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Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
02-09-2014, 09:21 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,977
Posted By rbrock

I have a '71 with flares. It is a driver level...

I have a '71 with flares. It is a driver level car. Good for a cruise in or heading out to the hot dog stand on a Friday night. It has a non matching 454 with a 4 speed transmission. I've done some...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-22-2012, 07:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,222
Posted By rbrock

Radio Noise

Hey Folks,

Here is what I have going on with my car. I recently redid the majority of my interior and in doing so I added an Alpine stereo with Pioneer speakers (4x6 in the front and 6x9 in the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-10-2012, 09:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 661
Posted By rbrock

I have one in my 71 454. The tach drive portion...

I have one in my 71 454. The tach drive portion of the housing is tig welded to a standard distributor housing. It doesn't "look" like a correct factory housing but it performs and functions fine....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-29-2011, 12:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 948
Posted By rbrock

Okay, I've talked with Tom from Zip and they...

Okay,

I've talked with Tom from Zip and they appear to have been manufactured incorrectly. He is sending me another set out once they have been verified to be correct.

Tom was very gracious and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-29-2011, 07:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 948
Posted By rbrock

Yeah they are small. They are from Zip Corvette,...

Yeah they are small. They are from Zip Corvette, part number x2561 "68 -82 Corvette T-top storage bags" according to the label on the package they came in.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-28-2011, 07:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 948
Posted By rbrock

T-top storage

Hey Guys,

I guess I'm feeling a little confused here. I got a new set of T-top storage bags for Christmas (yea me), and I just went out to give them a trial fit and make sure they fit behind my...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-03-2011, 03:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,296
Posted By rbrock

Make yourself a tool to hold the bearings in...

Make yourself a tool to hold the bearings in place. I used a 1" diameter broom handle cut to the appropriate length about 20 years ago. It still works great today.

If you need I can measure the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-28-2011, 08:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,922
Posted By rbrock

Although I can't say that I've had those symptoms...

Although I can't say that I've had those symptoms before. My guess is that when you shift into 4th gear you are moving the slider over the engagement teeth on 4th gear (input shaft) and likely...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-25-2011, 08:44 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,887
Posted By rbrock

Since you say that it happened all of a sudden. I...

Since you say that it happened all of a sudden. I would suspect a broken intake valve spring since it is backfiring through the carburetor.

My $.02.

Ray
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-11-2011, 12:37 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,734
Posted By rbrock

Here is a link to another Super Chevy article...

Here is a link to another Super Chevy article where they build a 302 with today's upgrades like AFR heads and a roller cam.
...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-22-2011, 01:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 486
Posted By rbrock

Are you looking for the kit that converts the...

Are you looking for the kit that converts the factory vacuum system to the system the uses electric motors from a Firebird? If so I have the kit and the recommended headlight switch.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-14-2011, 12:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,090
Posted By rbrock

Looks like it is suppose to be 26-3/8" according...

Looks like it is suppose to be 26-3/8" according to this thread:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-tech-performance/1658963-alignment-question.html

Ray
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-19-2011, 01:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,102
Posted By rbrock

I have to agree with 69 Chevy. I have the same...

I have to agree with 69 Chevy. I have the same Harbor Freight cheapie that was a give from a friend. At first I thought that there wasn't anyway that I would use it, but now it is my primary jack...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-13-2011, 09:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,439
Posted By rbrock

Are you using a thermostat, or at least a flow...

Are you using a thermostat, or at least a flow restrictor in the cooling system? If not the coolant may not be spending enough time in the radiator when the engine is at speed.

Ray
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-17-2011, 01:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 706
Posted By rbrock

Okay, I've checked and the local NAPA has...

Okay,

I've checked and the local NAPA has the seals kit for the control valve in stock. I will pick one up tonight and rebuild the control valve, it is leaking a little anyway. I'll let you know...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-17-2011, 08:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 706
Posted By rbrock

I haven't replaced the control valve or the...

I haven't replaced the control valve or the cylinder. I've had the car about one and a half years and have been repairing everything that the PO has done to the car. The control valve has a "rebuilt"...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-16-2011, 10:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 706
Posted By rbrock

I replaced the rag joint last year. The car is on...

I replaced the rag joint last year. The car is on the stands during both test. The only difference is one time the car is off and the other time the engine is running.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-16-2011, 10:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 706
Posted By rbrock

Yet another steering question

Okay,

I've got a steering issue that has me perplexed, not to mention a little miffed.

To give a little back ground I have a 71 with power steering. I've been doing some work on the car, as...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-20-2011, 02:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,186
Posted By rbrock

The front has not been rebuilt, at least by me....

The front has not been rebuilt, at least by me. I've done the standard check and haven't found anything to have excessive wear. I can tell the the PO has replaced one of the upper ball joints. I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-20-2011, 02:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,186
Posted By rbrock

I haven't verified yet but they said that...

I haven't verified yet but they said that currently there are no shims in the right side, they didn't say anything about the left.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-20-2011, 12:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,186
Posted By rbrock

Alignment issue

Okay Guys,

I've rebuilt the rear suspension in my '71 with new everything basically. Also, I've purchased new wheels and tires, TTII's and Nitto 17's. With everything back together I took the car...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
03-18-2011, 02:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,812
Posted By rbrock

Possibly interested in the plastic interior...

Possibly interested in the plastic interior pieces and door panels. PM sent
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-17-2011, 10:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,738
Posted By rbrock

The mounting plate looks like the correct one for...

The mounting plate looks like the correct one for a Borg Warner ST-10.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-01-2011, 12:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 619
Posted By rbrock

Sounds like you don't have enough shim in between...

Sounds like you don't have enough shim in between the inner and outer bearings. You should still have clearance (.001" ~ .008" I believe) with the spindle nut fully torqued. This is checked with a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-15-2010, 01:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,403
Posted By rbrock

Unless the heads form the L48 had guide plates...

Unless the heads form the L48 had guide plates and screw in studs then it wouldn't have had hardened push rods.
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