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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-27-2009, 04:33 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,106
Posted By Bobz08C6

You don't get it. It's not about the quality of...

You don't get it. It's not about the quality of the gas necessarily, it's about the consistency so customers know what to expect. If the Turkey station sells top tier gas they are probably buying...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-27-2009, 03:47 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,106
Posted By Bobz08C6

I disagree with those of you who poo poo Top Tier...

I disagree with those of you who poo poo Top Tier certified gasoline. It is not a marketing ploy but a certification of the amount and kind of additives that go into the fuel. That way customers...
Forum: C3 General
02-27-2009, 10:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,636
Posted By Bobz08C6

Thus two RPO's for internal purposes and one RPO...

Thus two RPO's for internal purposes and one RPO for marketing purposes.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-27-2009, 10:08 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,106
Posted By Bobz08C6

I was using Shell in my Vette exclusively because...

I was using Shell in my Vette exclusively because it is a Top Tier listed gasoline. I was getting a lot of soot buildup on the butt of the car. I tried Sunoco 93 and the soot problem went away. ...
Forum: C3 General
02-26-2009, 05:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,636
Posted By Bobz08C6

I have a '79. My sales invoice shows RPO D80 -...

I have a '79. My sales invoice shows RPO D80 - FRONT AND REAR SPOILER. This option became standard on '79 and was on the '78 Indy car. The spoilers accounted for a 15% reduction in aero drag so...
Forum: C3 General
02-26-2009, 01:36 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,997
Posted By Bobz08C6

Paul, That is my pic of the black '73 with...

Paul,
That is my pic of the black '73 with knock offs. I recall you were considering them for your car. I like the way they look and since I am free to do what I want (heck with all that resto...
Forum: C3 General
02-26-2009, 09:58 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,241
Posted By Bobz08C6

Read post #16 below. The advantage to getting...

Read post #16 below. The advantage to getting the sales invoice first from Allied Vaughn is that you can then get an accurate window sticker from tripple A enterprises including the dates and...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-26-2009, 09:36 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 607
Posted By Bobz08C6

The HUD will tell you what gear you are in. The...

The HUD will tell you what gear you are in. The tranny won't let you downshift into a gear that is too low to protect the vehicle. The vehicle won't let you over rev either as it has a rev limiter. ...
Forum: C3 General
02-25-2009, 07:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 347
Posted By Bobz08C6

If you don't have a power steering you can adjust...

If you don't have a power steering you can adjust the steering ratio quite simply. Disconnect the tie rod from the steering arm. Move the tie rod end to the forward hole for a 17.46:1 ratio (fast...
Forum: C3 General
02-25-2009, 07:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 498
Posted By Bobz08C6

Unless you have a legal reason for the info it...

Unless you have a legal reason for the info it might be hard to find. There is a Driver's protection act that protects individuals.

I like the idea mentioned about checking with the owner of the...
Forum: C3 General
02-25-2009, 02:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 374
Posted By Bobz08C6

Here are a few links. One for the restoration...

Here are a few links. One for the restoration package and one for the window sticker.

http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/infosearch/index.php?cmd=area

http://www.window-sticker.com/
Forum: C3 General
02-24-2009, 12:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 382
Posted By Bobz08C6

I have a generator I use for power outages. I...

I have a generator I use for power outages. I bought a couple of 6 ft flexible metal exhaust pipe from an auto store and it was inexpensive. You can connect it to a flapper outlet at the exhaust...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-24-2009, 09:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 247
Posted By Bobz08C6

Good idea about the tool rental. The parts store...

Good idea about the tool rental. The parts store with bay rentals in Connecticut I mentioned rented tools as well. On weekends when it was really busy they had a "roving" mechanic among the 6 bays...
Forum: C3 General
02-23-2009, 08:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,196
Posted By Bobz08C6

Both are not GM's best years but I would stay...

Both are not GM's best years but I would stay away from the crossfire '82.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-23-2009, 07:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 247
Posted By Bobz08C6

I remember an auto parts store in Connecticut did...

I remember an auto parts store in Connecticut did this years ago. They had about 6 bays. I didn't own my own home way back then and I used the lift rental a lot. I wish I could remember how...
Forum: C3 General
02-23-2009, 02:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,340
Posted By Bobz08C6

The bearing does fit into the adapter when it is...

The bearing does fit into the adapter when it is not in the tube. It's just not a press fit nor is the bearing a press fit on the shaft so I'm reordering both.
Forum: C3 General
02-23-2009, 02:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 614
Posted By Bobz08C6

That's a nice unit at a nice price. Here are...

That's a nice unit at a nice price. Here are some other direct drop in units for the Corvette.

http://www.metropartsmarket.com/catalogs/vintageaudio-c5s25.html
Forum: C3 General
02-23-2009, 02:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,340
Posted By Bobz08C6

Thanks to you all for the help and comments. I'm...

Thanks to you all for the help and comments. I'm convinced I am installing the parts correctly. I am going to buy (again) another bearing and adapter and see if they fit together with a press fit...
Forum: C3 General
02-23-2009, 10:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,340
Posted By Bobz08C6

I've tried various ways to assemble the 3...

I've tried various ways to assemble the 3 components. The only way that they go together is the way I have it and it looks like the exploded view in the service manual. The adapter and retainer...
Forum: C3 General
02-23-2009, 09:53 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,824
Posted By Bobz08C6

Thanks for all the manifold refinishing tips...

Thanks for all the manifold refinishing tips guys. I was going to paint mine with stove paint good to 1000*F. The paint that is used on cast iron and steel wood stoves.

I know what you mean...
Forum: C3 General
02-22-2009, 09:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 490
Posted By Bobz08C6

Yeah, save the crusty pieces of paper. Any...

Yeah, save the crusty pieces of paper. Any chance the VIN is on one of those crusty pieces of paper? There is also an outside chance that the missing parts of the sheet have shifted to another part...
Forum: C3 General
02-22-2009, 09:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,340
Posted By Bobz08C6

Thanks guys. I think you are both right. My...

Thanks guys. I think you are both right. My bearing "snaps" into the adapter but just falls out and slides down the shaft. Jim's papers indicate to "slide" the bearing and retainer up the shaft...
Forum: C3 General
02-22-2009, 06:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,340
Posted By Bobz08C6

Steering Column lower bearing

I rebuilt my T/T steering column and have it back together and everything works.

What should be the easiest part of this job has me puzzled. Per the attached document I can see no way the bearing...
Forum: C3 General
02-22-2009, 09:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 490
Posted By Bobz08C6

I "carefully" removed mine from my '79 by...

I "carefully" removed mine from my '79 by removing the gas tank filler door and rubber filler piece. It is at about 10:00 position. Obviously it is very fragile and is held in place by a strip of...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-22-2009, 09:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 342
Posted By Bobz08C6

Try taking the lock cylinder out again. Grasp...

Try taking the lock cylinder out again. Grasp the stem inside the column with a pair of needle nose plyers and cycle through the 5 key positions and see if the ignition switch matches the same 5...
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