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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-17-2013, 08:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,522
Posted By Smilie 388

So I was double checking things while I still...

So I was double checking things while I still have the car . I was thinking about the low total timing as I usually just set the total and let the initial end up where it ends up . I pulled the rotor...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-17-2013, 05:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,522
Posted By Smilie 388

yes the shield is still on the battery

yes the shield is still on the battery
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-17-2013, 04:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,522
Posted By Smilie 388

I think the vapor lock is the fuel line on the...

I think the vapor lock is the fuel line on the frame rail is too hot . It's all new stainless from the tank but if I shoot the ir gun at the line area it's 200 degrees . The only thing heating that...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-16-2013, 10:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,522
Posted By Smilie 388

I thought maybe the manifold had an air leak into...

I thought maybe the manifold had an air leak into a runner . It's an old Joehnk manifold and I had to use FelPro race gaskets as the ports are so big I couldn't use stock gaskets . I sprayed starting...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-16-2013, 09:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,522
Posted By Smilie 388

I've pulled the plugs and they look OK -tannish...

I've pulled the plugs and they look OK -tannish on the insulators
Timing was set @ 10 degrees initial 30-32 total with the vac advance plugged
42 degrees with the vacuum advance hooked up
it's...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-16-2013, 07:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,522
Posted By Smilie 388

Exhaust manifold temperature

How hot should the Ram's horn iron manifolds get . I'm working on a 64 convertible that runs hot and it has a vapour lock issue . If it heat soaks for 15 minutes or so it will make it as far as the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-14-2012, 02:19 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,673
Posted By Smilie 388

This may be a strange question but what oil pan...

This may be a strange question but what oil pan gaskets are you using ? On the last 383 I did in my 97 Vortec the crank rubbed on the one piece pan gasket . They are steel core and made a noise when...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-03-2011, 11:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 514
Posted By Smilie 388

I would pull the oil filter and cut it apart ....

I would pull the oil filter and cut it apart . Then use a magnet to see if it's full of camshaft . Usually the cam is iron so if it goes away it ends up in the filter .
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-31-2011, 08:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 994
Posted By Smilie 388

Aren't the numbers supposed to be the last 4...

Aren't the numbers supposed to be the last 4 numbers of the part # ? It was on my Ramjet 350 cam .
The Ramjet 502 cam is 12366543 in the GM catalog I have
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-03-2011, 10:01 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,875
Posted By Smilie 388

I remember changing the cam in an early 396 and...

I remember changing the cam in an early 396 and had to have a groove machined in the rear journal of the new cam .
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-30-2011, 08:26 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,875
Posted By Smilie 388

while you're running it with the valve covers off...

while you're running it with the valve covers off see if the pushrods are turning . Usually if they're spinning so is the lifter.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-25-2011, 09:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 851
Posted By Smilie 388

I measured a .030 piston using a caliper on the...

I measured a .030 piston using a caliper on the back of the relief and it was .240
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-16-2011, 12:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,170
Posted By Smilie 388

the factory roller block is a 1 piece rear seal ....

the factory roller block is a 1 piece rear seal . First year was around 1987 or 1988 . It's hit or miss on the early(88-90) blocks if they're drilled for the roller cam . The 5.7 Vortec in my 97...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-22-2011, 09:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 906
Posted By Smilie 388

I knew with the dates on the heads they don't...

I knew with the dates on the heads they don't match anything factory . As far as I remember these heads would only have been factory on a 1969 427 with open chambers . I just thought they might be...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-22-2011, 07:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 906
Posted By Smilie 388

no ideas what they're worth ? $100 or $1000 ?

no ideas what they're worth ?
$100 or $1000 ?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-21-2011, 08:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 906
Posted By Smilie 388

value of L88 Alloy heads

I figured I'd ask here first then post in the for sale section . I was out talking to a buddy of mine to get some core 462 heads for the 64 vert I'm doing . He doesn't have computer access so I told...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-17-2011, 10:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 675
Posted By Smilie 388

usually it's just a frost plug (that's what I've...

usually it's just a frost plug (that's what I've used ayways )
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-10-2011, 09:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,535
Posted By Smilie 388

American Autowire makes modded harnesses ...

American Autowire makes modded harnesses
http://www.americanautowire.com/
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-05-2011, 05:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,225
Posted By Smilie 388

if you just use a PCV valve with no breather...

if you just use a PCV valve with no breather you'll suck the gaskets out (usually from under the intake) . Pre PCV motors just used a draft tube to vent all the blowby and vapors to atmosphere ....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-05-2011, 12:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,225
Posted By Smilie 388

What I was trying to do was vent the crankcase ....

What I was trying to do was vent the crankcase . The fill tube has a breather cap I just wanted to move the PCV valve from the side of the valve cover to see if that would stop it from sucking up oil...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-04-2011, 10:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,225
Posted By Smilie 388

Joehnck intake manifold

How rare is this intake and is it worth using or selling it ? The 64 vert I'm working on has a late (68) 327 in it and they drilled a hole in the side of the valve cover for the PCV valve . There's...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-02-2011, 09:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,954
Posted By Smilie 388

tall (truck) blocks are .400 " taller than pass...

tall (truck) blocks are .400 " taller than pass car blocks to fit the 4 ring piston . Using a tall block used to be how to fit a longer stroke than stock . The 427 truck steel crank is the same as...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-28-2011, 01:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,347
Posted By Smilie 388

I leveled the car (well across the body mounts...

I leveled the car (well across the body mounts any ways ) and clamped a level to the all thread
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll290/smiles4571/rear%20crossmember/IM001475.jpg...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-27-2011, 09:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,347
Posted By Smilie 388

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll290/smiles457...

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll290/smiles4571/2467wc0.jpg
I had to measure it from the top as I was alone
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-26-2011, 11:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,830
Posted By Smilie 388

http://www.fastnuf.com/Headguide.html

http://www.fastnuf.com/Headguide.html
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