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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-31-2007, 09:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 564
Posted By C64BOB

If the scratches are small you may want to try a...

If the scratches are small you may want to try a small buffer and swirl remover first. If that doesn't work I'd try 2500 grit and then swirl remover. This will consume the least material.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-31-2007, 09:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,695
Posted By C64BOB

The L-88 cam is a nice street grind. Torque...

The L-88 cam is a nice street grind. Torque everywhere (too much for an unflared car). Takes a little tuning to get the driveability good. Pretty much like a 140 in a 350. Tripower and the L-88 cam...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-13-2007, 03:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,299
Posted By C64BOB

On your motor they're worth 20-30 HP and better...

On your motor they're worth 20-30 HP and better throttle response if you tune for them properly. I would suggest 1 3/4 Hookers. And there will be some mileage gain. I don't understand why anyone...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-07-2007, 01:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,217
Posted By C64BOB

Hey don't be trashing Mustangs, we have a 1 HP...

Hey don't be trashing Mustangs, we have a 1 HP one...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-30-2007, 07:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 611
Posted By C64BOB

IF you're just driving down the highway and want...

IF you're just driving down the highway and want max tire mileage then you want no camber. So set the rear to 0 camber and 0 toe. On the front set the toe to spec (you need some toe-in on the front)...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-24-2007, 01:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,472
Posted By C64BOB

You guys missed the best one, Jack and WD-40 on...

You guys missed the best one, Jack and WD-40 on the rocks...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-23-2007, 02:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,951
Posted By C64BOB

What's wrong with the hub you have? If the...

What's wrong with the hub you have? If the bearing race has pounded itself loose in the hub it can be sleeved.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-18-2007, 04:54 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,584
Posted By C64BOB

In the 70's a buddy and I are taking a trip east...

In the 70's a buddy and I are taking a trip east (from Norcal) on highway 80in his 65 roadster. We stop in Elko Nevada for gas, beer etc. We walk across the street while the attendant is checking the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-17-2007, 04:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,149
Posted By C64BOB

Go to the audio section and do a search. Good...

Go to the audio section and do a search. Good info there.
Forum: Other Cars
05-15-2007, 02:58 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,619
Posted By C64BOB

I would suspect that the number is gross margin...

I would suspect that the number is gross margin and not net margin. Gross margin is difference between selling price and manufacturing cost. Net margin is what's left over after all the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-02-2007, 01:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 748
Posted By C64BOB

Is the hesitation on light throttle tip in or on...

Is the hesitation on light throttle tip in or on heavier throttle? Light throttle would probably be the transition from the idle system to the main system if heavier throttle it could be accelerator...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-30-2007, 06:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 385
Posted By C64BOB

I'm beginning to think you don't want to know...

I'm beginning to think you don't want to know...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-30-2007, 02:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 385
Posted By C64BOB

To AZ Doug

Did you go to the drags yet? We should start a pool on the speed/ET.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-30-2007, 02:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,475
Posted By C64BOB

I have a muffled 383 running in the 12's with a...

I have a muffled 383 running in the 12's with a 3.36 and a wide ration muncie (using 3 gears). Gearing isn't an issue...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-30-2007, 02:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 927
Posted By C64BOB

I have this one and it's brother on the C2's...

I have this one and it's brother on the C2's (thru 65 only methinks). Bought them in the 70's. The solid axle one is in pretty good shape the C2 one looks like it was handled alot with greasy hands...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-30-2007, 01:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,025
Posted By C64BOB

I held off until March then took it in. The roof...

I held off until March then took it in. The roof had no signs of delamination. I left it with them. The service writer called me later that day and said when they tried to foam it it delaminated. Two...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-27-2007, 01:11 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,352
Posted By C64BOB

Congratulations. I'm envious but soon for me also...

Congratulations. I'm envious but soon for me also (I'm just lining stuff up now and moving to someplace that has a dragstrip close).

FREEDOM...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-26-2007, 01:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,901
Posted By C64BOB

It pulls/steers when you get on the gas? This...

It pulls/steers when you get on the gas? This would most likely be play in the rear strut rod bushings or rear wheel bearings.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-20-2007, 06:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,565
Posted By C64BOB

Doug when are you going to the drags so we can...

Doug when are you going to the drags so we can see what the improvement is?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-19-2007, 03:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,338
Posted By C64BOB

Black with red guts and red inserts. Then you can...

Black with red guts and red inserts. Then you can park it in my garage.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-01-2007, 01:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,564
Posted By C64BOB

The big end is rotational weight so 100% is...

The big end is rotational weight so 100% is balanced so you need to consider the additional weight of both rods. So you're up 28 grams on weight minus a single pistons reduced weight of 9 for 19...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-31-2007, 02:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,564
Posted By C64BOB

When you're weighing the rod end for end you just...

When you're weighing the rod end for end you just need to be completely perpendicular to the balance (the line between the centers of the big and little end holes creating the perpendicular line)....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-31-2007, 12:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,564
Posted By C64BOB

Sorry for the slow response we went out in search...

Sorry for the slow response we went out in search of whatever mischief we could find. The crank is not intended to be balanced with nothing on it. The counterweights are designed to offset the mass...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-30-2007, 09:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,564
Posted By C64BOB

Let me clarify a couple of things. On the...

Let me clarify a couple of things. On the bobweight the difference in the total bobweight from what your crank was originally balanced with should be less then 1% of the reciporcating end weight and...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-30-2007, 08:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,564
Posted By C64BOB

Rotating weight is the big end of the rod and...

Rotating weight is the big end of the rod and bearings and recipocating is small end, piston and pin and rings. So as badbirdcage says above the bob weight is 2 rod bigends, 2 bearing sets and one...
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