FI distributor setup
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Drifting
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From: Allen Park Mi
FI distributor setup
is it accurate that there is no timing adjustments allowable with a FI distributor?
i just purchased a complete FI setup and there is the distributor spacer that has an alignment pin that runs from the distributor to the intake manifold (when lined up, the vaccuum advance can is in the exact location, i'm just surprised that you wouldn't be able to move the timing a few degrees in either location.... or am i missing something?
there is no real description of the FI distributor in the Shop manual.
thanks
Aaron
i just purchased a complete FI setup and there is the distributor spacer that has an alignment pin that runs from the distributor to the intake manifold (when lined up, the vaccuum advance can is in the exact location, i'm just surprised that you wouldn't be able to move the timing a few degrees in either location.... or am i missing something?
there is no real description of the FI distributor in the Shop manual.
thanks
Aaron
Melting Slicks
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From: Mission Viejo California
There is a band that allows the upper housing to rotate for timing. It's a little different than the standard distributors.
(I guess it's to maintain the angle for the fuel pump cable.)
(I guess it's to maintain the angle for the fuel pump cable.)
Melting Slicks
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From: Chuckanut WA
The clamp band mentioned holds the upper moveable body to the lower immovable body. Just loosen it with a screwdriver and you can turn it all you want. It's really a lot easier than the conventional distributor clamping set up.
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From: Grosse Ile MI
Originally Posted by aaronz28
Found it.... funny... i looked at that clamp and said... hmm, wonder what that does... LOL
thanks
thanks
Get that unit on and let's check it out! What are you using for an air cleaner? Did you pick up your Z yet?
Let me know if I can be of any assistance.Dave
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Drifting
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From: Allen Park Mi
Dave,
the Z has landed... it is incredible... not as quick as the vette, but amazing in every way...
the FI is going on this week...i'm waiting for a oil line kit and wiring harness for the bypass solinoid from John Degregory... the unit came with a KandN filter that just attaches to the air intake.... it will work just fine, but i'm going to save up some cash and get a Podell setup as soon as I can afford one.
I'm going to take the Z out this afternoon and move it to a garage... if you have some time, give me a call and i'll show it to you.
Thanks
Aaron
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the Z has landed... it is incredible... not as quick as the vette, but amazing in every way...
the FI is going on this week...i'm waiting for a oil line kit and wiring harness for the bypass solinoid from John Degregory... the unit came with a KandN filter that just attaches to the air intake.... it will work just fine, but i'm going to save up some cash and get a Podell setup as soon as I can afford one.
I'm going to take the Z out this afternoon and move it to a garage... if you have some time, give me a call and i'll show it to you.
Thanks
Aaron
734-564-8889
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From: Taylor Michigan
Originally Posted by Seaside63
There is a band that allows the upper housing to rotate for timing. It's a little different than the standard distributors.
(I guess it's to maintain the angle for the fuel pump cable.)
(I guess it's to maintain the angle for the fuel pump cable.)
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Drifting
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From: Allen Park Mi
Dave,
no problem.. its always a blast to play with these cars...
i stopped by Drinks tonight, but you guys must have left.
I'd be happy to post photos, but don't have webspace to do so..
if someone can tell me how, i'll gladly post them.
thanks
aaron
no problem.. its always a blast to play with these cars...
i stopped by Drinks tonight, but you guys must have left.
I'd be happy to post photos, but don't have webspace to do so..
if someone can tell me how, i'll gladly post them.
thanks
aaron
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From: Grosse Ile MI
Aaron,
Here are the instructions for resizing and posting pictures:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1399437
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1376429
We had around 24 Vettes including 4 midyears and straight axle at Drink's tonight. I think most people were gone by 730. Also had an interesting offer. The owner of Drink's Saloon offered me his bar for my car. Told him no deal the bar didn't sound like as much fun as the car.
Here are the instructions for resizing and posting pictures:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1399437
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1376429
We had around 24 Vettes including 4 midyears and straight axle at Drink's tonight. I think most people were gone by 730. Also had an interesting offer. The owner of Drink's Saloon offered me his bar for my car. Told him no deal the bar didn't sound like as much fun as the car.
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From: Taylor Michigan
Originally Posted by aaronz28
Hey Walt,
did you ever get the LS-7 running?
i'll cruise by later thsi week to show you my new Z.
Aaron
did you ever get the LS-7 running?
i'll cruise by later thsi week to show you my new Z.
Aaron
Actually no, but we have been concentrating on the Yellow 88 for paint. I think you saw how we repaired the nose bumps with those stainless rivits, we then started from the back and refinished everything and block sanded perfectly smooth on the skin up to the doors. The right door looked good but it wasn`t. But with only 28K on the clock I guess I could have taken better care of it while it was sittin indoors for the last 33 years. Good thing we are well equiped here to make almost anything fiberglass or metal because we had to rebuild the metal inside top of the door for the outer window whisker and reglass everything back together. It`s already been block sanded and the glass should cure overnight and be primed and finished tomorrow. By the way, I can show you how to creat a Corvette Forum "My Corvette Pictures" gallery for yourself when you stop by.
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Drifting
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From: Allen Park Mi
Here are two pics of the Z.
i'll get some more today... this is before i was even able to detail the car.. the manifolds need to be cleaned, and it is very very dusty... but still very presentable.
i'll get some more today... this is before i was even able to detail the car.. the manifolds need to be cleaned, and it is very very dusty... but still very presentable.
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Drifting
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From: Allen Park Mi
As long as I've figured out how to work this thing... LOL
herea re a few pix of "Bonnie"
she was a 389 Auto 4-door Bonneville..
now, she is a firebreathing 421 w/solid cam, - tremec 5-speed, 4.88 posi monster. AC blows ice "freeze your a$$ off" cold,
herea re a few pix of "Bonnie"
she was a 389 Auto 4-door Bonneville..
now, she is a firebreathing 421 w/solid cam, - tremec 5-speed, 4.88 posi monster. AC blows ice "freeze your a$$ off" cold,
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From: Grosse Ile MI
Aaron,
See you figured out how to post pictures.
Those picture of your Z don't do it justice. You need a little light on it to show what a great looking Camaro it is.
The Pontiac is a really neat ride. You desperately need some more garage space.
Dave
See you figured out how to post pictures.
Those picture of your Z don't do it justice. You need a little light on it to show what a great looking Camaro it is.
The Pontiac is a really neat ride. You desperately need some more garage space.
Dave
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From: Washington Michigan
Originally Posted by aaronz28
John Z,
it appears that youve got a 68 Spoiler on your car.
is that an early car? was the ZL2 equip added?
thanks
Aaron
it appears that youve got a 68 Spoiler on your car.
is that an early car? was the ZL2 equip added?
thanks
Aaron