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  1. Jon S

    Headlight Door "Up" Adjustment - 1981 Corvette

    I understand there are three adjustments for the headlight door: The doors have (3) adjustments 1. Stroke..This is the threaded rod exiting the air motor to the pivot pin (this is NOT used as a limit position) When this is set proporly the head light door will move more up (more than you need)...
  2. Jon S

    Frozen Distributor Hold Down Bolt!

    Tom - Yes, did try that ploy also. I bought some new stuff that freezes the bolt - will try it soon. CRC makes it. Jon
  3. Jon S

    Question: 1981 Corvette Brake Booster Paper Tag

    After viewing the physical Brake booster, the following is the correct sticker and size for my 1981: Took a little research and time, but well worth it!
  4. Jon S

    Frozen Distributor Hold Down Bolt!

    That was my 1st step last year, I then bought a heavier duty one even though that one worked fine on my other cars. Then went to a long shaft for extra leverage - nothing despite soaking it for weeks with PB Blast and similar products.
  5. Jon S

    Frozen Distributor Hold Down Bolt!

    Thanks! Yes, the car is 100% stock and I plan to keep it that way. BTW, my '81 is the car featured in Richard Prince's Corvette Restoration Guide 1968 - 1982 due to its originality. There are over 15 pictures of various engine, interior and other parts of the car. I've owned the car since...
  6. Jon S

    Frozen Distributor Hold Down Bolt!

    I have tried every product on the market to penetrate a frozen distributoe hold down bolt (for timing adjustment) on my 1981. I've even used extra long leverage socket, but am afraid of breaking the bolt head. Any suggestions? I'm assuming galvanic action between the aluminum intake and the...
  7. Jon S

    Question: Motor Oil

    I use Pennzoil or Quaker State conventional 10w40 oil with ZDDP additive (actually Red Line's break in oil).
  8. Jon S

    Question: 1981 Corvette Brake Booster Paper Tag

    I left out the Julian Date Code - Corrected sticker:
  9. Jon S

    Question: 1981 Corvette Brake Booster Paper Tag

    Yes, I remember that - I made up a sticker that is identical with NR1 and it looks beautiful! It's amazing what you can do on a computer! After I trim off the top and bottom, I will clear coat the Booster (front and back) with a semi gloss clear before affixing it to the Brake Booster.
  10. Jon S

    Question: 1981 Corvette Brake Booster Paper Tag

    Thanks - would really like to see what the original one looks like as many "repro" items are not exact. BYW, my '81 is featured in Richard Prince's Current Restoration Guide 1968 - 1982. It's the Charcoal one with dark red velour interior. Yes, I did register the car in the Registry - thanks!
  11. Jon S

    Question: 1981 Corvette Brake Booster Paper Tag

    My 1981 Corvette originally had a paper tag glued to the power brake booster - the residue from the missing tag is still there. I don't remember what letters/numbers were on the tag and nobody appears to make replacement ones. Does anyone have one on their car who can post a picture of what the...
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