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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-04-2017, 06:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,187
Posted By SherpaPilot

Hey, I appreciate the advice. I'll pick up the...

Hey, I appreciate the advice. I'll pick up the DAP stuff in the morning. This will be an easy repair. My mistake on the underside bracing. Guess I just assumed it was not fiberglass.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-02-2017, 08:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,187
Posted By SherpaPilot

Hood Adheasive Question

Greetings to all. It was such a beautiful day in Texas, I uncovered the 65 coupe and drove it for about an hour, running a few errands. I noticed the hood of my car has developed a little bit of a...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-11-2016, 11:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,401
Posted By SherpaPilot

Those are some really super photos. Thanks for...

Those are some really super photos. Thanks for posting. The mounting problem I have is with the those three almost vertical screws that penetrate the metal curve trim piece. On my car the only...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-11-2016, 04:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,401
Posted By SherpaPilot

Frankie, sorry for the lack of detail. C2...

Frankie, sorry for the lack of detail. C2 (1965) coupe. I thought I had a photo on my aviatar but maybe it didn't show.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-11-2016, 03:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,401
Posted By SherpaPilot

Kick Panel Mounting

Recently I purchased the correct kick panels, windlace and trim pieces. Overall the components appeared to be correct and fit snuggly in place. The problem of attaching these guys to the car...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-12-2016, 09:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,099
Posted By SherpaPilot

Timing Problem

I recently had to removed my distributor from my 65 coupe, 350. Prior to the removal, I marked the position of the base and rotor for quick reassembly. Today I attempted to install but it would not...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-08-2016, 10:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,916
Posted By SherpaPilot

I was able to borrow an old output shift from my...

I was able to borrow an old output shift from my tranny shop. Yesterday I removed the transmission, bell housing and clutch. Sure enough, the brass bushing was slightly deformed on the outboard...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-06-2016, 07:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,916
Posted By SherpaPilot

Well, no luck today. I think I will begin to...

Well, no luck today. I think I will begin to dismantle everything tomorrow and start over again. Thanks to all of you who offered your experience. I told my wife that if I ever died and went to...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-05-2016, 08:17 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,916
Posted By SherpaPilot

Guys, Thanks for the responses. The pilot...

Guys, Thanks for the responses. The pilot bushing was checked on the transmission shaft while the transmission sat on my workbench. I was very careful when installing it into the crankshaft. I...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-05-2016, 04:19 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,916
Posted By SherpaPilot

Thanks Pop, I tried that already but will give...

Thanks Pop, I tried that already but will give it another go.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-05-2016, 04:16 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,916
Posted By SherpaPilot

Yes

Yes
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-05-2016, 04:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,916
Posted By SherpaPilot

Moving a C2 Without the Transmission

Almost a month ago my 65 coupe developed a bearing failure noise in the Muncie 4 speed. Everyone told me it would be an easy job to remove and install the transmission. This forum has been a...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-19-2016, 07:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,390
Posted By SherpaPilot

Great information from everyone. I have copied...

Great information from everyone. I have copied and printed the info from the service manual. Thanks.

The transmission finally came out tonight. I had to remove the bell housing. As soon as...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-19-2016, 02:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,390
Posted By SherpaPilot

The first photo shows the engine rear is angled...

The first photo shows the engine rear is angled down as far as it will go. The second photo shows the transmission pilot shaft not clearing the bell housing and being restricted by the reverse gear...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-19-2016, 02:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,390
Posted By SherpaPilot

Thanks for the response. Lowering means to drop...

Thanks for the response. Lowering means to drop vertically. I was advised by others in this forum to loosen the forward engine mounts. Once the transmission was pulled away from the bell housing,...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-19-2016, 09:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,390
Posted By SherpaPilot

Thanks to all for the great advice. I'll be back...

Thanks to all for the great advice. I'll be back in the garage most of the day today trying each of your suggestions. If this works today, I will gladly buy the beer.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-18-2016, 09:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,390
Posted By SherpaPilot

Yes, the tach cable is off. I will remove the...

Yes, the tach cable is off. I will remove the distributor and try to gain a little added vertical drop in the engine. If that doesn't work, I'll try 65 Pro Vette's advice and drop the bell-housing...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-18-2016, 09:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,390
Posted By SherpaPilot

Yes, the mounts have been removed. I really...

Yes, the mounts have been removed. I really thought this tranny would have come out a little easier.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-18-2016, 08:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,390
Posted By SherpaPilot

Transmission Won First Round

Did you ever tackle one of those projects you wish you had not? My 65 developed a bearing failure in the input shaft. I studied the removal subject pretty well including downloading threads from...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-04-2016, 08:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,388
Posted By SherpaPilot

speedometer

Buns: Thanks for the sites. I used the calculator site to determine my blue gear. I did not know about Bob's site but will look into it. I appreciate your help.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-04-2016, 12:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,388
Posted By SherpaPilot

Re: Speedometer

My differential stamped code is: AM which means it is a 3.36. I treated it as such and installed the correct driven gear: blue. After my test drive, it continued to show a speed too slow which led...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-03-2016, 09:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,388
Posted By SherpaPilot

Speedometer Calibration

I have a 65 coupe with a 67 M20 4 speed transmission. The differential is stamped as a 3.36 and my tires are 27 inches in diameter. This car has always been running 15 mph slower than the actual...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-18-2016, 10:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,166
Posted By SherpaPilot

I think you guys are on target. I lubed the...

I think you guys are on target. I lubed the cable prior to install and probably inserted it backwards. I'll go back under the car today and reverse the inner cable. Thanks for your help guys.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-17-2016, 07:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,166
Posted By SherpaPilot

C2 Speedometer Cable Question

I have a 65 Coupe, 4 speed, 350. Recently I needed to replace the speedometer drive gear in the transmission. At the same time, I replaced the cable with a new one from Paragon. Everything worked...
Forum: Northeast
06-17-2015, 08:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 27,732
Posted By SherpaPilot

Same U-Coat-It Problem

I have done a total of three garage floors with U-Coat-It and never had a problem until the last job. I too followed directions to the letter including purchasing their prep kit. The floor was in...
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