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  1. Tepot

    starter turns rough when cold. But starts and turn right up when hot. What the hell?

    ok. guy's. thanks for all the help so far. My problem seems to get worst but some issues are fixed. I'll tell you what I've done so far. I've fixed the ground from the battery to the frame. this as fixed my problem I had with power to distributor , radio, fan and wipers. Acceleration is...
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    starter turns rough when cold. But starts and turn right up when hot. What the hell?

    wow! Thanks guys, I've checked the ground to the battery. Didn't look like it was rusted or corroded at all but I've brushed with a steal brush on the frame to clear out paint and other residue, then steal brushed the bolt itself then put everything back in place and the car starts fine now. the...
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    starter turns rough when cold. But starts and turn right up when hot. What the hell?

    Hi guys, interesting problem here. I've noticed that my car had a hard time starting recently. not only that. my wipers started to not work or work when it wanted, the fan as well and then my darn radio was cutting. I've investigated and found a missing bold on the starter which olds the...
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    ~Can one safely tap electricty from the HEI-distributor's 12V./switched-wire to operate elect.-choke?

    I really don't recommend this. Leave your distributor alone. I had done this on my Chevy 350 on my boat and I had issues when I was at full trottle. it's seemed to miss at 3000 RPM. turned out that there was not enouph power going to distributor. I then fixed that with getting power from another...
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    3 step wax system from Mothers. Had a hard time removing was on last step. please help

    Here's the result. turned out very nice, But had to work hard to get that 3rd coat out. 3 Step Wax from Mothers | Facebook
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    3 step wax system from Mothers. Had a hard time removing was on last step. please help

    Hi guys, I"m a good mecanic but when it comes to putting wax on the car I need a little help. I still did an awesome job but damn I've worked hard on removing that last coat of the carnuba wax. Everybody tells me that removing was when it comes to a haze is supposed to be effortless. Well let...
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    Vortech supercharger entry level carburated question

    Thanks, anyway I could speak to him? maybe by email?
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    Vortech supercharger entry level carburated question

    My engine is pushing around 375 HP. The bottom end is stock, but upgraded the top end with Edelbrock performer EPS intake, patriot aluminium heads 64CC , comp cam xtreme 268 camshaft, Holley 770 street avenger caburetor. High flow holley fuel pump. I've been looking at specs and my air...
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    Vortech supercharger entry level carburated question

    Hi guys, I've looked at all kinds of possibilities to give a boost to my 350 engine. it's now pushing around 375 HP. I was thinking maybe rebuild the engine to a 383 stroker which my take me to 425 HP. But the cost is most likely close to 5000$ to do so. Now I was looking at this supercharger...
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    burned some rubber last night, lot's of fun, Enjoy !

    I've ordered new tires and they are in. So I'd thought maybe I should finish off the old ones. I think I did a pretty good job at it. YouTube - ‪C3 Corvette Stingray , Huge Burnouts !!!‬‏ Enjoy !! Dan
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    Burned the old tires today, Lot's of fun, check it out.

    I've ordered new tires and they are in. So I'd thought maybe I should finish off the old ones. I think I did a pretty good job at it. YouTube - ‪C3 Corvette Stingray , Huge Burnouts !!!‬‏ Enjoy !! Dan
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    Reupholstering Seats - Some New Tips

    Hi, Just a suggestion. I've just finish reupholstering my seats in my 74 Stingray and in your post your are suggesting the "seat bottom repair kit" . The only thing I want to add to this is , " DO IT WHILE YOU HAVE THE CHANCE !!! " only one of my seat was bad, You've guess it, it's the...
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    Door Panel replacement

    Thanks "White75" . Here's a picture of my new door panels. Now I need to finish my seats and I'll have an almost new interior.
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    Door Panel replacement

    Perfect !!! Thanks alot. I'll start on that this weekend. I have to fix my darn snowblower now. Got like 30cm of snow last night and the thing is broken. Lucky for me, I have power windows. So another hole I don't have to worry about. ;)
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    Door Panel replacement

    Well since you did yours and exactly the way I want to do mine. Could you tell me how you made the holes for the door handle? I'm so affraid to **** that up. do you use a drill? knife ???
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    Door Panel replacement

    I am currently replacing my door panels. I've found out that the clips are missing on both of them which I will order soon, I already have the new door panels. the question is. Are those clips with the handle and door lock knob enouph to hold the panels ? The reason i'm asking is because...
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    bellhosing cover

    It's only 4 small bolt at the bottom part of the bell housing. Very easy to install. You might need to remove starter to get to that last bolt on passenger side. Here's a picture, You'll find the bolt heads on the transmission side screwing towards the front of the engine.
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    Electric Windows Not Working C3

    HI, I just got the same problem today. the ING wire is pluged in the fuse box. So do you think I have a bad Relay?
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    Question: swaping 350 to a 454 BB question

    Hi guys, I've been pretty busy building my garage lately and now since it's almost all done I'll be able to do more work on the vette. Now I was wondering. I'm kind of tired to put extra parts on the tired 350 and not being able to make the kind of horse power I would like. So I'm thinking of...
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    March Performance serpentine conversion kits

    There is nothing I want to solve, Well one thing. I don't like the location of my power steering pump. can't get to it. I think with the converstion kit you can actually put the alternator on the other side. Also I'm getting a new engine and want my engine bay to be very clean and show looking...
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