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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-21-2024, 10:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 344
Posted By Sky65

Check base timing with vac disconnected and...

Check base timing with vac disconnected and insure it is correct. Next make sure the vac advance is hooked to manifold vacuum. If hooked to ported vacuum idle speed is too low and tuners tend to...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-15-2024, 09:57 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,783
Posted By Sky65

I wouldn't change anything else until you...

I wouldn't change anything else until you determine what you have. As stated do compression test and idle vacuum. What rear gears and transmission? Maybe it's over geared for street use for the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-07-2024, 08:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 438
Posted By Sky65

You will need a conversion u-joint. 1310 on one...

You will need a conversion u-joint. 1310 on one cross for the driveshaft and a 1330 on the other cross for the diff yoke. Can't Remember the part number but they are available.

Tom
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-07-2024, 08:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 177
Posted By Sky65

Thanks

Thanks
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-07-2024, 07:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 177
Posted By Sky65

SST TKX Conversion Info please .

I use a 74 diff in my 65 with a 2 1/2" driveshaft. It has a 1330 rear ujoint. Does the SST C3 replacement driveshaft use this size shaft and rear ujoint? Yes I will call them on Monday and ask. Just...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-03-2024, 01:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 365
Posted By Sky65

On it's way. :thumbs: Tom

On it's way. :thumbs:
Tom
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-01-2024, 08:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 365
Posted By Sky65

I have one that looks pretty good to me. Pm me...

I have one that looks pretty good to me. Pm me your address and I'll mail it to you.

Tom
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-27-2024, 01:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,801
Posted By Sky65

Whatever technique you use make sure the road is...

Whatever technique you use make sure the road is straight and the car is straight. Putting the power down and the car is not straight will put you in the weeds faster than you can think about it.
...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-18-2024, 06:39 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,933
Posted By Sky65

Do you have a link? I had a lobe wipe on a...

Do you have a link? I had a lobe wipe on a Howard's hyd roller and one trashed lifter.

Thanks
Tom
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-27-2024, 08:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 760
Posted By Sky65

Juice down the center as best you can, use a 3...

Juice down the center as best you can, use a 3 arm gear puller.

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/1200x1200/img_7561_af7f0d1415d095dcc9b887f28e2a4e2478ca04cd.jpeg
I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-22-2024, 05:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 466
Posted By Sky65

You may have missed my other post but I do have...

You may have missed my other post but I do have the brackets. You can have them just pay shipping. Pm me some shipping info and I'll try and get you a shipping price.

Tom
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-22-2024, 10:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 466
Posted By Sky65

I do have a pair of the rear crossmember brackets...

I do have a pair of the rear crossmember brackets with pivot blocks and pivot bolts. They are for 63-79. They are yours just pay shipping.

Tom
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-21-2024, 11:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 466
Posted By Sky65

I may have a set of brackets. I'll check...

I may have a set of brackets. I'll check tomorrow. You need the rear brackets correct?

Tom
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-17-2024, 11:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 660
Posted By Sky65

Very nice Mke! :thumbs: Can you use your setup to...

Very nice Mke! :thumbs: Can you use your setup to to hold the deck lid up for soft top only?

Tom
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-14-2024, 11:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 695
Posted By Sky65

I use these....

I use these. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/msd-8852?srsltid=AfmBOooQM6au9K8LnrIQ2iLctFXq5DiexFa5m2-2yp3JY448rLpMI5IoXLI
They are significantly smaller than the standard MSD boots.

Tom
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-14-2024, 12:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 467
Posted By Sky65

Well it looks like that gasket is specifically...

Well it looks like that gasket is specifically for a 400 and has steam holes. I don't think steam holes will be a problem but as someone already said the bore diameter is larger than stock reducing...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-13-2024, 08:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 467
Posted By Sky65

What part number gaskets did you use? It's not...

What part number gaskets did you use? It's not unusual for manufactures to include the 400 in fitments for in all sbc even though they don't.

Tom
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-31-2024, 08:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 762
Posted By Sky65

I am no expert but as I understand it you are...

I am no expert but as I understand it you are correct that billet cams require different dist gear and pump push rod. What cam did you get? Not all l aftermarket cams are billet. BUT if yours is, I...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-09-2024, 03:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 452
Posted By Sky65

Both drum and disc were available in 65. See if...

Both drum and disc were available in 65. See if the chart says they will fit 66-67. Disc brake only years.

Tom
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
01-06-2024, 01:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 318
Posted By Sky65

I didn't know there was such a thing as a small...

I didn't know there was such a thing as a small cap HEI dist

Tom
Forum: C3 General
01-01-2024, 04:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,055
Posted By Sky65

I always check pilot bushings with a magnet....

I always check pilot bushings with a magnet. Magnetic is no good. Used to be National
PB 652 was steel. PB 652HD was oilite bronze.

Tom
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-17-2023, 07:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 633
Posted By Sky65

PM sent. Tom

PM sent.

Tom
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-16-2023, 09:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 633
Posted By Sky65

I have been through several suspension changes....

I have been through several suspension changes. Stock, VBP front coils with Bilstein shocks, then mono leaf with Bilstein shocks and now semi coil overs with Viking shocks. I agree with Nowhere Man...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-28-2023, 03:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,450
Posted By Sky65

I'm also with Gordon. I use a BT receiver, no...

I'm also with Gordon. I use a BT receiver, no radio, a Rockford Fosgate adjustable preamp, to a 700W amp. Np issues with distortion or volume. It's a side pipe car so sound quality is sketchy anyway....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-24-2023, 12:19 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,749
Posted By Sky65

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