72LS1Vette Project making Progress
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LOL!!! Yeah- especially up there in the northeast! It's 108 out here in Phoenix right now! I could use the a/c big time.... I used to live in Duxbury, MA until '87.
Great job nonetheless! I'll keep watching for updates! I was following another '72's postings.....
Bob
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If your car is on the frame you could use the carb's 3/8" line for the feed and use the evap line for the return. The carb return line was 1/4" at the tank and I felt that was a bit too small.
Here is a pic of the fuel system that I came up with:
Before you ask - yes there are clamps on the hoses now.
Rick B.
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I thought this project took 3 years but I guess it's only been 2. We were able to test-drive the Vette for the first time this past weekend. Still needs tires, an alignment and final exhaust work but even now it handles so much better that it did before. The engine and transmission are the best thing ever for a C3. Why didn't they think of this in 1972!
Rick B.
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There were many times that I thought I would never get this far. This is the most ambitious project I have ever undertaken. I expected to drive aroud the block and pull in to fix some major problem or another. We ended up driving around the neighborhood for an hour since no problems showed up. There are still a lot of things to do to be considered 'finished'. One of my sons is getting married in April and he wants to drive the Vette to the ceremony so that has been a driving force to getting it on the road before winter so we won't have suprises in March.
Rick B.
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Thanks, I really appreciate that. Looking at the car from the outside it looks the same as when we brought it home a couple of years ago - actually worse with the inevitable dings that come with body removal. It's when I look underneath and in the engine bay that I remember all the hours and $ that went into rebuilding this thing. There are still plenty of hours and $ to go before it's finished but I can see the potential for many enjoyable road trips already. I enjoy the challenges of a rebuild and the time spent with my sons on the project as much as the finished product so it's a win all around.
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what is the line that goes in front of the fuel rail? the one on side is the feed?
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If you are talking about the steel braided line with the 90 degree elbow coming off the driver side fuel rail that is either for a return line (it's a Shreader Valve - like a bicycle tire valve so you have to remove it) or it can be used for an Electronic Fuel Pressure Gauge.
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If you are talking about the steel braided line with the 90 degree elbow coming off the driver side fuel rail that is either for a return line (it's a Shreader Valve - like a bicycle tire valve so you have to remove it) or it can be used for an Electronic Fuel Pressure Gauge.
I didn't realize that I haven't updated this thread for a while. The car is actually legal now with plates and inspection sticker, but I'm still working on details like getting the speedometer and tach to work. I think we will try to get some miles one the car this summer to see if any problems surface. We have almost 500 miles on it so far and the only thing that has fallen off has been one of the exhaust pipes that wasn't clamped tightly enough. The T56 was slipping out of 4th gear but trimming the rubber cover seems to have solved that problem.
The biggest milestone so far was getting the car in shape to drive to my son's wedding in April. Made it with 10 minutes to spare.
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Greetings!
I can see where a lot of blood, sweat, tears and determination made this
dream a reality. Excellent work. Can't help but love the color, not to
mention the orange corvette engine cover panels. The kid sure got
the ride of his life for his wedding day.
Rudy
I can see where a lot of blood, sweat, tears and determination made this
dream a reality. Excellent work. Can't help but love the color, not to
mention the orange corvette engine cover panels. The kid sure got
the ride of his life for his wedding day.
Rudy
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That's right, there is a sender connected to the end of the braided line. I intend to either get a new Schader valve so that I can remove the line or better still add a fuel pressure gauge.
I didn't realize that I haven't updated this thread for a while. The car is actually legal now with plates and inspection sticker, but I'm still working on details like getting the speedometer and tach to work. I think we will try to get some miles one the car this summer to see if any problems surface. We have almost 500 miles on it so far and the only thing that has fallen off has been one of the exhaust pipes that wasn't clamped tightly enough. The T56 was slipping out of 4th gear but trimming the rubber cover seems to have solved that problem.
The biggest milestone so far was getting the car in shape to drive to my son's wedding in April. Made it with 10 minutes to spare.
Rick B.
I didn't realize that I haven't updated this thread for a while. The car is actually legal now with plates and inspection sticker, but I'm still working on details like getting the speedometer and tach to work. I think we will try to get some miles one the car this summer to see if any problems surface. We have almost 500 miles on it so far and the only thing that has fallen off has been one of the exhaust pipes that wasn't clamped tightly enough. The T56 was slipping out of 4th gear but trimming the rubber cover seems to have solved that problem.
The biggest milestone so far was getting the car in shape to drive to my son's wedding in April. Made it with 10 minutes to spare.
Rick B.
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Greetings!
I can see where a lot of blood, sweat, tears and determination made this
dream a reality. Excellent work. Can't help but love the color, not to
mention the orange corvette engine cover panels. The kid sure got
the ride of his life for his wedding day.
Rudy
I can see where a lot of blood, sweat, tears and determination made this
dream a reality. Excellent work. Can't help but love the color, not to
mention the orange corvette engine cover panels. The kid sure got
the ride of his life for his wedding day.
Rudy
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It's the type of valve that screws into a tire valve stem. I haven't looked into it yet to see if the valve is something that you can buy at a bicycle shop. A Chevy dealer could certainly provide one. That port is intended for diagnostic purposes, so a dealer would attach a pressure gauge that would depress the valve and allow them to measure fuel pressure. There is a plastic cap that screws on over the end to keep dirt out. Without the valve the cap will be unable to prevent fuel from spraying all over the place.
Rick B.
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