ready to give up
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Instructor
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From: Cedar Springs MI
ready to give up
replaced my carb for the 3rd time now after 2 junk Edel 600's with a Holly 670 Avenger with dual feed, problem is now both Mr Gasket dual feed kits I put on both leak, now I dont even get any power from the bat. Its 100% charged but no lights radio or anything.
I cant take much more Im ready to just give it away before I shoot it.
I cant take much more Im ready to just give it away before I shoot it.
Safety Car
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From: Southern Indiana
I use the cheap chrome dual feed steel line and put teflon tape on the threads and it never leaks.
you need a hotrodder look at your car because it sounds like it needs a day of going over and adjusting.
you need a hotrodder look at your car because it sounds like it needs a day of going over and adjusting.
Melting Slicks
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replaced my carb for the 3rd time now after 2 junk Edel 600's with a Holly 670 Avenger with dual feed, problem is now both Mr Gasket dual feed kits I put on both leak, now I dont even get any power from the bat. Its 100% charged but no lights radio or anything.
I cant take much more Im ready to just give it away before I shoot it.
I cant take much more Im ready to just give it away before I shoot it.
Drifting
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From: Ansonia/NYC CT
For the battery, I'm going with dirty terminals, or bad ground. Pretty easy fix. Clean of the terminals on the battery, any sort of film or anything on them can cause this, and then check the main ground cable, should be connected to the tranny, and will likely be rusty. Clean it.
Burning Brakes
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From: Middleburg Florida
Actually the neg cable is connected to the frame. It comes through the bottom of the battery box and goes directly to the frame. I'd start with the electrical stuff first, and I agree, it's likely a dirty or loose connection at one of the battery cables. Another place to look on the 81 is the starter harness connection at the rear of the passenger side of the engine.
Drifting
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From: Antioch IL
Actually the neg cable is connected to the frame. It comes through the bottom of the battery box and goes directly to the frame. I'd start with the electrical stuff first, and I agree, it's likely a dirty or loose connection at one of the battery cables. Another place to look on the 81 is the starter harness connection at the rear of the passenger side of the engine.
it sounds like it is the starter harness good luck and be patient!
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post some pics of the car and a price ! 
(these are minor problems. )
The advice about buying Holley parts only from Holley is good advice. Teflon tape never hurts either.
(these are minor problems. )
The advice about buying Holley parts only from Holley is good advice. Teflon tape never hurts either.
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From: Cedar Springs MI
i got the Holly kit from Jegs last night 108.00 shipped but guess what? I got the wrong frikkin one. It is for the 4160 which is what I thought it was.
I ordered the pipe dope too for gas lines and just kept that and put on the MR Gasket threads. Who knows if it worked until I can start it again...
ERRR.
Now to start chasing electrical problems.
I ordered the pipe dope too for gas lines and just kept that and put on the MR Gasket threads. Who knows if it worked until I can start it again...
ERRR.
Now to start chasing electrical problems.
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Have you given any thought as to what caliber is needed to put it out of your misery? A 416 Remington magnum with 400 solid bronze bullet at front license plate level would likely travel completely through both the engine block and slushbox trans. 
Reload, shoot, repeat as needed. Make sure you post pics of the carnage. We love pics!
Reload, shoot, repeat as needed. Make sure you post pics of the carnage. We love pics!
Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '12
.50 BMG is now widely available as a rifle round and would also get the job done nicely via Barrett M107A1.
Be sure to call your shot as 69 Chevy has indicated to minimize your risk of over-penetration.
81$$pit: remember, failure is an integral part of experience. Deal well with failure and you'll be able to deal with anything. Keep working at it and posting here. Just about everyone on here has gone through what you're going through now. We all relate
Aslo, it's not your uncle's Camaro, its a Corvette, its worth the hassle.
Be sure to call your shot as 69 Chevy has indicated to minimize your risk of over-penetration.
81$$pit: remember, failure is an integral part of experience. Deal well with failure and you'll be able to deal with anything. Keep working at it and posting here. Just about everyone on here has gone through what you're going through now. We all relate
Aslo, it's not your uncle's Camaro, its a Corvette, its worth the hassle.
Have you given any thought as to what caliber is needed to put it out of your misery? A 416 Remington magnum with 400 solid bronze bullet at front license plate level would likely travel completely through both the engine block and slushbox trans. Reload, shoot, repeat as needed. Make sure you post pics of the carnage. We love pics!
Reload, shoot, repeat as needed. Make sure you post pics of the carnage. We love pics!Last edited by RobbSalzmann; Oct 26, 2011 at 06:47 PM.
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replaced my carb for the 3rd time now after 2 junk Edel 600's with a Holly 670 Avenger with dual feed, problem is now both Mr Gasket dual feed kits I put on both leak, now I dont even get any power from the bat. Its 100% charged but no lights radio or anything.
I cant take much more Im ready to just give it away before I shoot it.
I cant take much more Im ready to just give it away before I shoot it.
i got the Holly kit from Jegs last night 108.00 shipped but guess what? I got the wrong frikkin one. It is for the 4160 which is what I thought it was.
I ordered the pipe dope too for gas lines and just kept that and put on the MR Gasket threads. Who knows if it worked until I can start it again...
ERRR.
Now to start chasing electrical problems.
I ordered the pipe dope too for gas lines and just kept that and put on the MR Gasket threads. Who knows if it worked until I can start it again...
ERRR.
Now to start chasing electrical problems.
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: PA
i got the Holly kit from Jegs last night 108.00 shipped but guess what? I got the wrong frikkin one. It is for the 4160 which is what I thought it was.
I ordered the pipe dope too for gas lines and just kept that and put on the MR Gasket threads. Who knows if it worked until I can start it again...
ERRR.
Now to start chasing electrical problems.
I ordered the pipe dope too for gas lines and just kept that and put on the MR Gasket threads. Who knows if it worked until I can start it again...
ERRR.
Now to start chasing electrical problems.
