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I converted to a single four barrel and will be unloading my original 1969 tripower carbs and intake. I'm interested in how much they are worth. The center carb was rebuilt about 5 years ago...all three could probably use a rebuild. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks BTW...the new intake and...

It's been a while since I've surfed the webpages of the Corvette Action Center. I see alot of familar names. I'm glad to see that alot of you are better at sticking around than I am. Anyhow, for the longest time, I've had problems with my tri-power setup. Vacuum leaks, plugs constantly...

I'm going on deployment here soon and wanted to treat myself to a little something when I return...so I decided to have the engine in my car rebuilt. It has been getting progressively worse burning oil/smoking and it's started a knock too! I'm looking for suggestions as far as internal...

Hey there everyone...old and new. I'm was once a daily forum follower but the job has taken over my life and I never really have the oppurtunity to look around like I used to. The real reason I'm writing is to find out if anyone is aware of a restorer/shop that is recommended for rebuilding...

Little Background: My engine hydraulic locked a few weeks back and after getting all that stuff fixed and back together I cranked her up and no oil Pressure! I went out and bought a mechanical oil pressure gauge and hooked it up and got a healthy reading of about 40 psi at idle. My gauge has...

Wow it's been a while since I've posted on here, but I am in need and I know I can always depend on the good people here at CACC. Here's the story... I had leaky carbs and every now and then I'd find gasoline pooled on my intake manifold. Apparently it got really bad and began leaking into my...

I'm doing research on the major differences and developments b/w the small block and big block GM engines. The 396 and 402 are the engines I would like to compare but any history would be great. Can anyone point me to some articles concerning this? Thanks for the help.

I have had two of these belts break on me in the last two weeks. Any suggestions.

My Alternator/Power Steering belt snapped today. I had to get gas before I went to the house so 1 start and about 5 miles of driving (some with the radio before I realized the alt wasn't charging) killed my battery enough that the car wouldn't start a 2nd time. I changed the belt (had another...

My dad is looking for a Convertible. He didn't specify a Vette, but he did ask me for help looking around so obviously I'm going to try and find him a Vette. His Guidelines for approval: 1) Convertible 2) Around $15,000 or less 3) atleast 20 mpg highway (more is great of course) I'm guessing...

I'm looking for advice. My driver's side exhaust manifold has a crack. Do I replace it with the correct replacement or go for the headers? There is about a $300 price difference between the choices. Considering I go with the Hooker Super Comp. Ceramic Coated Headers, which are the ones I...

I have a chance to rebuild the 427 that's in my car as part of an Engines class I'm taking here at the Naval Academy this January. I've been told that an engine rebuild can cost anywhere from $3,000-$4,000 so I'm thinking this is a good deal. The car smokes during start up and under...

I was replacing the vacuum hoses on my 3x2 setup and notice that if I blow or suck on the secondaries connection that I can easily move air through the carb. Is this correct? Should I be able to suck or blow air and hear it (inside the venturi I think?)

AAAAAAAGGGGGHHHHHHH!!! I installed the refurbished carb from Recarbco, changed the wires over to the Taylor 409s and............. The car won't run. It'll turn over and start for just a second or two then stop. Most of the time when it quits the carbs (all three) will hiccup with a flame or...

Here's my deal...I'm trying to hook up my wipers...safety, you know..it's somewhat important. The aerodynamics do a pretty good job of blowing the water off the windshield but the wipers may help a bit too. My car's headlights have been shaved and mounted in the grill eliminating the need for...

I'm searching for a new Plug & Wire Setup for my 69 (427, 11:1 compression with Aluminum Heads). I have upgraded the points to the Pertronix Electronic Ignition (inside original distributor setup). The wires on the car are original, or atleast are dated correctly. I will hold on to these...

hi all, I've been reading through the valve adjustment threads that have been posted here in the past. Good info, but I had a question that wasn't answered. Lets just say the specs say that there's a .030 gap for the rockers. Will reducing this gap give any more performance due to higher...

While I was changing out my radiator, I was looking around the engine bay and noticed that there is no vacuum advance connected to the distributor. The car seems to run fine, but then again I really wouldn't know the full potential of a 427 either. I do know that its more power than I've ever...

I know this topic has been covered a couple of times but here it goes again. I have a 427 that ran 210 on the highway and about 240 in stop and go traffic without a thermostat. A couple of people suggested that I get a stat so the radiator could do it's job. I ordered a 160 degree stat and...

I'm getting ready for about a 4 and a half hour drive this weekend (each way)....mostly highway. I purchased my 69 a couple months ago and I have only driven it a couple hundred miles since. I've had the car tuned up already but I wanted to find out if there are any major things that I should...