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Also, from personal experience, many years ago I shimmed the oil pump bypass spring with washers to increase the oil pressure. All was fine at first, during the summer months, but when the Chicago temps dropped and I started the engine it blew out the oil filter gasket immediately. Apparently...

If the engine wasn't missing, I wouldn't first suspect plugs or wires. Instead, I'd suspect fuel (is yours fresh?); fuel pump output; fuel pump sock, fuel pressure at the regulator; fuel pressure regulator, fuel filter partially plugged, injector(s) clogged or partially clogged; and even...

Best way, but not the quickest, is to remove the TB from the manifold and then remove the IAC from the TB. Trying to unscrew the IAC before removing the TB can be an exercise in frustration. Hard to get a tool on the IAC to loosen it while the TB is still bolted to the intake. There's a...

Not enough room between the firewall and the back of the heads for the camera to fit. However, a couple of Forum guys sent me messages on what I'm looking for: GM part # 10108689 and NAPA part number 730-2922. Thanks for your response. Jake West Point ROCKS!

On my 96 LT1, I always fabricate a tool to install the belt and I just used it, again, yesterday. I use a wrench that's box end on both ends; not open end/box end. I then select a 1/2" drive socket that'll fit over the upper box end of the wrench. With a 1/2" drive extension attached to the...

SOLD! I just installed a new set of Dart Pro 1 cylinder heads on my son's 1996 LT1 Corvette and I have his stock aluminum heads for sale. Heads are 10207643s, completely stock and are un-damaged. Engine has 102,000 miles, so I'm assuming the heads have seen the same mileage. Heads are...

I need a replacement washer for the steam vent tube that attaches to the rear of the heads on a 96 LT1. I've been doing a search but keep coming up empty. My local Chevy dealer can't get them. Does anyone know where I can find one or, maybe a work around? Thanks, Jake West Point ROCKS!

I've walked this road, too. Basically all I've done is look to see what's in the way and remove it. In my case, working on my 96 Vette, using 1/4" taller valve covers in order to clear the poly locks, I even had to remove the alternator. Removing all the interfering parts/wires prevents...

That's a BAD sign. I believe what you're referring to is called the elastomer material. If it's broken that's a sign of the balancer/damper beginning to fail. It's a common issue as our engines get older. At some point the failing material will allow the outer ring on the balancer/damper to...

I used Dupli-Color Caliper spray paint on the intake and water pump. I plan on doing the center areas of the valve covers and the CORVETTE letters on the pop-off injector covers too. Went with blue to match the Moroso Blue Max plug wires. It has ceramic and good to 500F. I then used VHT...

1996 Vette LT1 Since this is only the 2nd LT1 I've built and because I can't find Volume 2 of my FSM set, I want to check my memory on the alignment just to be sure I do it right. When installing the hub, I'm supposed to align the DOT on the hub with the keyway groove in the crank snout. then...

You can just use a paper clip, insert it in the ALDL and retrieve the code(s) yourself. Jake West Point ROCKS!

Once you replace the TPS, you'll need to adjust the voltage using a digital volt meter. .54 (+/- .075) is the stock spec. I use to set mine at .62 You merely attach the DVM to the top and middle wires of the TPS harness (doesn;t matter which lead goes where), then turn the ignition key to...

In my experience, when lowering just the rear, the car looked really cool. Yet, lowering the rear took some pressure off the rear spring and made the back end of the car - how can I describe it - more wiggly/less controlled. I ended up re-raising the rear in small increments, test driving the...

That's what he did and came up with C71, C72, H71 and H72. My problem is I'm finding conflicting explanations as to what they mean. Jake West Point ROCKS!

My son and his 96 LT1 are at Ft Hood near Killeen, TX, for his summer training and I'm outside of Dallas, so we're not close to each other. Anyway, his 96 LT1 Vette just threw a Service Engine Soon light and in pulling the codes he came up with C71, C72, H71 and H72. I've been trying to...

Gauging Interest in "BIG" CID LT1 Block Yesterday I called Dart to get their published flow numbers on a set of Dart heads I recently bought. In the conversation with the Tech Support guy, he mentioned that Dart is "considering" casting one of their SHP blocks to become, essentially, a BIG...

I've read several posts on other Forums about the same condtition and even my son's 96 LT1 was doing the same thing. I strongly suspect bearing clearances have opened up a bit due to high mileage and normal wear. Since you're not having any other problem (same with my son's), I simply moved...

I'm just wondering what caused you to move away from considering the suspension as the cause all the way to the ignition system. I wish you a speedy recovery. Jake

Were you referrinig to U.S. 30 right outside Chicago? If so, I use to race there, too, about the same time as you. Back in the late 60s/early 70s. Jake