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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-16-2010, 01:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,089
Posted By orgsretep8

My 70 front brakes locked up on me recently. I...

My 70 front brakes locked up on me recently. I had already installed new calipers and brake hoses when they locked up. I replaced the master cylinder and have not had a problem since.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-12-2010, 08:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 440
Posted By orgsretep8

On the back side of the block, opposite of the...

On the back side of the block, opposite of the casting number, look for the date. The date may give you some idea if it could even be the original block.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-14-2010, 03:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,010
Posted By orgsretep8

I finally got a chance to drive the car. I took...

I finally got a chance to drive the car. I took it on several trips, each one a little longer, and have had no issues with the brakes. It appears it was the master cylinder. Thanks again for...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-09-2010, 05:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,010
Posted By orgsretep8

Thanks for all the help. I replaced the master...

Thanks for all the help. I replaced the master cylinder today and took it for the same ride that the brakes locked up on the previous time. I had no issues this time. It was getting ready to rain so...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-06-2010, 07:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,010
Posted By orgsretep8

Thanks for the replies. I am going to try to get...

Thanks for the replies. I am going to try to get time tomorrow to work on it. I changed one hose, because the parts store only had one, after the brakes locked up the first time. I drove the car with...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-05-2010, 07:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,010
Posted By orgsretep8

Yes, the car did sit for a while before I did the...

Yes, the car did sit for a while before I did the brake work.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-04-2010, 07:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,010
Posted By orgsretep8

No, I started out by bleeding the system and...

No, I started out by bleeding the system and developed a leak in the front calipers so I replaced them with a set of delco rebuilt calipers. Installed and bled the front only and ended up with good...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-04-2010, 07:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,010
Posted By orgsretep8

Thanks for the link. I noticed the response after...

Thanks for the link. I noticed the response after I made my post. The difference was that my pedal has always been good. What are your options with a sticky valve? Do you have to replace it or can it...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-04-2010, 05:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,010
Posted By orgsretep8

Front brakes will not release

I have a 70 Vette that I replaced the front calipers and pads and bled the entire system with the Motive bleeder. I drove the car on a few short trips and the brakes were great, good pedal and...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-10-2006, 09:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 523
Posted By orgsretep8

Thanks for the replies. I thought the S probably...

Thanks for the replies. I thought the S probably meant St. Louis but I was not sure.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
11-10-2006, 05:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 523
Posted By orgsretep8

corvette 4 speed

I am trying to figure out if this is a vette transmission. It has an id tag with #3870354. The main casting number is 3885010. The stamped numbers are P0505 and 6S122014. Any help would be...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-09-2004, 10:12 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 318
Posted By orgsretep8

low serial number cars

How much does a single digit serial number effect to value of the car? I have recently traded, not straight up, my 69 for a 70. I feel comfortable with the deal, but I have never heard much talk...
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