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Could someone please verify this for me. When you turn the knob on the headlamp switch CCW should the gage lights get brighter or dimmer? Thanks Tim

I asked this question on another forum and thought I would ask here too. I may be transfered to Clearwater Fla. and am wondering if the 81 will have to pass a emission test? My understanding is that Fla. no longer test vehicles. Tim

Hi Everyone, I had the car out on the highway today and noticed the coolant temp was up around 220 F. It didn't go any higher then that and when I got the car back on regular roads the temp came down to just under 200 F. which is where it always runs in the city. The air temp today was 85 F...

Hi All, I am currently rebuilding my E4ME Carb and noticed I do have some play in the primary throttle shaft. My question is how much play is too much? The play does not interfere with the primary butterfly operation. I am concern because the reason I'm doing the rebuild is because of a rough...

I just finished my engine rebuild and trying to get everything tuned. The engine runs great when its first started up cold, nice fast idle and very smooth. After the choke opens and the carb comes off of fast idle it acts as if the idle is set too low. There is a idle adjustment screw on the...

Hello fellow 81ers, I have a chance to pick-up a 700R4 trans. cheap. Does anyone know what is involved in swaping out the TH350C. I know that the 82's had this trans. so I'm hoping for a easy swap. If you can give me any info on this that would be great.....Tim

Hello 81er Can one of you fine people tell me at what RPM does the secondary open on a stock Qjet E4ME? Thanks Tim

Hello, I know some of you have converted over to a heated oxygen sensor for various reasons. I'm planning on doing the samething except I'm not sure on how to go about it. Should I get a three or four wire sensor? My stock sensor has two wires that both go to the ECM, so I'm thinking a three...

What type of aftermarket air cleaners will fit inder a stock 81 hood with stock intake and carb? Thanks Tim

Is anyone using the tall style valve covers on their 81? If so, did you have to perform any Mods to get them to work? Tim

Hi, Can someone tell me if the L-81 intake was painted blue from the factory or was it a natural alum casting? Tim

Has anyone cut the air tubes off their stock headers? What did you do to plug the holes where the tubes use to be? Thanks Tim

Can someone please explain to me the benefits of adjusting your base timing at 12* BTC versus 6* BTC as the factory manual suggest? Thanks Tim

Hi Everyone, I plan on freshing up my engine as my winter project so I'm putting my parts list together. I plan on replacing the heads because I've heard the stock 81 heads are not worth rebuilding. Can anyone recommend what type heads would bolt on with little or no changes. Not really...

Hello Everyone, I'm looking for the rear compartments push button locks or latches for my 81. I need one for the storage and battery compartments. Thanks Tim

I thought I would just throw this one out to everyone. My 81 runs pretty good but compared to the smoothness of my modern day car with all the electronics to monitor the engine, the Vette I feel idles a little rough. Does this seem normal? Just wondering how smooth your stock 81 idles...

Can anyone explain to me how your car runs when the carb well plugs are leaking? My car runs fine for the most part, maybe just a bit rough after it warms up. Sometimes after I have driven it, when I start it up the following morning it runs very rough and smokes for a few minutes and then it...

Well, I was able to get the car out today after completing the rear suspension and u-joints. Was a little scary at first, making some strange noises, I think it was everything settling. After about 300ft everything was fine. Now on to the next phase,,,,Tim

Hello Again, Can anyone tell me if the stock strut rods are straight from end to end or does the end that attaches to the diff have a slight bend in it? Thanks Tim

Does anyone know where I can purchase the 12 point u-joint strap bolts that came originally with our cars? Tim