matching numbers???
Thread Starter
Cruising
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
matching numbers???
Ok where are the numbers on the engine so if i can see if they are matching or not???
Second?? how many pieces of rubber hose are there in the fuel line and what size??? I got it to fire with puuting gas in the carb put would like a little more run time.!!!
Third??? I guess theres a vacume hose under the dash since i hear a big hissing when it runs.
By the way its 1976 t top with glass tops. red. Unde the paint it looks pink is that primer?? or Putty???
Thanks
for all input
Second?? how many pieces of rubber hose are there in the fuel line and what size??? I got it to fire with puuting gas in the carb put would like a little more run time.!!!
Third??? I guess theres a vacume hose under the dash since i hear a big hissing when it runs.
By the way its 1976 t top with glass tops. red. Unde the paint it looks pink is that primer?? or Putty???
Thanks
for all input
CF Community Team
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 9,329
Likes: 359
From: Delaware
St. Jude Donor '25
ok, Question #1.
On the passenger side of the engine bay, look just below the front of the head where it meets the block ( front meaning side closest to front end of the car and the width side of the head). Should be a pad on the block. If it is painted for whatever reason, do not scrape it off or use abrasive, use a mild paint remover carefully. If you can read it, it will have the number sequence of your VIN on one side and the build date and engine code on the other. The build date should pre date the build date of you car. For example, on my 68 it reads "V0501HT" (V=Flint, 0501 is May 1st, and HT is 327/350 hp no AC). My car was built in May. The other side has a portion of my VIN. If you numbers match you car, and since it is a 76 (I doubt there are many fake restamps on 76 cars....but who knows), you most likely have a numbers matching engine at least. If not, the engine was replaced.
Also, I have no idea on question #2
Question #3. The "putty" color (kinda redish brown?) is most likely factory primer.
Hope that helps!
On the passenger side of the engine bay, look just below the front of the head where it meets the block ( front meaning side closest to front end of the car and the width side of the head). Should be a pad on the block. If it is painted for whatever reason, do not scrape it off or use abrasive, use a mild paint remover carefully. If you can read it, it will have the number sequence of your VIN on one side and the build date and engine code on the other. The build date should pre date the build date of you car. For example, on my 68 it reads "V0501HT" (V=Flint, 0501 is May 1st, and HT is 327/350 hp no AC). My car was built in May. The other side has a portion of my VIN. If you numbers match you car, and since it is a 76 (I doubt there are many fake restamps on 76 cars....but who knows), you most likely have a numbers matching engine at least. If not, the engine was replaced.
Also, I have no idea on question #2
Question #3. The "putty" color (kinda redish brown?) is most likely factory primer.
Hope that helps!
Last edited by avalonjohn; Dec 17, 2012 at 10:33 PM.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 7,123
Likes: 433
From: Gladstone MO
C3 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
Question #2 rubber fuel line-
There will be 1 piece of 3/8 on the intake side of the pump- this one should be the proper hose- it has an "S" bend and normal hose will kink and shut you off. On the fuel pump, there is also a return hose that goes to the frame also. Don't recall what size it is. maybe 5/16?
There will also be a couple more in the rear from the tank to the frame hard line.
From the fuel pump to the carb should be all steel line- no rubber. Stock, the fuel filter is in the carb.
There will be 1 piece of 3/8 on the intake side of the pump- this one should be the proper hose- it has an "S" bend and normal hose will kink and shut you off. On the fuel pump, there is also a return hose that goes to the frame also. Don't recall what size it is. maybe 5/16?
There will also be a couple more in the rear from the tank to the frame hard line.
From the fuel pump to the carb should be all steel line- no rubber. Stock, the fuel filter is in the carb.
Team Owner
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 38,923
Likes: 1,482
From: Southbound
Cruise-In II Veteran
On the pad on the block at the front of the right head.
Factory fuel line from the pump to the carburetor is steel, not rubber. The line from the frame to the pump probably has a molded S hose. Both are available from the Corvette aftermarket providers.
Headlight override and light switch have vacuum. AC controls in the console have vacuum. Since you can hear it, you obviously have a vacuum leak you need to find.
All 76s had fiberglass tops from the factory. If you have glass, they are aftermarket or 78-82 optional glass tops fitted to your car.
Purchase the assembly instruction manual (AIM), the GM chassis service manual, and an owner's manual. You're going to want all three.
Congrats on the 76.
...how many pieces of rubber hose are there in the fuel line and what size?...
...I guess theres a vacume hose under the dash since i hear a big hissing when it runs...
...By the way its 1976 t top with glass tops..
Purchase the assembly instruction manual (AIM), the GM chassis service manual, and an owner's manual. You're going to want all three.
Congrats on the 76.
