Things I learned this weekend working on my Vette..
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Things I learned this weekend working on my Vette - #1
When removing the heater hoses to bypass the heater and install plugs on the water pump and intake, you REALLY should drain the radiator first.
3 words come to mind: gravity, siphon and mess.
Seems sorta obvious now.
Also, after realizing your mistake and jamming plugs over the barbs, NONE of the first 7 Allen wrenches you grab will fit the radiator drain plug!
3 words come to mind: gravity, siphon and mess.
Seems sorta obvious now.
Also, after realizing your mistake and jamming plugs over the barbs, NONE of the first 7 Allen wrenches you grab will fit the radiator drain plug!
Last edited by LarMan; 07-14-2014 at 12:10 PM.
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LOL! I co-starred in that movie!
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Allen wrenches are fun to use when you are in a panic and your hands are covered I in anti freeze.
Glad it's done!
Glad it's done!
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Be sure to wiggle and twist the heater hoses enough during removal to damage the heater core.
Then you can enjoy the stench of your anti-freeze soaked carpet for months to come.
Then you can enjoy the stench of your anti-freeze soaked carpet for months to come.
#9
Melting Slicks
I always make the hoses a little long when new so I can just cut the hose off to avoid breaking the heater core. I put a little grease on 'em, too.
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Things I learned this Weekend Working on the Vette - #2 and #3
2. C3 Corvettes are very asymetical.
Removal of the passenger side header for clean up and painting was a piece of cake.
Removel of the driver side header for clean up and painting involved:
- pulling 4 spark plugs
- pulling the clutch linkage
- pulling the alternator and bracket
3. Alternators bite
As a side note, you REALLY should disconnect the battery before pulling an alternator so you can remove your headers for clean up and painting so when you touch the frame with the hot red wire, you will not be met with a face full of sparks.
LarMan
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2. C3 Corvettes are very asymetical.
Removal of the passenger side header for clean up and painting was a piece of cake.
Removel of the driver side header for clean up and painting involved:
- pulling 4 spark plugs
- pulling the clutch linkage
- pulling the alternator and bracket
3. Alternators bite
As a side note, you REALLY should disconnect the battery before pulling an alternator so you can remove your headers for clean up and painting so when you touch the frame with the hot red wire, you will not be met with a face full of sparks.
LarMan
Houston, TX
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Another thing I learned that has to do with:
A heater hose that should have been replaced months ago.....
A hot engine that I thought had "cooled down enough"......
A face (wearing safety glasses)...........
A gallon-size zip-lock bag full of crushed ice.
A heater hose that should have been replaced months ago.....
A hot engine that I thought had "cooled down enough"......
A face (wearing safety glasses)...........
A gallon-size zip-lock bag full of crushed ice.
#15
Melting Slicks
I learned recently that an improper clutch adjustment will put too much pressure on the crank causing it to eventually make sounds that sound like you threw a rod...causing an engine pull and machine work and money.
#16
Le Mans Master
Did you know the pass side window rattle is the exact same noise as the old pill bottle 1/3 full of spare fuses in the glove box on a '78? Wish I knew that going in.
And the rear end clunk is the same noise as the can of tire sealant rolling around in the storage compartment. Betcha didnt know that.
Dodosmike
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Melting Slicks
A mini fire extinguisher rolling back and forth in the rear compartment area makes the same sound. It took me about 2 months to figure that out.
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Melting Slicks
When removing the heater hoses to bypass the heater and install plugs on the water pump and intake, you REALLY should drain the radiator first.
3 words come to mind: gravity, siphon and mess.
Seems sorta obvious now.
Also, after realizing your mistake and jamming plugs over the barbs, NONE of the first 7 Allen wrenches you grab will fit the radiator drain plug!
3 words come to mind: gravity, siphon and mess.
Seems sorta obvious now.
Also, after realizing your mistake and jamming plugs over the barbs, NONE of the first 7 Allen wrenches you grab will fit the radiator drain plug!
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Race Director
Ouch. Gotta $$ hurt.
Did you know the pass side window rattle is the exact same noise as the old pill bottle 1/3 full of spare fuses in the glove box on a '78? Wish I knew that going in.
And the rear end clunk is the same noise as the can of tire sealant rolling around in the storage compartment. Betcha didnt know that.
Dodosmike
Did you know the pass side window rattle is the exact same noise as the old pill bottle 1/3 full of spare fuses in the glove box on a '78? Wish I knew that going in.
And the rear end clunk is the same noise as the can of tire sealant rolling around in the storage compartment. Betcha didnt know that.
Dodosmike