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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
Yesterday, 09:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 155
Posted By jim lockwood

All sensors are definitely NOT the same. Modern...

All sensors are definitely NOT the same. Modern sensors aren't constructed to withstand the current our old cars' electrical systems pass through them. As a result, they self-heat which makes the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
Yesterday, 08:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 509
Posted By jim lockwood

"Shipping"?????? You couldn't just drive...

"Shipping"?????? You couldn't just drive it?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-24-2024, 06:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 277
Posted By jim lockwood

It will be easier to make the repair if the unit...

It will be easier to make the repair if the unit is on the bench. However, if you have the dexterity to do the work with the unit on the car (I don't), then sure, why not.

FLAPS == Friendly Local...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-23-2024, 06:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 277
Posted By jim lockwood

Go to your FLAPS and buy a 21mm expansion plug....

Go to your FLAPS and buy a 21mm expansion plug. This will be a little larger than the SAE-sized original and it will fit snugly once installed.

I remove these plugs by first drilling a hole about...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-23-2024, 05:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 401
Posted By jim lockwood

I agree with Elwood...... mounts pre-attached to...

I agree with Elwood...... mounts pre-attached to the engine. That's the way I do it and I've never had a problem with alignment.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-19-2024, 04:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 567
Posted By jim lockwood

Personally, I'd prefer not to guess. But that...

Personally, I'd prefer not to guess. But that may be just me.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-19-2024, 12:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 567
Posted By jim lockwood

What year car are we talkin bout? And is the...

What year car are we talkin bout? And is the radiator copper/brass or aluminum?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-19-2024, 11:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 313
Posted By jim lockwood

Something else you can investigate is the rubber...

Something else you can investigate is the rubber hose between the frame and the fuel pump inlet.

That hose is under vacuum from the pump. That vacuum can cause the hose to collapse which will...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-19-2024, 09:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 377
Posted By jim lockwood

Weeeeeelllll,... not quite. All the...

Weeeeeelllll,... not quite.

All the electrical accessories in the car will take power from whatever source provides the highest Voltage. Engine off, that source is obviously the battery since...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-18-2024, 10:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 458
Posted By jim lockwood

Hmmmm..... That suggests that the charging...

Hmmmm..... That suggests that the charging system wasn't working during your drive.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-18-2024, 08:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 458
Posted By jim lockwood

I crank until the pressure stops increasing....

I crank until the pressure stops increasing. Generally that takes five compression cycles +/-
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-17-2024, 03:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 730
Posted By jim lockwood

Pre-historic exhaust manifold treatment.

As long as we can talk about "roll ur own"..... Back in the dark ages, before there was POR15 or anything else, there was hardware store copper paint with 7% copper content.

After cleaning the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-16-2024, 05:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 418
Posted By jim lockwood

My bride's Grand Sport track car had a 1 wire...

My bride's Grand Sport track car had a 1 wire alternator. When the engine was first started, the alternator would not charge until, as you say, engine RPM was increased. However, from that point...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-16-2024, 04:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 225
Posted By jim lockwood

Well I might be wrong about the inlet, but I...

Well I might be wrong about the inlet, but I don't think so.

EDIT: I am wrong. The inlet is also 1/8" NPS.

Sorry for the bad information.:ack:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-16-2024, 03:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 225
Posted By jim lockwood

Inlet is 5/16 Inverted Flare. Outlet is 1/8"...

Inlet is 5/16 Inverted Flare. Outlet is 1/8" NPS.

Are you wanting to make your own fuel lines? If so, any FLAPS can get you the right fittings if you tell them the above mentioned sizes.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-13-2024, 09:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 584
Posted By jim lockwood

^^^^^THIS^^^^ :iagree:

^^^^^THIS^^^^
:iagree:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-12-2024, 09:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 575
Posted By jim lockwood

Installation tip for thumbtack spill valves: ...

Installation tip for thumbtack spill valves:

I install spill valves while the FI is upside down. So how do I keep the thumbtack style from coming apart? Wheel bearing grease.

I use a toothpick...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-12-2024, 09:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 575
Posted By jim lockwood

Some notes about the various spill valves...... ...

Some notes about the various spill valves......

Leo, the diagram you posted is of the spill plunger/fuel valve in a sand cast fuel meter, used in all '57 and some '59 FI units. An archaic design,...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-11-2024, 11:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 575
Posted By jim lockwood

Hi again Leo, I'm at a spot with relatively...

Hi again Leo,

I'm at a spot with relatively good Internet. This seems like a good time to talk about spill valves.

Your 7320 unit has one of two possible styles of spill valves. One is known...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-11-2024, 11:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 554
Posted By jim lockwood

My Grand Sport vintage race engine has 1.6...

My Grand Sport vintage race engine has 1.6 rockers on the intake valves. I put them there to give the valve spring a little extra leverage pushing the lifter back down at high RPM while dragging...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-11-2024, 11:18 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,590
Posted By jim lockwood

Wooden crate == red flag. I shipped an FI...

Wooden crate == red flag.

I shipped an FI unit back to its owner in the wooden crate he used to ship it to me. FedEx lost the unit. To this day it has never been located.

I'll spare you the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-09-2024, 09:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 575
Posted By jim lockwood

Congratulations on the success, Leo! That's...

Congratulations on the success, Leo! That's great news.

Eclipse was nothing short of incredible. Totality exceeded my wildest expectations.

My whole fam damily watched it from a spit of land...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-06-2024, 05:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 499
Posted By jim lockwood

First I've ever of such a thing. What is your...

First I've ever of such a thing. What is your logic behind that procedure?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-06-2024, 05:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 834
Posted By jim lockwood

If so that goes in the (-) column.

If so that goes in the (-) column.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-05-2024, 09:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 524
Posted By jim lockwood

Part of a cylinder balance tester?

Part of a cylinder balance tester?
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