Update on 79 Exhaust system
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Racer
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From: Central New Hampshire
Update on 79 Exhaust system
Hey guys, just flew in to FL today. Picked up the Corvette and had it towed home. She's running rough. My pa thinks it's a timing issue. Dies when idling so I don't have a video of the exhaust running because it wasn't running right. But here's a quick video of what it looks like.
It's pouring out right now so I'll get under there tomorrow if it clears up.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7ZWh...ature=youtu.be
It's pouring out right now so I'll get under there tomorrow if it clears up.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7ZWh...ature=youtu.be
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Racer
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From: Central New Hampshire
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10201624363188026 Not sure if this link will work, but this is me driving it... poorly. Go easy on me guys.
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Racer
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From: Central New Hampshire
This is a video of how it looks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VN15d...ature=youtu.be
This is one of it running, but my dad put the camera a little too close I think. Sounds terrible but here it is none the less
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJNjX...ature=youtu.be
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VN15d...ature=youtu.be
This is one of it running, but my dad put the camera a little too close I think. Sounds terrible but here it is none the less
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJNjX...ature=youtu.be
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If it is idling poorly, do basic troubleshooting. Plugs, distributor cap and rotor, wires, timing, vacuum leaks as in disconnected hoses or a loose carburetor mounting, etc.
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Racer
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From: Central New Hampshire
I'm a beginner when it comes to cars.. This whole project was a learn as I go with help. A family friend came back a couple years back when we did the engine swap and said certain lines didn't need to be connected because they were more for emissions. I honestly don't know where what line would go where.. Would my best bet be to take it somewhere to have them look it over?
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Melting Slicks
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I'm a beginner when it comes to cars.. This whole project was a learn as I go with help. A family friend came back a couple years back when we did the engine swap and said certain lines didn't need to be connected because they were more for emissions. I honestly don't know where what line would go where.. Would my best bet be to take it somewhere to have them look it over?
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Racer
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From: Central New Hampshire
I appreciate that. Everyone on here has definitely been a huge help during this process. I have been told checking the timing is best left to someone who knows how to do it. Do you think at least having that checked out by a pro would be worth it, or you think I should read up/youtube it and give it a go myself?