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Forum: C4 General Discussion
12-14-2015, 07:22 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,487
Posted By 1lndonr

Lloyd, right on!

Lloyd, right on!
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-08-2015, 10:27 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,661
Posted By 1lndonr

Wow! I have installed clutches in Chevies, Chevy...

Wow! I have installed clutches in Chevies, Chevy trucks, MG's , Jaguars, Dodges, Fords, and lots of other cars, and the raised spring side always, always goes to the transmission. If the plate is...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
02-06-2015, 08:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,810
Posted By 1lndonr

Do not lament, all is not lost including your...

Do not lament, all is not lost including your C-4. As the old saying says "Where there is a will there is a way." I have a very arthritic right knee from an old gunshot wound and needs replacing...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
02-02-2015, 12:15 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,536
Posted By 1lndonr

Now I'm curious, my '90 L98, Z-51 coupe has the...

Now I'm curious, my '90 L98, Z-51 coupe has the high rear brake light. Is it not supposed to be there?
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-25-2015, 08:55 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,445
Posted By 1lndonr

Theses plugs are very clean indicating a lean...

Theses plugs are very clean indicating a lean condition. A rich condition colors the white porcelain insulator black.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-02-2015, 07:15 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 19,724
Posted By 1lndonr

45 years ago I worked in a custom shop...

45 years ago I worked in a custom shop specializing in foreign cars. Even in the sixties Alfa, Jaguar, Jenson, and others used aluminum heads mated to iron blocks. Most gaskets back then were...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
12-27-2014, 07:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,177
Posted By 1lndonr

I must be losing my memory but it seems like...

I must be losing my memory but it seems like after adjusting the points thru the door on the distributor and staring at the firing order on the intake manifold so many times 45 plus years ago, wasn't...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
12-21-2014, 08:19 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,244
Posted By 1lndonr

Thank You so much. Printed one for my '90. ...

Thank You so much. Printed one for my '90. Looks terrific!
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-17-2014, 11:11 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,221
Posted By 1lndonr

In the '60's I always was lusting over a C-2,...

In the '60's I always was lusting over a C-2, when the C-3's came out I no longer wanted a corvette. When the C-4 appeared the corvette was back. Loved the lines, the sound, the power, the wide...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-12-2014, 06:15 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,255
Posted By 1lndonr

I agree totally active1951, I always check under...

I agree totally active1951, I always check under the vehicle after changing a filter. After the oil is refilled and new filter is on, I start the engine, wait for oil pressure to top out and then...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-10-2014, 08:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,242
Posted By 1lndonr

There are 30% more btu's in gasoline than...

There are 30% more btu's in gasoline than ethanol. The computer senses the lack of power and introduces more fuel into the engine to compensate. Thus your fuel mileage goes down and the exhaust is...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-10-2014, 07:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,149
Posted By 1lndonr

Wow! So many divergent opinions! As an engineer...

Wow! So many divergent opinions! As an engineer I'm not going to say I know anything about flow other than the effect of bends without turning vanes and in a pulsing flow vibration is the real...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
05-01-2014, 08:54 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,981
Posted By 1lndonr

Hi Roger, I'm 63 and graduated from high school...

Hi Roger, I'm 63 and graduated from high school in May of 1968. '69 vettes weren't released yet. How did you get one so early? I just got my first one 4 months ago, a '90 Z-51 coupe.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-10-2014, 06:55 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 18,969
Posted By 1lndonr

My 1990 Z51 right after I got it.

My 1990 Z51 right after I got it.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-10-2014, 06:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,128
Posted By 1lndonr

Happy Birthday!!! I'll be 64 in December and...

Happy Birthday!!! I'll be 64 in December and feel it. Love driving the '90 vett though.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-08-2014, 03:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,398
Posted By 1lndonr

There is no question that late model equipment...

There is no question that late model equipment since about 1985 when CNC machining became the norm at GM/Tonawanda is light years ahead of what we had in the '60's. But the memories of going to the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-08-2014, 02:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,078
Posted By 1lndonr

Really sounds like a low voltage problem,...

Really sounds like a low voltage problem, probably a dirty battery connection. On the first try to start with low battery voltage due to dirt causes arcing and a better connection and it will start...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-01-2014, 11:22 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 20,569
Posted By 1lndonr

At church a friend came in his new C7 and it was...

At church a friend came in his new C7 and it was raining very hard so I said his is brand new and mine is 24 years but I wouldn't take my old car out in the rain. He laughed and said he plows snow...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
03-26-2014, 03:48 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,869
Posted By 1lndonr

My vette has sport seats so getting in and out is...

My vette has sport seats so getting in and out is hindered by having to avoid the controls poking up your butt. I need a jib crane to help me with this and don't have one so I just sit on those...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
03-23-2014, 08:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 690
Posted By 1lndonr

I live in Pennsylvania and only charities can do...

I live in Pennsylvania and only charities can do raffles. Charities can also do auctions without a licensed auctioneer. You can auction your car if you are the owner but you must comply with the...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
03-23-2014, 08:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 760
Posted By 1lndonr

Got home from Daytona 5 hours ago. The truck and...

Got home from Daytona 5 hours ago. The truck and camper were all yellow when we left. The snow falling in Va. and WVa. got rid of it in short order though. The real agony is the 29 degree temps...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-05-2014, 06:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,305
Posted By 1lndonr

Track times rarely are good indications of power....

Track times rarely are good indications of power. Track temperatures, humidity (dewpoint), tire composition, suspension condition, auto or manual transmission, and driver skill all affect track...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
02-27-2014, 12:25 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,960
Posted By 1lndonr

My 1990 polo green Z-51. This is my first and...

My 1990 polo green Z-51. This is my first and probably my last vett. I just got it three weeks ago and can't wait to drive it some more, but spring will have to come before I do.47771092
Forum: C4 General Discussion
02-26-2014, 10:50 AM
Replies: 551
Views: 61,454
Posted By 1lndonr

My '90 a week ago, can't wait for spring.47770734

My '90 a week ago, can't wait for spring.47770734
Forum: C4 General Discussion
02-21-2014, 06:09 PM
Replies: 3,842
Views: 994,953
Posted By 1lndonr

My 1990 base 350.

My 1990 base 350.
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