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    Tachometer face replacement

    No short cuts for this simple job.... You'll have to remove the cluster and do the swap on the bench. You shouldn't have to remover the steering column but you will want to detach it from the dash and let it droop down and out of the way. Might as well replace the pointers and all of the dash...
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    Help on carb/electrical - idle and misfire problems

    If the timing gears and chain are the original, that is where I would look to see why the timing is changing. This would also cause a change in idle speed. :beer
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    Electrical issues

    Putting in a battery kill switch will not fix the battery drain. Have you determined which circuit is the culprit yet, or even started looking? Do you have a digital Volt meter (DVM) in your toolbox, and know how to use it? Do you have a wiring diagram? Disconnect the battery and install...
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    bad fan clutch?

    Have you verified those coolant temps with an IR gun at the thermostat neck? You do know that the 160* thermostat only controls the lowest opening temp and not the normal operating temp don't you? Once the T'stat has opened the engine's temp will continue to rise until stabilized. Don
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    Opinions please about gentlly cleaning undercarriage

    I have used Simple green with good results. I have also used Fantastick (sp). I used both full strength by spraying on and lots of shop towels and old tooth brushes. Don
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    Help! http://www.chicagocorvette.net/catalog.php?catalog=A

    I am local, but I will not order from them. The only purchases ever from them are when I call and can pick it up at their counter and pay cash. Contact your credit card issurer and cancel the order. Don
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    trailing arm bushings

    63-82 Trailing arm bushings in black urethane, with sleeves, nuts & bolts, and flaring tool. Theses were never installed and were purchased from VetteBrakes. Make a reasonable offer. Don
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    trailing arm bushings

    63-82 Trailing arm bushings in black urethane, with sleeves, nuts & bolts, and flaring tool. Theses were never installed and were purchased from VetteBrakes. Make a reasonable offer. Don
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    Thanks You Veterans

    USMC 1970-74, Nam in 71-73 No one said thanks earlier to me either. But to all who say it now, You're welcome. It was my honor. I'm not as lean I'm not as mean But I'm still a Marine Semper Fi Don
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    Corvette Forum Posts Deleted????

    No big loss, it did the world a favor by ending.:boogie
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    C2 - Stuck in Reverse

    You should be able to shift into any gear with the reverse lock-out lifted. Its sole function is to prevent shifting into reverse when you wasnt to shift to a forward gear. It could be the nylon anti rattle bushinhs on the shadft that the lock-up or "T" handle slips over. The spring under...
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    Install DeWitts Radiator

    Why would you need to go from a SB radiator to a BB radiator? The SB is aluminum and the original BB is brass/copper. Don
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    How much to you do on your Corvette?

    Nobody works on my Vette but me. Paint, body, mechanical, or electrical, just me. :beer
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    DeWitts Radiator

    You've had my vote for several years :thumb
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    (C4)Filters: Green vs K&N

    Air filtering IS relevant for all engines and whether the engines is CI or SI, LD or HDD the need for clean air being ingested into the combustion chamber is paramount. Restricion of air is loss of HP. And I have 30 years of engine development and testing to back it up.
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    RM Auctions to Sell Rare 1963 Corvette Grand Sport Racer at Arizona Sale

    uh that would be A Royce Rolls and the two Rs on the front of the grill would in red. They change the name to Rolls Royce and the color to black when Mr. Rolls died.
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    Who from this forum will be at Carlilse next week

    I 'll be there as well, trying to look sober:D from Thursday to Sunday am. Don
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    Need help with my wheels

    Always willing to help you out Bob! Let me know. Don
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    Need In put

    Why does it need restoring? Leave it as a survivor.
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