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    Engine Idles Only if Choke is Closed.

    Hello All, I have a 1975 350 manual shift. Bought a 1604 Edelbrok carb and installed with pressure gauge and pressure valve. Fuel pressure set to 5.5 to 6 pounds. The problem is the engine stalls on idle. If you close the choke down the engine idles fine, but if the choke is open the engine...
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    Edelbrock Carb Issues

    Hi All, I have a 1975 350 4spd. I purchased and installed an Edelbrock 1406 600 cfm carb. When the car idles everything is fine including revving the engine. However when I put the car in gear and go down the street the engine sputters like it's going to stall. I need to take the car out of...
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    Ignition key issues

    Hi All, I had to replace the ignition switch actuator rack in a tilt telescopic 1975 steering column. Everything looks fine and works great with the column cover off. However when I install the column cover the key ignition cylinder is very tight to remove and insert the key the key will...
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    Steering Column Swap

    Hello All, I have a 1975 Tilt Telescopic sterring column. Can I swap it for just a tilt steering column with no modifications or electric conversions? ​​​​​​​Thanks
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    Replacing the rod from ignition key to ignition switch

    When I turn the ignition key the rod on top of the column that goes to the ignition switch does not move and the engine will not crank. I removed the steering column. How do you repair or replace this. Does anyone know or have pics or video on how to do this? Thanks
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    Engine will not cranks

    Hi All, I just finished tuning up the car and all is project, engine runs beautifully. 30min later I turn the key and the engine will not crank at all. I thought it was that feature that the clutch had to be depressed for the engine to crank. Is there a way to disable this so I rule it out as...
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    Quadrajet Desperation

    OK just saw that when the secondary flaps open they do not close back all the way because the Rod Sec Meters do not seat back down all the way. You have to play with it for it go all the way down and the secondary flags close all the way. Will this cause the hesitation when the pedal is floored...
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    Quadrajet Desperation

    Can anyone please help. Had a 1975 Quadrajet carb rebuilt for 1975 350 manual Corvette. The car starts idles and drives great. But if you nail the gas pedal the car hesitates and no pickup or power. If you cruse all is well and pick is perfect, problem is just when you floor the pedal is when...
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    Ignition lock cylinder install

    Does anyone know how to remove and install the ignition lock cylinder on a 1975 tilt wheel. I was told that you stick a rod in a hole by the ignition cylinder lock and turn the key backwards to remove it. Is that true? Thanks
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    How to remove upper control arm bolts.

    Hi All, I'm removing the upper control arms but can't find any store that has the attachment to a slide hammer to remove the upper control arm bolts. Can the bolts be removed another way? Can you use a hammer or any other tool? Thanks.
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    Rebuild Suspension

    Question: I will be doing the rebuid of both front and rear suspension with the body on the car. Is it more difficult? should I pay and have it done or can you do it with the body on without any issues. All I have are the tools and floor jacks. Thank you for all of your posts - GOLD info!!!!!!
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    Rebuild Suspension

    Hello All, I have a 1975 convertable and want to rebuild the front and rear suspension. I have never done any suspension work but want to try to rebuild id myself. Can anyone recommend good paper, books or video's on how to do it step by step? Thanks
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    Drivers side courtesy light location.

    The 1975 Assembly Manual does not show where it goes, only a general picture of the unit under the dash but not it's correct loaction. Can anyone take a picture of theres and post it?
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    Drivers side courtesy light location.

    Hello Everyone, I have a 1975 convertable. The drivers side courtesy light was missing from day one. I finally go a courtesy light frame support and wire bu have no clue where it mounts. The both service manuals do no show where it mounts. Does anyone know where i mounts on a 1975 C3 and have...
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    Help! Headlights always on.

    I just installed a new Dewitt’s radiator and had to remove the top two radiator support screws and loosen the lower screw (kept the stock clutch fan). After the install any time you put the key in the ignition the headlights are on. If you take the key out the lights go off. Just replaced the...
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