if you decide you want more...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-19-2004, 08:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,360
Posted By daves80

Re: Battery Drain, 1980 (peparker)

alarm or antenna - two high draw cuircuits that are hot with the key off - if either one doesnt work, it may be the problem - oh ya, i almost fergot that pesky dome light delay - dave
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-02-2003, 08:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 304
Posted By daves80

had a fun drive today in the rain

raining, nasty wet, i pushed her a little and made a ferry that ive always just missed in the past driving my truck - i even got it sliding a little on the on ramp from 405 to 90 - the pucker factor...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-26-2003, 10:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 300
Posted By daves80

Re: Steering "BANG" when turning right on 80 (azswede1960)

check the bolts where the steering cylinder bracket connects to frame - mine were loose when i bought it - made a horrible sound - dave
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-25-2003, 01:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 781
Posted By daves80

Re: 350 Turbo Hydramatic Question (Old Black Chevy)

i think the stock stall is around 1200, the 350-c is a good tranny but i wouldnt put much more than a manifold and headers on it before you added a shift kit - dave
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-19-2003, 12:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 997
Posted By daves80

Re: '79 Interior... Silver/Chrome trim touch-ups... how do I do that??? (JB)

try a silver liquid embroidery pen - it just the right width for the trim - you can get it at any art supply place - i couldnt tell the difference - dave
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-19-2003, 12:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 463
Posted By daves80

Re: NEED HELP WITH THIS ENGINE NOISE (nastee383)

kinda sounds like a broken flex plate - hope not - dave
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-19-2003, 12:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,666
Posted By daves80

Re: 79 radio wiring, what is the power antenna wire? (killain)

the yellow wire (10a fuse)from the radio tells the relay an on or off condition - the orange wire(30a from harness) is 12v constant and is used to power the antenna - the anntenna was also a dealer...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-23-2003, 10:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 794
Posted By daves80

Re: T-top storage in garage (Don Schuette)

i notched a couple of 2x4's to fit the pins and then put a eye screw where the latch can lock it - its very secure - dave
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-15-2003, 06:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 709
Posted By daves80

Re: Help, complete electrical failure, my 1st Vette, any advice appreciated......... (WoodyUK)

if you smelled the battery overcharging, it may be low on water - did you try a fresh battery? - if thats ok then you might check to see if theres a large connector by the fan - i've had a problem...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-15-2003, 11:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,079
Posted By daves80

Re: fixed the problem with my alternator... (bloodvette80)

you have got to be shi##ing me !!!! - oh well - live and learn - one thing at a time - dave
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-14-2003, 11:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 455
Posted By daves80

Re: WHO WANTS TO KNOW HOW TO WIRE AN ALTERNATOR!? (bloodvette80)

thats what i was trying to tell ya all along - :D - dave
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-14-2003, 11:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,205
Posted By daves80

Re: Let's say Corvette Forum closed it's doors (bgrice)

my glovebox would still rattle - dave
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-14-2003, 10:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,244
Posted By daves80

Re: Alternator experts... question (bloodvette80)

sooo -- in my furor to be a proper poster i had to go out and see if you could actually disconnect the battery with the engine running - ive got an 82 cutlass that i dont give a rat whether i blow it...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-08-2003, 11:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,495
Posted By daves80

Re: 1980 Mystery Wires/Connectors under shifter console (azswede1960)

hey tom glad ya finnaly beat the alarm problem - the power antenna cuircuit is kind of a separate option that includes its own relay, brain and wiring - it all packs into the tunnel and up by the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-06-2003, 08:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,102
Posted By daves80

Re: Theft Horn HELP (azswede1960)

if you have put in the new flasher and relay and the horn doesnt honk then your door key switch or the protection switch in the drivers door may be faulty - on mine, the wire from the switch had...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-06-2003, 06:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,102
Posted By daves80

Re: Theft Horn HELP (daves80)

ok i ckecked the napa relay - it fits - there is an extra terminal in the center that will make no connection , but it is only an extra load terminal - dave
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-06-2003, 04:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,102
Posted By daves80

Re: Theft Horn HELP (daves80)

oh yea i was going to say - is your starter solenoid frozen ? - that would cause the problem you are describing with the battery wires - dave


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