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Took her to cars and coffee show last weekend (first ride of the season) she was spudering under constant cruise. so over the weekend took the Quadra sewer apart and found that the 2 air metering tubes fell out of the top and were lying in the float bowl (weird). I haven't touch the carb since 2000, runs like a top now
Last edited by walleyfisher; 04-30-2024 at 10:31 AM.
Went into the garage to look at it and detail spray the dust and few fingerprints off of it. Haven't been able to take it out since it came home from the alignment and Friday night cruise-in on the 19th. Either been too busy with kiddos, house projects, or dodging tornados & hail over the last week. I did get it signed up for a show at the brewery down the street on May 11th. Hoping for good weather that day.
At least it's nice to walk into the garage or open the garage door and see the car sitting on all 4 tires, ready to go whenever instead of being in QuickJack Jail.
I had about 30 minutes to fit check the new fuel feed line to the carb.
The pressure regulator, return line and filter all went into place.
I will need to build a new solid stainless fuel line between the pump and the carb and possibly move the location of the filter, but all is good.
Heading out Friday morning to the Big "May in the Bay" classic car and hotrods event.
thought, geezz. It's been awhile since I checked the oil.
Been about 3,500 miles since last change. Camera doesn't do it justice. Basically the color of the oil closest to the full mark is actually the color of the oil.
Looks like I'm a "Tad" down.
Keeping in mind this is a engine that I rebuilt myself in my home garage about 7 years ago. I'm OK with a "Tad" down in a bit over 3K miles.
Power steering fluid shows a tad high, coolant, spot on. Air in the tires. Tomorrow I think I need to give it a wax.
As today is a Labour day what’s better than to spend it by doing some labour. Decided to finaly finish the vette engine refresh and I’m glad to say it was successful.
So I’ve changed the rear main seal, oil pump shaft, decided to go with the metal collar one and I was suprised to find the windage tray in the oil sump, I guess L82 had it by default.
While I was there I changed the oil pan gasket, went with the fel-pro blue one piece. Decided to clean, sand and repaint the oil pan while at it:
I gave it the new Bosch filter and fresh VR1 oil.
Since the pan was off I decided to change the chain and sprockets, of course with all new gaskets. Changed the front main seal too. I was suprised to see how easy harmonic balancer went out and used the opportunity to clean and paint it. While at it I wire brushed the timing cover and gave it nice new shade of blue.
I had to take the water pump and pulley off so I sanded and repainted those as well. For the collor I went with gloss black heat resistant paint.
I gave it the new belts too. Since the fan was off and the pulley was off I’ve sanded and repainted the fan too. Gave it some new bolts as well.
I had a leaky radiator which was getting worse by the day so I decided to purchase some new honeycomb and reweld everything with lead as it was done in the past. I like the aluminium ones but I like the OEM even more. When I tested it, it held preasure of 1.2 bar overnight. Gave it some new nipples and transmision hoses since it was out. I’ve repainted the exposed frame and bottom radiator brackets.
Aliexpress came through with some silicone hoses and they fit OEM style, no iissues there. Went with the matte black finish:
I also cleaned and degreases all the old gunk and oil which accumulated over the years. Since the shroud was out I decided to clean and respray it with black texture spray for the plastic bumpers.
I had some issues wit the Y exhaust but after soaking it in some penetrating oil it went off and on again pretty easy. I couldn’t find any oem exhaust gaskets so I used fireplace silicone (holds till 1250°C) and it worked like a charm.
Oh yeah, here is the new air filter too:
That’s it, I have put everything together ran it for some time without the spark to build the oil pressure and after that it started from the first tooth.
I’m really happy and a bit more peacefull now knowing everything is new and most important NO LEAKS
A lot of work done in a day! I never seem to move that fast on my hobby car! Everything looks great!
Well, except maybe that upper rad hose. I'd be trimming the thermostat end of it to get that kink out of it on the shroud end. Hose shouldn't be on the shroud like that.
You seem to be missing the little guard over the alternator belt to protect that hose as well.
2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (performance mods)
2019 C3 of Year Winner (performance mods)
2016 C3 of Year Finalist
I pulled a 2 week old Pyle radio that was a pile...Replaced it with an obscenely expensive Pioneer but was rewarded with better radio reception I n and higher quality all the way around.....I am buttoning it up tomorrow after work. It's going to rain again but hopefully I can wash it before another season openner in Salisbury this saturday!!!
As today is a Labour day what’s better than spend it doing some labour. Decided to finaly finish the vette engine refresh and I’m glad to say it was successful.
So I’ve changed the rear main seal, oil pump shaft, decided to go with the metal collar one and I was suprised to find the windage tray in the oil sump, I guess L82 had it by default.
While I was there I changed the oil pan gasket, went with the fel-pro blue one piece. Decided to clean, sand and repaint the oil pan while at it:
I gave it the new Bosch filter and fresh VR1 oil.
Since the pan was off I decided to change the chain and sprockets, of course with all new gaskets. Changed the front main seal too. I was surprised to see how easy harmonic balancer went out and used the opportunity to clean and paint it. While at it I wire brushed the timing cover and gave it nice new shade of blue.
I had to take the water pump and pulley off so I sanded and repainted those as well. For the color I went with gloss black heat resistant paint.
I gave it new belts too. Since the fan was off and the pulley was off I sanded and repainted the fan too. Gave it some new bolts as well.
I had a leaky radiator which was getting worse by the day so I decided to purchase some new honeycomb and reweld everything with lead as it was done in the past. I like the aluminum ones but I like the OEM even more. When I tested it, it held pressure of 1.2 bar overnight. Gave it some new nipples and transmission hoses since it was out. I’ve repainted the exposed frame and bottom radiator brackets.
Aliexpress came through with some silicone hoses and they fit OEM style, no issues there. Went with the matte black finish.
I also cleaned and degreased all the old gunk and oil which accumulated over the years. Since the shroud was out I decided to clean and respray it with black texture spray for the plastic bumpers.
I had some issues with the Y exhaust but after soaking it in some penetrating oil it went off and on again pretty easy. I couldn’t find any oem exhaust gaskets so I used fireplace silicone (holds till 1250°C) and it worked like a charm.
Oh yeah, here is the new air filter too:
That’s it, I have put everything together ran it for some time without the spark to build the oil pressure and after that it started from the first tooth.
I’m really happy and a bit more peaceful now knowing everything is new and most important NO LEAKS
Here they are, my babies
It hurts me to see that hot exhaust pipe running under the oil pan. Might be time for a true dual exhaust system. My friend and I just put one on his Stingray. We went with 2-1/2" with stock style mufflers from Zip. It sounds nice; not too loud.
I totally agree with you. It is on the list, I’ve had my eye on those summit racing ones for quite some time, but I have more pressing things to deal with.
My entire front suspension is dead, rear spring hangers are not good and this was a big and important job as well.
After I sort out the suspension then everything safety and driveability wise is done and time for upgrades will take it’s place. Headers are first on that list.
I hear ya Miro. The repair list never ends on these beautiful cars. But that's what makes it a great hobby. Always a sense of satisfaction with each completed task.
And unlike wasting your money in a bar, or on women. You have something nice to show for your efforts!
You mentioned you couldn't justify the cost of carpet shipped from overseas at one point. What did you finally do with your carpets? Just scrub em up?
I was lucky and found a company right here in the land of Oz that makes moulded carpets for early C3's.
Good thing I don't have one of those newer ones like you have. As they don't do those.
I had about 30 minutes to fit check the new fuel feed line to the carb.
The pressure regulator, return line and filter all went into place.
I will need to build a new solid stainless fuel line between the pump and the carb and possibly move the location of the filter, but all is good.
Man you could just eat off that engine! That's just beautiful!
I hear ya Miro. The repair list never ends on these beautiful cars. But that's what makes it a great hobby. Always a sense of satisfaction with each completed task.
And unlike wasting your money in a bar, or on women. You have something nice to show for your efforts!
You mentioned you couldn't justify the cost of carpet shipped from overseas at one point. What did you finally do with your carpets? Just scrub em up?
I was lucky and found a company right here in the land of Oz that makes moulded carpets for early C3's.
Good thing I don't have one of those newer ones like you have. As they don't do those.
I think you saw what I did with the carpets, I think you even commented on the entire job. Here’s the link:
It was actually a fairly easy job, just a tad time consuming. Carpets are easy to mould if you have the right stuff available and a good heavy duty sewing machine.
Funny thing is that when I posted my work on facebook and instagram, in matter of two weeks I received almost 10 000$ worth of proposals from other people wanting me to do simmilar stuff for their cars. One could actually make a living out of this.
…and yeah this is a better “waste of time and money” than bars and women. At least you learn something and in the long run you have classic car that holds some or even grows in value.
Leaving in the morning for the 3 1/2 day classic cars and Hotrods event. Thought before I go I need to touch up the trim around the windshield, it's satin black on a 77 and tends to get chipped up frequently. So a lot of careful taping off. As you know removing all of it is really involved.
Not the best pic, but you get the idea. Whenever I do have them all off I strip them off and completely redo them. But in-between touch up spray jobs help to keep her looking her best.
Leaving in the morning for the 3 1/2 day classic cars and Hotrods event. Thought before I go I need to touch up the trim around the windshield, it's satin black on a 77 and tends to get chipped up frequently. So a lot of careful taping off. As you know removing all of it is really involved.
Not the best pic, but you get the idea. Whenever I do have them all off I strip them off and completely redo them. But in-between touch up spray jobs help to keep her looking her best.
Dumb question maybe but why don’t you just wrap them?
Look at the deep groves in them. Think about how they clip on. Doesn't even begin to sound possible. And when the vinyl wrap gets nicked up putting the T tops on.......
Took a lot longer to get it all done (or at least longer than I thought it would). This is my 1st attempt to build a console or anything like this. I wanted to modernize the look a little after seeing some pictures of C3's online and I really wanted cup holders for the summer drives with my wife. I also added a USB charger and an alternate horn button due to the one in the steering wheel not working. I made a cover (arm rest) to the cup holders that use magnets hidden under the leather to hold it in place. I also decided I was tired of the gauges giving me a hard time so I decided at the last minute to replace the gauges too. I'm not the best at taking pictures but will include some anyway.
04-29-2024, 10:31 PM
