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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-03-2023, 03:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,127
Posted By ED DINAPOLI

That is an amp meter, not voltage and pretty much...

That is an amp meter, not voltage and pretty much tells you nothing of the condition of the charging system. It is the only gauge I don't look at when driving. I have a volt meter I plug into my...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-20-2023, 04:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 878
Posted By ED DINAPOLI

I want to thank you guys for all the great...

I want to thank you guys for all the great detailed information. The Delco 17D8 have a letter designation CF of FF which I need to improve. With all the info that was passed on to me, with a...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-20-2023, 04:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 924
Posted By ED DINAPOLI

I want to thank you guys for all the great...

I want to thank you guys for all the great detailed information. The Delco 17D8 pads have a CF letters of FF which I need to improve. With all the info that was passed on to me, with a little...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-19-2023, 07:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 878
Posted By ED DINAPOLI

Chis, thanks for you recommendation on the hoses....

Chis, thanks for you recommendation on the hoses. The hoses were replaced 1 year ago as well as the Delco pads. The car is not used very often and spends most of it time on my lift, so cleaning the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-19-2023, 06:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 878
Posted By ED DINAPOLI

Have the car for 51 years with no power brakes,...

Have the car for 51 years with no power brakes, getting a little old so looking for more braking with less pressure.
Ed
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-19-2023, 05:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 878
Posted By ED DINAPOLI

Best bite manual brake pads

Running Delco 17D8 pads on my 72, with manual brakes. Not happy with the stopping power. Need recommendations for a pad with better braking power, dusting or wear not an issue. Using original...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-03-2023, 08:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 357
Posted By ED DINAPOLI

All the items you listed are operation problems....

All the items you listed are operation problems. Every line item on the operational judging sheet is worth 25 points. Many are surprised at how many point you can loose in operations. Make sure you...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-29-2023, 06:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 305
Posted By ED DINAPOLI

Thanks guys, have not needed to do this yet, but...

Thanks guys, have not needed to do this yet, but I may have to drain my dot 5 and replace with dot 3. This means cleaning the whole system to get all the dot 5 out. The MC has never been off or...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-28-2023, 06:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 305
Posted By ED DINAPOLI

Pressure Bleeding Master Cylinder

Will pressure bleeding the brake system, remove air from the mc or does it have to be bench bleed?
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
07-26-2023, 05:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 422
Posted By ED DINAPOLI

Thanks for the recommendations, this can be a...

Thanks for the recommendations, this can be a complicated service, should I trust the dealer to do this.
Ed
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
07-25-2023, 12:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 422
Posted By ED DINAPOLI

Car has 25,000 miles been doing it for a while. ...

Car has 25,000 miles been doing it for a while.
Ed
Forum: C6 Tech/Performance
07-21-2023, 09:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 422
Posted By ED DINAPOLI

C6 Auto Trans Issue

2011 c6 automatic, base convertible. When cruising on the highway at 60 mph I get a shuttering for about a second when is get off the gas. Not sure what the cause is, but is this damaging to the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-22-2023, 06:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 845
Posted By ED DINAPOLI

Not being able to hear the type of noise. Check...

Not being able to hear the type of noise. Check the heat riser for the noise. I could sound like a rattle.
Ed
Forum: C3 General
04-23-2023, 11:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,958
Posted By ED DINAPOLI

Those are very nice grills and will mount up to...

Those are very nice grills and will mount up to your 72 without any problems. A good NCRS exterior judge will reach up and feel the fiber optic mounting. If you are going to have the car judged,...
Forum: C3 General
04-09-2023, 10:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 760
Posted By ED DINAPOLI

The 74 corvette had an electrical oil gauge. The...

The 74 corvette had an electrical oil gauge. The gauge had a white face and a different oil pressure makings.
Ed
Forum: C3 General
03-11-2023, 06:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 748
Posted By ED DINAPOLI

If you are running point, you do not want to...

If you are running point, you do not want to eliminate the resistor wire. You will burn up your points in a short period of time. 74 was the last year for points in a Corvette.
Ed
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-08-2023, 06:58 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,070
Posted By ED DINAPOLI

I drove my 67 118,000 miles over a 5 year period...

I drove my 67 118,000 miles over a 5 year period and had not issues with bias tires. However we did not know any better back then. 72 was the last year Corvette had bias ply tires.
Ed
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-07-2023, 07:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 453
Posted By ED DINAPOLI

I used some loc tite on the tube and it has not...

I used some loc tite on the tube and it has not moved in years.
Ed
Forum: C3 General
02-07-2023, 01:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 380
Posted By ED DINAPOLI

Try Rahway Auto Body. Seen some of their...

Try Rahway Auto Body. Seen some of their Corvette work and looked good. I have not had any work done there, but have heard good reports by other owners.
Do some research and know exactly what you...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-06-2023, 08:08 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,367
Posted By ED DINAPOLI

The following is my Corvette purchase history; ...

The following is my Corvette purchase history;
1 1967 Goodwood Green L 79, 4 speed, Corvette Convertible, purchased New from Reedman's Chev in Langhorn Pa. Traded in a 66 GTO
2 1972 Targa...
Forum: C3 General
02-04-2023, 10:15 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,349
Posted By ED DINAPOLI

Yes, I was the team leader for the c3. Ed

Yes, I was the team leader for the c3.
Ed
Forum: C3 General
02-01-2023, 06:42 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,349
Posted By ED DINAPOLI

Grady, Sorry to see your hard time with the...

Grady, Sorry to see your hard time with the Corvette on your road trip. Maintaining the Corvette is important and necessary for long road trips. I have been driving Corvettes for over 55 years and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-30-2023, 05:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 542
Posted By ED DINAPOLI

Be very careful when jacking up the spring. The...

Be very careful when jacking up the spring. The tension will cause the front end to nose down if not supported. Make sure you torque the bolts on the rear end with the wheels on the ground.
Ed
Forum: C3 General
01-29-2023, 08:27 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,349
Posted By ED DINAPOLI

Hello Stan, I sure miss you. Hope you are well....

Hello Stan,
I sure miss you. Hope you are well. Yes Sam Foltz at Novi, Michigan in 2011, drove 1963 miles. Had the car judge their for a Top Flight, I think 97.3 raw score. After that trip I did not...
Forum: C3 General
01-29-2023, 07:41 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,349
Posted By ED DINAPOLI

I have always been an advocate of driving your...

I have always been an advocate of driving your corvettes. I am the original owner of a 72 base motor AC 4 speed corvette. I drove this car every day in NJ for 2 years, took it off the road in 1975...
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