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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-22-2006, 06:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 494
Posted By tjvette

Does the wheel rotate? The emergency brake shoes...

Does the wheel rotate? The emergency brake shoes could be holding it.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-14-2006, 06:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,089
Posted By tjvette

Fred, Yes, you are correct - the only...

Fred,

Yes, you are correct - the only difference with the O-ring calipers and regular is the O-ring that goes around the piston. The pistons and dust seals are exactly the same as far as I can...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-13-2006, 09:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,089
Posted By tjvette

Fred, I replaced the rears with the SS...

Fred,

I replaced the rears with the SS sleeved O-rings purchased at Corvette Stainless Steel Brakes (CSSB). While bleeding the rear calipers, I noticed one of the front calipers leaking. I have...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-24-2006, 07:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 640
Posted By tjvette

Just to give an update - I discovered the...

Just to give an update - I discovered the problem. Scarlet63 was right - the points were shorted. The spade connector on the wire connected to the terminal on one set of points was turned just enough...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-22-2006, 05:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 640
Posted By tjvette

Hi, Thanks for the responses. ...

Hi,

Thanks for the responses.

Scarlet63,
With the positive wires (the two green wires) connected to the positive terminal on the coil and the black wire from the negative side disconnected, I...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-21-2006, 10:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 374
Posted By tjvette

Thanks very much for the suggestion - a pressure...

Thanks very much for the suggestion - a pressure test would make sense before going any further.

I will crawl under and see if I can see anything around the freeze plugs as well.

Thanks again
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-21-2006, 09:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 640
Posted By tjvette

Getting ready to start a 1957

I have been helping a neighbor work out some electrical issues on his 57. He has been working on this car for years and is in the final stages. He put a new wiring harness in the car and we have...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-21-2006, 09:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 374
Posted By tjvette

Coolant puddle under transmission

I have a 94 LT1 and for the last 6 months I have been noticing a small puddle of coolant under the transmission when I start it. I found that the coolant is coming out of the small hole in the middle...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-16-2006, 06:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 781
Posted By tjvette

I just changed all my plugs and you are right -...

I just changed all my plugs and you are right - number 8 is tough. I did get it done though with no universal. I think I used an extension that was the length of a normal socket. I didn't remove the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-15-2006, 10:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 371
Posted By tjvette

Just wanted to let everyone know what I found. I...

Just wanted to let everyone know what I found. I checked around the coil and ignition module for and exposed wiring or shorts. I couldn't seen any issues with the wiring at all. There were also no...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-13-2006, 08:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 371
Posted By tjvette

Thanks for your response. I did have a look at...

Thanks for your response. I did have a look at the wires at night to try and see arcing but did not see any. I haven't touched the ignition module or coil. I am going to have a closer look in that...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-13-2006, 06:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 371
Posted By tjvette

94 Rough running and spark retard on accel.

I have a 94 vert (auto) with 73K miles. I recently noticed a miss during idle while in drive. Over the last month the miss has become more frequent and occurs throughout the RPM range. I started by...
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