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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-14-2009, 01:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 932
Posted By redcliff

I think Jim Lockwood is right on the money for...

I think Jim Lockwood is right on the money for normal brake line pressure for 4 wheel disc brakes imho.

On my A/Gas car with 4 wheel wildwood disc brakes (and a brake pressure gauge) I could get...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-14-2009, 12:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,406
Posted By redcliff

Bring the engine to TDC firing on cylinder 1. ...

Bring the engine to TDC firing on cylinder 1. The distributor rotor should be aligned under the #1 plug terminal on the distributor cap. Loosen the distributor hold down and rotate the housing...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-11-2009, 10:07 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,114
Posted By redcliff

Do you have a caliper? Take some measurements of...

Do you have a caliper? Take some measurements of the thickness of the pump, and a depth reading of how deep the bolts can be screwed in before contacting the block. Compare the dimensions of the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-11-2009, 07:01 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,114
Posted By redcliff

Sounds like either interference between the...

Sounds like either interference between the timing cover and water pump or bolts are too long and/or improperly torqued.

Also move your alternator inboard as much as possible, you want short...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-10-2009, 01:54 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 1,416
Posted By redcliff

3.55 million

3.55 million
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-10-2009, 12:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,247
Posted By redcliff

My father worked for Lew Williams Chevrolet in...

My father worked for Lew Williams Chevrolet in Sacramento in the late 50's to early 60's. In 1962 he transferred up to Lew Williams Chevrolet in Eugene, Or. I may be mistaken, I was only 5 at the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-03-2009, 05:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 801
Posted By redcliff

Angle milled heads can cause sealing problems...

Angle milled heads can cause sealing problems with the intake manifold and front and rear corners of the manifold sealing rail of the block, not near the exterior of the engine.

What looks like...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-02-2009, 08:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 565
Posted By redcliff

Nice info, my 61 Fuelie has RPO 687 but this is...

Nice info, my 61 Fuelie has RPO 687 but this is the first good description of it I've seen.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-02-2009, 08:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 541
Posted By redcliff

Very good post. This is the same reason I limit...

Very good post. This is the same reason I limit my street big block engines to 525 c.i.d., 4.125 stroke with a standard 9.80 deck block and 4.500+ bores. The longer 4.25 stroke for the 540 and 565...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-02-2009, 12:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 433
Posted By redcliff

Only 400 small blocks and 454 and 502 big blocks...

Only 400 small blocks and 454 and 502 big blocks are externally balanced from the factory afaik.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-31-2008, 01:30 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,725
Posted By redcliff

Nice old school sentiment, but I disagree. There...

Nice old school sentiment, but I disagree. There is nothing a 355 will do that a 383 (or 427sb) will not do better with the same relative quality parts. I think Lt-1's are nice engines ( I ran one...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-31-2008, 12:39 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,725
Posted By redcliff

Repeat after me... theres no replacement for...

Repeat after me...

theres no replacement for displacement...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-29-2008, 02:46 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,525
Posted By redcliff

Improper assembly (no moly lube), wrong oil...

Improper assembly (no moly lube), wrong oil (don't use synthetic, use racing oil with zinc) and improper rpm (keep rpms varied between 1500-3000 for at least 20 minutes) are some of the most common...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-29-2008, 01:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 362
Posted By redcliff

Kind of sounds like someone swapped out your...

Kind of sounds like someone swapped out your car's 3.70 for some other gear set, possibly a 4.10. Try running that in the calculator to see if it matches.

You could put your car on jack stands...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-24-2008, 09:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 429
Posted By redcliff

And three wheels still on the ground if you count...

And three wheels still on the ground if you count the wheelie bar wheels :)

The fastest way down the track for high powerred 4 link cars is to set them so you only get a 2-4" of wheel stand when...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-23-2008, 02:17 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,689
Posted By redcliff

Thank you Richard, I'll give mine a try first,...

Thank you Richard, I'll give mine a try first, and contact you if I want to change it out.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-23-2008, 01:07 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,689
Posted By redcliff

Interesting thread. I'm installing a TKO 600 in...

Interesting thread. I'm installing a TKO 600 in my 66 Pro Street Vette with the .64 overdrive. I'm running a 4.30 gear, but I have 31 tall tires also. By my calculations I should do 2040 rpm...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-22-2008, 04:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,072
Posted By redcliff

Can you run a shorter belt? Your alternator...

Can you run a shorter belt? Your alternator bracket appears to at the far end of the adjustment slot. A shorter belt might change the angle and give you more clearance?

Shorter belts are...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-22-2008, 03:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 464
Posted By redcliff

As Far as I Know.

As Far as I Know.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-22-2008, 02:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,005
Posted By redcliff

I'm sorry, I should of been more specific. I...

I'm sorry, I should of been more specific. I have a 525 Big Block I'd like to fit the Pro-charger on.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-21-2008, 10:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,005
Posted By redcliff

Thank you Dave. By modifying did they raise the...

Thank you Dave. By modifying did they raise the hood? Or remove some of the internal bracing?

Interesting that an Pro-charger with FI might fit, I wonder if I can find the article somewhere...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-21-2008, 09:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,005
Posted By redcliff

I'm trying to see if a bbc crossram will fit...

I'm trying to see if a bbc crossram will fit under a 67 hood. Anyone know the distance from the top front of the big block engine block where the intake manifold mounts to the bottom of the 67...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-20-2008, 01:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,152
Posted By redcliff

Nice looking engine Badbirdcage :) If NCRS isn't...

Nice looking engine Badbirdcage :) If NCRS isn't in your future that efi setup sure looks like a great way to go.

My 61 Fuelie is having cold start issues. Im planning on tackling that this...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-20-2008, 01:44 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,574
Posted By redcliff

Oohers, a big block GS replica! Sweet. Can't...

Oohers, a big block GS replica! Sweet. Can't wait to see your future progress!:cheers:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-20-2008, 01:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,132
Posted By redcliff

With good maintenance modern big blocks are very...

With good maintenance modern big blocks are very reliable. I used to shift my 532 at 9200 rpm. In 6 seasons of racing we never broke a single engine part, but we did preventive maintenance after...
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