79 anniversary
Nov 22, 2011 | 01:05 PM
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79 anniversary
I have a problem with my engine wanting to die as soon as I put it in gear. Any Ideas??
Nov 22, 2011 | 01:43 PM
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when did it last have a tuneup? Is the engine completely stock?
Nov 22, 2011 | 01:59 PM
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Curb idle correct?
Nov 22, 2011 | 02:20 PM
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Are you saying you have a 1979 Anniversary Corvette?
Nov 22, 2011 | 03:55 PM
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Are you saying you have a 1979 Anniversary Corvette?
Yes! I bought it at a lien sale, and am trying to iron out the bugs. One of the biggest is when I put it in gear, it wants to die. when I come to a stop, I have to put it in neutral to keep it running.
Nov 22, 2011 | 04:01 PM
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Nov 22, 2011 | 04:03 PM
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Are you saying you have a 1979 Anniversary Corvette?
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Yes! I bought it at a lien sale, and am trying to iron out the bugs. One of the biggest is when I put it in gear, it wants to die. when I come to a stop, I have to put it in neutral to keep it running.
There were no 79 Anniversary models; those were 78 only.
Nov 22, 2011 | 04:04 PM
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so adjust the idle speed
Do you mean through advancing the distributer?
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Nov 22, 2011 | 04:05 PM
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no, turning the idle speed screw on the carburetor
Nov 22, 2011 | 04:05 PM
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There were no 79 Anniversary models; those were 78 only.
The door panel says 79 and all the emblems are anniversary edition
Nov 22, 2011 | 04:10 PM
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either it's not a 79 or somebody added the emblems. The 25th anniversary of the Corvette was in 1978, the first year being 1953.
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Nov 22, 2011 | 04:11 PM
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...The door panel says 79 and all the emblems are anniversary edition...
Door panels and emblems could have come from any where. Post the VIN; 78s have an 8 for the model year code; 79s have a 9.
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8 for 78s.
1Z87x
9 for 79s.
MelWff:
25th anniversary in 78.
Nov 22, 2011 | 04:17 PM
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Nov 22, 2011 | 04:23 PM
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...Thanks...
I knew what you meant.
Nov 22, 2011 | 04:28 PM
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no, turning the idle speed screw on the carburetor
Thanks! I have a quadra jet that is probubly in desperate need of a rebuild.
Nov 22, 2011 | 04:32 PM
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Door panels and emblems could have come from any where. Post the VIN; 78s have an 8 for the model year code; 79s have a 9.
1Z87x
8 for 78s.
1Z87x
9 for 79s.
MelWff:
25th anniversary in 78.
I'll check the VIN when I get home.
Nov 22, 2011 | 04:34 PM
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I'll check the VIN when I get home.
Now you're talkin'. It's the best way to now for certain.
Nov 22, 2011 | 05:09 PM
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I have a problem with my engine wanting to die as soon as I put it in gear. Any Ideas??
Is it blue and did you buy it from someone in San Diego, Mira Mesa to be specific?
Nov 22, 2011 | 05:16 PM
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Is it blue and did you buy it from someone in San Diego, Mira Mesa to be specific?
No. I bought it in Poway from a lien broker. It was at a wrecking yard. BTW..It's red.
Nov 23, 2011 | 05:29 PM
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