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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-12-2024, 08:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 217
Posted By DSR

I do have Paul Cangialosi's book Muncie 4- speed....

I do have Paul Cangialosi's book Muncie 4- speed. But I'm not sure what caused the breakage. I never thought about a bent mainshaft??
The trans always ran smooth no vibrations and shifted nice, no...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-12-2024, 03:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 217
Posted By DSR

I ask because the trans I took out of my car was...

I ask because the trans I took out of my car was having 2nd gear problems. I took off the side cover and mearsured 0.035" gap between 2nd. gear and the shoulder on the mainshaft, and only 0.011"...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-12-2024, 02:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 217
Posted By DSR

wear points on a M20 mainshaft.

What are the normal wear areas on a '65 M20 mainshaft?
Do you get wear on the mainshaft shoulder where 2nd & 3rd gear make contact?
...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-11-2024, 09:16 AM
Replies: 15
[C2] De-tune
Views: 495
Posted By DSR

Lars tuning papers are good step by step tuning...

Lars tuning papers are good step by step tuning instructions.
All the above are good things to check.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-10-2024, 05:11 PM
Replies: 15
[C2] De-tune
Views: 495
Posted By DSR

-What did you set the timing and dwell to? ...

-What did you set the timing and dwell to?
-Does your motor have the stock 300hp cam?
-Check your secondary throttle plate adjustment. Maybe it's open too much, which will make it idle faster. The...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-31-2024, 05:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 270
Posted By DSR

The condenser is missing on my car.

The condenser is missing on my car.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-31-2024, 03:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 270
Posted By DSR

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1124/20240331_153205_4f974dd22e72a2fdefdb95dd77da52c9ae910b0d.jpg
shows large black wire from horn relay to alternator....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-13-2024, 06:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 584
Posted By DSR

I'm not sure what your camshaft profile is, but...

I'm not sure what your camshaft profile is, but when I set my performace solid lifter cams I check/set the valve lash as below:
- take all spark plugs out
- set valve lash one cylinder at a time in...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-18-2024, 01:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 578
Posted By DSR

How do you measure that? With a wire feeler gauge?

How do you measure that? With a wire feeler gauge?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-17-2024, 01:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 578
Posted By DSR

How do you adjust the ball? Is it not just a...

How do you adjust the ball? Is it not just a metal spring clip holding the ball closed?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-04-2024, 04:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 497
Posted By DSR

Mine had silver anti-seize on the old bushings...

Mine had silver anti-seize on the old bushings when I took it apart last fall. I put it on the new bushings as well. I don't know if they did that from the factory or not.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-04-2024, 03:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 239
Posted By DSR

Thanks Chris

Thanks Chris
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-04-2024, 01:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 239
Posted By DSR

Does the window code tell you if it's tinted or not?

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/1694x953/20240202_121244_12541c3b738503cdd6df2a0a579d1274bc4b20de.jpg
1965 Coupe
SAFETY PLATE LOF
Solid Tempered A52 IC

Is this...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-01-2024, 02:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 770
Posted By DSR

I have used the Petronix for 30 years and put on...

I have used the Petronix for 30 years and put on over 100,000 miles. I have had 2 failures with the ring on the botton of the rotor. After about 10 years of use the glue on the clear plastic sticker...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-31-2024, 07:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 486
Posted By DSR

I use that same clamp on a 327. But it can be...

I use that same clamp on a 327. But it can be difficult to install. Make sure the wire part has the ends pointing down and is pushed all the way onto the distributor. If your lucky you have a...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-26-2024, 05:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,058
Posted By DSR

Leif, where did you get the numbers on your...

Leif, where did you get the numbers on your wires? Are they stick on or something else? They have a nice clean look.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-26-2024, 04:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 890
Posted By DSR

I remember seeing the key in the fender for an...

I remember seeing the key in the fender for an alarm on old Corvettes.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-20-2024, 03:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 353
Posted By DSR

Some times in old cars you will get a bad...

Some times in old cars you will get a bad connection between the fuse and the fuse holder. Use a test light connected to a good solid ground and check for voltage on BOTH SIDES of the fuses. This is...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-31-2023, 06:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 658
Posted By DSR

Use the air pressure that's marked on the side of...

Use the air pressure that's marked on the side of the tire, usually very small print. My tires are 40 psi.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-31-2023, 05:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 954
Posted By DSR

Vibration will cause damage like this. I would be...

Vibration will cause damage like this. I would be looking at things like:
- worn out input shaft in trans
- worn out bearings in trans
- worn out rear drive shaft yoke bushing in trans
- worn out...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-30-2023, 11:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,266
Posted By DSR

That's a strange looking car! :crazy:

That's a strange looking car! :crazy:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-20-2023, 05:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 798
Posted By DSR

Lars tune up papers are good. I did his step by...

Lars tune up papers are good. I did his step by step instructions for my solid lifter 327 and it runs good.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-13-2023, 07:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,365
Posted By DSR

How many miles would you normally get out of a...

How many miles would you normally get out of a steering box before it needs a rebuild?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-13-2023, 09:01 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,933
Posted By DSR

Automotive technology has come a long way in the...

Automotive technology has come a long way in the last 60 years. Just the fact that your trying to compare a new car with a 60 year old car tells me you will not be happy with a old antique car. You...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-11-2023, 07:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 428
Posted By DSR

Ok thanks, it looks like someone installed larger...

Ok thanks, it looks like someone installed larger valves in my heads.
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