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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-18-2004, 01:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 494
Posted By Dyna

Re: shimmy shake (motro)

Maybe you just threw a wheel weight, or something easy like that.

Dyna
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-18-2004, 01:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,239
Posted By Dyna

Re: Replacing the battery looks like a pain in the ____! (sams'66)

You just have to get used to not freaking out about severely tilting the battery, and it comes right out without disconnecting the heater hoses, and it doesn't spill anything.

Dyna
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-18-2004, 12:55 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,519
Posted By Dyna

Re: Might Join The C5 Fraternity Tomorrow (Chuck Gongloff)

You mean you're going to the Dark Side (as Dilbert might say)?

Dyna
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-18-2004, 12:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,009
Posted By Dyna

Re: Another 'what's it worth" question (MasterDave)

Hey Dave,

That's a good trade for you. Nice job on the forum, by the way.

Dyna
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-18-2004, 12:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,540
Posted By Dyna

Re: Can you straighten a control arm shaft? (six-T-six)

Hello six,

I would feel totally confident straightening them. They are forgings with a lot of ductility. I would put them in the straightening press, warm to ~500 F, and push them straight. No...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-18-2004, 12:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,923
Posted By Dyna

Re: 66 L72 Vs. 67 L88 (Nowhere Man)

The L88 had higher compression, the aluminum heads, more camshaft, different carburetor, different intake, no pcv system, and a different advance curve on the distributor. It made about 100 more...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-15-2004, 04:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 820
Posted By Dyna

Re: How to remove Broken bolt (Tom McCabe)

I agree with the use of the easy-out. They work well if you are careful and don't break them off. Since the manifold is aluminum, heating it up will expand it a bit more than the steel fastener. ...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-15-2004, 04:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,532
Posted By Dyna

Re: Dash Lights Out on '65 (Subfixer)

Hey Sub,

I am having the same problem, I'll try your suggestion too. Thanks a lot.

Dyna
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-08-2004, 11:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 698
Posted By Dyna

Re: 502 oil consumption (Nick D.)

3 quarts of oil in 1,000 mi is outrageous. The General can't have decided that was okay...?

Dyna
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-08-2004, 11:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 402
Posted By Dyna

Re: Looking for shoulder belts (Blue67)

Hey Blue,

I got my shoulder beldt for my 66 from Volunteer Vette Products, on the web at volvette.com. I have yet to ionstall them. I was supposed to get it finished this wonter, but you know...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-08-2004, 11:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 638
Posted By Dyna

Re: It is Alive! (78Vette-SA)

Hey 78,

Congrat's! all my fond memories of various engine firings came back as you described your startup. How cool!

Dyna
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-08-2004, 11:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,247
Posted By Dyna

Re: Very Fast 1966 427/425 Part II (66BBCoupe)

Hey 66BBCoupe,

Since the stock unit can get into the 12's, I am not surprised at the et and trap speed. do yo know what the car's stat's were at the time of the run. Like rear end, trans gears,...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-24-2004, 07:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,033
Posted By Dyna

Re: For those of you that have owned both....BB or SB??? I am torn... (sams'66)

I have had 2 big block cars and 3 small block cars, plus 1 383 car. All midyears. My way of summarizing the difference between the two approaches is that the small blocks are the easier motors to...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-17-2004, 11:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,382
Posted By Dyna

Re: Question re: Buying a Midyear Convertible (squat12)

The price seems a little bit on the high side. I have taken the position that I am willing to travel great distances for the right corvette. It has worked out well both times. I livbe in Bothell,...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-16-2004, 05:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 505
Posted By Dyna

Re: Gauge Cluster Install (paul67)

Hello Paul,

Thanks for posting that link to the gage cluster article. I am about to do it myself and have heard all the scary stories. I'm sure it will come in handy.

Dyna
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-12-2004, 03:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 686
Posted By Dyna

Re: Glass scratches (Red '66)

Yeah, I hope someone has a good idea for this, mine is scratchy too. I am leaning toward just going the new replacement route.

Dyna
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-11-2004, 04:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,179
Posted By Dyna

Re: Replacing my radiator - take off the hood ? (Electron Blue '02)

It's so easy to remove the hood, especially if you mark the hinges with chalk, etc., to assist in perfect, first-time alighment upon re-installation. I have removed my hood more times than I can...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-10-2004, 02:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,380
Posted By Dyna

Re: 1966 small block high temperature (VETTE1966)

I do it by disconnecting the top hose from the thermostat housing. Then I fill the radiator/block through the fill cap. I put a long screwdriver into the thermostat and GENTLY push down on the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-10-2004, 01:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 434
Posted By Dyna

Re: Engine problem solved (mymaur)

Last year I built a 383 (~430 HP on the Desktop Ddyno) for a friend and put it into his '65. It goes like stink. he has headers going into sidepipes. It is quite loud. I say you will not lose a...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-10-2004, 01:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,013
Posted By Dyna

Re: Clutch options

Hello 66vette425,

I currently have the wrong clutch on my 66 425. It is from a 350 HP 327 setup. It is nice and easy to depress the pedal, and it never slips. Of course, I am not drag racing...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-08-2004, 11:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,100
Posted By Dyna

Re: Starting Bid Of $7000.00 For A Bare Block... Is It Worth It??? (Viet Nam Vett)

I guess it's worth it if the market determines that it's worth it.

Dyna
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-06-2004, 05:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 550
Posted By Dyna

Re: what's the displacement? (big-apple)

Just a reminder to include the new swept volume in your compression ratio calculation when you decide on what CR you are looking for.

Dyna
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-06-2004, 05:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,353
Posted By Dyna

Re: Higher Octane? (SWCDuke)

Duke is correct.

Dyna
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-06-2004, 05:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,380
Posted By Dyna

Re: 1966 small block high temperature (VETTE1966)

Hello Vette1966,

I also have a 66. I have had mystery temp spikes before after filling the system, after not burping it properly.

The actual heat transfer capability of the fluid is...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-04-2004, 09:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 965
Posted By Dyna

Re: new personal best in the dumb azz move category - up in smoke... (perryth)

I agree with GaryC and JerryBramlett. the gage is the root cause of the incident. Note that a healthy gage couldn't possibly carry enough current throught itself to cause those hefty copper wires...
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