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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-22-2024, 11:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 334
Posted By 73bbc

Since reverse gear is not synchronized on a...

Since reverse gear is not synchronized on a Muncie, it will grind when you try to engage reverse of the clutch isn’t disengaging properly. The original dealer test for clutch disengagement is to,...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-22-2024, 10:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 244
Posted By 73bbc

The “timed vacuum” port only has vacuum present...

The “timed vacuum” port only has vacuum present when off-idle. If you want full
manifold vacuum irrespective of the throttle position, I believe the best source would be at the manifold vacuum...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-22-2024, 10:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 152
Posted By 73bbc

Grease

I just finished rebuilding my vent regs and decided to stick with the “correct” white lithium grease even though it’s nowhere near as good as the Lucas product (or the numerous red NLGI 2 greases...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-16-2024, 12:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 367
Posted By 73bbc

Hey pop23235 Did you have to cut/punch/drill...

Hey pop23235
Did you have to cut/punch/drill screw holes across the rear lower WS on your hardtop WS project? If so, what is the best way? I have no luck drilling in rubber.

Thx
Bill
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-15-2024, 11:03 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,707
Posted By 73bbc

The complete L79 cam number is 3863151 and there...

The complete L79 cam number is 3863151 and there are several threads posted by very knowledgeable guys on this forum addressing the ins & outs :) of this cam and some great alternates you may want to...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-15-2024, 10:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 367
Posted By 73bbc

DZ- thanks for the docs. The DowSmith manual is...

DZ- thanks for the docs. The DowSmith manual is now safely copied to my hard drive.

For sealants, I'm using the 3M strip caulk (dumdum) for areas that may need to come apart again, and I'm using...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-15-2024, 07:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 367
Posted By 73bbc

08redrocket, this is great timing for you to be...

08redrocket, this is great timing for you to be documenting this project. I’m just now finishing up my 67 hardtop restoration and have found that existing information on the fasteners used is...
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
04-15-2024, 06:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 175
Posted By 73bbc

Marlboro Maroon paint

I’m having a hard time finding touch up paint that is even close to the right marlboro maroon color, so now I’m looking for anyone who has even a small amount leftover from a painting project. I can...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-05-2024, 05:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 354
Posted By 73bbc

Back to the distributor issues.... Has anyone...

Back to the distributor issues....
Has anyone ever measured the slot length and post bushing diameter and then calculated the amount of travel per degree of advance? Looking at the slot data...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-30-2024, 06:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 354
Posted By 73bbc

Correction… I may have to modify my 22* unit, not...

Correction… I may have to modify my 22* unit, not 26*.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-30-2024, 06:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 354
Posted By 73bbc

Thanks kts. I’ll see if I can get the 30 degree...

Thanks kts. I’ll see if I can get the 30 degree pole piece. Otherwise, if I can find someone with a Sun machine I’ll modify my 26 degree part to get 30 degrees out of it. A little filing is all it...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-30-2024, 09:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 354
Posted By 73bbc

67 L79 distributor parts ID

I'm going through the 1111196 distributor out of my 67 L79, and I'm trying to identify all of the parts but need help with the "football", the centrifugal advance cam that is welded to the top of the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-30-2024, 08:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 404
Posted By 73bbc

Jim & vet65te, you got it right. I found this...

Jim & vet65te, you got it right. I found this illustration that pretty well explains the timing mark situation. I'm not sure if the 10* is accurate or if it really shifted 8* in 69 but it doesn't...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-24-2024, 08:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 327
Posted By 73bbc

Thanks for all the great feedback. Vark, the...

Thanks for all the great feedback. Vark, the yellow material showing in your photos is the stuff I was concerned about. It is a thin fiberglass that I thought may have needed to stay in place, with...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-24-2024, 08:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 327
Posted By 73bbc

Convertible hardtop

Convertible hardtop
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-23-2024, 07:06 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,026
Posted By 73bbc

Rust

It looks like you need some serious repairs including replacement of the kick ups and probably the rear section.
My Michigan-raised 67 needed similar repairs and I got Roger Gress to do his magic...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-23-2024, 04:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 327
Posted By 73bbc

67 hardtop headliner backing material

I’m doing a full resto on my 67 hardtop and I have a question that I hope the C2 masters can answer.
The original headliner was pretty much just hanging from the trim pieces and when I pulled it...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-25-2024, 07:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 922
Posted By 73bbc

rad-man I put it on the inside surface of the...

rad-man I put it on the inside surface of the outer door skin to reduce the hollow sound when closing the doors. Still need the vapor barrier between the door panel and door.
Bill
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
01-06-2024, 07:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 318
Posted By 73bbc

You probably can't go to a small cap AND...

You probably can't go to a small cap AND eliminate the separate coil since one of the reasons the large caps are so large is that the coil is integrated into the center of the cap.
If cost isn't a...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
12-28-2023, 02:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,097
Posted By 73bbc

Hirst

Sorry but I can’t use this shifter as it won’t work on a C2. Mine is a 67 and from reading posts by other forum members, the exhaust hanger interferes with reverse shifting with this shifter.
Sorry...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
12-28-2023, 12:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,097
Posted By 73bbc

Hurst

I should have asked this before but can you verify that this is a Corvette-specific Hurst? Does it have the offset reverse lever as on the photo below?
...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
12-28-2023, 12:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,097
Posted By 73bbc

I’ll take it. PM sent. Thanks Bill

I’ll take it. PM sent.
Thanks
Bill
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
12-17-2023, 04:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 142
Posted By 73bbc

Insulation

Never mind this request. Bought a set from Zip.
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
12-17-2023, 12:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 142
Posted By 73bbc

67 Firewall insulation larger shell only

Does anyone know of a source for only the big insulation shell for the drivers side? I have plenty of padding and my small shell piece is perfect, but I’m trying to avoid spending $200+ for the whole...
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
12-12-2023, 09:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 323
Posted By 73bbc

Duct

Found & bought.
Thanks all!
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