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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-21-2024, 01:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 393
Posted By Diablo427

You have to remove the transmission. At least...

You have to remove the transmission. At least pull it back enough for the shaft to come out of the throw out bearing. If you are changing out the throwout bearing, it would be best to change the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-17-2024, 03:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 251
Posted By Diablo427

I used FelPro 1094, .015 gaskets on my L79 when I...

I used FelPro 1094, .015 gaskets on my L79 when I put aluminum heads on it. They kept the compression up, as it has flat top pistons from a 1981 rebuild, and the quench was a perfect .039.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-15-2024, 03:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 216
Posted By Diablo427

I got these on ebay. You will probably need two...

I got these on ebay. You will probably need two sets as each bag is enough for 1 headlight bucket. They worked great!! I had previously used a plastic welder and screen wire along with a screw to fix...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-10-2024, 01:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 596
Posted By Diablo427

This one is the one that I would highly...

This one is the one that I would highly recommend. It is great for L79. I've put 3 on my 67 with new flywheels after linkage failures or nuts coming off the Z bar, etc. and burning up the clutch and...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-26-2024, 02:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,801
Posted By Diablo427

Not a burn out, but my 67 L79 with aluminum heads...

Not a burn out, but my 67 L79 with aluminum heads and headers wants to spin the tires on almost every take off from a stop light. It can't drive on wet pavement as I have to start out in 3rd to keep...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-17-2024, 11:27 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,825
Posted By Diablo427

When I did the Borgeson box, I found the same...

When I did the Borgeson box, I found the same problem. Mine is January 1967. No one had any bearings at the time, 2020, especially an early 67, so I made one. I got thick wall steel pipe and turned...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-12-2024, 06:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 232
Posted By Diablo427

On my 67 coupe I have 18 x7 front 4" bs and 18 x...

On my 67 coupe I have 18 x7 front 4" bs and 18 x 8 on the rear with 4.5 backspacing. All stock. No offset arms and didn't move the ebrake mount. 225/50/17 tires all the way around. It might have very...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-04-2024, 08:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 743
Posted By Diablo427

Yes, Vortec heads would increase power on your...

Yes, Vortec heads would increase power on your engine. When my 67 L79 blew a head gasket, rebuilt in 1980 with forged flat top TRW pistons, I put some $200 each Amazon DNA motoring aluminum heads and...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-04-2023, 03:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 689
Posted By Diablo427

I have 225/50/18 on all 4 wheels with 18x7 on...

I have 225/50/18 on all 4 wheels with 18x7 on front and 18x8 on the rear. Stock trailing arms and didn't have to move the e-brake cable or anything. Very slight rub on frame at full lock turning
but...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-25-2023, 02:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,182
Posted By Diablo427

I did exactly as C2 Racer did on my C5 seats....

I did exactly as C2 Racer did on my C5 seats. Unless you are 4' 8" or less tall, there is no way that you could leave the power seat mechanism in without dropping the floor down. It raises the seats...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-23-2023, 10:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 788
Posted By Diablo427

Yes I used two magnifiers and a super bright...

Yes I used two magnifiers and a super bright flashlight to see if I could see any way. The only thing that it seemed holding it together was the metal pin and it was swagged deep into the plastic....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-23-2023, 04:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 788
Posted By Diablo427

R66 that would make sense with it lifting up, or...

R66 that would make sense with it lifting up, or the rivet washer inside being loose or something. If it should make contact, even a small amount of lift could prevent it from doing so. I put it all...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-23-2023, 04:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 788
Posted By Diablo427

Thanks. I can't seem to get the actuator (red...

Thanks. I can't seem to get the actuator (red piece) off without destroying itself in the process. I need that piece out of the way to access the rivet that is a problem on the switch to the blue...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-23-2023, 02:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 788
Posted By Diablo427

65GGVert. What do you mean fix the purple wire? I...

65GGVert. What do you mean fix the purple wire? I have over 12V on that wire going all the way to the TS switch. Also, I have 12v at the flasher on the purple when the key is on. Is there something...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-23-2023, 02:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 788
Posted By Diablo427

I checked the other side of the connector with...

I checked the other side of the connector with the colors that you suggested. Yellow had .05-.17 , Dark Green .16-.17, Black with light blue 0, dark blue 0. Also, the dark blue gang of two wires and...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-23-2023, 01:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 788
Posted By Diablo427

R66 Here are the voltages on the connector coming...

R66 Here are the voltages on the connector coming from the TS switch. On the BW, G, and BY colored wires, it has tiny voltage that jumps around some when moving the signal arm. Mostly, no voltage on...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-23-2023, 01:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 924
Posted By Diablo427

I put Borgeson on my 67 a few years ago and I...

I put Borgeson on my 67 a few years ago and I absolutely love it. It works so great and looks like it came from the factory that way. Not that I care about that, but it's nice that it looks right...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-23-2023, 01:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 788
Posted By Diablo427

Yes, it looked like you would have to bend up the...

Yes, it looked like you would have to bend up the tabs on the metal pin that is swagged so that two prongs press deep into the actuating (red) piece. It looks like it would destroy that piece if one...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-23-2023, 11:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 788
Posted By Diablo427

Oh, my question is do you think that the problem...

Oh, my question is do you think that the problem is with the turn signal switch itself or something else? I stated in the video that the rivet held the red part on but I didn't mean that. The red...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-23-2023, 11:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 788
Posted By Diablo427

Yes, the hazards work perfectly. Everything works...

Yes, the hazards work perfectly. Everything works except turn signals. When the turn signal lever is moved to left or right turn, the dash indicator lights do not come on nor do the turn signals...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-23-2023, 02:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 788
Posted By Diablo427

Yes with only electrical tape on top of that!...

Yes with only electrical tape on top of that! Really nasty, sticky, OLD electrical tape, too. Yes I pulled the switch out tonight and found that the rivet that secured the two dark blue wires had...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-22-2023, 05:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 788
Posted By Diablo427

They do match, Keith. They were just cut and...

They do match, Keith. They were just cut and taped years ago, apparently. It does, though, allow me to measure voltage coming from the turn signal switch which is where it seems to be a problem. The...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-22-2023, 04:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 788
Posted By Diablo427

Hi 65GGvert! Sorry if that was confusing. I've...

Hi 65GGvert!
Sorry if that was confusing. I've checked the flasher purple wire and even put a new flasher in. Everything works EXCEPT for the turn signals. I have voltage across the connector. The...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-22-2023, 03:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 788
Posted By Diablo427

67 turn signals stopped working

Turn signals not working at all. I removed the steering column to fix the pedal box last week and the signals stopped working. I tried a new flasher, of course. Headlights and tail lights all work....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-22-2023, 02:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,182
Posted By Diablo427

I put C5 sport seats in my 67 and absolutely love...

I put C5 sport seats in my 67 and absolutely love them. I had to covert standard seats into sport seats and adapt a way to mount them. Also, they match the C2 well.
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