Recent content by shrekviper

I saw the kit there too. I'll be getting one once I get my car back out of storage...thanks.

TimAT, Thanks. I plan on changing it out when I get a chance. It was the only repair available in the time I needed it. Nothing should be leaking now since it's been in storage for the past 6 months... Sharkcar71, My brand new stereo was soaked as well...it was also a Pioneer. Mine was...

It may get compressed/deformed each time it's reinstalled. I had he same problem in my '69, but didn't figure it out until I found oil on the carpet on the drivers side (~250 mi road trip) and all I could smell was oil in the car. A new line is the safest way to go. '69s had a oil pressure...

You could make a cheap one. I'm thinking of doing this as well. convert a tire inflator-type air compressor into a vacuum pump

Again, awesome information. Willcox lists to not purchase the SS parking brake shoes when using SS hardware. What's the issue here? I'd rather go all SS, but if it's going to bind, be noisy, or not work properly I'll probably go SS hardware and standard shoes.

JonR Thanks again for the writeup, links, and point out for the tools. I was able to get the set (now includes a dial indicator and magnetic base) for a third the cost of the individual pieces from a corvette parts vendor. I'll attempt the bearings and parking brake this when I get back this...

JonR, Wow! Not only should someone read Gary's thread, but yours as well. I've gotta get this done one way or another as one of my spindles is shot. I took it into a reputable shop (non-corvette) to get the parking brake shoes replaced and they found the spindle threads were stripped on one...

Congrats JR. I'll be tackling this job in the summer. Did you use a knock-out tool to get the spindles out or a spindle press? Scott

Paz (anyone) Was the LS5 a 2-Bolt or 4-Bolt (guessing 2)? I'll be in the same boat when it comes to rebuild time. I have a '69 vert that came w/ a '72 LS5 block (original 427 long gone). I'd love to get out of the 270HP slump and back to the 400-500HP range w/o upgrading driveline parts...

1969 AIM shows .26-.64 inches of travel (1/2" to 5/8"). Measured at the bottom of the pedal. (1969 UPC 12/B8). I'd think a 1971 is the same...

I was able to find some small used parts for my '69. corvettepartsman.com

I have a Torker II and a Holley carb on my 69. It's a very tight fit. I have to use a bolt to hold down the air cleaner because the normal wingnut setup hits the hood. I'm debating that, in a few years, when I do a complete frame off rebuild, I'm going to put in TPI. Any recommendations on a...

Thanks for the update Rodney Gold. I didn't know there was a difference in the years...mine being a '69. I'm glad there's smarter people than me on this Forum...

Now that I think about it, you can do the gearbox check w/o the car running since it's independent of the pwr strng.

The steering gear boxes are different part numbers (power/manual), but they have almost identical layout. They both have the lock nut and adjusting screw on top. I haven't done it on a manual, but it works on a power steering car. That's assuming the play is in the gear box and not the rag...