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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-27-2024, 02:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 735
Posted By swissie

I know that I can't get a DeWitt from Rockauto....

I know that I can't get a DeWitt from Rockauto. That was just to illustrate their extremely good freight rates they are able to organize for their customers.
I ordered a restoration radiator from...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-22-2024, 07:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 735
Posted By swissie

Perfect timing as the radiator in my 66 started...

Perfect timing as the radiator in my 66 started to leak big time last week.

BUT you definitely need to work on your shipping rates for international customers. First I thought your gal had made a...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-23-2023, 09:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 341
Posted By swissie

Tons of threads to be found with the search...

Tons of threads to be found with the search function...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-19-2023, 12:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,160
Posted By swissie

I use a set of these mats. As they have ramps...

I use a set of these mats. As they have ramps it's easy to get on and off....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-16-2023, 08:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,809
Posted By swissie

WOW, I'm impressed, that's a lot of work! Did...

WOW, I'm impressed, that's a lot of work!
Did you keep track of the hours and $$ you put into this project?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-10-2023, 10:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 211
Posted By swissie

Remove the seat cushion and replace it with a...

Remove the seat cushion and replace it with a piece of quality foam about 2.5" thick.
This cheap trick did it for me.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-10-2023, 07:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 871
Posted By swissie

If you drive your car at night do yourself a...

If you drive your car at night do yourself a favour and install LEDs. IMO they are worth every penny! Much, much brighter than H4 and an easy swap....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-10-2023, 03:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,703
Posted By swissie

:shrug: oh my...another illusion down the...

:shrug: oh my...another illusion down the drain...nevertheless, thanks for sharing. I even like this song.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-09-2023, 02:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,703
Posted By swissie

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/1600x900/vette_2a3df54de50e8b118695f7ac6449c386f6e8572e.jpg
I like this better...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-19-2023, 07:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 704
Posted By swissie

Guys, aren't you reading my description? It's...

Guys, aren't you reading my description? It's EFI. So pressure has to be in the 40's.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-18-2023, 01:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 704
Posted By swissie

It's a regular 327 300HP with -as mentioned - the...

It's a regular 327 300HP with -as mentioned - the addition of a MSD Atomic EFI.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-18-2023, 03:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 704
Posted By swissie

I didn't monitor fuel pressure as it doesn't move...

I didn't monitor fuel pressure as it doesn't move much. There's an aeromotive fuel pressure regulator in the circuit so it's always around 42lb.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-16-2023, 04:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 704
Posted By swissie

Strange Dyno results - what now?

Had the MSD Atomic EFI equipped 64 on the dyno today to get it properly tuned.
The attached graph shows the last 3 runs. Red being the final. Where I set 2 vac advance as the only difference to the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-21-2023, 08:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 876
Posted By swissie

What would the rear end have to do with noise...

What would the rear end have to do with noise while idling or in 5th only??
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-20-2023, 04:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 876
Posted By swissie

There are no issues with the clutch or gear...

There are no issues with the clutch or gear changes.
I'll have a go at the oil then first. Thanks.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-20-2023, 04:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 876
Posted By swissie

It's a TKO 600 with the 0.64 5th gear.

It's a TKO 600 with the 0.64 5th gear.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-17-2023, 10:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 876
Posted By swissie

Noisy Tremec 5th gear reason to worry?

After you guys suggested other reasons than my TOB being the reason for the noise from the drive train I analyzed a bit more and came to the conclusion that it has to be the trans. A Tremec from...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-13-2023, 01:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 962
Posted By swissie

Thanks for all your suggestions. There was...

Thanks for all your suggestions.
There was actually one anti rattle spring missing. Fixing that didn't make a difference.
I fear it is a trans problem. Which I find strange as I had a Tremec 5...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-10-2023, 06:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 962
Posted By swissie

What's wrong with my throw out bearing? (Noise)

I installed a new TOB when the rebuilt engine went back in the car.
On cold start the TOB is quiet. But not for long. It's rattling when the clutch isn't depressed. Idling and driving. When I step...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-12-2023, 11:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 710
Posted By swissie

Dave, since I don't do bodywork I can't help you...

Dave, since I don't do bodywork I can't help you regarding materials. But many years ago I needed interior dye which noone could ship.
I got lucky that a forum member who had connections to/or was...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-01-2023, 04:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,062
Posted By swissie

Are you saying that the car won't start even...

Are you saying that the car won't start even though the choke is engaged? I assume it must engage at some point otherwise you wouldn't have 1500rpm idle later.
A properly tuned engine will start and...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-30-2022, 03:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 807
Posted By swissie

I left the modified in there. Didn't buy a new...

I left the modified in there. Didn't buy a new one (yet). .
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-29-2022, 05:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 807
Posted By swissie

Quick update: just finished replacing my blower...

Quick update: just finished replacing my blower motor.
I'm quite happy with the result. Low and medium move a decent amount of air now.
And with the part from rockauto it was a cheap upgrade.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-27-2022, 03:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 363
Posted By swissie

Given the fact that the shifter gets very hot...

Given the fact that the shifter gets very hot when the trans is not in OD, as in city driving or twisty backroads, I have my doubts...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-26-2022, 02:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 363
Posted By swissie

Well Dan, that's exactly my issue having upgraded...

Well Dan, that's exactly my issue having upgraded to a 700R4 which would probably benefit form a better cooler.
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