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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-18-2024, 09:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 212
Posted By TJefferson2020

Trico wiper blade removal

I have original wiper arms. I need to replace the blades. I’ve searched like crazy and everywhere shows you just lift the plastic tab and pull down the wiper blade.

min my case the tab thing just...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-14-2024, 05:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 323
Posted By TJefferson2020

Window regulators

My drivers side door vent window regulator is fried. These seem very hard to get. Does. Anyone know if GM used the same manual window regulators (the part with the gear that attaches to the crank...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-07-2024, 10:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 279
Posted By TJefferson2020

I’m confused by your question. If you are missing...

I’m confused by your question. If you are missing shims, I’d fix that first. Having the rest of the shims fall out is not good. Even if you were missing a few shims your alignment is whacked so there...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-07-2024, 10:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 330
Posted By TJefferson2020

mine did too but for some reason I couldn’t use...

mine did too but for some reason I couldn’t use them with the roller hydraulic valve train. I would have kept the solid lifters but wow it was a pain. Needed way too much octane, points were always...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-07-2024, 12:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 272
Posted By TJefferson2020

this has always confused me. Thanks for setting...

this has always confused me. Thanks for setting the record straight.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-06-2024, 02:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 330
Posted By TJefferson2020

Specs for 1970 LT1 I found - thought I'd share

I was digging around for info on my motor and came across some specs. I knew this 25 years ago when I was dealing with the motor but forgot most of it.

I bought my car at a swap meet. The seller...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-06-2024, 02:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 345
Posted By TJefferson2020

I've just been researching on this so I thought I...

I've just been researching on this so I thought I would share.

In 1972 power steering was an option for the detuned version of the LT1 (RPO-40). I found a lot of other interesting info about this...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-06-2024, 02:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 345
Posted By TJefferson2020

I totally forgot I posted this. I just posted...

I totally forgot I posted this. I just posted again about the alignment with some photos. The pulley is definitely part of the equation.

GBvette62 - thanks for that info.

I checked and the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-06-2024, 01:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 272
Posted By TJefferson2020

You know, now that I'm looking at it closer,...

You know, now that I'm looking at it closer, (looking from the front of the car) the PS pulley lines up pretty well on the driver side - but the entire thing is at an angle so the pass side of the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-06-2024, 01:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 272
Posted By TJefferson2020

Power Steering belt alignment

Gents,


Edit: accidently made two threads due to old age. Mods can merge..


I bring you another mystery from the depths of Bubba and GM. For a long time my power steering pump has been a bit...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-31-2023, 11:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 345
Posted By TJefferson2020

Here is the correct pulley - I’ll need to get...

Here is the correct pulley - I’ll need to get mine out to see what I have.

...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-31-2023, 10:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 345
Posted By TJefferson2020

1970 LT1 power steering pump alignment

I’ve got a ‘70 LT1 in my 64 and I’ve always had my belt at a slight angle from the harmonic balancer and it causes a squeal when cold. As soon as it worms up, it’s fine. Belt isn’t wearing on edges...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-28-2023, 08:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 510
Posted By TJefferson2020

it’s not in the AIM and the Internet says 50-100 ...

it’s not in the AIM and the Internet says 50-100

apparently they came to the factory assembled.

if you can cite a manual that’s great info.

with the thread locker and tabs it’s not going...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-27-2023, 09:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 562
Posted By TJefferson2020

I’d be pretty wary of painting on my side pipes....

I’d be pretty wary of painting on my side pipes. They are works of art in billet aluminum. Do ‘em how you like but I’m keeping mine as is. I bet polished ones would look badass.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-27-2023, 09:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 510
Posted By TJefferson2020

Next time you check your bearings…

I just installed a new front (and rear) suspension and in the process or ironing it out I repacked the front bearings. I found some very slight looseness in the caliper (64 Corvette, 81 suspension,...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-27-2023, 09:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,489
Posted By TJefferson2020

same. Not sure how it could rattle. The tightness...

same. Not sure how it could rattle. The tightness is part of the reason for it in the first place.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-03-2023, 09:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 392
Posted By TJefferson2020

I will call Holley and see if they have a service...

I will call Holley and see if they have a service manual.

Here is my test procedure.

1. hook up to dizzy - visual inspect tach end - turn motor = works
2. hook up tach - watch tach - spin...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-03-2023, 07:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 392
Posted By TJefferson2020

does that go for the Mallory billet dizzy? It...

does that go for the Mallory billet dizzy? It looks like all fasteners are internal in it.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-03-2023, 07:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 392
Posted By TJefferson2020

both cables test normal and both cables don’t...

both cables test normal and both cables don’t work when hooked up. But I did read that the zip cables are shit.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
12-03-2023, 09:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 392
Posted By TJefferson2020

Mysterious tach cable

I’ve searched heavily on this issue and found nothing. So….another tach cable thread.

my stock tach has been rebuilt and works perfectly. However it suddenly stopped working a while ago. While I’m...
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
10-19-2023, 05:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 265
Posted By TJefferson2020

c2-c3 lower front control arms

Title says it all. Front control arms are the same from 64-82. Used is fine, already have bushings, ball joints, shafts.
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
10-19-2023, 05:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 149
Posted By TJefferson2020

c2-c3 lower front control arms

Thanks, y’all. Bought a set. I can’t believe how well this part of the site works!
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-15-2023, 12:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 606
Posted By TJefferson2020

I’m dropping them off at a shop Monday. I was...

I’m dropping them off at a shop Monday. I was able to straighten the channels to spec. They know about the spacers. I considered making my own but I don’t have the capability to cut metal the way...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-13-2023, 05:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,652
Posted By TJefferson2020

My 64 came to me with a 1970 LT1 - 390 hp. Muncie...

My 64 came to me with a 1970 LT1 - 390 hp. Muncie wide ratio and highway rear end (can’t remember ratio). I first built it to stock specs but it chewed up the cam. Second build the machine shop wiped...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
10-13-2023, 05:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 606
Posted By TJefferson2020

Just wanted to update this thread. The new...

Just wanted to update this thread. The new bushings measure .90” so I’ll set the width to that.

I decided to rebuild the entire front end. (I just replaced the entire rear end so WTF.) I picked up...
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