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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-10-2024, 10:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 775
Posted By Plasticman

For dimensions of Front Jacking Support, see post...

For dimensions of Front Jacking Support, see post #16 in this thread:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c1-and-c2-corvettes/4350650-jacking-points-and-jack-stands.html
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-01-2024, 11:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 670
Posted By Plasticman

I understand, but I trust that you know that the...

I understand, but I trust that you know that the 62's stepped up to the 327 engine.

And they built more of them, so a larger possible selection.

Plasticman
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-01-2024, 09:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 670
Posted By Plasticman

Welcome to the Forum! Make sure you "fit"...

Welcome to the Forum!

Make sure you "fit" into a C1... The later C1's offer more room.

And why not a 62?

Plasticman
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-14-2024, 11:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 465
Posted By Plasticman

When I switched bell housings on our 62, I had to...

When I switched bell housings on our 62, I had to make my own bracket that supported the original 62's ball stud bracket.

Here is the bracket I came up with (the 2 side holes for the original ball...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-12-2024, 10:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 639
Posted By Plasticman

I have never seen just the sector roller offered...

I have never seen just the sector roller offered separately..
I agree that both the sector roller and worm would need to be replaced as a set..

Plasticman
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-11-2024, 03:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 639
Posted By Plasticman

If your steering was nice & tight at the center...

If your steering was nice & tight at the center point, with no roughness when steering off center, you should be good..
Recommend to use a good grease with moly in the box, that is spec'd for use...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-11-2024, 01:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 639
Posted By Plasticman

That sector roller is only going to get worse.. ...

That sector roller is only going to get worse..

I am assuming that you had issues with the steering box to begin this tear down..

Plasticman
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-31-2023, 06:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 658
Posted By Plasticman

I would think less pressure would result in less...

I would think less pressure would result in less "bounce"... Think of a basketball... It bounces more and higher with a higher pressure.

plasticman
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-30-2023, 12:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 947
Posted By Plasticman

Oilite bushing are designed with impregnated oil....

Oilite bushing are designed with impregnated oil.
They should never be "greased".
The "soap" in the grease will fill and block the pores in the Oilite bushing, preventing the oil from reaching the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-19-2023, 12:30 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,459
Posted By Plasticman

Restoration done by Skip Walker at Auto Effects...

Restoration done by Skip Walker at Auto Effects in Gainesville, FL

Good reason to stay far, far away from Skip in Gainesville!

Plasticman.....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-13-2023, 01:17 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,701
Posted By Plasticman

Yep, it started again.. Speed wise, we are...

Yep, it started again..

Speed wise, we are back in the Dial-Up internet days...

Plasticman
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-12-2023, 06:47 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,701
Posted By Plasticman

Followed your lead, and all back to normal. ...

Followed your lead, and all back to normal.

I also am on Firefox.

And for just that reason, this thread WAS helpful..

Thanks!

plasticman
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-04-2023, 06:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 448
Posted By Plasticman

Nice plate, and I agree on the painted bezels... ...

Nice plate, and I agree on the painted bezels...

plasticman
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-03-2023, 10:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,084
Posted By Plasticman

Understand you are looking to get only 2000 -...

Understand you are looking to get only 2000 - 2500 more miles out it, before building a new motor...
You "may" get that with that damaged valve stem, but would not bet on it.. That uneven surface on...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-03-2023, 12:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,084
Posted By Plasticman

L78, You said: an some mushrooming of the valve...

L78,
You said: an some mushrooming of the valve head.

Any mushrooming of the end of the valve stem would bother me.

Understand you ground around the end, but;;;

Please post a picture of the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-24-2023, 10:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 516
Posted By Plasticman

Street tires are a must. Slicks will kill the...

Street tires are a must.
Slicks will kill the stock Chevy (up to and including 64) and Corvette (up to and including 62) rear gears, axles, and bearing caps..

Plasticman
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-20-2023, 11:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,259
Posted By Plasticman

The VIN tag's "spot welds" look like nothing I...

The VIN tag's "spot welds" look like nothing I have ever seen (way too clean, with minimal impressions).
My spots welds are almost burned through and are much deeper depressions.
And the VIN tag is...
Forum: C5 Tech
10-09-2023, 11:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 524
Posted By Plasticman

Discount Tire, Thanks! I am much...

Discount Tire,

Thanks!

I am much closer to your store up in Ocala, and I will call them later this week.
They helped a buddy with his TPMS issues in his 06 Vette a couple of months ago.
...
Forum: C5 Tech
10-09-2023, 03:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 524
Posted By Plasticman

They lie... I have 4 Dorman sensors that...

They lie...

I have 4 Dorman sensors that were installed about 5 years ago, and 1 failed about a year ago.
This past spring I bought a new one from the same vendor (Tire Rack), and my local tire...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-29-2023, 10:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,426
Posted By Plasticman

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/1280x960/62_vette_jack_support_2_cd9c46c4290eb8bdee03889081f6ddeb86833a37.jpg...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-07-2023, 10:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 500
Posted By Plasticman

I have the Sun Repair pages for the Tach /Dwell...

I have the Sun Repair pages for the Tach /Dwell unit, that dates to 1960, with some pages revised 1967.
Don't know if they apply to your DT-504.
I can send them via an email, if you want to send...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-05-2023, 05:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 500
Posted By Plasticman

This a direct link to the DT-504 manual that...

This a direct link to the DT-504 manual that Larry provided in his above post.

https://g2carguy.com/store/ols/products/sun-dt-504--dt-404-instruction-manual---download-from-original

Note that I...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-05-2023, 03:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 500
Posted By Plasticman

I have various Sun Distributor machine...

I have various Sun Distributor machine schematics, but the Model 504 does not appear to one of them. However, the individual sections may be the same or similar.

If you want what I have, send me...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-03-2023, 11:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 490
Posted By Plasticman

I see cracks in the firewall.... Someone has...

I see cracks in the firewall....
Someone has been doing some substantial braking, and needs some fiberglass reinforcement.

Plasticman
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-31-2023, 12:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 472
Posted By Plasticman

Fred, That was 19 & 44 (at 19). And...

Fred,

That was 19 & 44 (at 19).
And mandatory evac was west of 19..
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/677x381/crflood_8084ade7f7f395b9dee7179561c0aa23bcd55e0b.jpg...
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