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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
Yesterday, 07:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 635
Posted By 7T1vette

Go with Bilstein shocks. The handling will be...

Go with Bilstein shocks. The handling will be much improved over stock units and the ride will still be "firm" but pleasant for normal driving. If you have stock rear spring, go with std. duty...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-12-2024, 11:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 279
Posted By 7T1vette

Your '82 was the first version of the 700R4. It...

Your '82 was the first version of the 700R4. It had a number of improvement made after the first years of service. A GOOD (meaning, reputable...not necessarily well-known branding) will know what...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-12-2024, 11:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 370
Posted By 7T1vette

You either have a fuel supply problem or you have...

You either have a fuel supply problem or you have an ignition problem. Either of these can have multiple causes. Fuel supply: kinked fuel hose between main fuel line and fuel pump; clogged fuel...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-12-2024, 11:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 239
Posted By 7T1vette

You can replace the master cylinder; or you can...

You can replace the master cylinder; or you can just rebuild the original MC. Remove and disassemble it. Inspect the bores to see if there is any scoring or damage to them. If not, just get a simple...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-12-2024, 11:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 299
Posted By 7T1vette

If you have a solid paint color, matching and...

If you have a solid paint color, matching and finishing a small area and having it look good is possible. If you have a metallic paint finish, not so much..... But, it won't hurt to give it a try....
Forum: C3 General
04-12-2024, 11:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 144
Posted By 7T1vette

Some of those ports are "non-functional" and my...

Some of those ports are "non-functional" and my be blocked by design...so they can not leak. The Chevrolet Chassis Service Manual has all the info on the heater/AC control system along with vacuum...
Forum: C3 General
04-12-2024, 11:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,624
Posted By 7T1vette

No. Ignition coil has nothing to do with the...

No. Ignition coil has nothing to do with the timing. Dwell setting is a 'fine tuning' of the ignition timing due to adjustment of the ignition points.
Forum: C3 General
04-12-2024, 11:06 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,193
Posted By 7T1vette

Targa Blue has the same paint code number as...

Targa Blue has the same paint code number as prior years Bridgehampton Blue. But, it is a darker blue color without the green tint in it.
Forum: C3 General
04-12-2024, 10:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 899
Posted By 7T1vette

If you haven't yet resolved the headlamp switch...

If you haven't yet resolved the headlamp switch issue, I'll provide a different "take" on that one. The problem with the original is that they designed the entire headlamp current to be provided by...
Forum: C3 General
04-12-2024, 10:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 224
Posted By 7T1vette

You might be better off just drilling out the...

You might be better off just drilling out the original screws and prepping for Well-Nuts to remount the mirror.
Forum: C3 General
04-12-2024, 10:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 512
Posted By 7T1vette

Price is whatever the buyer is willing to pay for...

Price is whatever the buyer is willing to pay for a specific vehicle. In general, 1973's have NOT held up their value, compared with '71/72 cars. They tend to be valued along with '74/75/76 C3's....
Forum: C3 General
04-12-2024, 10:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 249
Posted By 7T1vette

The connector CAN be installed in reverse...

The connector CAN be installed in reverse position. By design, it SHOULD NOT be reversed, but the plug can be shoved in backwards. I'm not sure what the resulting symptoms would be. More likely that...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-05-2024, 04:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 413
Posted By 7T1vette

You appear to have a 1968 ONLY stereo radio,...

You appear to have a 1968 ONLY stereo radio, rather than a mono U69 radio. The '68 stereo system had a radio head unit AND a separate multiplex unit, AND the head unit (if I am not mistaken) had a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-05-2024, 04:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 779
Posted By 7T1vette

When you pack in the grease, leave about 1/4" air...

When you pack in the grease, leave about 1/4" air space for heat expansion of the grease (after sector has been inserted).
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-05-2024, 04:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 433
Posted By 7T1vette

PB Blaster (to soak the nuts/bolts ahead of the...

PB Blaster (to soak the nuts/bolts ahead of the work) is your best friend! Normal tools will get the job done. If you have an old tire carcass, drive each wheel onto it to get the clearance you need...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-05-2024, 04:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 324
Posted By 7T1vette

Do as receommended above: Disconnect the wire...

Do as receommended above: Disconnect the wire going to the cowl solenoid and run a 16 awg wire (or larger) to it with 12volts (negative side to chassis ground). If the valve operates, you know the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-05-2024, 04:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 900
Posted By 7T1vette

With a mono-leaf in the rear, go with the...

With a mono-leaf in the rear, go with the Bilstein B8's all around. You'll be very happy and the car will handle well.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-05-2024, 03:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 278
Posted By 7T1vette

Synthetic oil is the way to go for ALL moving...

Synthetic oil is the way to go for ALL moving part systems. Just make sure it is meant for transmissions. Also, make sure you change the tranny filter while you are in there.
You WILL see lots for...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-05-2024, 03:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 255
Posted By 7T1vette

The "new" stuff that really eats power is an...

The "new" stuff that really eats power is an electric coolant fan. If you still have the stock fan system, 61 amp alternator is fine...even with electronic speedo and tach.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-05-2024, 03:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 845
Posted By 7T1vette

Tip: When you put the Ultra Black RTV down on the...

Tip: When you put the Ultra Black RTV down on the "china wall" ends (do NOT use regular silicone sealants), set the manifold in place, insert the bolts and just snug them all by hand...no more than...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-05-2024, 03:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 206
Posted By 7T1vette

If it jumped to -40 amps, then you have an...

If it jumped to -40 amps, then you have an intermittent DEAD-SHORT somewhere. Check it out carefully so that you don't have a wiring insulation fire start in the engine compartment. Disconnect the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-05-2024, 03:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 299
Posted By 7T1vette

95K miles is not excessive....IF the engine has...

95K miles is not excessive....IF the engine has been maintained well over its life. Ask for maintenance records. Ask what type of oil has been used and how often oil and filter have been changed....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-05-2024, 03:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 696
Posted By 7T1vette

You can put about any size available on the front...

You can put about any size available on the front end of early 70's C3's....if you jack up the car so that there are 2-3" of clearance from the fender to the top of the tire. But not if it the stance...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-25-2024, 11:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 670
Posted By 7T1vette

How attached to the car are you? If you don't yet...

How attached to the car are you? If you don't yet consider it equal to a family member, you might be better served to work a swap with someone else who would rather have an automatic car. If you have...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-25-2024, 10:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 229
Posted By 7T1vette

Call a couple of Corvette car clubs in the...

Call a couple of Corvette car clubs in the area....or go to some car shows and ask Corvette owners who they use as a mechanic.
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