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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-20-2016, 03:04 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,810
Posted By 427435

Bump................again. It would be nice...

Bump................again.

It would be nice if you let us know where you are at with this problem or what you found. :yesnod:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-30-2016, 09:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,810
Posted By 427435

Bump Moonframer, where did you go?

Bump

Moonframer, where did you go?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-29-2016, 09:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,605
Posted By 427435

As for mileage, I've noted that there are a lot...

As for mileage, I've noted that there are a lot of Vettes out there with their odometers at 50,000 to 60,000 miles------------------and the odometers no longer work. The plastic worm and gear have...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-25-2016, 05:21 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,810
Posted By 427435

Thanks John, I always thought the only vacuum to...

Thanks John, I always thought the only vacuum to the secondaries was from the venturi in the primary.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-24-2016, 11:16 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,810
Posted By 427435

One of the diagrams shows an internal vacuum...

One of the diagrams shows an internal vacuum connection from the throttle bore of the secondary carbs to the diaphragms that actually open the secondaries. That is in addition to the vacuum lines...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-23-2016, 11:21 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,810
Posted By 427435

Hope you report back when you find the vacuum...

Hope you report back when you find the vacuum leak and where it was. I've rebuilt the carbs on mine numerous times over the years. I struggle with how any vacuum leak at the carb could fine it's...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-23-2016, 12:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,810
Posted By 427435

When you take your foot off the gas pedal, does...

When you take your foot off the gas pedal, does the pedal come back up?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-23-2016, 12:06 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,810
Posted By 427435

Is this what is happening? You are...

Is this what is happening?

You are accelerating with the gas pedal/primary carb about half open. When the rpm hits 3000, the power goes way, way up. Taking your foot off the gas pedal doesn't...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-22-2016, 09:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,554
Posted By 427435

Great work!!! There is only one interior...

Great work!!!

There is only one interior color for that car------------------RED! :cheers:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-22-2016, 06:32 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,810
Posted By 427435

Again, how do you know it's not the motor mounts?...

Again, how do you know it's not the motor mounts? What have you done to check them?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-21-2016, 09:50 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,810
Posted By 427435

You said your motor mounts are OK, but did you...

You said your motor mounts are OK, but did you actually check them? They can look fine with the engine off, but the rubber can separate from the metal.


Another thought, is your vacuum line...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-20-2016, 06:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,460
Posted By 427435

Someone did also mention being sure your...

Someone did also mention being sure your distributor has a vacuum advance can that is advancing the ignition at idle. That is also important. People more knowledgeable about the small block vacuum...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-20-2016, 06:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,460
Posted By 427435

In another life, I was involved with cooling off...

In another life, I was involved with cooling off highway equipment. What the seals around the radiator and the fan shroud do is prevent recirculation of the hot air the fan is exhausting. Without...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-16-2016, 11:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,933
Posted By 427435

How about some pictures of the car!!!

How about some pictures of the car!!!
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-14-2016, 12:33 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,831
Posted By 427435

Another vote for a fire extinguisher, and just...

Another vote for a fire extinguisher, and just cranking it till it starts (in 20 second cranks). That will get oil to the bearings by the time you have gas in the carb.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-14-2016, 12:30 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,831
Posted By 427435

How would old gas bend push rods???

How would old gas bend push rods???
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-13-2016, 11:00 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,508
Posted By 427435

Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel 5w-40 oil is easy to find,...

Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel 5w-40 oil is easy to find, meets the CJ-4 spec and has plenty of ZDDP.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-10-2016, 06:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,519
Posted By 427435

It wasn't an ad I remember so much as an article...

It wasn't an ad I remember so much as an article in Car and Driver.


http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/1966-chevrolet-corvette-stingray-427-road-test


I don't know how many times I read it,...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-10-2016, 02:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,973
Posted By 427435

It's not a hard job at all. The toughest part is...

It's not a hard job at all. The toughest part is getting the wheel off.

Like others have said, just get the standard Delco pad.

One hint is that a wide spatula blade can be useful in getting...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-09-2016, 11:32 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 39,151
Posted By 427435

Well, I did order my first choice. :D 1....

Well, I did order my first choice. :D


1. Mariboro Maroon with tan


2. Goodwood Green with green


3. Sunburst Yellow with tan
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-09-2016, 12:24 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 39,151
Posted By 427435

Guess what my favorite color is. Then...

Guess what my favorite color is.


Then comes Goodwood Green (the most popular 1967 color) and Sunfire Yellow.

As for interiors anything but black------------it's so boring!! :D


...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-05-2016, 09:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,988
Posted By 427435

If you have a vacuum checker (brake bleeder),...

If you have a vacuum checker (brake bleeder), take it with you and check the can out. I first ordered one through O'Reilly and it didn't start to advance until about 10 inches of...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-05-2016, 09:09 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,509
Posted By 427435

Did it look that good when it came off or did you...

Did it look that good when it came off or did you have a document restorer work on it? If the latter, what did it cost?

Thanks
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-05-2016, 11:31 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,509
Posted By 427435

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/830x1024/80-scan_zps318spy2q_9e1e08d694db3003e94c55ea0d440f96c859c37b.jpg
Here's what mine looked like after 48 years in Minnesota and...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-04-2016, 11:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,162
Posted By 427435

The $5500 would have been only the frame. With...

The $5500 would have been only the frame. With all the other things, you would be looking at $15,000-$18,000 for every thing new.
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