C3 Tech/Performance V8 Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Basic Tech and Maintenance for the C3 Corvette
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Tools Question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 20, 2003 | 12:31 AM
  #1  
pra4sun's Avatar
pra4sun
Thread Starter
Racer
10 Year Member
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 432
Likes: 0
From: Manchvegas NH
Default Tools Question

I have been reading some of the FAQ articles about setting idle mixture. A couple of the tools mentioned are a low speed tachometer and a vacuum gauge. I figure that these tools would be nice to own, not only to use for setting the mixture.

Are these items available at auto parts stores? If not, where can I buy them? How much should I spend on them?

Thanks for helping.
Reply
Old Jun 20, 2003 | 01:07 AM
  #2  
Dalannex's Avatar
Dalannex
Safety Car
25 Year Member
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
Liked
 
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 4,077
Likes: 27
From: Northeast South Dakota
Default Re: Tools Question (pra4sun)

An analog tach/dwell meter is about $30 for a cheap one at most parts stores, and a vacuum gauge is available at any parts stores for....oh, I say about 10 bucks. Then you get yourself a piece of rubber hose, and a barbed fitting from your local hardware store and screw it onto the gauge.

-Justin
Reply




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:50 AM.

story-0
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

Slideshow: the top 10 things Corvette owners want in the C9 Corvette

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-30 12:41:15


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

Slideshow: 10 Important Corvette 'firsts' that every fan should know.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 17:02:16


VIEW MORE
story-2
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

Slideshow: Should you buy a 2020-2026 Corvette or wait for 2027?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 10:08:58


VIEW MORE
story-3
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

Slideshow: 2027 Corvette lineup vs the world.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-24 16:12:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

Slideshow: 10 major Corvette problems from the last 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-14 16:37:05


VIEW MORE
story-5
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!

Slideshow: 5 most and least popular Corvette model years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-08 13:25:01


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!

Slideshow: 2027 Corvette buyer's guide

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-17 16:41:08


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Things C8 Corvette Owners Hate (But Won't Tell You)

Slideshow: 10 things C8 Corvette owners hate, but won't tell you.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-01 18:36:07


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Best Corvettes Coming to Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2026!

Slideshow: Should you add one of these incredible Corvettes to your garage?

By Brett Foote | 2026-04-01 18:14:05


VIEW MORE
story-9
Every Corvette Grand Sport Explained! (C2, C4, C6, C7, & C8)

Slideshow: Every Corvette Grand Sport explained

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-03-26 07:13:44


VIEW MORE