Question: 2 Questions - Jacking & Raw fuel smell.

[dap220]

Hi All,
Any input will be greatly appreciated.

1. What is the proper procedure for jacking up the rear end of my 1981 Corvette? I jacked up the passenger side with a floor jack on the frame just n front of the tire. When I put it back down it looked like the tire was severely pinched in on the bottom. It straightened right out with no odd noises when i drove down the driveway but it looked weird. Did I do something wrong?

2. When idling the garage fills with a smell of what I can only assume is un-burnt fuel. I am running 93 octane and the previous owner had put in some octane booster to help with fuel that had been sitting for a while. The engine seems to be running well since I completed my tune up.

Thanks, Dale

 

[bill81vette]

do you have your owner manual???
It will tell you specifically where to place the jack
when ready to lift the vette.


chances are you canister filter need to be changed it is located behind the drivers side wheel.
just inside if the fender

 

[Antz81]

Sounds like you lifted it from the right place.
Mine does the same thing when I lower it back down after lifting it. I think the tire would come back out to its normal position if it could slide across the concrete easier.

 

[dap220]

chances are you canister filter need to be changed it is located behind the drivers side wheel.
just inside if the fender[/QUOTE]

Ok, so I got the evaporator canister. Any tips on replacing it? Looks like it's going to be a bear of a job, no room at all to pull it out unless I remove some other pieces/parts.
Thanks again....much appreciated.
Dale

 

[Antz81]

chances are you canister filter need to be changed it is located behind the drivers side wheel.
just inside if the fender

Ok, so I got the evaporator canister. Any tips on replacing it? Looks like it's going to be a bear of a job, no room at all to pull it out unless I remove some other pieces/parts.
Thanks again....much appreciated.
Dale[/QUOTE]
Cannister should be able to come out without removing any other parts. Just pull it out from below.

 

[dap220]

Ok, so I got the evaporator canister. Any tips on replacing it? Looks like it's going to be a bear of a job, no room at all to pull it out unless I remove some other pieces/parts.
Thanks again....much appreciated.
Dale

Cannister should be able to come out without removing any other parts. Just pull it out from below.[/QUOTE]

Thanks again...opened up the clamp all the way and she pretty much fell out of the bottom. Slid the new one back in, reconnected lines, cranked her up and that hideous raw fuel smell is gone. Everyone on this forum rocks!! :BOW

 

[dirtypants]

jacking c3

jacking on the frame flat ahead of the rear tire..behind the front tire..is correct..the manual tells you exact inches..but it is easy to see the wide flat frame section to use..Use a block of wood between jack and frame so as to not dent frame. Of course then use stands or blocks of wood. Note that most stand mfg say NOT to use stands only on one side..they are designed to be used as a pair..on opposite sides..so you support the rear both sides..or front both sides..but not one side of the car--front and rear., Use wood if only on one side. slowly lower onto the wood leaving the jack also..that way the car will not fall onto the wood in a way not expected. Never depend on a jack to hold the car up. Never jack under the differential. Wheels coming down tipped in is totally normal..they will straighten out in a few yards of rolling.,

 

[dap220]

jacking on the frame flat ahead of the rear tire..behind the front tire..is correct..the manual tells you exact inches..but it is easy to see the wide flat frame section to use..Use a block of wood between jack and frame so as to not dent frame. Of course then use stands or blocks of wood. Note that most stand mfg say NOT to use stands only on one side..they are designed to be used as a pair..on opposite sides..so you support the rear both sides..or front both sides..but not one side of the car--front and rear., Use wood if only on one side. slowly lower onto the wood leaving the jack also..that way the car will not fall onto the wood in a way not expected. Never depend on a jack to hold the car up. Never jack under the differential. Wheels coming down tipped in is totally normal..they will straighten out in a few yards of rolling.,

Thanks...I didn't know about not using 2 jack stands on the same side of the car. Also like the piece of wood between the jack and the frame idea, I will certainly use that trick.

 

[dirtypants]

Thanks...I didn't know about not using 2 jack stands on the same side of the car. Also like the piece of wood between the jack and the frame idea, I will certainly use that trick.

The stands caution is on mfg info..guess they think it might tip off..and maybe it has occurred..shops sell a hard rubber insert you can use in a floor jack cup but I like a bit of wood to distribute the load over a greater area and no dent or ding in the frame: ..and also use it or a thick rubber mat piece on the stands. Some frames tho strong as a square are not all that strong on just one bottom surface..especially if "center punched" as a bottle jack top might do: then add possible corrosion or rust..maybe inside where it cannot be seen..
Nick.