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  1. Buckskin7T7V

    A.C. Compressor Busted; but.

    The A.C. compressor on my C3 has gone bad and a new one is about to be installed. My question is; if I run the belt on the old compressor with the clutch switch off or disconnected, will the junk from the old compressor continue to dirty-up the rest of the system. I need to drive to the shop for...
  2. Buckskin7T7V

    Help! Driver Side Door Will NOT Open

    1977 Corvette: The driver side door will not open. I could not get the door panel all of the way off, so I have been trying to unlock it down the window slot. It seems the last lever that finally releases the hook lock will not release it. I am writing about the jaws that go around the stud that...
  3. Buckskin7T7V

    Help! Driver Door Will NOT Open

    1977 Corvette: The driver side door will not open. I could not get the door panel all of the way off, so I have been trying to unlock it down the window slot. It seems the last lever that finally releases the hook lock will not release it. I am writing about the jaws that go around the stud that...
  4. Buckskin7T7V

    Jet-Hot Coating

    Has anyone had there exhaust manifolds Jet-Hot coated? I am mainly interested in stock cast exhaust manifolds not headers. I would like to know if the coating really does drop the under the hood temperture.
  5. Buckskin7T7V

    e-mail address Change

    How or where do I change my e-mail address? I have a new DSL provider. Thanks
  6. Buckskin7T7V

    Fender Alignment Question

    The space or gap between the front leading edge of the door (right side) and the back of the fender is not even. The top space is wider than the bottom. The rear of the door and the rear fender is perfect. Is there away to fix this without tearing the fendaer off?
  7. Buckskin7T7V

    MSD Ignition Advice

    I have a 77 vette with a (HEI) MSD 6A Capacitive Discharge unit. I was considering installing the MSD 8525 coil. Will this addition increase the performance over the stock coil in the igintion system. I was hoping someone out there has had experience with this set-up and can give advice before I...
  8. Buckskin7T7V

    4 Speed T-Shifter Reverse Lock-out Rod

    I realigned the shift rods on my T-10 and I am still having trouble getting the transmission into reverse. Can someone please tell me what the end of the small rod on the reverse lock-out looks like? Is it a clean straight cut or is it rounded. I know this is asking a lot; but if I knew the...
  9. Buckskin7T7V

    Optima Battery Problem

    I installed a Optima battery in both my 77 vette and 93 Toyota pick-up. The batteries were purchased at COSTCO. In a very short time the battery in the pick-up went bad and would not take a charge. I returned it and I was given a new one. The same thing has happened too the battery in the vette...
  10. Buckskin7T7V

    Shifter Problem

    Her we go, I have a 77 with a 1980 4 speed transmission. Everything has been fine until now. When I shift into reverse, the shifter goes in but the car will not move. If I creep forward a little and try again, it will go into reverse most of the time. At times when I make the first shift into...
  11. Buckskin7T7V

    Air Conditioning Replacement

    I have a 77 with the short fat little R4 compressor. I have had to replace it twice since 1977. Since this will be the third time I was thinking of switching to the long version A6. Would I be better off with the longer compressor or would there be no change in cooling performance. I live in the...
  12. Buckskin7T7V

    Flex-a-lite Dual Fans

    Since I live in a very hot area, I was considering installing dual 210 Flex-a-Lite electric fans. Has anyone out there installed these on a 77 or so vette? Has it helped? Was it a pain or a "pleasure" to install? Thanks
  13. Buckskin7T7V

    Pumping the Q-Jet

    I have a Q-Jet on my 77. When I first start it up for the day, I must pump the throttle four or five times before the fuel shoots in. Why does the float bowl empty the fuel. There are no external leaks. I am afraid that I will wash down the oil in the motor if I have to keep doing this. It does...
  14. Buckskin7T7V

    CD Player Skips

    I installed a CD changer in the glove box of my 77. That is in the rear deck on the passengers side. Now unless I am on a smooth road, (never) the cd playing skips. I was thinking of putting shock rubber mounts on the deck mounting bolts. Has anyone else had this problem and fixed it?
  15. Buckskin7T7V

    Power Window Problem

    My power window regulator motor has gone bad. The window is suck in the halfway. In-order for me to replace the motor I have to lock the window in the full up position. Does anyone know how I can get the window up to that position when the motor does not roll it up? I have tried to pull it up...
  16. Buckskin7T7V

    EGR Problem

    I have a 77 vette. In the production assembly manual, the EGR vacuum line comes off of the (BOTTOM) fitting of the EGR/TVS on the intake manifold. In the Corvette auto repair manuals it comes off of the (TOP) fitting on the EGR/TVS. Which is correct?????:confused
  17. Buckskin7T7V

    Need a Clutch Genus

    When I converted my 77 from an automatic to a 4-speed, I always had the problem of the clutch not disengaging until the pedal was almost to the floor board. If you barely lift your foot off the floor board, the clutch engages. I have tried to adjust this to give me a little more room before...
  18. Buckskin7T7V

    Getting heat BLASTED

    Where else can the hot engine air get into the car ventilation ducts? I have a 77 with A/C. I have replaced the hood weather stripping. Hot engine heat is getting into the ducting somewhere and when I turn on any setting: Vent, Heat, Def. A/C , MAX. I get hot air. The temp control lever is in...
  19. Buckskin7T7V

    Engine Flame-out

    I have a 77 350 L-48 with a Holley 4165 spread-bore carb. It also has a MSD 5 ignition system. When I take a hard RIGHT turn, the engine shuts-off. Not on left turns. Complete flame-out. Gen light comes on and the motor stops. It was happening before the MSD unit was installed and I do not smell...
  20. Buckskin7T7V

    MSD Spark Plug Gap

    I just installed a MSD-6A unit in the 77. I am running NKG XR-5 spark plugs. I was hoping that someone out there, knows a good spark plug gap to change to. Taking the plugs in and out, is not much fun. I know you should increase the gap to get the most out of the unit. I am now at the stock...
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