CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion

 
Page 1 of 10
1
2
3
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: riverracer au
Showing results 1 to 25 of 246
Search took 1.43 seconds.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
Today, 12:55 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 27
Posted By riverracer au

TCC Solenoid Possible Problems

1st time poster over here the C4 section, I'm usually in the C3 area, but I'm hoping you'll have an idea of my problem.
Back in Jan 2015 I installed a 700r4 into my '72 350 which originally had a...
Forum: C3 General
Yesterday, 02:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 150
Posted By riverracer au

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/423x825/sump_gasket_2_0a613f342b803af7e75fa1e3fd12ae40db55e6ce.jpg
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-22-2024, 10:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 881
Posted By riverracer au

What's this "Steering Assist kit" you speak...

What's this "Steering Assist kit" you speak of?
Forum: C3 General
04-20-2024, 12:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 458
Posted By riverracer au

wow, instant convertible....:rofl:

wow, instant convertible....:rofl:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-14-2024, 06:31 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 1,919
Posted By riverracer au

you are using a "dwell meter" to set the dwell...

you are using a "dwell meter" to set the dwell and a "timing light" to set the timing, correct?
Forum: C3 General
04-12-2024, 06:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 892
Posted By riverracer au

If you don't have a rack, where are you going to...

If you don't have a rack, where are you going to carry the roof panels when the back is full of luggage? :D
...
Forum: C3 General
04-10-2024, 07:24 AM
Replies: 12,478
Views: 1,145,281
Posted By riverracer au

I'm actually in South Australia.... :rofl: ...

I'm actually in South Australia.... :rofl:

Yeah, even from Rock Auto with shipping it would cost me about 900$Au = 600$US for a complete set
Forum: C3 General
04-08-2024, 05:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 462
Posted By riverracer au

Check the bolt lengths when replacing the bolts. ...

Check the bolt lengths when replacing the bolts.
You don't want them to bottom out in the blind holes.
Forum: C3 General
04-05-2024, 06:03 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,063
Posted By riverracer au

what does a "dizzy" to you then? :hide: BFH...

what does a "dizzy" to you then? :hide:

BFH = Big Fk'n Hammer"
Forum: C3 General
04-05-2024, 06:59 AM
Replies: 12,478
Views: 1,145,281
Posted By riverracer au

It's been on my very long term plan to change my...

It's been on my very long term plan to change my carpets, who did you purchase them from?
Did it include backing?
Hope your planning an install thread with lots of photos.... :D
Forum: C3 General
03-28-2024, 11:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 370
Posted By riverracer au

Do it once, do it right.... 10yrs ago I put a...

Do it once, do it right....
10yrs ago I put a set of Monroe SensaTrac shocks in my '72..
Have just replaced them last month with Bilsteins as recommended by most on here.
The Monroe's were worn...
Forum: C3 General
03-28-2024, 05:18 AM
Replies: 12,478
Views: 1,145,281
Posted By riverracer au

Bump tested my newly installed Billstein shocks...

Bump tested my newly installed Billstein shocks over the last 2 days........
On Wed I drove from Adelaide via the river land to a place in country NSW called Hay, about 700km (435miles) from home....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-21-2024, 05:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 298
Posted By riverracer au

Are you going to use center console mounted...

Are you going to use center console mounted switches or the classic look that uses you existing windows crank handle with a switch block in the door?
Forum: C3 General
03-20-2024, 04:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,009
Posted By riverracer au

I use a battery isolation switch, but it's not in...

I use a battery isolation switch, but it's not in the battery box. How about a couple of air tags? One obvious and easy to find so they give up looking. And one very well hidden.
Forum: C3 General
03-20-2024, 05:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 218
Posted By riverracer au

never heard us called that before. I thought...

never heard us called that before.

I thought we were called Aussies or Ozzies....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-19-2024, 05:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 488
Posted By riverracer au

I tried to upload a photo from my phone, but it...

I tried to upload a photo from my phone, but it won't go thru for some reason. Will try again when I get home from work. I also installed a pressure gauge and left it permanently...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-19-2024, 04:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 488
Posted By riverracer au

On my 700r4 install I used the bowtie adjustable...

On my 700r4 install I used the bowtie adjustable bracket that clamps over the carb arm and allows adjustment of the firmness of the shit points.
Forum: C3 General
03-18-2024, 07:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 818
Posted By riverracer au

Didn't some early (1969 ish ?) have a 2 piece...

Didn't some early (1969 ish ?) have a 2 piece fuel line that had a metal bodied filter half way up the front of the block? Looking at your last photo, maybe that's what has been used. Could be...
Forum: C3 General
03-18-2024, 07:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 445
Posted By riverracer au

I cringe every time i watch a youtube video and...

I cringe every time i watch a youtube video and they use an impact wrench on every nut n bolt on a car.

and don't get me started on the latex gloves.....:hide:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-17-2024, 07:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 766
Posted By riverracer au

I'm running a Howard's retro-fit hyd roller cam...

I'm running a Howard's retro-fit hyd roller cam in my 350 in my 1972. I'm using pressed steel roller tip rocker arms on top of the alli Edelbrock Performer RPM heads. Im still running the stock tin...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-16-2024, 06:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 352
Posted By riverracer au

What help do you need?

What help do you need?
Forum: C3 General
03-14-2024, 05:59 AM
Replies: 12,478
Views: 1,145,281
Posted By riverracer au

Yeah I knew I wouldn't have to pull the front...

Yeah I knew I wouldn't have to pull the front wheels, but it's a case of while it's up in the air, I can check front bearings, brake pads etc before the trip.

Found and read your washer...
Forum: C3 General
03-14-2024, 03:12 AM
Replies: 12,478
Views: 1,145,281
Posted By riverracer au

Started to fit my new front Bilstein shocks after...

Started to fit my new front Bilstein shocks after work today.
The temp has cool from the last few days, but we had a bit of rain today, :crazy2: weather at the moment, so that made the still hot...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-13-2024, 06:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 316
Posted By riverracer au

They are also called "Jesus" clips... ...

They are also called "Jesus" clips... Because when they come flying off and you don't catch it, you say "Jesus, where the fk did that go".....
Forum: C3 General
03-12-2024, 06:31 AM
Replies: 12,478
Views: 1,145,281
Posted By riverracer au

Went B6 all round as i still have the stock...

Went B6 all round as i still have the stock spring in the rear.

Fronts assembled in the USA, rears assembled in Mexico.

Going to visit CraigH in Canberra at Easter for "Not the Nationals",
...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 246
 
Page 1 of 10
1
2
3
Last »


 
Forum Jump

Trending Topics

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:35 AM.