[C1] Black 54
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Black 54
So the wife saw a 54 and somehow we ended up with one. Never thought I would be lucky enough to have one old corvette much less two. Always been a C2 coupe guy, but the 54 is very sexy.
The car needs just a small bit of help, starting with why does the drag link rub on the generator? Anyone have an idea where to start?
The car needs just a small bit of help, starting with why does the drag link rub on the generator? Anyone have an idea where to start?
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If you need help let me know
Sounds like the wrong center support and arm were installed.
Post a photo
The center support is a 53 54 55 only
Sounds like the wrong center support and arm were installed.
Post a photo
The center support is a 53 54 55 only
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check the number on the center support and a pic would be great !
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Ok so I think I solved one mystery, it looks like the generator belt was either too big or had stretched and it was at the end of it's travel. New issue though and other bone head question. Car got hot, what happened is the steering rubbed on the generator fan, which somehow made the harmonic balancer come loose, lucky I didn't lose it. It played nice and was sitting against the radiator, so very lucky.
Ok, is there a bolt for the harmonic balancer or is it press fit? Any idea where I can get the woodriff key that goes in the crank? Thank you all!
Got it! No bolt, ordered replacement parts, need to get momma's car back on the road
Ok, is there a bolt for the harmonic balancer or is it press fit? Any idea where I can get the woodriff key that goes in the crank? Thank you all!
Got it! No bolt, ordered replacement parts, need to get momma's car back on the road
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The support is correct
Agree - the belt is too long - Quanta makes 2 belts - short one and a long one
Install the short one
The harmonic balancer is BEAT on to the crank
No - There is NO bolt
You will have to R&I the radiator to beat that balancer back on
But - something else had to happen
Those balancers just to come off.....
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Agree - the belt is too long - Quanta makes 2 belts - short one and a long one
Install the short one
The harmonic balancer is BEAT on to the crank
No - There is NO bolt
You will have to R&I the radiator to beat that balancer back on
But - something else had to happen
Those balancers just to come off.....
Chris
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I will double check my balancers
hang tight
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It’s a standard 3/16 woodruff key. For example, Dorman 595-061.
https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c...ey/dag0/595061
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Can you post photos
Something is wrong with your balancer or crank
Something is wrong with your balancer or crank
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If your radiator is still out and enough is out of the way why not drill that crank in the car. I did it in a 58 & a 63. The bolt dosent have to be a 7/16 like chevy used. A grd 8 3/8-24 will be just fine. Even if you replace that balancer the crank could be undersized now.
You have to like standing on your head while operating a rotating machine but thats part of it.
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You have to like standing on your head while operating a rotating machine but thats part of it.
Scott