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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-03-2006, 11:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 22,456
Posted By Lilysdreamvette

Thanks 71ls5s, I will do that. Greg.

Thanks 71ls5s,

I will do that.

Greg.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-03-2006, 11:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 767
Posted By Lilysdreamvette

I don't know your situation, but I can't see how...

I don't know your situation, but I can't see how you could start it up and get to the freeway while not letting it dip below 2000 rpm at all. then when you are on the freeway, in order to drive...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-03-2006, 11:22 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,387
Posted By Lilysdreamvette

Durango Boy, That was my initial thought -...

Durango Boy,

That was my initial thought - maybe it's something with that block. IF when I tear down that motor, that oil plug is where it should be, and the bearings all look to be installed...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-03-2006, 10:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 666
Posted By Lilysdreamvette

I have been using DPLF and have had great...

I have been using DPLF and have had great results. Adhesion: Very good, Hardness: very hard, Ease of spraying: very easy.

My vote: for DPLF

Good luck with what you...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-03-2006, 09:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 22,456
Posted By Lilysdreamvette

So, there are multiple places the number could be...

So, there are multiple places the number could be on a 69 coupe? I would have thought it would be stampled in one place on every 69.

Is this right?

Thanks,
Greg.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-01-2006, 11:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 22,456
Posted By Lilysdreamvette

Thank you so much. That will help me locate it...

Thank you so much. That will help me locate it and check. I have a coupe also.

Thanks again, Greg.:cheers:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-01-2006, 11:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 378
Posted By Lilysdreamvette

I have read that you divide the reading by 2...

I have read that you divide the reading by 2 also. But I recently read the method that I just posted on a Drag racing forum that I belong to, but maybe it was incorrect.

Sorry for the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-01-2006, 11:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 22,456
Posted By Lilysdreamvette

VIN numbers on Frame?

Hi guys,

Can anyone tell me exactly where I can locate the vin number on the frame of a 69 c3 vette? I heard they are above the rear axle upside down (or something to that effect).

Where...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-01-2006, 11:10 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,387
Posted By Lilysdreamvette

Well, these (2) possible causes seem like the...

Well, these (2) possible causes seem like the most feasible ones. However, I know that on the first rebuild attempt, the crank was cleaned thoroughly with brushes and plugs were replaced. The...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-01-2006, 07:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 750
Posted By Lilysdreamvette

Not sure if this is relavent or not, but We just...

Not sure if this is relavent or not, but We just finished completely restoring a 1970 Jag XKE and the rear is independant just like the vettes. They use a dana 44 rear and between the axle flange...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-01-2006, 07:23 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,387
Posted By Lilysdreamvette

DWncchs: I understand. No offense taken. It's...

DWncchs: I understand. No offense taken. It's just that sometimes some members are so quick to jump down someones throat, that's all.

Thanks for trying to help me resolve this issue. Let me back...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-01-2006, 06:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 378
Posted By Lilysdreamvette

Hi, Are you sure the powervalve you put in...

Hi,

Are you sure the powervalve you put in is good? Check for a ruptured diaphram. This can be done with a Mighty vac or just suck on the flat side making a seal with your mouth and see that the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-01-2006, 12:12 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,387
Posted By Lilysdreamvette

Dwncchs, With all due respect, I don't have...

Dwncchs,

With all due respect, I don't have time to sit here and make up phony stories for no reason. I am restoring a 71 Cuda, rebuilding and reinstalling a TKO600 tranny for my 68 Charger,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-29-2006, 11:31 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,387
Posted By Lilysdreamvette

Thanks for the replies again - I dump the oil...

Thanks for the replies again - I dump the oil and filter immediately after break - in of the cam on all the motors that I ever built. Then again after a few hundred miles and then regular...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-27-2006, 09:37 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,387
Posted By Lilysdreamvette

New cam bearings were used both times. I know...

New cam bearings were used both times. I know enough to line them up when installing them so I'm sure they were lined up the first time.

I have been using the Fram filters since the beginning...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-26-2006, 11:02 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,387
Posted By Lilysdreamvette

Thanks for the input and ideas, guys. I...

Thanks for the input and ideas, guys.

I ran it with 10W40 and used moly on the cam lobes and bearing surfaces. When I got the car, it had good oil pressure, but I removed the intake manifold to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-26-2006, 12:52 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,387
Posted By Lilysdreamvette

Lost oil pressure on 2 fresh motors?

Hi guys,

I'm new to this forum and also to corvettes. My wife has a 69 Stingray with a 400 sbc. I rebuilt the engine with all new parts and was very meticulous in cleaning everything out and...
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