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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-01-2021, 03:40 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,244
Posted By w1ctc

I was able to barrow an input shaft to line up...

I was able to barrow an input shaft to line up the clutch, worked much better than the plastic one I was trying to use. As for the pedal travel, mine didn't work right
and I found there two...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-01-2021, 03:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,160
Posted By w1ctc

Sounds like the volume control or the wires going...

Sounds like the volume control or the wires going to it are the problem. It will have to come out and go on the bench to find the problem.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-22-2021, 03:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 617
Posted By w1ctc

Thanks Yankee, the string trick helped along with...

Thanks Yankee, the string trick helped along with some fussing and cussin.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-21-2021, 08:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 617
Posted By w1ctc

Thanks for the string idea. I'll give it a try....

Thanks for the string idea. I'll give it a try. This project started with one leaky caliper and snowballed.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-20-2021, 05:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 617
Posted By w1ctc

Brake line replacement

I'm replacing all my brake lines and have a pre-bent set and am having a problem getting the front cross over line in place. Anybody have any advice on getting it done? It's a 65 roadster
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-12-2018, 11:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,486
Posted By w1ctc

I had the same experience with my 65 327 with...

I had the same experience with my 65 327 with Edelbrock Al heads (measured 10.7 cr) plus it ran a lot cooler. The down side was that the exhaust sounded like crap without the intake pass through. An...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-06-2014, 10:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,722
Posted By w1ctc

You could get out the camcorder (maybe a phone)...

You could get out the camcorder (maybe a phone) and make a video of the valve action in the shutter mode (that's the mode that stops baseballs in flight) you might see something in frame by frame...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-06-2014, 09:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,960
Posted By w1ctc

Of the 4 or 5 different carbs I've had in the 40...

Of the 4 or 5 different carbs I've had in the 40 years of owning my 65, QF was the only one that let me eliminate the off idle stumble. A problem centered on an aftermarket cam and intake that ran...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-18-2014, 09:58 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 8,824
Posted By w1ctc

It was the rev limiter function that sold me on...

It was the rev limiter function that sold me on electronic
"points"
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-16-2014, 09:25 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 65,438
Posted By w1ctc

http://www.coldjet.com/en/industries/historical-re...

http://www.coldjet.com/en/industries/historical-restoration.php

They say it can remove dirt from books and historical items to welding slag.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-14-2014, 09:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,389
Posted By w1ctc

So what can one do with a car like that. If it's...

So what can one do with a car like that. If it's driven and some miles rack up, will it drop in value quickly?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-02-2014, 09:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,966
Posted By w1ctc

Both those Vette pictures have been worked on....

Both those Vette pictures have been worked on. The door seem behind the handle is gone in both.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-02-2014, 09:45 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,354
Posted By w1ctc

Going through the AACA judging book may give some...

Going through the AACA judging book may give some insight on
the judging results.
Forum: Ken's Newsletters
02-13-2014, 04:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,624
Posted By w1ctc

I would think for the safety of everyone, the...

I would think for the safety of everyone, the track mode should not work at all for the first 500 miles. I remember the mayhem of the 60's when well off Dads bought a 427/435
for a HS graduation...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-21-2013, 11:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,706
Posted By w1ctc

When I put new aluminum heads on the car the...

When I put new aluminum heads on the car the exhaust sounded awful. Like 2 oddly firing 4 cylinder engines. This was due to the lack of an intake exhaust cross over with the new heads. A pipe cross...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-04-2013, 02:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,278
Posted By w1ctc

There's the answer, step one, obtain one 15 year...

There's the answer, step one, obtain one 15 year old......
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-04-2013, 02:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,699
Posted By w1ctc

My 65 tank is original and after a winter layup,...

My 65 tank is original and after a winter layup, I started getting crud
in the filters. Looking in the tank, I saw no rust but there was brown
stuff in the bottom. I drained the tank as much as I...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-03-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,762
Posted By w1ctc

Buba would just out his big file, make a few...

Buba would just out his big file, make a few sparks and call it fixed.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-03-2013, 03:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,762
Posted By w1ctc

Are those pulleys powder coated? Powder coating...

Are those pulleys powder coated? Powder coating can be as much as
.010". That would put them .020" closer and hit where they didn't before.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-03-2013, 03:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,128
Posted By w1ctc

High pressure oil pumps can be a substantial user...

High pressure oil pumps can be a substantial user of HP.

http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles/ccrp_0911_small_block_chevy_oil_pumps/viewall.html
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-03-2013, 02:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,762
Posted By w1ctc

Have you tried a different water pump? Tolerances...

Have you tried a different water pump? Tolerances could have added in the wrong way for the shaft and/or mounting holes.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-01-2013, 02:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,979
Posted By w1ctc

You said the bolts were free. Keep in mind that...

You said the bolts were free. Keep in mind that the bolts turning is one thing, pulling them out can be another problem.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-01-2013, 02:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,586
Posted By w1ctc

I had good luck with a Quick Fuel 650 double...

I had good luck with a Quick Fuel 650 double pumper. I find that using my foot as control rather than vacuum secondary to be more satisfying.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-19-2013, 05:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 915
Posted By w1ctc

We are dealing with "global gravity increase". A...

We are dealing with "global gravity increase". A floor jack with a wood frame and the cut off bell housing bolts works OK for a single handed install.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-16-2012, 07:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 889
Posted By w1ctc

If the vacuum can is attached to manifold vacuum...

If the vacuum can is attached to manifold vacuum and is pulling the timing up, a little stumble will slow the engine down. If the can is on the edge the timing will drop slowing the engine and less...
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