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    Need parts list recommended for 77 corvette transmission change from auto to 4-speed

    I plan to convert my 77 (L48) from an automatic to 4-speed transmission. My mechanic is very capable in doing this, however I would like to prepare as best I can to make this project go successful before we schedule the time and effort. I realize that this is not one of those easy projects one...
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    Fan Belts - 77 Vette

    Hi Dale, Thanks for the suggestion. I will contact the mechanics at Chevy after the holiday. Will let you know what I find! John
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    Fan Belts - 77 Vette

    Russ and Dale, I called Cherolet dealer parts dept today...special order for the belt. It seems that my L48 and some L82's without AC & no air pumps use the three belts. Alternator, Power steering AND a water pump belt. Part is discontinued from Chevy, but they said they can get it. GM Part...
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    Fan Belts - 77 Vette

    OOPS! Hi Dale, Sorry that the attachment didn't show up. I'll try a resend with this message. If the attachment doesn't make it... The water pump pulley has 2 tracks and the crankshaft pulley has 3. The alternator belt rides on the alternator, the water pump, and the crankshaft pulleys...
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    Fan Belts - 77 Vette

    DDL-81, Thanks for your reply...I do realize the water pump is non-adjustable and there is no AC nor any air pumps. I should have mentioned this is a stock L48. Here is an attached drawing of what I have. Maybe I have to remove the water pump pulley, wrap the belt onto the pulley, then...
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    Fan Belts - 77 Vette

    Hi Everyone, Time to relace belts and flush cooling system. Before I get started I would like to go out and buy supplies, thermostat, hoses, etc. Thought about the belts and discovered (and remembered) that I have what I believe is a water pump drive belt. This is a small belt that rides...
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    Rebuilding the Inside of a 77 Dash

    Hi Bob, I think this will help you...I just checked in my Corvette Central and Zip catalogs and found screw kits associated with most interior components. In fact, the ZIP catalog has a unique screw set for 77 vette interiors. Cost around $23.00 (catalog date 1995 but give them a call) Tel...
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    77 airconditioning question

    Iwannafly... Being that you are convinced the mechanics are fine, have you tried to troubleshoot the volume problem a bit differently. What I mean is, have you tried to block the lower vents to see if the amount or volume of cool air increases through the upper vents. I also checked into the...
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    Noise in right rear wheel

    Hi There 72 Bluz, Sorry didn't respond quicker...been away in Maine. If I remember correctly the click noise coming from my beauty rings was due to a clip not seated properly in the ring itself. It seemed to be bent or mispositioned in the ring so that when it was seated on the wheel rim it...
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    Tach Filter

    I do know that 75 was first year of electronic tach. With the engine off, the tach should read 1000 RPMs. Maybe it needs some sort of calibration? Yorkbeachbum :confused
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    Hello everyone!

    Hi Sharky... Welcome aboard. I'm a new member also (3 weeks). This is a great forum and lots of people willing to contribute. I've got a 77 vette, ordered her in 77 (in fact Friday will be 24 years ownership), love to drive her, each night garaged, and never seen a day of winter. 68 is a...
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    Noise in right rear wheel

    Hi 72 Bluz, When you removed the center hub and trim ring, did you drive around to reproduce noise? The reason I ask is that my 77 had a repeating click and I found it to be a loose trim ring clip. Every time the wheel rotated the pressure caused the ring to flex just enough to "click"...
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    Adding A/C to my 77 Vette

    Hi Folks, Thanks to all those who read and replied my topic. This is certainly a great resource for us. :cool As of today, I think I am going to re-think this project. Didn't expect so many changes, etc. I don't think I have the guts to disassemble my dash components yet! This...
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    Winter....

    Lady80, I agree with all above...coming from Massachusetts winter is long enough and Spring fever catches me around January. ;>) Couple of things...my vette is garaged everyday, someone suggested I place some carpet remnants under the car for the winter. Don't do it! I ended up with a...
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    bouncing speedo

    Wipeout48 I had the same problem on my 77. At first I pulled the cable out and cleaned it up...loaded with rust sediment. Added graphite solvent, reinstalled and great for a week or so of casual driving. Problem came right back and also a whispering noise from the speedometer started. Went...
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