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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-06-2023, 06:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 471
Posted By DucatiDon

So far so good, crank spins and doesnt go...

So far so good, crank spins and doesnt go clackity clackity clackity.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-05-2023, 08:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 471
Posted By DucatiDon

Aha! You were right! You did suggest it first....

Aha! You were right! You did suggest it first. Good call!
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-05-2023, 07:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 471
Posted By DucatiDon

Poor original design with the stampings on the...

Poor original design with the stampings on the dorsal side. Must never have considered longer strokes...LOL
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-05-2023, 07:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 471
Posted By DucatiDon

DZ for the win!! Thanks for the suggestion...

DZ for the win!!

Thanks for the suggestion on the Z28 windage tray.
The Z28 curved tray has raised pads exactly matching the spacers Id used on my flat tray .012" - .015". This tray will have...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-01-2023, 09:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 471
Posted By DucatiDon

The rod nut heads just clip the raised portions...

The rod nut heads just clip the raised portions of the tray. Ive removed material to clear…
the 68 tray looks like it might have better clearance, just curious if anyone can confirm.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-01-2023, 08:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 471
Posted By DucatiDon

Windage tray stroker clearance?

So, its been a while since ive been here,

tackiling a rear main seal thats been an issue for a while, and while in there, thought id see if anyone has a better solution for a windage tray that...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-30-2022, 10:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 470
Posted By DucatiDon

orange cam is present now, no bog. Are you...

orange cam is present now, no bog. Are you suggesting I go back to blue and adjust the secondaries clockwise?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-30-2022, 06:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 470
Posted By DucatiDon

Holley tuning question

Long time no visit...so long story...

After a long winter I decided to upgrade the carb on my 383 5spd C2 from a Holley 3310 to a vac secondary 750 cfm Quick Fuel Brawler.
The car ran pretty...
Forum: C3 General
01-10-2022, 11:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 614
Posted By DucatiDon

Corvette Glassware value?

I have a nearly complete set of Corvette Glassware featuring corvettes into the 80s.
I have several duplicates of the 78 with an autograph and a date. ( I cant tell if the date is 77, or 97)
Does...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-21-2021, 05:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,096
Posted By DucatiDon

Adding a note from the discussion above on valve...

Adding a note from the discussion above on valve covers, If you use heads with taller mating surfaces, like the AFR heads, stock valve covers will clear roller rockers just fine.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-21-2021, 05:50 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,096
Posted By DucatiDon

And that Air filter will only fit on an AFB or...

And that Air filter will only fit on an AFB or Edelbrock carb. The 64 is identical (except for the PCV tube) and will fit a holley, but wont fit a mech secondary or dual feed carb. Thats why I went...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-21-2021, 05:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,096
Posted By DucatiDon

If it is indeed a 2 bolt main, your stroking...

If it is indeed a 2 bolt main, your stroking efforts may be wasted. The big cube cranks can tear those up. Although some folks like DZAUTO i believe have done it.
Unfortunately there is no external...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-21-2021, 05:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,943
Posted By DucatiDon

Yeah Mark, 6" rods and a pretty big hyd roller...

Yeah Mark, 6" rods and a pretty big hyd roller cam.

I dont put a lot of miles on it, and I dont abuse it, so it should outlast me. I dont hit 6k+ very often, but it will pull it.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-21-2021, 05:15 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,096
Posted By DucatiDon

Oh yes. the 512 blocks use a spin on filter...

Oh yes. the 512 blocks use a spin on filter rather than the canister. Measure that exposed journal right there. should end your dilemma.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-21-2021, 04:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,096
Posted By DucatiDon

They made the CE 512 in both configurations. The...

They made the CE 512 in both configurations. The presence of a PCV can has no bearing on journal size. Mine is large journal and has the PCV canister.
That pic is of the front main which are ALL 2...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-21-2021, 03:20 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,943
Posted By DucatiDon

THIS /\ Ive been running a Howards retro fit...

THIS /\ Ive been running a Howards retro fit roller with Howards lifters in my sleeper 383. Winds fine to 7k, have had zero issues. (knocking on wood) Its a street cruiser not a race car, so it...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-21-2021, 03:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,096
Posted By DucatiDon

Yes, most likely. I cant tell you for sure, but...

Yes, most likely. I cant tell you for sure, but its very likely. If you pull the oil pan and you have a 4-bolt main its is.
you can also measure the journals to be sure. But a 327 has only 2 bolt...
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
11-07-2021, 10:19 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,521
Posted By DucatiDon

Im in Kent. If you still have them, Ill come get...

Im in Kent. If you still have them, Ill come get them Thursday.

LMK
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-07-2021, 12:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 15,607
Posted By DucatiDon

The difference is minimal. Perhaps an 1/8th inch....

The difference is minimal. Perhaps an 1/8th inch. I have one with an oem 65 air cleaner under the stock hood of my 63.
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
06-23-2021, 03:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 391
Posted By DucatiDon

Ill grab some tonight. I took em off and packed...

Ill grab some tonight.
I took em off and packed em in a box.

D
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
06-22-2021, 03:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 391
Posted By DucatiDon

C5 FRC Z06 weatherstrip Retainers

I have a pair of used weatherstrip retainers (door window to windshield) for a C5 FRC or Z06.
They are used, slightly bent, tweaked, and dirty, but useable.
WIth a little elbow grease they would...
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
06-21-2021, 12:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,408
Posted By DucatiDon

Thats a good price!

Thats a good price!
Forum: C5 General
06-19-2021, 01:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 227
Posted By DucatiDon

Front Spring bolt nuts?

I finally got my new C5 Z16 up on the lift, and overall it looks really really good.
I was going to try to lower it on the stock bolts, but dont have a 20mm wrench for the rear nut. :(

Went to...
Forum: C5 General
06-19-2021, 12:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 476
Posted By DucatiDon

Mystery water leak

After a drive on a hot day I have clear water dripping from a rubber hose sticking out of the firewall on the passenger side just above the starter.

Am I to assume this is just condensation...
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
06-15-2021, 02:10 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,620
Posted By DucatiDon

J&J Auto Wrecking is trying to fund their...

J&J Auto Wrecking is trying to fund their retirement on the parting out of that Z16.... Their asking prices are ridiculous.
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