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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-02-2009, 08:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,348
Posted By CWPASADENA

:iagree: Take one area or the car at a time...

:iagree:

Take one area or the car at a time and go completely thru it. A C-1 Corvette that is properly repaired will drive, ride, steer and stop well. Sometimes a modified engine while it may have...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-01-2009, 08:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,458
Posted By CWPASADENA

:iagree: Your engine guy needs to know NOW...

:iagree:

Your engine guy needs to know NOW that there may well be a problem. Save what came off the drain plug magnet and show it to him along with the picture. If he is real good, he may want to...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-31-2009, 06:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,797
Posted By CWPASADENA

:toetap: I suspect if this was the case, the...

:toetap:

I suspect if this was the case, the trans would also make noise in 1st and 2ed as well as 3rd.

I think it may be the 3rd gear on the cluster is not compatable with the 3rd gear on the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-26-2009, 11:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,596
Posted By CWPASADENA

:toetap: Looks like it could be a nice car...

:toetap:

Looks like it could be a nice car but I would be almost 100% sure it has been restored. I think the seller is not using the term "Surviver" in the same context we use it.

It is my...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-26-2009, 10:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,725
Posted By CWPASADENA

:iagree: If you have leaded racing Fuel...

:iagree:

If you have leaded racing Fuel available you may try mixing it 50-50 with pump gas just to see what happens. I bet your problem may go away which would confirm it is a fuel related...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-26-2009, 10:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,071
Posted By CWPASADENA

When you ordered a 65 Convertable, you could...

When you ordered a 65 Convertable, you could specify Soft Top or Hard Top or both. For years, I had a very original 65 Roadster I bought from the original owner that was a hard top only car. They are...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-24-2009, 10:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 918
Posted By CWPASADENA

:iagree: Done many of them without pulling...

:iagree:

Done many of them without pulling off the hood.

With a manual transmission, to make alignment easier when installing the engine, make yourself 2 alignment studs about 4 in. long to...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-24-2009, 08:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,287
Posted By CWPASADENA

How about installing longer tie bolts. Get your...

How about installing longer tie bolts. Get your self some Grade Eight bolts that are longer and grade eight nylock self locking nuts. Works great. I have been doing it for years. if you are concerned...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-24-2009, 08:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,313
Posted By CWPASADENA

YOU GOT THAT RIGHT! Chris, CWPASADENA

YOU GOT THAT RIGHT!

Chris, CWPASADENA
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-23-2009, 08:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,327
Posted By CWPASADENA

:toetap: SO WHAT IS WRONG WITH THAT? ...

:toetap:

SO WHAT IS WRONG WITH THAT?

:thumbs:

Chris, CWPASADENA
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-23-2009, 08:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,854
Posted By CWPASADENA

:iagree: Dayton has done wire wheels for me...

:iagree:

Dayton has done wire wheels for me for years.

:thumbs:

Chris, CWPASADENA
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-23-2009, 08:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,327
Posted By CWPASADENA

YES! I have seen where the exhaust valves...

YES!

I have seen where the exhaust valves will start to erode into the seats especially if the engine had been run hard.

Chris, CWPASADENA
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-23-2009, 08:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,327
Posted By CWPASADENA

Leaded race fuel mixed with 91 octane is good for...

Leaded race fuel mixed with 91 octane is good for your engine, especially if it does not have hardened valve seats. Your 365 HP will run better and you will be protecting the exhaust valve seats....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-23-2009, 07:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 798
Posted By CWPASADENA

:iagree: Chris, CWPASADENA

:iagree:

Chris, CWPASADENA
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-22-2009, 09:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,405
Posted By CWPASADENA

:iagree: BE SURE YOU USE OIL WITH ZINC IN IT...

:iagree:

BE SURE YOU USE OIL WITH ZINC IN IT OR USE A ZINK ADDITIVE SUCH AS ZDDP.

Most of the current oils no longer have the proper additives for a flat tappit cam and if you are not careful,...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-22-2009, 09:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,728
Posted By CWPASADENA

:iagree: For many years, I had a 65 with the...

:iagree:

For many years, I had a 65 with the snap ring missing on the L/H side. Every so often with the suspension unloaded and turning to the right, the car had a feeling of momentary bad...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-22-2009, 11:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 671
Posted By CWPASADENA

:iagree: HOWEVER, use caution to be sure the...

:iagree:

HOWEVER, use caution to be sure the stator windings rotate with the rear housing and are not stuck in the front housing. If the stator is stuck in the front housing, you can run the risk...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-21-2009, 11:48 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,483
Posted By CWPASADENA

:toetap: I have been a member of NCRS for...

:toetap:

I have been a member of NCRS for more then 25 years, I do not have overspray on anything because that is the way I wanted it. It I ever have the car judged, I may take a hit but I am not...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-21-2009, 11:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,405
Posted By CWPASADENA

Change oil and filter and RUN the car. I bet the...

Change oil and filter and RUN the car. I bet the more you drive it, the better it gets. It may take several hundred miles but I think the rings will seal up and it will be just fine.

ENJOY YOUR...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-21-2009, 10:15 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,544
Posted By CWPASADENA

A 30-30 can with flat top pistons is not the best...

A 30-30 can with flat top pistons is not the best situation. The 30-30 cam was designed fro more compression and when used with low compression pistons, the engine will run flat at lower RPM and...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-18-2009, 07:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 688
Posted By CWPASADENA

Mike, I have had no experience with tire...

Mike,

I have had no experience with tire sealers so I am glad you posted your opinion.

:thumbs:

Thanks,

Chris, CWPASADENA
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-18-2009, 07:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,544
Posted By CWPASADENA

:toetap: Where you are taking the vacuum...

:toetap:

Where you are taking the vacuum signal for your vacuum gauge?

You say it seems to have a miss through out the entire RPM Range and you also say the vacuum gauge reading is not steady...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-18-2009, 03:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,858
Posted By CWPASADENA

From 53 on, no 14 inchers.

From 53 on, no 14 inchers.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-18-2009, 03:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 688
Posted By CWPASADENA

This was and is still a common problem with the...

This was and is still a common problem with the original KH wheels. Years ago, I was told the reason GM was late in coming out with K.O. Wheels on the 63 was because of problems with them leaking. I...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-17-2009, 08:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 889
Posted By CWPASADENA

I would suggest that this unit be looked at by a...

I would suggest that this unit be looked at by a competant FI Person. If the car has not been run for several years, it may need to be gone thru. If things are stuck up internally, such as the check...
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