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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-20-2024, 06:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 334
Posted By claf

When I did my 327 over a number of years ago, the...

When I did my 327 over a number of years ago, the valve guides were a "little" loose. As a very frugal gentleman rather than have them replaced I chose to use both the umbrella seal AND "o" rings....
Forum: C7 Parts for Sale/Wanted
02-26-2024, 01:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 250
Posted By claf

I should have been specific. Want wheels for my...

I should have been specific. Want wheels for my 2019 Stingray. I thought posting in the C7 section would have been a clue, my bad !
Forum: C7 Parts for Sale/Wanted
02-25-2024, 11:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 250
Posted By claf

Stock wheels

Looking for a set of original aluminum wheels. Chrome or natural alum, no black wheels. Decent all season tires a plus. East coast or New England.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-17-2023, 08:47 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,829
Posted By claf

You might consider adding 1964 self adjusting...

You might consider adding 1964 self adjusting hardware to all 4 wheels to eliminate future manual adjustments.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-17-2023, 08:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 404
Posted By claf

Do I have to disconnect the cables from the shaft...

Do I have to disconnect the cables from the shaft and pull the shaft free of the firewall ?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-15-2023, 08:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 404
Posted By claf

Hand brake fix

Can someone give me the scoop on replacing the pawls on the hand brake shaft. I need to know the orientation of the spring in relationship to the pawls. ( An easy how to explanation would be a big...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-02-2023, 02:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 806
Posted By claf

I have a whole collection of senders trying to...

I have a whole collection of senders trying to cure the same problem. Different brands bought at different times, no luck. I can say that when the engine does overheat the needle WILL move
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-02-2023, 02:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 387
Posted By claf

My '62 measures 6.625 to the "bumps" on the...

My '62 measures 6.625 to the "bumps" on the inside of the wheel and 6 3/4 to the flat section. This is with the scale angled up a touch more than yours.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-21-2023, 07:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 767
Posted By claf

Back in the day, lowering blocks that advertised...

Back in the day, lowering blocks that advertised a two inch drop actually measured 1 1/2 inches. That difference in the spring location would cause an effective drop of 2" at the rear bumper My...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
02-08-2023, 04:41 PM
Replies: 10,141
Views: 890,512
Posted By claf

From 1360 on 11/27/21 to 68 this week, Deferred...

From 1360 on 11/27/21 to 68 this week, Deferred several weeks waiting for spring delivery but wondering how much linger for non Z51 ? If only choice is Z51 I'll drive my 2019 C7 several more years.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-21-2023, 01:52 PM
Replies: 10,141
Views: 890,512
Posted By claf

Does anyone know specifically what parts...

Does anyone know specifically what parts contribute to the lack of FE1 suspensions ? Since just about everything in the suspension packages is physically interchangeable it seems to me that some...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-15-2023, 12:52 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,568
Posted By claf

What is "spirited driving"

I see that referenced many times when people are trying to rationalize buying Z51 and/or the Magnetic shock option..

Could it be driving 20 over the speed limit or 30 over or even double the speed...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
12-27-2022, 10:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 894
Posted By claf

Convenience

Convenience
Forum: C7 General Discussion
12-26-2022, 11:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 894
Posted By claf

Key fob

Does it do any harm to leave a key fob in the car all the time ? Does the key fob actively communicate with the car whenever in close proximity ? Any possible battery damage to key fob OR car ? ...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-20-2022, 08:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 440
Posted By claf

Another valve question

When in "my mode" or "z mode" AND the exhaust is set to track are the valves open some of the time or all the time ? If the answer is "some of the time" when are they not open ?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-14-2022, 08:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 301
Posted By claf

Last year I had the top replaced on my "62. Work...

Last year I had the top replaced on my "62. Work was done by the same gent who replaced the previous roof in 1985. I did a little "helping". He charged me $200 and I gave him a $50 tip.. Within a...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-14-2022, 07:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 410
Posted By claf

All 62's were built with "sun shades" In 1960...

All 62's were built with "sun shades" In 1960 they were an extra cost option.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
11-29-2022, 12:31 PM
Replies: 10,141
Views: 890,512
Posted By claf

Never realized how much better the body color...

Never realized how much better the body color accents would make the car look. Good choice.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
11-07-2022, 12:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 253
Posted By claf

Another exhausting question

With a C8 and the exhaust set to "track", will the exhaust note be similar to a C7 with the same settings ? Assuming both cars are equipped with the NPP option ?.. I was pulling away from a stop...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-10-2022, 10:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 833
Posted By claf

I vote for a defective float, been there, done...

I vote for a defective float, been there, done that.
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
09-26-2022, 09:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 480
Posted By claf

Interesting, I have a 2019 C7 manual and i have...

Interesting, I have a 2019 C7 manual and i have had a rough running engine since day 1. Very light shudder under around 1200 and seems to go away above that. I have replaced the plug wires and...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-24-2022, 05:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,412
Posted By claf

That last video had the magic solution in it. ...

That last video had the magic solution in it. The point I had missed was having the parking brake on while setting all the memory functions. Didn't have a chance to test it until this PM and...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-18-2022, 05:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,412
Posted By claf

Memory seat

Looking for some advise for my 2019 Stingray . The memory seat worked perfectly until I took the car in for some MINOR service. The technician was a big guy so he had to move the seat. Now it...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-03-2022, 10:07 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,298
Posted By claf

One more ...

One more

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Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-02-2022, 10:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 786
Posted By claf

Both fob batteries dead on the same day ? Yes, ...

Both fob batteries dead on the same day ? Yes, batteries are three years and one month old ! Thanks, Bob
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