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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-14-2024, 08:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 145
Posted By NEVERL8

Vintage Air Install - Lessons Learned

I benefitted so much from this forum in preparing for my Vintage Air install. I hope to add to the collective knowledge base based on my experience with the install. I will not restate the obvious...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
05-14-2024, 06:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,646
Posted By NEVERL8

As it has been so wisely stated in the past,...

As it has been so wisely stated in the past, black is not a color, it is a lifestyle. I had several blacks (including carbon flash). Never again.
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
05-14-2024, 05:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 254
Posted By NEVERL8

1967 take-off parts from Vintage Air install

All parts come off a 1967 small block non AC coupe. The car has very few miles on it (still has the original exhaust pipes!) so most of these parts are in good to excellent condition without a lot of...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-13-2024, 09:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 175
Posted By NEVERL8

I plan to use one of these and connect to the 12...

I plan to use one of these and connect to the 12 gauge Ignition wire coming off the ignition switch.
...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-12-2024, 09:45 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 956
Posted By NEVERL8

A wise person once said die with memories, not...

A wise person once said die with memories, not dreams. Make memories if you can.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-12-2024, 02:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 175
Posted By NEVERL8

Vintage Air where to pick up switched 12 Vdc

Almost done…..phew. Where did everyone pick up the switched 12 Vdc for the Vintage Air system? There are three open .250 blades on the fuse panel. The two bottom ones are hot all the time. The...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
05-11-2024, 07:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 714
Posted By NEVERL8

Give that bad boy 94 octane and be thankful you...

Give that bad boy 94 octane and be thankful you can get it. The only downside is a slight reduction in fuel mileage with ethanol fuels. Your car is designed for up to 15% ethanol. Absolutely no...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-11-2024, 07:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 254
Posted By NEVERL8

Vintage Air install almost done

Would the defendant please rise…. (Judge speaking)…. You’ve been charged with a serious crime but given you are a first time offender, and that your personal references are impeccable I’m giving you...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
05-10-2024, 11:07 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,848
Posted By NEVERL8

Hoping for white pearl to make another...

Hoping for white pearl to make another appearance. If not then a silver like Sebring Silver would work for me. Silver Flare never did it for me because of the blue hue in the sunlight. Carbon...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-09-2024, 10:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 118
Posted By NEVERL8

Talked with Vintage Air. Not a technical problem...

Talked with Vintage Air. Not a technical problem with swapping position of the #6 and #10 hoses. For those coming after me seriously consider this. It will make hooking up the #10 much easier. I...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-09-2024, 09:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 118
Posted By NEVERL8

Vintage Air #10 hose connection to heater box question

Wrestled with the heater box install and hose connection yesterday. Got the heater box in by removing the blower first (thanks to all the posts on this issue). Made the job a lot easier. I ran the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-07-2024, 09:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 125
Posted By NEVERL8

Thanks. I didn’t think about this as being a two...

Thanks. I didn’t think about this as being a two person task but now understand. I’ll loosen the bolts a bit further then push from the backside while the wife slips it down behind the strut. I...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-07-2024, 09:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 125
Posted By NEVERL8

Vintage Air Condenser lower mounting tabs behind headlight bucket struts - HOW?

The Vintage Air lower corner mounting tabs go behind the headlight bucket strut mounting tabs. I have loosened the bolts that hold these in place but there is a lot of force pushing them against the...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-03-2024, 08:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 907
Posted By NEVERL8

Why not from the alternator? If you upgrade the...

Why not from the alternator? If you upgrade the alternator, and pull a lot of power from the battery with an electric fan, would not the a high capacity alternator then try to inject a lot of...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
05-03-2024, 01:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,417
Posted By NEVERL8

Beautiful car….. I lover everything about it...

Beautiful car….. I lover everything about it except the wheels. Enjoy the new ride.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-01-2024, 12:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,125
Posted By NEVERL8

Now knowing that the car engine has been...

Now knowing that the car engine has been modified, and without knowing the pedigree or history of the distributor, using the OEM settings for timing does indeed sound suspect. Thank you for...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-30-2024, 08:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,125
Posted By NEVERL8

I have kind of an epilogue to this. I figured out...

I have kind of an epilogue to this. I figured out the car has a solid cam. A lot went into figuring this out but I am sure of that now. When I got the car I figured I would go through it and make...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-30-2024, 09:14 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,125
Posted By NEVERL8

The more I dig into this the more I realize it is...

The more I dig into this the more I realize it is not a 327/300 engine. I just measured the harmonic balancer. It is 7” diameter and from my research so far it should be 6”. Looks like the special...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-29-2024, 08:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,125
Posted By NEVERL8

Perfect sense…… Now that I think about it, it...

Perfect sense…… Now that I think about it, it was taking a lot of force to turn the adjusting nut down 3/4 of a turn, it was definitely not two fingers and a thumb turning the wrench. I am strongly...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-29-2024, 05:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,125
Posted By NEVERL8

Nothing from the engine builder but made some...

Nothing from the engine builder but made some progress. Using the AIM manual, and the settings for hydraulic lifters, I carefully, oh so carefully, tightened down each rocker until there was no play...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-29-2024, 05:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,125
Posted By NEVERL8

No, not a chance. Checked, checked again, looked...

No, not a chance. Checked, checked again, looked at AIM documentation, checked again. All is good.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-29-2024, 03:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,125
Posted By NEVERL8

The engine is very new. It was built by a shop...

The engine is very new. It was built by a shop in Missouri (Rhodes) thats been in business for many years.

Could the engine be built with a solid camshaft but use hydraulic lifters?

Still...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-29-2024, 02:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,125
Posted By NEVERL8

Did you rotate the engine so you were positively...

Did you rotate the engine so you were positively measuring valve lash on the cam base for each of the 16 valves?
No. I assumed the car being a 327/300 had hydraulic lifters. I used the method in...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-29-2024, 08:43 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,125
Posted By NEVERL8

Hydraulic lifters 1/2 turn down. Car runs very bad.

Car is new to me. 1967 327/300. Engine rebuilt before I bought it. Not many miles on it. I checked the timing and it was off by a couple of degrees. Decided to check the lifter valve lash. Used...
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
04-28-2024, 12:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 279
Posted By NEVERL8

Just out of curiosity when the AC was added did...

Just out of curiosity when the AC was added did the installer also go to larger 7 1/4” crank pulley put on the AC cars? This makes the water pump spin 20% faster and was part of the cooling package,...
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