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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-12-2001, 12:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,065
Posted By wernerreis

Re: Bad front end Shimmey - need advice (plane_pal)

i had a very similar problem on my '64. i took it to a good front end shop-no problem. i took it to a tire shop and they used tape weights to balance the hell out of it. did NOT cure things. took it...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-08-2001, 01:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,009
Posted By wernerreis

Re: HELP-4-SPEED TRANNY REMOVAL (texasplantman)

for what it's worth, my 64 has been converted from SB to BB. i pulled the tranny a couple of years ago, and that was the first i have ever done. did not loosen the bell housing or drop the rear of...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-26-2001, 02:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 498
Posted By wernerreis

Re: Half shaft restro (9t6t7)

ok, i'll bite. what is a zerk?? :confused:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-05-2001, 12:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 569
Posted By wernerreis

Re: Tach /Speedo Needle Question 63-67 (Daren Schneider)

daren, i have nothing to add about the needles, but i can say that i really sympathize with your experience. i run a driver [affectionately called a five footer by one of the guys on the board--it...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-29-2001, 12:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,737
Posted By wernerreis

Re: 4 speed manual gearbox oil? (aobrien)

for about three bucks you can buy a plastic hand pump that screws onto the plastic one quart 80 weight oil bottle. simple to use. every time you pump you add more oil tot eh tranny, but it avoids...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-29-2001, 11:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 688
Posted By wernerreis

Re: Any Recommendaions on spark plugs (SWCDuke)

for duke, a spark plug question. you posted that the ngk B4 is a good substitute for the ac45, as i understand your post. i run a BB. is the ngk B4 still a good choice for a BB daily driver?? alaso,...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-19-2001, 12:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,394
Posted By wernerreis

Re: Hooker SidePipes - Chrome vs Coated (Mike66)

mike 66 wonders how loud the car would be with 4" hooker pipes and no baffles. mike, i had the standard baffles and it was too loud for street use, IMHO. i ordered a quieter set from hooker,...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-19-2001, 12:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,251
Posted By wernerreis

Re: Remote Starter switch (JohnZ)

john is right. i wrote this post from the office. when i did it i used the wiring diagram and i cannot remember the color of the wire without looking at the car. still, my way works well and i...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-17-2001, 02:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,394
Posted By wernerreis

Re: Hooker SidePipes - Chrome vs Coated (GreaseMonkey)

i run a 427 in my 64 with hooker 4" chrome pipes. some blue near the collector but no other problems. the blue came with the car. maybe the previous owner had it running a little lean. so what big...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-17-2001, 02:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,251
Posted By wernerreis

Re: Remote Starter switch (propwash)

hey propwsash, we both have red 64 roadsters and we both hate to crawl under the car.
look at the wiring diagram and find the big red wire that goes from the ignition switch to the starter solenoid;...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-11-2001, 01:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 752
Posted By wernerreis

Re: What does curve the spring mean (yooperod)

the internal spring compressor hs assymetrical hooks. depending on how you mount the tool, the spring will either compress striaght, or with a curve to it. the spring must curve towards the center of...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-10-2001, 12:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 752
Posted By wernerreis

Re: Putting new front coil springs in 66, what type sping compressor? (TheOman)

internal compressor, standard type, borrow free from parts shop. safety first and always. and for god's sake, remeber to CURVE the spring with the compressor. when i finally figured that one out, i...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-26-2001, 12:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,150
Posted By wernerreis

Re: 65 master cylinder rebuild. (396 RAT)

hey buddie, i did this on my 64 single piston cylinder with the napa kit. it was a piece of cake, about a twenty minute job. i used exeptionally fine emery cloth to break the glaze. results have been...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-19-2001, 12:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 919
Posted By wernerreis

Re: Would like to buy NOS sending unit for temperature gauge (427Hotrod)

427HotRod
i had the same problem as everyone with the sending unit reading too high. you can cure this by buying a variable resistor [a rheostat] at a used electronic parts house for a buck or two....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-17-2001, 06:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 465
Posted By wernerreis

Re: Having difficulty w/this website? (kenmo)

no problems of any kind. love the new site. use microsoft internet explorer both at home and at work. :D
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-17-2001, 12:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 510
Posted By wernerreis

Re: HELP - Weird brake problem on my '62 (Theo)

my two cents worth: i had a similar squeaking problem but only on the passenger rear side. i was convinced it was the brakes, because it went away with slight pedal prssure. turned out to be the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-04-2001, 12:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 680
Posted By wernerreis

Re: help! i can't get my tank out! (64365coupe)

if i understand your post, you want to install a sending unit into t eh tank of a '64, and you are having trouble putting in the cam retainer and so yo want to remove the tank?? no, no, no!!! well, i...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-30-2001, 07:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,114
Posted By wernerreis

Re: Replacing Throwout Bearing (magicmachines)

magicmachine

thanks for the info. i had a hard time RE-INSTALLING the trannie until paul, in florida, told me the trick is to lift the rear of it into the tunnel and rotate it so the top goes to...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-30-2001, 10:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,114
Posted By wernerreis

Re: Replacing Throwout Bearing (magicmachines)

magic,

this sounds easier than the way i did it which was by using the factory manual.. did you lower the rear of the engine by disconnecting it from all engine mounts and then lifting the front...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-30-2001, 10:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,204
Posted By wernerreis

Re: 65 still runs rough (klen)

klen, i thought you might change the jets/power valve yourself. it is easy and quick and cheap.

however, before that, it would have been good to attach a vacuum gauge and cruise around in all...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-29-2001, 11:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,204
Posted By wernerreis

Re: 65 still runs rough (klen)

klen, i just re-read the original post. it is a holly. i suggest you check the primary jets and increase them two sizes. it's very easy and very cheap to do. this may also be useful: take a look at...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-29-2001, 11:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,204
Posted By wernerreis

Re: 65 still runs rough (klen)

klen
i'm pretty sure that your car would be doing this if it were runnung lean, ie popping, bad acceleration, perhaps over heating. what kind of carb are you running?? i have a holly, and when i...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-27-2001, 11:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 630
Posted By wernerreis

Re: a arm covers (magicmachines)

i glued them on with goop. it looks neat and clean and it works perfectly. :jester
Forum: Transactions Feedback
08-24-2001, 01:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 14,641
Posted By wernerreis

Re: Shoddy work by Corvette clocks by Roger (TheOman)

oman i love your post about taking stuff and replacing it with pep boys. that was great. the whole point of owning this car is to be able to work on it, have easy access to cheap and decent parts...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-24-2001, 12:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 718
Posted By wernerreis

Re: Things seem to break all by themselves (pittsaj)

i'm with you. i can think of several guys that really took a lot of time to answer questions from shade tree types like me. it was a privilege and a joy to be able to pick their brains. must have...
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