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Thanks Roy, you could be right, but the quick steering adapter is one of those easy on, easy off, items.
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I've been busy with non auto related projects but finally had a chance to get on with it again.
I had two shifters that didn't fit my application, so I combined the two, now I have one good shifter.
I had two shifters that didn't fit my application, so I combined the two, now I have one good shifter.
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Small progress today. Had to grind a little powder coat off to weld the clutch return spring bracket in place....... Works like a champ.
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Very cool! Lookin' good!
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Dan 70 I'm a little late to the party, but you should do a search about installing later model tranny's in a c1, it is suggested that the trans mount be lowered by up to 1 inch to get correct drive shaft angle. Chip
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Try this thread post#4 1958 4-speed and Muncie M20 Transmission, dated 4/24/2009. Pics were no longer there, I'll take a pic of mine, that is the same. It's DZAUTO's car. I don't know how to post a link. Chip
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Carbs are level, and dropping that trans an inch solved a problem I was having with the Hurst Shifter too....
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https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...nsmission.html
That is a lot of drop.
The goal is to get the driveshaft angle to "match" the pinion angle.
I know I am not describing this right; I can't recall the phrase that is used for this adjustment.
I went through this with my 56 a few years ago.
I finally remembered the phrase .. driveshaft angle. Setting this correctly is important. THe last post in this thread discusses how to check / adjust this.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...ewinvYHvs36Mtw
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Angle is good, a big improvement over what I had. Something this simple never crossed my mind.
I've been rushing to get this Corvette fired up. Time to step back, check over a few things... Thanks.
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Do spend so time thinking about everything, and double checking things.
I remember helping a friend when he was building his 1970 Dodge Challenger 440 Magnum, 4 speed car back in the 1980s.
He was one of those type that always skipped two steps for every step he took. I asked him over and over if he checked everything.
He assured me he had.
I was the person in the car turning the key on his new engine, he was working the throttle under the hood.
He said "start it."
I asked him again if he checked everything.
He yelled "start the damn thing".
I yelled back "You checked wiring, correct?"
"Start the damn thing" was his reply?
I tried again "Put coolant in the radiator?"
He yelled "Yes, yes, yes, now start the damn car."
I yelled back "Oil in the engine?"
He stopped for a second with a puzzled look on his face, then yelled back "Don't start the damn car."
We both laughed until we cried at that point.
Yep, no oil in the engine.
We put oil in, checked a few more things, then fired it up. Man that engine sounded good; that car was a beast.
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Ditch the bolt shoulder/rubber bushing for the clutch pedal linkage. That thing will deteriorate within a few miles and fail. Switch the rubber bushing to either a milled plastic (sorry do not know the term for the correct material) or a brass bushing. Also, I replaced the shoulder bolt with something much more substantial since the reproduction bolt was a cheap Chinese bolt.
The 1 inch angle will help! I used a M21 and did the same thing. The only thing I used were some 1 inch round spacers from Ace is the place. Which shifter did you go with?
Exciting times... Yeah, I would make a list and check it twice. Just like Santa!
Things happen during my build:
1. Retard - I accidentally set the timing on retard mark (no pun intended). Bent all of the push rods and exhaust valves. Had lots of clearance with the intakes. Pulled all of the heads off and replaced the exhaust valves plus the push rods.
2. Wiring - Burnt up the main harness. Replaced it.
3. Pulled Rocker studs - Only to discover I had studs pulling out from the heads. So took the heads off once more and added screw in studs plus guide plates. I remember asking the shop who worked on the heads if it would be worth it to do it. He said no. Should have done it when the heads were off earlier. Could not get it timed correctly during the first build.
4. Engine harness up in smoke - Took it to a shop to have them tune it in better. The mechanic re-installed the ignition shielding and grounded the positive lead to the shielding on the coil. Installed a bunch of fuses after that.
5. Cut down a tire - About the second time I drove it. I accidentally ran over a broken beer bottle in a parking lot.
6. Body drop - Don't want to go there.
7. Heater core leak - Carpet stained up beneath the dash on the passenger side. Use the original fasteners and leaked.
8. Cracked the windshield - Not really a big deal. Still drove it around for while. Trying to adjust it and broke it.
9. Most recent thing - accidentally tore the trunk mat. Small thing.
10. Repaint needed - Picked the wrong painter to do the job.
11. No oil pressure on startup - I did not check it when I primed the engine. This was after I had replaced the HPHV pump to a low volume pump. Pulled everything checked the clearances and replaced all of the bearings and gaskets. I should have simply put the not-so-old Melling HPHV back in before i started tearing it down once more. Now, I have very high pressure and a small leak.
That's about it... Drives great now!
Things I need to do:
1. Replace the radio housing bulb.
2. Figure out why the radio does not work when the lights are on.
3. Replace the wiper arms with the correct ones.
4. Get the car resprayed once more.
5. Replace the seat covers. Not the correct ones.
6. Fix some of the fiberglass on the doors.
7. Replace the carpet at some point.
8. Find a good hardtop for it.
9. Get the flaps for the convertible top side of the seats.
10. Install the washer hoses and vacuum canister.
11. Adjust the driver side exhaust so it quits rubbing on the cross member.
12. Fix the speedometer gear in the transmission.
Still lots of fun to drive.
The 1 inch angle will help! I used a M21 and did the same thing. The only thing I used were some 1 inch round spacers from Ace is the place. Which shifter did you go with?
Exciting times... Yeah, I would make a list and check it twice. Just like Santa!
Things happen during my build:
1. Retard - I accidentally set the timing on retard mark (no pun intended). Bent all of the push rods and exhaust valves. Had lots of clearance with the intakes. Pulled all of the heads off and replaced the exhaust valves plus the push rods.
2. Wiring - Burnt up the main harness. Replaced it.
3. Pulled Rocker studs - Only to discover I had studs pulling out from the heads. So took the heads off once more and added screw in studs plus guide plates. I remember asking the shop who worked on the heads if it would be worth it to do it. He said no. Should have done it when the heads were off earlier. Could not get it timed correctly during the first build.
4. Engine harness up in smoke - Took it to a shop to have them tune it in better. The mechanic re-installed the ignition shielding and grounded the positive lead to the shielding on the coil. Installed a bunch of fuses after that.
5. Cut down a tire - About the second time I drove it. I accidentally ran over a broken beer bottle in a parking lot.
6. Body drop - Don't want to go there.
7. Heater core leak - Carpet stained up beneath the dash on the passenger side. Use the original fasteners and leaked.
8. Cracked the windshield - Not really a big deal. Still drove it around for while. Trying to adjust it and broke it.
9. Most recent thing - accidentally tore the trunk mat. Small thing.
10. Repaint needed - Picked the wrong painter to do the job.
11. No oil pressure on startup - I did not check it when I primed the engine. This was after I had replaced the HPHV pump to a low volume pump. Pulled everything checked the clearances and replaced all of the bearings and gaskets. I should have simply put the not-so-old Melling HPHV back in before i started tearing it down once more. Now, I have very high pressure and a small leak.
That's about it... Drives great now!
Things I need to do:
1. Replace the radio housing bulb.
2. Figure out why the radio does not work when the lights are on.
3. Replace the wiper arms with the correct ones.
4. Get the car resprayed once more.
5. Replace the seat covers. Not the correct ones.
6. Fix some of the fiberglass on the doors.
7. Replace the carpet at some point.
8. Find a good hardtop for it.
9. Get the flaps for the convertible top side of the seats.
10. Install the washer hoses and vacuum canister.
11. Adjust the driver side exhaust so it quits rubbing on the cross member.
12. Fix the speedometer gear in the transmission.
Still lots of fun to drive.
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Ditch the bolt shoulder/rubber bushing for the clutch pedal linkage. That thing will deteriorate within a few miles and fail. Switch the rubber bushing to either a milled plastic (sorry do not know the term for the correct material) or a brass bushing. Also, I replaced the shoulder bolt with something much more substantial since the reproduction bolt was a cheap Chinese bolt.
The 1 inch angle will help! I used a M21 and did the same thing. The only thing I used were some 1 inch round spacers from Ace is the place. Which shifter did you go with?
Exciting times... Yeah, I would make a list and check it twice. Just like Santa!
Things happen during my build
2. Wiring - Burnt up the main harness. Replaced it.
4. Engine harness up in smoke
6. Body drop - Don't want to go there.
Still lots of fun to drive.
The 1 inch angle will help! I used a M21 and did the same thing. The only thing I used were some 1 inch round spacers from Ace is the place. Which shifter did you go with?
Exciting times... Yeah, I would make a list and check it twice. Just like Santa!
Things happen during my build
2. Wiring - Burnt up the main harness. Replaced it.
4. Engine harness up in smoke
6. Body drop - Don't want to go there.
Still lots of fun to drive.
I will ditch the bushing and bolt, at some point, its low on my priority list right now. I used 1" x 1" alum bar stock and trimmed it to fit, it improved the angle a bunch.
I'm using a Hurst CompPlus Shifter that I refurbished mated to a M-20 Trans.
I've checked and rechecked the wiring, it's all new, and I fused everything. I hope it doesn't burn up.
My body drop went without a hitch. I had all my buddies and their wives over and made a party of it. FUN DAY.
I'm close, hopefully sometime before Christmas or shortly after I'll have this running. I'm making a check list and checking it twice. Thanks.
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Thanks for the advice, it's always appreciated.
I will ditch the bushing and bolt, at some point, its low on my priority list right now. I used 1" x 1" alum bar stock and trimmed it to fit, it improved the angle a bunch.
I'm using a Hurst CompPlus Shifter that I refurbished mated to a M-20 Trans.
I've checked and rechecked the wiring, it's all new, and I fused everything. I hope it doesn't burn up.
My body drop went without a hitch. I had all my buddies and their wives over and made a party of it. FUN DAY.
I'm close, hopefully sometime before Christmas or shortly after I'll have this running. I'm making a check list and checking it twice. Thanks.
I will ditch the bushing and bolt, at some point, its low on my priority list right now. I used 1" x 1" alum bar stock and trimmed it to fit, it improved the angle a bunch.
I'm using a Hurst CompPlus Shifter that I refurbished mated to a M-20 Trans.
I've checked and rechecked the wiring, it's all new, and I fused everything. I hope it doesn't burn up.
My body drop went without a hitch. I had all my buddies and their wives over and made a party of it. FUN DAY.
I'm close, hopefully sometime before Christmas or shortly after I'll have this running. I'm making a check list and checking it twice. Thanks.
The curved handle comp plus?
Yeah, I had help but it was a bunch pf old dudes and I thought I would need a hoist to do it. Should have stuck with my first thought.
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I'm diving into my Carter WCFB's. They were supposedly restored/rebuilt, one has a bad accelerater pump. Fun stuff.