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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-11-2015, 05:19 PM
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Posted By 1959RedConv

Wow! That is nice and clean... looks like new. ...

Wow! That is nice and clean... looks like new.

Sooo, if the piece of wire I put down the hole bottoms out at 6"--from the top of the bolt hole-- do you think there is the possibility of a splash...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-11-2015, 04:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,632
Posted By 1959RedConv

Okay, thanks Frankie. Do you have a picture of...

Okay, thanks Frankie. Do you have a picture of the bottom of your manifold?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-11-2015, 12:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,632
Posted By 1959RedConv

Thanks Frankie and John for the feedback. ...

Thanks Frankie and John for the feedback.

I am not planning on a "manifold pull" at this time, but I have been cleaning / touching up the top part of the engine. And... something may have...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-10-2015, 12:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,632
Posted By 1959RedConv

Thanks for the info. Apparently it leads to the...

Thanks for the info. Apparently it leads to the "lifter valley" below as the wire went down about 6" or so and bottomed out. Appeared to be oil on the bottom end of the wire when I pulled it out. ...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-09-2015, 06:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,632
Posted By 1959RedConv

In regards to those bolt holes in the back of the...

In regards to those bolt holes in the back of the manifold--3739653. On mine, the rear hole has a bolt capping it, but the one in front of it is open. If I understand correctly from reading the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-29-2014, 12:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,701
Posted By 1959RedConv

Well, last night I cleaned and dried everything...

Well, last night I cleaned and dried everything off around the suspected areas--front of oil pan and parts above it. As well as the drip pan below.

This morning there were a few drops of what...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-28-2014, 06:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,701
Posted By 1959RedConv

That's what's been puzzling. The drips are going...

That's what's been puzzling. The drips are going to a metal drip pan below and when I rub my fingers in the drips it feels like oil.?? Kind of a clear light yellowish look--that gives the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-28-2014, 04:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,701
Posted By 1959RedConv

Different Color Oil Leaks -327

I've always had a small leak from the back of the engine--I believe it's called the dust cover hole. The drops--not that many--always appear to be dark dirty oil. Not that big of a deal.

Now...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-30-2014, 06:20 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,964
Posted By 1959RedConv

Thanks Crunch527 for the input. I just tried...

Thanks Crunch527 for the input. I just tried Muriatic acid--full strength... no help. I believe I am going to need something real strong--just short of a surgical laser. Nothing seems to lift...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-29-2014, 03:54 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,964
Posted By 1959RedConv

Silent Bob, did you ever get those gas stains off...

Silent Bob, did you ever get those gas stains off of the manifold? I have a few of those hard to remove gas stains on my aluminum manifold--not bad, but would look better without them. I have also...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-14-2014, 12:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,350
Posted By 1959RedConv

Not interested in selling it as I will put it in...

Not interested in selling it as I will put it in someday when I remove the dash. The one that was in the car when I bought it is now working--it was wired wrong.

You can buy them new at Summit...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-25-2013, 09:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 788
Posted By 1959RedConv

Mike, thanks for the info. And... thanks to...

Mike, thanks for the info.

And... thanks to 68Cuda383 for this slight deviation of thread.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-25-2013, 09:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 788
Posted By 1959RedConv

Yes, VII28HF. Thanks for your follow-up....

Yes, VII28HF.

Thanks for your follow-up. (someone mentioned they thought it was a 1967 327 with 275 HP.)
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-25-2013, 08:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 788
Posted By 1959RedConv

Mike, you seem adept at identifying...

Mike, you seem adept at identifying engines--sorry to tag on to this thread.

I have an engine block marked 3892657 with a casting # of K236. Is this a 327 or 350?

Any comments would be...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-21-2013, 08:31 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 15,143
Posted By 1959RedConv

Great comments. Thanks to all of you. Hope this...

Great comments. Thanks to all of you. Hope this has helped some of the other members--it did me.

:cheers::canadaflag::flag:
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
08-14-2013, 11:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 276
Posted By 1959RedConv

Hardtop for 1959 -- need one in good cond.

I am still Searching For A Hardtop Of Gold, but it's getting old--actually Roman Red is the color I want. Would prefer to find one in the Northwest or Northern Cal. if possible. Will probably...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-14-2013, 11:28 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 15,143
Posted By 1959RedConv

Engine Oil - Who uses what

My engine mechanic recently suggested that I change my oil out and replace it with "Brad Penn" Penn Grade 1 oil. SAE 20W-50. Contains lots of zinc that is supposedly good for anti-wear protection,...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-14-2013, 11:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 405
Posted By 1959RedConv

1959 Glovebox Chrome Replacement

Has anyone replaced the chrome on their glovebox? I have a 59 and it appears that there are 6 pieces--2 on the door, 2 above the door and 2below the door. I ordered the kit from Corvette...
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
02-19-2013, 03:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,485
Posted By 1959RedConv

Still looking and soliciting...

Still looking and soliciting...
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
02-16-2013, 11:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,485
Posted By 1959RedConv

Thanks Mikeb242, I'll check it out.

Thanks Mikeb242, I'll check it out.
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
02-15-2013, 09:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,485
Posted By 1959RedConv

Still looking for a hardtop for my 1959. ...

Still looking for a hardtop for my 1959.

Prefer not to do a lot of restoration--my knowledge is limited and shops around here are ??

I will be traveling to some west coast areas in the next...
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
11-25-2012, 12:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,485
Posted By 1959RedConv

Mike, I did get the pictures. Thanks. If...

Mike, I did get the pictures. Thanks.

If you were in the area I would probably come by and pick it up. However, Wisconsin is a long way to go this afternoon.

Not sure how to handle the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
11-25-2012, 11:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,485
Posted By 1959RedConv

Thanks, I'll check out the info on Ebay.

Thanks, I'll check out the info on Ebay.
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
11-22-2012, 12:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,485
Posted By 1959RedConv

Torvetts and Prestige6, thanks for the insight. ...

Torvetts and Prestige6, thanks for the insight.

I travel to the east coast--NYC--every once in a while and it may come to making a side trip to Pennsylvania and have a look at their tops.

As...
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
11-21-2012, 08:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,485
Posted By 1959RedConv

1960fi, if I understand correctly your tops need...

1960fi, if I understand correctly your tops need various degrees of restoring??

I would prefer something fairly close to finished. Do you have any pics-- and some pricing would be good.
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