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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-07-2013, 01:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,888
Posted By scooter53

I have the Muncie M-21. (1970). I have all the...

I have the Muncie M-21. (1970). I have all the manuals and I made a locating gauge with my milling machine to the exact specs it calls for. I was able to get it in place from the bottom but yes a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-07-2013, 10:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,888
Posted By scooter53

The rods do move straight. everything is real...

The rods do move straight. everything is real tight forward and backward. The slop comes from side to side. I'm not sure if I can explain it, but he lever that moves from the 1-2 linkage to the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-07-2013, 09:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,888
Posted By scooter53

Is this the kit you are referring to? ...

Is this the kit you are referring to?
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/members/scooter53-436574-albums-posting-pics-33087-picture-shifter-142664.jpg

It seems overkill to get the whole kit. There...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-06-2013, 09:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,888
Posted By scooter53

I have read that the shifter box widens up and...

I have read that the shifter box widens up and you can just put it in a vice and squeeze it together. I would like to know if there are any specific parts that wear out though so I can have them on...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-02-2013, 07:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,397
Posted By scooter53

I got them with the spring kit from VB&P. But...

I got them with the spring kit from VB&P. But they are both the same length so that should not be an issue.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-01-2013, 06:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,888
Posted By scooter53

Shifter rebuild

My 4 speed shifter shifts fine between 1st and 2nd, 3 and 4th, and if I am careful, between 2nd and 3rd. If I try to go too fast, it gets stuck, I have to jack up the car and move the lever back...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-31-2013, 08:57 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,397
Posted By scooter53

I have brand new ones form VBP and they are both...

I have brand new ones form VBP and they are both the same length. So with them being even and the wheels centered, the pitman arm should still line up.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-30-2013, 08:59 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,397
Posted By scooter53

Here is another thought. I would assume there is...

Here is another thought. I would assume there is more than one pitman am that would fit that Saginaw gear box. Any way to tell if mine is the right one? I don't have anything to compare it to.I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-30-2013, 01:50 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,397
Posted By scooter53

Forgive my ignorance, what is the adjuster? ...

Forgive my ignorance, what is the adjuster?

Stops are not an issue, I have brand new A arms and everything is in place.

Could the bar that the control valve and the tie rods connect to be the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-30-2013, 01:44 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,397
Posted By scooter53

In this case, that wont work. The steering wheel...

In this case, that wont work. The steering wheel is disconnected. I know I have the center point.
A) it is the exact center of turns left and right.
B) The flat part of the input shaft is at 12...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-29-2013, 12:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,397
Posted By scooter53

I separated the pitman arm from the control valve...

I separated the pitman arm from the control valve so I could check the box with out any interference. I went from stop to stop and as advertised the exact center of movement ended up with the flat...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-27-2013, 02:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,397
Posted By scooter53

Well my gut tells me that something is definitely...

Well my gut tells me that something is definitely outta whack. And I know bubba has gotten his hands on this car from other issues. It's just a matter of tracking it down.

Rag joint is good.
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-27-2013, 02:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,397
Posted By scooter53

Well this all started with the rear end. I...

Well this all started with the rear end. I replaced the strut rods and all the bushings back there. Did not take it to an alignment shop yet but the initial measurements I dis were real close.
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-27-2013, 01:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,397
Posted By scooter53

I read Jim Shea's paper and the following quote...

I read Jim Shea's paper and the following quote led me to believe the box could not be put together wrong.

All of the steering components (i.e. steering linkage, pitman arm, steering gear,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-27-2013, 11:46 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,397
Posted By scooter53

steering adjustment

I am completing a front end suspension rebuild with new tie rods on my '70 and cannot get the steering correct. I know it was screwed up before as well because you could turn much tighter in one...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-14-2013, 10:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,233
Posted By scooter53

So I tried that but I was putting so much force...

So I tried that but I was putting so much force on it, I was afraid I was going to break something inside. After more research, I applied some PB Blaster to the inside if the needle with a toothpick...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-12-2013, 03:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,233
Posted By scooter53

Speedometer needle removal

My '70 speedo works but not my odometer so I figured a worn gear. I took it apart but can not get the needle off. I am afraid of breaking it. Is there any trick to this? I have tried pulling...
Forum: Intros
02-12-2013, 12:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 441
Posted By scooter53

My first Vette

So, this is the first forum I have ever joined. No, I am not computer illiterate, I just don't like to spend a lot of time on them. I have been searching this forum for help for the last few months...
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