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Fixed The Miss

Posted: 5/19/04 2:47am Message 1 of 6
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Hobe Sound, FL - USA
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Vette(s): 1962 - 1963 - 1965 - 1980 1986 Roadster 1979 - L-82 - 1989 Roadster 1990 ZR-1.
I had requested brain info on my engine missing. 79 L82, 60,544 miles. Missing more at low rpm. Higher rpm, not as noticeable.
Checked everything that I was able to, plugs, wires, vacuum lines, full tank of fresh 93 octane, no luck. I made an appointment with Corvette Performance South in Pompano Beach, FL.
I hit the expressway. Fifteen miles down the highway at 70 mph, it smoothed out like a new car again.
I did keep the appointment, had it checked out, everything OK.
From now on, I will make sure it gets driven more often.
Anyone have any ideas what it was ? I would say, sitting around the garage too much. SATGTM.
Boatman |saluteflag| |cool|


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Fixed The Miss

Posted: 5/19/04 8:02am Message 2 of 6
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Vette(s): 1981 Blue Ice Met. w/pearl ghost flames TKO500 5speed. LS1 Swap 3.45 Dana 44.
Might have had a little varnish or gum build up in the carb. Fresh fuel may have dissolved it. Or you may have had a valve or lifter sticking a little. |headscratch|
Thats cool it's all better now.
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Fixed The Miss

Posted: 5/19/04 8:41pm Message 3 of 6
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CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!
A spark plug dry on on the tip may not be dry inside where the insulator is. A good run usually takes care of it.


Fixed The Miss

Posted: 5/19/04 9:59pm Message 4 of 6
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Hot Springs, AR - USA
Joined: 4/24/2004
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Vette(s): 69 Conv #'s match 427, TKO-600/.64, 3.36HD-Posi, HT, T/T, PS, PB, PW, SP, Leather, Comp XE264HR & Roller Rockers & Lifters, Air-Gap RPM intake, Holley St Av 770 VS, MSD 6AL+Dist+Blaster SS, K&N, Jet-Hot Hooker Side-Pipes, Steeroids, Al Rad, Spal Fans
nothing cures hibernation sickness like easing it up to 80 or so on the interstate and holding it for about 5 minutes..

then go home and trickle water into the carb until it quits blowing black...

case closed, bar open, lets go..


Fixed The Miss

Posted: 5/20/04 2:16am Message 5 of 6
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Hobe Sound, FL - USA
Joined: 11/19/2003
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Vette(s): 1962 - 1963 - 1965 - 1980 1986 Roadster 1979 - L-82 - 1989 Roadster 1990 ZR-1.
I'll drink to that. Thanks for the input from all of you, I will have a Miller Lite.
Boatman |cheers| |saluteflag| |cool|


Fixed The Miss

Posted: 5/20/04 6:50am Message 6 of 6
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Vette(s): 1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!
Hey Boatman, I don't like the taste of spirits, save an Iced Tea for me! |cheers|


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