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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-20-2021, 10:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,043
Posted By Critter1

There is still a light coating of dull aluminum...

There is still a light coating of dull aluminum paint on the cylinder head gasket surface between the intake manifold and valve cover of this unrestored engine. You can see the line where there was...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-20-2021, 05:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,043
Posted By Critter1

When the Flint engine plant finished assembling...

When the Flint engine plant finished assembling your engine, the installed thermostat housing and the area around it on the intake manifold received a coat of dull aluminum paint. (also the area...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-23-2021, 04:36 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,033
Posted By Critter1

RIP, my friend. We will all miss you.

RIP, my friend. We will all miss you.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-15-2021, 04:21 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 10,385
Posted By Critter1

Very sad. RIP, my friend.

Very sad. RIP, my friend.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-24-2020, 12:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,025
Posted By Critter1

Hi, yes, I thought the low VIN was interesting. I...

Hi, yes, I thought the low VIN was interesting. I may still have a few pic's of the car. One pic was a shot of the 2X4 engine and another showed the VIN on the steering column. I remember that the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-11-2020, 11:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,503
Posted By Critter1

I haven't heard from KD for many years. I don't...

I haven't heard from KD for many years. I don't know if he's involved in Corvettes now. I sold (brokered) the CERV car to KD in the late 80's.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-10-2020, 09:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 500
Posted By Critter1

So Nike eventually stopped making Delco voltage...

So Nike eventually stopped making Delco voltage regulators and started making shoes? :)
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-10-2020, 09:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,503
Posted By Critter1

Yes, KD James owned both. Not at the same time...

Yes, KD James owned both. Not at the same time though. He bought the 17,307 car from me in around 1992.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-09-2020, 08:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,503
Posted By Critter1

Yes, at one time it was owned by K D James in...

Yes, at one time it was owned by K D James in Texas. If that's the same car, it's real.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-08-2020, 10:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 500
Posted By Critter1

1119512 Regulator

I don't know for sure if all 63 1119512 regulators had the black check mark but this one does. I think I remember seeing another one several decades ago that also had a black check mark on it. I...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-08-2020, 08:36 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,956
Posted By Critter1

Yes, that would be difficult on a Holley...

Yes, that would be difficult on a Holley carburetor. I think the manual was referring to the Rochester 2 BBL and quadrajet on passenger cars.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-07-2020, 12:12 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,294
Posted By Critter1

Sounds like the hyd lifter is bleeding down and...

Sounds like the hyd lifter is bleeding down and it is now adjusted to the bottomed of it's internal travel. You will have to back it off and start over. New/good lifters won't bleed down like that.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-07-2020, 12:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,956
Posted By Critter1

In the early 70's, the GM service manual...

In the early 70's, the GM service manual recommended doing the final carburetor adjustments with the complete air filter assembly installed. I guess they knew that it would make a difference.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-05-2020, 06:30 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,997
Posted By Critter1

Replacement hood surround panels from GM, at...

Replacement hood surround panels from GM, at least after about 1972, were a little bit different than originals. The pimple was no longer in the trough. It's also easy to tell the difference from...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-05-2020, 04:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,206
Posted By Critter1

Just curious, is that a rebuilt or reproduction...

Just curious, is that a rebuilt or reproduction damper? It looks like the elastomer (rubber) ring is squeezing out more than usual.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-05-2020, 11:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,206
Posted By Critter1

I don't think an oil slinger was used in 63. I...

I don't think an oil slinger was used in 63. I looked but can't find it listed in my 1963 printing of the GM parts book. It is shown in the illustration but that drawing is probably from the mid...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-04-2020, 12:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 403
Posted By Critter1

Yes, probably months before actual 1963...

Yes, probably months before actual 1963 production. Note the odd bell housing that's missing several ribs. It also appears to show a large black crankcase vent tube off of the rear of the engine from...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-02-2020, 01:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,956
Posted By Critter1

Just a guess but I once owned a 65 396 car that...

Just a guess but I once owned a 65 396 car that had an incorrect aftermarket Holley carburetor on it. The float bowl vent tubes were cut straight across instead of at an angle and both touched the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-31-2020, 12:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,449
Posted By Critter1

If most of the wiring is original, I would stay...

If most of the wiring is original, I would stay away from a high output alternator. Engineering decided that the wiring in 63 models was not up to the load that the new alternators were putting out...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-30-2020, 10:47 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,307
Posted By Critter1

Very nice and accurate restoration, Mike. Thanks...

Very nice and accurate restoration, Mike. Thanks for sharing.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-25-2020, 01:08 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,915
Posted By Critter1

I can only guess but 1/2" may be in the range....

I can only guess but 1/2" may be in the range. That alternator isn't mine so I can't measure it, unfortunately.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-23-2020, 01:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 627
Posted By Critter1

It's a full size 205/75-15 Uniroyal Tiger Paw....

It's a full size 205/75-15 Uniroyal Tiger Paw. It's the original spare from my 85 S-10 Blazer and only used for a few miles. The rest of the tires were the same when the Blazer was new. A full size...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-22-2020, 10:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 778
Posted By Critter1

That looks like a lot of fun. I think that may be...

That looks like a lot of fun. I think that may be a Super Kart or Shifter Kart? Super karts can run as fast as 145 MPH. A good Corvette friend, Jack Murray has been racing karts since the early 60's...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-22-2020, 09:54 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,146
Posted By Critter1

Sad news. I never met Jack but I felt I knew him...

Sad news. I never met Jack but I felt I knew him well from reading his posts here and other boards for years. He will be missed. RIP Jack.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-22-2020, 09:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 627
Posted By Critter1

I have the full size spare from my 1985 S-10...

I have the full size spare from my 1985 S-10 Blazer. I've tried it on my 66 Corvette and there were no fit issues as far as caliper clearance. However, I tried to install a 66 Corvette hub cap and...
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