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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-09-2024, 08:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 189
Posted By roger newman

Installing lower shock mount (strut rod shaft)

How do I seat the strut rod shaft to the spindle support arm? I have approximately 1/8" gap to go and feel I am putting way to much load on the strut rod shaft nut to pull the rod to meet the...
Forum: C3 General
11-30-2023, 10:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 689
Posted By roger newman

Long time C2 owner now a C3 owner

I have recently acquired an almost completely stock 1979 L48 with 45,000 miles. I need to change the wheels/tires as both are dangerous. I swapped my 17"X7" 225 Torque Thrust II set up from my '63...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-17-2020, 07:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 764
Posted By roger newman

Thanks for the tips. I do have 12 volts at the...

Thanks for the tips.
I do have 12 volts at the coil.
I have Pertronix II (no limiter).
Mechanical secondaries but I will disconnect them and try again. Well, only after the 3" of snow are off the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-17-2020, 04:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 764
Posted By roger newman

Replaced a bad fuel pump and now...

I replaced my mechanical fuel pump with an AC6415325 unit. Temporary fuel pressure gauge is reading 6PSI. Engine idles great and runs fine until 2700 RPM. Studders, stumbles, backfires and...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-16-2017, 12:42 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 10,959
Posted By roger newman

Been there once as the picture to the left shows....

Been there once as the picture to the left shows. Mine let go when a rocker nut loosened enough to let the push rod eject and the lifter came out of the bore then was hit by the lobe when not in the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-18-2016, 11:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,195
Posted By roger newman

This is how I stopped the roll pin problem. ...

This is how I stopped the roll pin problem.

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/rogernewman/bathroomremodel001Small.jpg...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-07-2015, 11:04 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,350
Posted By roger newman

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/rogernewma...

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/rogernewman/corvetteengine023-1.jpg (http://s268.photobucket.com/user/rogernewman/media/corvetteengine023-1.jpg.html)
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-24-2015, 12:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 752
Posted By roger newman

Garth will take good care of you.

Garth will take good care of you.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-20-2014, 09:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,790
Posted By roger newman

This is what happened to my engine after a rocker...

This is what happened to my engine after a rocker nut backed off. Needed to sleeve Two lifter bores and new push rods.


http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/rogernewman/brokencamMedium.jpg...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-09-2013, 11:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,237
Posted By roger newman

Hobbs, Redman. or Bell.

Hobbs, Redman. or Bell.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-13-2012, 11:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 558
Posted By roger newman

I am so glad I fired the engine before the body...

I am so glad I fired the engine before the body drop. I used all the coolant, electrical, and fuel systems.

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/rogernewman/enginestartup003.jpg
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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-26-2012, 08:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,263
Posted By roger newman

My block has a RA average of 28. I am using...

My block has a RA average of 28. I am using Cometic .040 bore and .035 thickness. Compression ratio of 10.86.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-31-2012, 11:26 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,110
Posted By roger newman

Put the biggest fan you can find in front of the...

Put the biggest fan you can find in front of the radiator. I also used my weed sprayer filled with water to spray the radiator. Kept it cool for the 25 minutes I first ran my engine.

Use one...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-17-2012, 08:07 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 11,134
Posted By roger newman

Try training for running a marathon. You become...

Try training for running a marathon. You become very aware of your surroundings and even quicker to dive for the ditch.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-20-2012, 11:37 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,983
Posted By roger newman

Much more room than the Sprite I came home in...

Much more room than the Sprite I came home in :lolg:
The engine in the Corvette was in pieces at the time.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-14-2012, 02:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,090
Posted By roger newman

Lunch at a local Bistro. Beef Wellington,...

Lunch at a local Bistro.
Beef Wellington, prosciutto wrapped asparagus, and red cake at home.
I can't screw up since she is well on her way to a black belt in tae kwon do!...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-10-2011, 10:48 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,460
Posted By roger newman

My vintage State of Washington plate information...

My vintage State of Washington plate information reveals nothing. When ran it shows zero information.
I need to have the state issued registration in the car at all times.
The only way to get...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-05-2011, 05:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,893
Posted By roger newman

I do not have a heater in mine and have never...

I do not have a heater in mine and have never overheated or have seen it get much over 185, even on the track for a half hour session.
Makes the engine compartment look much better IMHO.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-27-2011, 11:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,072
Posted By roger newman

Just went thru the same routine and now drip free!

Just went thru the same routine and now drip free!
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-20-2011, 09:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,329
Posted By roger newman

This is Paul Newman signing a poster I had from...

This is Paul Newman signing a poster I had from the early '80's in a 300Z.. He was pitted Two stalls down from us at SCCA Runoofs. I asked him some questions on Wednesday of the week and spent 45...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-09-2011, 08:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,176
Posted By roger newman

Raced this for 13 years. After we broke every...

Raced this for 13 years. After we broke every imaginable part on this car, it became very fast for its class and reliable.
We were the butt of many pit lane jokes for Two years and then racked up...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-27-2011, 12:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,612
Posted By roger newman

I like the originals. Especially in front of a...

I like the originals. Especially in front of a Ford. Not to mention the background stuff of the day.

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj15/rogernewman/JNR_PosterMedium.jpg
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-08-2011, 11:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 940
Posted By roger newman

I am on the eve of the 20th wedding anniversary...

I am on the eve of the 20th wedding anniversary and love the gal who likes a good sounding engine.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-04-2011, 08:56 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,795
Posted By roger newman

[QUOTE=Kensmith;1571659742]Ok, after many posts...

[QUOTE=Kensmith;1571659742]Ok, after many posts and 3 different air cleaners I finally got some great advice from Bob on this forum. He asked me to check with Universal Spinners who make custom air...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-13-2011, 02:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,721
Posted By roger newman

After inspecting all the parts, I am thinking a...

After inspecting all the parts, I am thinking a push rod end started to mushroom eventually hitting the the lifter retainer and the guts went flying. The rest is history.
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