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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-19-2015, 10:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,497
Posted By raytex

Thx for the replies the engine is a 67 Chevelle...

Thx for the replies the engine is a 67 Chevelle 396 so no groove required.
Would you advise to go with roller or keep the flat tapped?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-16-2015, 03:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,497
Posted By raytex

CAM shaft advice for a 396

Hi,

What would be a good cam shaft for a 396 street car.
I have a 65 with a 396 Chevelle engine who has a very aggressive cam (former owner drag raced the car in the UK).
Also it has Headman...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-27-2014, 06:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,577
Posted By raytex

About to restore my top also and was considering...

About to restore my top also and was considering to powder coat frame.
Did the powder coating not increase the weight a lot?
Ray
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-10-2014, 11:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 704
Posted By raytex

Yes I ordered all over the US on line since 7...

Yes I ordered all over the US on line since 7 years for my complete frame-off.
Just ordered this one from Ebay
...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-10-2014, 06:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 704
Posted By raytex

dimmer switch quality

What is the best dimmer switch and where to buy?
I installed a new one on my 65 which I bought from one of the leading vendors but it broke in 2 pieces under the carpet (connector seperated from...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-10-2014, 05:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,757
Posted By raytex

Today I cheked the floor dimmer switch and it was...

Today I cheked the floor dimmer switch and it was in two parts under the carpet, not able to function.
I will have to order a new one.

I also checked the voltage on the dimmer switch with light...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-09-2014, 12:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,757
Posted By raytex

Buckets roll over up and down ok, its the lights...

Buckets roll over up and down ok, its the lights that do not come on.
Buckets and lights are in the same harness, when I unplug connector at fire wall and check the ohm on the tan it has one way or...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-09-2014, 06:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,757
Posted By raytex

headlight wiring harness

Ok here is the story, I have installed a complete new LL wiring harness on my 65.
Everything works except the headlights.(park light, indicator lights work)
The light switch on the dashboard gets...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-07-2014, 01:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 921
Posted By raytex

Fender repair

Ok please do not ask me how this happened. :banghead:

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/1296x968/80-photo_426851cef0edbcf5f732a296b6b4bc87823296f7.jpg

What would be...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-09-2014, 06:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,862
Posted By raytex

I have had the outer box powder coated no problem...

I have had the outer box powder coated no problem at all to do so.
Ray
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-01-2014, 10:42 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,812
Posted By raytex

thx for the feedback and link. I will go...

thx for the feedback and link.

I will go back to lip seals

Ray
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-30-2014, 04:40 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,812
Posted By raytex

Sleeved Caliper with O-ring conversion

I have done the O-ring conversion on my 65 rear and front calipers.

The pistons of the rear ones I can move in and out by hand fairly easy.
But I am concerned about the front ones, I have noticed...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-13-2014, 07:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 700
Posted By raytex

what about these? ...

what about these?

http://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/tay-86032/overview/make/chevrolet
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-13-2014, 04:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 700
Posted By raytex

Sparkplug wire set for BB with headers?

What is a good spark plug wire set for a 396 BB with headers.
The current set has straight plug boots which get burned by the headers.
Should I go for the 90 degree or 135, 8 or 8.5 mm wires....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-11-2014, 09:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,847
Posted By raytex

Its in :D Last freeze plug on pasenger side...

Its in :D

Last freeze plug on pasenger side behind engine mount is in.
I used a combination of tapping and pressing it in.
I placed a socket just the size of the inside of the freeplug inside...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-11-2014, 08:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,847
Posted By raytex

Did you also use the liquid sealer (brown/orange...

Did you also use the liquid sealer (brown/orange stuff) on the rubber plug?

Ray
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-11-2014, 08:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,847
Posted By raytex

Pfff what a job I have removed 6 and replaced 5. ...

Pfff what a job I have removed 6 and replaced 5.
The one on the passenger side behind engine mount still has to go in.
I did disconnected everything from the engine so I could lift is up 2 to 3...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-10-2014, 08:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,847
Posted By raytex

Did you remove the old one or placed the...

Did you remove the old one or placed the expandable plug inside the leaking freeze plug?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-10-2014, 07:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,847
Posted By raytex

Corroded from the inside. Initially I had one...

Corroded from the inside. Initially I had one leaking on driver side which I replaced. Then I filed my cooling system with 6% alcohol viniger ran engine warm and the next morning I had a surprise in...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-10-2014, 06:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,847
Posted By raytex

Leaking freeze replacement advise

Would like to have advise how to replace freeze plug on passenger side on my 65.
It is the front one that is half behind engine mount.
Do I need to pull/lift he engine to do this or is there...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-26-2014, 06:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,793
Posted By raytex

I got my panels about 6 years ago when I bought...

I got my panels about 6 years ago when I bought the complete new interiour for my restoration they have been in the original box and plastic eversince.
Are these old production and the cause for the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-22-2014, 09:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,793
Posted By raytex

Its actually bigger then 1/8 the gap I have...

Its actually bigger then 1/8 the gap
I have been trying to carfully bend them already see result at pictures.
Strange that Corvette America states that their door panels are the highest quality...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-21-2014, 07:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,793
Posted By raytex

Corvette America door panel install

Trying to install new CA door panels on my 65 but they do not line up nicely at the top on the vent window side.
It leaves a 1/8 gap, do I need to bend the panels to line them up?

On the top the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-17-2014, 07:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,375
Posted By raytex

I get a reading around 10 inches check video. I...

I get a reading around 10 inches check video.
I have resealed the carb to the manifold and did a manifold leakage check.

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q205/raytex/th_IMG_0250_zpsa0f271c2.jpg...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-13-2014, 11:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,375
Posted By raytex

Unfortunately I do not know the specs of the Cam....

Unfortunately I do not know the specs of the Cam.
I assume since it was dragged raced in the UK that the Cam is not the same specs.
Also I need to mention it is not an original 396 but a 396...
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