20 Most Recent 1976 Chevrolet Corvette Questions & Answers

It is not the ground or antenna. The problem is internal to the radio.

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Pulse? you mean the elevation mechanism is oscillating? or the lights go dim and then bright like you were constantly on the dimming switch? if this, there is a dimming switch/relay that operates from a single pulse from your driver's dimming switch. I am guessing you have a cross over from power supply and engine vibration does the pulse. Follow the headlight wire back from to a little box, probably metal. Check all connections and possible crossover. It could be within the switch and going haywire. You may be able to listen to the continuous clicking. You may be able to rebuild it, but may not be worth it. So buy a new one. If it's the elevation mechanism, there may be a similar relay for the motor but connected to the lights on switch. There may be a faulty relay, or again viabrating donnection with a make break operation.

Mary...when you say "wants to start" I'm not sure if it turns over but won't start(sounds like lack of fuel or timing problem)or it won't turn over fast enough to start(again sounds like alternating problem and for a bit been running car off battery with no alternator till battery too low to turn engine over)...and what the heck is "starter fluid"???? No such thing.

You have an alternating problem..I assume on a 76 model you have an internal regulator...if you have no voltage meter then charge your battery and start the var then pull positive battery terminal...if car dies,alternator is bad and needs replacing.If it stays running your at least putting out some voltage but might not be enough...most parts stores(Auto Zone,ect)will do a free voltage check(on or off vehicle)

Read this post on the corvette forum, it has much valuable info and a graphic of the headlight door operating system. Good luck!

Check the linkage from your gear shift to the reverse arm, it might be bent and check the cotter key that connects them.

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How about reverse ??

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Try a little starting fluid in the intake (not too much, just enough to test). If it takes off for a second or so, may be water in gas. Ten months old? It should be alright, unless it's loaded with water.

Under the dash on the drivers side.

Bad seal. Rebuild the Carb with a new kit and make sure you have no extra parts. You should be able to get a carb rebuild kit from your local auto parts store.