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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-28-2010, 03:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 961
Posted By Vette66AirCoupe

Guys, Maybe it's belt and suspenders but I...

Guys,

Maybe it's belt and suspenders but I just want to use the desiccant as an additional mode of protection. My garage is heated, the floor is sealed but then when there is snow or rain wet...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-28-2010, 10:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 961
Posted By Vette66AirCoupe

Keeping it dry for the winter

Can anybody suggest a good source for desiccant bags? I'd like to throw one in the trunk and the interior when I cover up for the winter.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-10-2010, 12:27 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,282
Posted By Vette66AirCoupe

I located a NOS vent tube at Corvette Specialties...

I located a NOS vent tube at Corvette Specialties of Maryland for $25 plus $3.00 postage. I installed the pcv valve into the back of the carb base plate and connected it with the proper size hose...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-01-2010, 07:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,282
Posted By Vette66AirCoupe

Bill, I don't currently have one. Terry

Bill,

I don't currently have one.

Terry
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-01-2010, 06:49 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,282
Posted By Vette66AirCoupe

I saw a reconditioned crankcase vent fitting on...

I saw a reconditioned crankcase vent fitting on Paragon's website. They are asking $75 and I don't even know if it's available currently. Anybody know where I can get one cheaper? Used but useful...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-01-2010, 08:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,282
Posted By Vette66AirCoupe

[QUOTE=Frankie the Fink;1574247380]I find your...

[QUOTE=Frankie the Fink;1574247380]I find your symptoms exceedingly strange....

I get that a lot:ack:

Does it matter if I hook into the base plate or the top of the manifold?

Terry
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
06-01-2010, 07:17 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,282
Posted By Vette66AirCoupe

Frankie, It's sure not pretty but I'm pretty...

Frankie,

It's sure not pretty but I'm pretty sure it had an end on it. You've given me food for thought. If the baffles are messed up inside or if the can is otherwise deficient maybe the draft...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-31-2010, 11:42 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,282
Posted By Vette66AirCoupe

Jim, I bought gaskets to match the manifold....

Jim,

I bought gaskets to match the manifold. Here they are on the heads during installation while the gasgacinch dried. Do you see anything that looks amiss?
...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-29-2010, 02:32 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,282
Posted By Vette66AirCoupe

Thanks Jim, I am going to retorque it later...

Thanks Jim,
I am going to retorque it later this afternoon and if that doesn't solve the problem I'm going to pull the manifold. Very logical thought, I appreciate it.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-29-2010, 08:54 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,282
Posted By Vette66AirCoupe

Frankie and Mike, Those are two great ideas. ...

Frankie and Mike,
Those are two great ideas. Thank you.:flag:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-28-2010, 10:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,282
Posted By Vette66AirCoupe

It's never puffed at all at any time.

It's never puffed at all at any time.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-28-2010, 10:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,282
Posted By Vette66AirCoupe

Good idea and I did check that too. She's a good...

Good idea and I did check that too. She's a good one.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-28-2010, 10:03 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,282
Posted By Vette66AirCoupe

That's the way I see it. It's not oil from the...

That's the way I see it. It's not oil from the fill tube breather. There is no oil on the outside of the paper element. It's INSIDE and laying on the base of the air cleaner. I've taken a vacuum...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-28-2010, 01:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,282
Posted By Vette66AirCoupe

Oil in the air cleaner

Guys,

I need help as I am doing this--> :willy:

1960 Corvette, 283CI, Solid Lift Cam

I’m finding motor oil inside the air filter element inside the air cleaner. There are no penetrations...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-06-2009, 09:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,448
Posted By Vette66AirCoupe

Probably too late but Edelbrock is selling a...

Probably too late but Edelbrock is selling a Performer manifold with an oil fill tube and cap now, both provided in chrome. Part number is 2703. Use your original valve covers.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-06-2009, 09:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 876
Posted By Vette66AirCoupe

I'd love to see the installed picture.

I'd love to see the installed picture.
Forum: Northeast
10-05-2007, 06:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,009
Posted By Vette66AirCoupe

This should be the best show at this location...

This should be the best show at this location since Dennis Gage came to town. I hope to see all of you there. I'll be bringing my '60 and will be doing some of the judging. I hope to meet some fo...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
09-02-2007, 11:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 393
Posted By Vette66AirCoupe

And the winner is.............Contestant Number...

And the winner is.............Contestant Number 2! It was indeed two separate problems. I picked up a new dimmer switch and a new turn signal switch at Carlisle and both did the trick in addressing...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-10-2007, 09:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 393
Posted By Vette66AirCoupe

Electrical gremlin, where do I start?

Tonight while returning from a show in my '66 I heard the turn signal flasher "tinking" when the signal was off. Investigation revealed that the left turn signal was behaving normally but that the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-04-2007, 10:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 302
Posted By Vette66AirCoupe

What about readar detector volume?

I've searched quite a few threads trying to find comments about radar detector volume. I have an older SOLO and with the top down and sunglasses on the lights are just not nocticeable even though I...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-07-2007, 08:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,820
Posted By Vette66AirCoupe

The verdict is in. Having had the car since...

The verdict is in. Having had the car since Friday the dealer finally called on Wednesday at 2 PM to advise me that the car was completed. Here is the verdict as per the service ticket. I'll share...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-01-2007, 05:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,820
Posted By Vette66AirCoupe

Do not disconnect your battery with the top down!

Today I had an appointment to get the problem "no fob detected" fixed but they didn't get the job done. I took it in yesterday around noon hoping that they might even take a peek at it on Thursday...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-29-2007, 02:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,820
Posted By Vette66AirCoupe

The plot thickens. I just discovered my power...

The plot thickens. I just discovered my power top won't go up either. :crazy:
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-29-2007, 08:07 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,820
Posted By Vette66AirCoupe

Wow! Mines been doing that since it was new. I...

Wow! Mines been doing that since it was new. I keep thinking it's because I didn't push the clutch all the way in. I'm glad you posted this as I'll add it to the description of the problem I give...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-28-2007, 12:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,820
Posted By Vette66AirCoupe

I agree! Putting the fob in the slot gets the...

I agree! Putting the fob in the slot gets the car started but it has no clue as to which fob it is, hence the strange radio settings and seat positions. Pushing the 1 or 2 on the drivers door...
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