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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-26-2011, 07:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 961
Posted By CJS

Frankie, Your anit-stall tube looks like it has a...

Frankie, Your anit-stall tube looks like it has a bottleneck? Anyway what are you using for the tube, maybe brass tube stock as I have seen available from an airplane model shop?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-22-2011, 11:58 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,190
Posted By CJS

Question: Were full wheel covers standard? Or...

Question: Were full wheel covers standard? Or were they extra cost, and dog dish standard? Very hard choice on what looks best!
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-18-2011, 07:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 849
Posted By CJS

"one of the most elite groups on all the Corvette...

"one of the most elite groups on all the Corvette world"

And also the stock 1956 and 1957 full size passenger car world too! Chevrolet actually advertised that any "Corvette" engine was available...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-21-2011, 08:09 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,254
Posted By CJS

Nocticeably more power with 2x4's. You can...

Nocticeably more power with 2x4's. You can easily test for yourself by disconnecting the front carb and run on the rear only, then retest with both. ----------------------Fuel distribution problems...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-17-2011, 06:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,148
Posted By CJS

Mine is blocked by using gaskets made for that...

Mine is blocked by using gaskets made for that purpose. But...........It does take longer to warm up especially in colder weather. A very small price to pay for the incredible perfomance the rest of...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-10-2011, 07:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,839
Posted By CJS

Bob Kunz's son did mine. Flawless right out the...

Bob Kunz's son did mine. Flawless right out the box. But....... I started with low mileage unmolested carbs and that is a big help........
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-13-2011, 06:56 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,499
Posted By CJS

Just go purchase a timing light and check where...

Just go purchase a timing light and check where it is at now. You don't have to change anything to do this. Very, very simple. Once you know where you are at now, others can help you about what to...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-11-2011, 07:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,506
Posted By CJS

I think the grooves are to help prevent the ID of...

I think the grooves are to help prevent the ID of the bushing from "collapsing" if the bore on the crankshaft it goes into is undersize or has other problems. I grooved my own stock bushings this way...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-08-2011, 07:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,740
Posted By CJS

That would be myth. The fuel distibution is just...

That would be myth. The fuel distibution is just fine. For the naysayers, consider a Chevy 6-cylinder intake manifold for comparison.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-01-2011, 06:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,037
Posted By CJS

With the new picture showing that glazing,...

With the new picture showing that glazing, resurface the flywheel and use a new disc and clutch too. Sachs is in Brazil and is stamped on my Hayes and Centerforce clutch covers.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-30-2011, 08:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,233
Posted By CJS

GTA, Thanks so much! I will give that an honest...

GTA, Thanks so much! I will give that an honest go!
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-29-2011, 08:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,233
Posted By CJS

So you can get a screwdriver or other tool into...

So you can get a screwdriver or other tool into that tiny hole in the block and get significant crud out of there? I have a similar overheating problem and flushing doesn't help.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-20-2011, 06:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,653
Posted By CJS

Run the car on the rear carb only then the front...

Run the car on the rear carb only then the front carb only, may help to isolate the problem. I have done this, it works fine.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-11-2011, 07:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,544
Posted By CJS

On my stock 58 270 hp carbs it works best to...

On my stock 58 270 hp carbs it works best to start out with the idle air screws all out 1 1/2 turns. Then set the rpm's at the throttle linkage, I use both front and rear carbs evenly. Then go back...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-08-2011, 10:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,287
Posted By CJS

I put 1958 true 270 hp carbs (tuned by Bob Kunz)...

I put 1958 true 270 hp carbs (tuned by Bob Kunz) to work well on my 245 hp application. Wow! What a kick to drive and it isn't real slow either! Just do...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-18-2010, 07:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,828
Posted By CJS

If you can try out both in your car and see and...

If you can try out both in your car and see and feel what works best on your particular car, gasoline, climate and driving style. I tried both on my car and mine definitely likes the 180 degree...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-08-2010, 09:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 29,065
Posted By CJS

$500 is my estimate.

$500 is my estimate.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-29-2010, 07:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,276
Posted By CJS

That change in steering effort has to be from the...

That change in steering effort has to be from the grease thickening and not from metal expansion.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-01-2010, 06:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,553
Posted By CJS

"The bushings I have been using are sintered...

"The bushings I have
been using are sintered iron (powder metal)"

Try using a non-magnetic, real bronze bushing from NAPA or others. Also, there is an alingnment problem causing this wear. They...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-23-2010, 06:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,817
Posted By CJS

Corvette 220 hp base engines definitely got the...

Corvette 220 hp base engines definitely got the 997 heads. This is because all Corvettes in 57 got the valve relieved pistons, (fuelies got domed and relieved). The 997 heads give back the .5...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-17-2010, 08:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 884
Posted By CJS

I am of the view that on some Powerglide 283's...

I am of the view that on some Powerglide 283's the pilot bushing hole was not finish reamed. Only pre drilled. So the hole diameter is too small and causes the problem.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-16-2010, 07:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 884
Posted By CJS

Like 67L36Driver said you will have to modify...

Like 67L36Driver said you will have to modify one. Not hard to do in a drill press. Make it to have a .002 interference fit into the crank hole, do no cut or machine the ID, that will close the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-16-2010, 07:11 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,947
Posted By CJS

No luck selling a nice original 57 dual quad set...

No luck selling a nice original 57 dual quad set up here. Sold it on Ebay instantly for the same price. Ebay is the place to sell parts.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-11-2010, 07:00 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,742
Posted By CJS

Well the magazine test under discussion was a 56...

Well the magazine test under discussion was a 56 Corvette vs. 56 T-bird, both with the biggest hottest engine for that year. The T-bird did suprisingly well as a Blvd. cruiser against a true sports...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-03-2010, 06:42 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,470
Posted By CJS

You don't even need a tap. A plain bolt with...

You don't even need a tap. A plain bolt with clearance flutes and a tapered nose ground onto it works fine for less than a $1.
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