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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-24-2011, 07:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,237
Posted By Tom Piper

From the factory, LT1 and LT4 engines do not have...

From the factory, LT1 and LT4 engines do not have a keyway in the crankshaft hub -- aftermarket hubs are available with keyways.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-24-2011, 03:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,237
Posted By Tom Piper

The LT1/LT4 uses "net build" timing -- no timing...

The LT1/LT4 uses "net build" timing -- no timing light needed.

What are you going to aim the timing light at for a distributor?
The pulley has no timinig marks.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-19-2011, 08:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,003
Posted By Tom Piper

I agree, on my '92, I had to change the camshaft...

I agree, on my '92, I had to change the camshaft to a later one with the larger hole -- simply a longer dowel pin would not work for me.

Tom Piper
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-17-2011, 06:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,523
Posted By Tom Piper

I have the Delteq on my '92 -- never had any...

I have the Delteq on my '92 -- never had any problems with it.
But, I looked ahead and bought two spare (total of 3) modules, just in case.
I carry them with me, so I can just plug it in.

Tom...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-10-2011, 09:21 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,710
Posted By Tom Piper

Early '64s had the raised door handle surface. ...

Early '64s had the raised door handle surface.
Later '64s didn't.

Tom Piper
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-07-2011, 07:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,846
Posted By Tom Piper

Many years ago, on my '64, the rear spring main...

Many years ago, on my '64, the rear spring main leaf broke on one side at night while I was going about 70 mph.
The shower of sparks was breath taking looking in the rear view mirror as the end of...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-07-2011, 07:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,846
Posted By Tom Piper

JohnZ, That brings up an interesting...

JohnZ,

That brings up an interesting question:
Since there were '65s with drum brakes and '65s with disc brakes, were the '65 frames done differently depending on the type of brakes?

Tom Piper
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-07-2011, 11:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,846
Posted By Tom Piper

If you are talking about the seat, it is the 100%...

If you are talking about the seat, it is the 100% original "real" thing -- a Yenko seat.

Click on "My Corvette photos" on the left for more.

Tom Piper
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-06-2011, 09:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,846
Posted By Tom Piper

It's been awhile, but I seem to remember a...

It's been awhile, but I seem to remember a difference in the way the rear suspension rubber stops meet the trailing arms between '63 and '65.
Also, isn't there a difference on the inner body mounts...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-16-2011, 12:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,085
Posted By Tom Piper

Does NCRS really have shipping info on C2s?

From NCRS org:
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Shipping Data Report

The information consists of the dealer code, dealer name, dealer address and the date the car was produced. The...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-15-2010, 11:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,170
Posted By Tom Piper

The 2 weeks for the title after delivery seems to...

The 2 weeks for the title after delivery seems to be true.
I purchased the vehicle on 6/3/1968 and the title was issued on 6/18/68 -- about 2 weeks.
So, that tells me the Chevrolet dealership...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-13-2010, 07:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,170
Posted By Tom Piper

If I am correct, I think my car was only used for...

If I am correct, I think my car was only used for transportation to events -- it is only a 250 hp car.
I've never believed it was used for racing.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-13-2010, 06:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,170
Posted By Tom Piper

This is exactly what I think my car was and have...

This is exactly what I think my car was and have believed this for some time, a Yenko Chevrolet dealership demo car that Don Yenko had the back seat put in to demo the seat at the same time. And, I...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-13-2010, 04:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,170
Posted By Tom Piper

Does anyone know how to interpret the "OP3517" on...

Does anyone know how to interpret the "OP3517" on my 1968 Pa title information?

There is nothing to tell me what this is.
As an example, the title clearly states that, if there is "T2" in the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-13-2010, 02:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,170
Posted By Tom Piper

Thanks for the suggestions. A title search...

Thanks for the suggestions.

A title search sounds like it may work.

Tom Piper
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-12-2010, 04:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,170
Posted By Tom Piper

Researching my Penna 1964 Coupe history

I'm looking for suggestions in finding out about the history of my 1964 Corvette coupe, in/near Pittsburgh Penna, before I bought it in 1968.

Pa does not keep title info for more than ten years.
...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-10-2010, 08:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,928
Posted By Tom Piper

If it is running good cold (before 120F) and not...

If it is running good cold (before 120F) and not good above that, it sounds like it is running OK in "open loop" but failing when it goes into "closed loop."
If that is the case, I suspect a sensor...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-12-2010, 04:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,438
Posted By Tom Piper

In many cases, a CCM error about "loss of serial...

In many cases, a CCM error about "loss of serial data" turns out to be a problem with the ECM, not the CCM.

The CCM requests data from the ECM over the serial-link between them; after about three...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-13-2009, 09:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,438
Posted By Tom Piper

:iagree: It's been many years ago that I had...

:iagree:

It's been many years ago that I had my original front bumpers rechromed by Paul's and they are still show-car material.

Tom Piper
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-13-2009, 01:07 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,299
Posted By Tom Piper

I have now spoken, a couple of times, to the man...

I have now spoken, a couple of times, to the man that made my Yenko back seat -- I also sent him pictures of it.
It is amazing to be able to find him after 45 years.

He did not know about Donna...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-09-2009, 05:25 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,108
Posted By Tom Piper

The ignition switch side of the resistor. ...

The ignition switch side of the resistor.

Tom Piper
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-08-2009, 05:56 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,108
Posted By Tom Piper

I have a first generation Pertronix with my stock...

I have a first generation Pertronix with my stock ignition coil.
I put it on and shimmed the distributor gear and set the gap as required.
I had a low-speed miss that I could not get rid of, until...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-08-2009, 12:25 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,108
Posted By Tom Piper

The reason I asked is because the stock ignition...

The reason I asked is because the stock ignition coil has about 6 volts , when the points are closed, across it because of the resistor in series with the primary of the coil.

When you use the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-08-2009, 10:19 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,299
Posted By Tom Piper

Donna Mae Mims...

Donna Mae Mims (http://www.steeltownvette.com/Hall%20of%20Fame/Mims.htm) told me that they used Parrish Plastics for a lot of the seat structures.
A different company usually did the seat covers.
...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-07-2009, 05:36 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,108
Posted By Tom Piper

Did you use the stock coil or one supplied by...

Did you use the stock coil or one supplied by Pertronix?

From the design, I think a complete system will work.
But, using the stock coil, I think there may be a problem.

Tom Piper
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