Hi Gents, I am trying to pin down my idle problem. When cqar is initally started up and is warm it idles not to bad. However, when car is driven about 2 mile or so the idle seems to be worse. It idles at about 750-800 rpm but it just sounds and feels a bit off almost like it is missing. I have...
Hi guys, Have a question about rear wheel bearings. If I take the tire at the 12 and 6 position there is movement in the wheel. I thinks this is bearings. Is there anyway to adjust these or replace without replacing the whole wheel assembly?? thanks.
I have a strange issue when I turn on/off the headlights. I recently replaced cam, lifters, balancer, chain, both headlight actuators, plastic filter and metal valve. The headlights work great, go up quick both at the same time and go down no problems. when engine is off they will also go down...
Gerry LP: if you got your ears on, this question is for you. I just want to make sure that I set my dwell right at 30 deg. However I have a dwell meter that is for 4, 6 & 8 cyl. engines. I know that Gerry always said use the 6 cyl. side but there was a switch for 6 and 8. There is no switch on...
I am in the process of giving my 81 a tune up. I am just not sure about timing an 81 seeing how it has the CCC which controls the advance timing. I am use to the older distributers that have the little canister with a hose connected to it being the vacuum advance. However, with the 81 I can't...
Hi all, Have an 81 and think there is a choke problem. Here is the situation: When I start the engine cold the choke comes on with the blade almost closed, open about quater of inch. Seems to work ok with rmps increasing up to 2000. Now my problem, I can't get the rmp's to come down even...
I have a slight engine tick. I am confident that it is the valves and most likely they require to be tightened or adjusted. How easy or difficult is this to do. Is it just a matter of tightening them for is there a proper procedure involved. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Would my car...
I was reading in the posts regarding low fuel light staying on all the time. I understand that a little circuit board is required. I don't have one and I can't find one in the car. Does anyone know where I could find one?
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Hello Folks: I am new to this forum and a fairly new 81 Vette owner (first one) from Ontario, CAD. I have been reading many theads and posts here. Very Very good info, tons of experience. I have learned so much and thank everyone that has unknowingly already helped me to correct a few issues...
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