Recent content by Scotts82CE

hello all I am back......well......GOT IT RUNNING !!! New fuel pump, found out the pressure was only about 6, bought the entire sending unit and dropped it in place. Fired it up, let it idle for awhile, then took it for a 5 mile ride. Gradually eased it up to about 70 :woot: Pulled back...

Alright, I did the oil dipstick check, no gas aka flame. Did the code check, just got 12 over and over, I stopped at 4. Back for more later.

I got the morse code thing. The video was a great help. I will dig deep into this later. Thank you.

How does one pull codes? lol.....is there a repair manual called C3 vettes for dummies?

I will do the dipstick check first. Then the timing when I can get a timing light. Is setting the timing an action that requires removal of major components? I was planning on replacing all the wires and plugs anyways. Happy Memorial Day all!:beer

I put 5 gallons in it back in April. I know bad gas will make something run rough, but to not even start? And when I replaced the gas filters, I poured it into a small bucket and it looked very clean. Just like to get it started first, then tune it in. I missing a great driving day !! :cry

It was odd how it just happened....I do not know how to check the timing, have to speak to me like first time owner but with good hands. Will I need a timing light? Like I said, it tries to start. How would it just jump timing?:ugh

Hey Bill, I checked each plug wire post by running a wire to the hood spring and hanging it there.....I saw spark each time, sometimes blue, couple times orange, maybe I did not try to crank the motor enough. Car has 82K on it.

Hello all, I am new and I think I might get some answers here.:thumbTook my 82 CE out for a drive, started up just fine, went about 10 miles with no problem, as I slowed down at a light, I noticed it started running rough. As I tried to accelerate, I could only get up to about 30-35 and had to...