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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
Yesterday, 01:03 PM
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Posted By mudbone64

Thanks for the info. The force required to...

Thanks for the info. The force required to actuate the accelerator pump lever on my carb sounds as if it may be similar to yours. I do however need to figure out why the accelerator pump shot isn't...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-23-2024, 11:49 PM
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Posted By mudbone64

Though I'm happy with the WOT situation I still...

Though I'm happy with the WOT situation I still find accelerator pump action to not be optimal. I've got my idle set and have adjusted the accelerator pump per the Holley specification but after the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-23-2024, 10:55 AM
Replies: 504
Views: 32,883
Posted By mudbone64

leif for the win. I was able to bend the ignition...

leif for the win. I was able to bend the ignition shielding bracket a fraction of an inch and gain WOT. Now, because the accelerator pump isn't delivering a solid shot I'm going to change the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-20-2024, 05:16 PM
Replies: 504
Views: 32,883
Posted By mudbone64

Holding the throttle arm back as far as it would...

Holding the throttle arm back as far as it would go or against the firewall was how I previously had the carb linkage adjusted for WOT. I’ll try bending the bracket.

Here’s a picture of the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-20-2024, 04:31 PM
Replies: 504
Views: 32,883
Posted By mudbone64

Anything is possible but whenever I operate the...

Anything is possible but whenever I operate the accelerator pump by hand I do get a much bigger fuel shot. Though it will likely need to be re-adjusted I did previously follow Holley's...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-20-2024, 04:28 PM
Replies: 504
Views: 32,883
Posted By mudbone64

Sorry about that Leif. In that picture the...

Sorry about that Leif. In that picture the return springs are removed and I've got the carb in the WOT position.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-20-2024, 01:58 PM
Replies: 504
Views: 32,883
Posted By mudbone64

Maybe I should restate the situation. I can’t...

Maybe I should restate the situation. I can’t get WOT and a return to idle or closed throttle blades. My WOT procedure was:
1. Weight the accelerator pedal so it’s flat in the floor.
2. Hold the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-20-2024, 12:01 PM
Replies: 504
Views: 32,883
Posted By mudbone64

I’m having trouble with getting wide open...

I’m having trouble with getting wide open throttle and was wondering what the impacts would be, if any, of moving the accelerator rod from the standard location to one of the other holes on the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-18-2024, 12:56 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,764
Posted By mudbone64

Ha! More familiar parts: ...

Ha! More familiar parts:
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The above from my original build thread....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-12-2024, 10:35 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,652
Posted By mudbone64

Honestly, no disrespect but holy crap, the...

Honestly, no disrespect but holy crap, the process of hauling my car on my friends dove-tail trailer 15 miles one way to the alignment shop where I will be paying a $350 minimum fee for aligning the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-10-2024, 02:36 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,764
Posted By mudbone64

15 miles one way in some traffic that's...

15 miles one way in some traffic that's stop-n-go. The car is completely untested and I also live in the quite a ways out in the sticks. It's been said I live on a one lane road with a yellow...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-10-2024, 12:56 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,764
Posted By mudbone64

I know. I'm sucking and procrastinating at...

I know. I'm sucking and procrastinating at getting the wheels aligned. I'm fairly confident I can't get them close enough so that leaves me with getting a trailer, having perfect weather and an...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-10-2024, 12:43 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,764
Posted By mudbone64

Don't know yet. This is as far as the car's been...

Don't know yet. This is as far as the car's been driven:
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Concerning the valves springs I think Straub Technologies set my heads up with 130lb. closed seat pressure springs.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-10-2024, 07:53 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,764
Posted By mudbone64

Looks familiar. ...

Looks familiar.

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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-09-2024, 12:56 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,764
Posted By mudbone64

Did you mention he camshaft brand, specs and...

Did you mention he camshaft brand, specs and lifter brand?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-03-2024, 01:02 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,652
Posted By mudbone64

I'm not planning on doing any spirited driving,...

I'm not planning on doing any spirited driving, at least not around corners so I too made my rear wheels as perfectly vertical as possible. I am however still not driving my car because my alignment...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-27-2024, 11:04 PM
Replies: 504
Views: 32,883
Posted By mudbone64

Though I will check I did adjust the accelerator...

Though I will check I did adjust the accelerator pump actuator lever myself so I feel like it's where it needs to be. I can't speak for the condition of the pump. I can speak for how difficult this...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-27-2024, 01:20 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,931
Posted By mudbone64

Given the amount of good information Powell...

Given the amount of good information Powell Machine gives concerning flat tappet cams there's no way, not ever a way, despite anything some of the prolific posters around here say to the contrary...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-27-2024, 01:02 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,931
Posted By mudbone64

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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-27-2024, 12:48 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,931
Posted By mudbone64

Powell Machine's videos are quite informative...

Powell Machine's videos are quite informative indeed. Here's another:
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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-27-2024, 08:06 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,931
Posted By mudbone64

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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-25-2024, 10:40 PM
Replies: 504
Views: 32,883
Posted By mudbone64

The fuel level in the front float bowl is at the...

The fuel level in the front float bowl is at the bottom of the window so I'm lead to believe everything downstream of the float bowl is operational. I guess I'll start looking at the accelerator...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-25-2024, 08:17 PM
Replies: 504
Views: 32,883
Posted By mudbone64

Though anything's possible the pump is new, the...

Though anything's possible the pump is new, the carb is new/reconditioned and I have two fuel filters. I guess the first thing I'll check is to see if the float bowls are full. If they are then...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-25-2024, 07:36 PM
Replies: 504
Views: 32,883
Posted By mudbone64

Armed with a small squeeze bottle of gas I gave...

Armed with a small squeeze bottle of gas I gave the primaries a couple of healthy shots of gas. With the choke engaged I hit the key. This engine has never, ever started so quickly. I have to...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-25-2024, 09:13 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,028
Posted By mudbone64

IMHO the main rails aren't the problem. The...

IMHO the main rails aren't the problem. The sections of metal required for the repair are readily available and any semi-competent welder/fabricator should be able to install them without too much...
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