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Beautiful. Thanks much!:thumb

OK, here's something that has me stumped. I have a 1981 with matching engine number to my VIN. The other code on the engine above that one ends in the suffix ZDD . I looked this up on the internet on several sites and the code indicates that I should have a manual trans. But I have the three...

Good info Mikey There's a limiter plate thingy that came with the the street fire that screws on to limit the vacuum advance and I have it set to limit of 11 degrees max advance if my memory is correct. It has four settings and I have it on the second lowest to start with. I can put it on the...

I'm finding out a lot of things about this car are not "stock" UPDATE: I bought a new Street Fire Dist. and installed it and set the timing and wow, what a difference that makes!:happyanim: The engine runs 100 percent better! Way more power and throttle response. It even starts a little...

Thanks for the link. Lots of info there. What's the difference between a manual choke and a mechanical choke? Pardon my ignorance but I'm on a steep learning curve:) I do plan to get the dist sorted out but working in the starting taking priority now. Brad

The number on the carb is 7047186 "mfd in USA for GMC" The timing does advance up to 12 BTDC when I rev the engine so either there is something still coming from the computer or there is some weights spinning in the dist. I didn't see any when I replaced the cap and rotor. So if I have a...

Hello again. I have a new to me 1981. It looks like the former owner(s) removed alot of the smog and computer stuff. I think this car qualifies for a "Bubba" award. My problem is the engine is really hard to start after sitting overnight. The carb does squirt fuel into the forward 2 barrels...

update I found a space saver tire and wheel on ebay in good condition. :happyanim: It fits perfectly in the spare tire carrier. It didn't look like there was enough room for a full size wheel in the carrier without the bottom of the carrier hanging down another 4 or 5 inches. Thanks for the...

Thanks. Yes, I know that it came with a space saver spare. I wanted to know what wheel from cars OTHER than a corvette will fit my 81 AND also fit in the spare tire carrier. I'm not concerned with it being original, just want a spare in case of a flat.

Hi, The 1981 I just bought didn't have a spare tire. I read where I could put a full size 15X8 wheel and tire in the carrier but was wondering if I could put a narrower rim and tire in there. What I need to know is what other size rims will fit my 1981? Also, what other GM cars have rims that...

Hi, Just bought a red 1981 automatic. Installed 4 calipers and other minor things. Waiting for other parts to get the interior working good. Love the looks of this car. I had a white 66 back in the 80's but didn't keep it...so it's been a long time between Corvettes!