Installing Computer
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Instructor
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Installing Computer
I have sent the computer off Chuck CoW for a 'tune'. When I get it back and reinstall it is there anything special I should do or look out for?
I did read about window indexing. I suspect one would do that to both windows.
I did read about window indexing. I suspect one would do that to both windows.
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Instructor
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computer install
Well that sounds easy.
I also purchased a Vararam intake and a 160 thermostst, any tricks to that.
Bear in mind this is my first Vette. I am used to working on 30's classics. This is a whole different ball game!
I also purchased a Vararam intake and a 160 thermostst, any tricks to that.
Bear in mind this is my first Vette. I am used to working on 30's classics. This is a whole different ball game!
Le Mans Master
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That is exactly how I started out.
With the vararam make sure it seals good around the filter. If you cut the radiator shroud with it still in the car put something behind it so you don't cut into anything else. Others on here have made that mistake.
With the vararam make sure it seals good around the filter. If you cut the radiator shroud with it still in the car put something behind it so you don't cut into anything else. Others on here have made that mistake.
Drifting
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From: The Great Pacific Northwest...........I carry a gun cause a cops too heavy.
The only additional thing I did was drill a small hole in the 160 degree thermostat before reinstalling it to eleminate the possability of having any trapped air behind the thermostat. But if you work on older cars, like I do, you probably already know that trick. 
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Good advice. I didn't realize the radiator shrowd would have to be altered. Is it tough to get out?
The car is too low for my floor jack to fit under, so I used a scissors jack that I have in the shop.YUCK! Is there a a low profile air powered hydraulic jack that works well?
The car is too low for my floor jack to fit under, so I used a scissors jack that I have in the shop.YUCK! Is there a a low profile air powered hydraulic jack that works well?
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It wasnt a whole long time ago that I blew the rad cap right off of a 36 Auburn that I 'thought' I had blead the air off. THAT was a mess. I now put a hole in all thermostats.
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Good advice. I didn't realize the radiator shrowd would have to be altered. Is it tough to get out?
The car is too low for my floor jack to fit under, so I used a scissors jack that I have in the shop.YUCK! Is there a a low profile air powered hydraulic jack that works well?
The car is too low for my floor jack to fit under, so I used a scissors jack that I have in the shop.YUCK! Is there a a low profile air powered hydraulic jack that works well?
You'll love the Vararam!
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