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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-28-2015, 10:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,612
Posted By Mike Ward

I'd suggest you had some other defect with those...

I'd suggest you had some other defect with those heads. Lead was commonly but mistakenly said to 'lubricate' the valves which is incorrect. There was no change in GM valves or valve guides when the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-28-2015, 10:11 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,681
Posted By Mike Ward

Drilling and slotting of rotors is for appearance...

Drilling and slotting of rotors is for appearance only. It will have no effect on braking distance or fade resistance except in 0.001% all-out racing situations.

Save your money.

Yes, drilled...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-28-2015, 10:01 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,466
Posted By Mike Ward

Probably not in your case but I know of several...

Probably not in your case but I know of several instances where builders paid a handsome premium for a 'high nickel block' based on the myth.

Whoever wrote the article you quoted also knows...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-27-2015, 08:42 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,466
Posted By Mike Ward

The 010/020 myth has been done, dusted, busted...

The 010/020 myth has been done, dusted, busted and put in the grave umpteen times only to rise again. :(

These numbers have been proven without a shadow of doubt to be simply the foundry...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-27-2015, 12:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,160
Posted By Mike Ward

Search engines typically index findings...

Search engines typically index findings customized to the usage patterns of the individual searcher. If I search just on 'NCRS' the first five findings are for the Ontario NCRS chapter, my home...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-27-2015, 11:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,160
Posted By Mike Ward

Are the people complaining NCRS members?

Are the people complaining NCRS members?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-27-2015, 11:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,111
Posted By Mike Ward

And absolutely no surprise to at least some of...

And absolutely no surprise to at least some of us............

Note the the pump in question is a standard 2 port version. In '68 GM began installing 3 port pumps on some C3 Corvettes, depending on...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-27-2015, 02:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 880
Posted By Mike Ward

I was beginning to think I was the only one that...

I was beginning to think I was the only one that recognized it. :hide:
Forum: C3 General
01-26-2015, 02:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 780
Posted By Mike Ward

It's very difficult placing a value on a modified...

It's very difficult placing a value on a modified car as no two are alike. If you're buying it for it's one-off aspect and are willing to pay extra, then that's fine but be aware that this may work...
Forum: C3 General
01-26-2015, 01:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,302
Posted By Mike Ward

Correct. The carb was installed in St. Louis, so...

Correct. The carb was installed in St. Louis, so it can have a date after, the same or before the engine's ass'y date.

A carb dated 2-6 weeks before car assembly date would be typical.
Forum: C3 General
01-26-2015, 10:23 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,232
Posted By Mike Ward

If the engine is able to run the recommended...

If the engine is able to run the recommended 36-38* advance and does not detonate, raising the octane level to run more advance will probably be counter productive.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-26-2015, 09:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 880
Posted By Mike Ward

?? Are you installing a Ford engine?

?? Are you installing a Ford engine?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-26-2015, 09:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,111
Posted By Mike Ward

Explain how pouring cold water on a hot fuel pump...

Explain how pouring cold water on a hot fuel pump solves an ignition problem. The previous owner didn't invent this trick BTW- been around since the 40's or earlier.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-25-2015, 10:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,154
Posted By Mike Ward

It's specified in the instructions Wilcox posted....

It's specified in the instructions Wilcox posted. (?)
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-25-2015, 09:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,296
Posted By Mike Ward

Have a helper move the wheel at 6/12 o'clock...

Have a helper move the wheel at 6/12 o'clock while you watch the yoke for movement.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-25-2015, 04:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,111
Posted By Mike Ward

Yup, the second hose is a bypass/return. It...

Yup, the second hose is a bypass/return. It allows the pump the constantly recirculate fuel keeping vapour lock away.

Bubba frequently removes/blocks the line not knowing what it's for.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-25-2015, 04:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,013
Posted By Mike Ward

Gross HP numbers are not available for 1972 I...

Gross HP numbers are not available for 1972 I believe. GM did not specify a different rating for California engines AFAIK.

The 'smog crap' took an extra 1 HP to drive as compared to non-AIR cars.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-25-2015, 04:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,111
Posted By Mike Ward

There's two of them.

There's two of them.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-25-2015, 04:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,296
Posted By Mike Ward

..........there's any underlying issues that...

..........there's any underlying issues that needs to be fixed.

Adjustable struts would just be a band-aid in these circumstances. I'm betting the diff yokes are shot.
Forum: C3 General
01-25-2015, 01:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,208
Posted By Mike Ward

The car when new fired off immediately and idled...

The car when new fired off immediately and idled perfectly cold and hot. If yours is not doing that today, fix what's wrong.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-25-2015, 12:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,111
Posted By Mike Ward

Is the return line from the pump to the tank in...

Is the return line from the pump to the tank in place? It's purpose is to prevent vapour lock which is probably what's happening.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-25-2015, 12:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,013
Posted By Mike Ward

First I've heard of such a thing. Reference?

First I've heard of such a thing. Reference?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-25-2015, 12:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 871
Posted By Mike Ward

Might mean that engine is from '77. What the...

Might mean that engine is from '77. What the casting numbers, dates and pad info.
Forum: C3 General
01-25-2015, 11:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,832
Posted By Mike Ward

It's probably 14018395. Lots of history: ...

It's probably 14018395.

Lots of history:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c3-general/2561394-yj8-how-does-one-really-know.html
Forum: C3 General
01-25-2015, 10:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,832
Posted By Mike Ward

What are the casting numbers on the back?

What are the casting numbers on the back?
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