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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SmallHurst</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Lynn,

I would have polished that up and used it for a mirror or wall art. Throw away car stuff? You sound like my wife!!!! </div></div>

I guess I deserve that.
I normally don't throw away anything. My garage, bedroom, closet and shed (and even the front formal game room right now!) are tesatments to that. I had no idea what it fit.
I feel like Klinger on MASH. He once said: &quot;I don't deserve to be in the Army&quot;. Maybe I don't deserve to be in the hobby, throwing away a Corvette part. Ridiculous. I am so ashamed. Still, I promise with a capital &quot;P&quot;, that is far from the dumbest thing I ever did.
Hmm... maybe I should start a thread. Top 5 dumbest things you ever did.

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If you do decide to go with a &quot;rules build&quot; you'll have to change the carb. I don't know if they actually check carb numbers but you'll have to go with the smaller (4 1/2&quot;) air horn type of AFB.

Verne [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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Lynn,

I did not mean for it to sound like that!! I know I have kicked myself for stuff I have let go! It's all good!

Re: 62 Corvette Pure Stock Build
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SmallHurst</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Lynn,

I did not mean for it to sound like that!! I know I have kicked myself for stuff I have let go! It's all good! </div></div>

Trust me, I was not the least bit offended. Just rolling with it.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Verne_Frantz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you do decide to go with a &quot;rules build&quot; you'll have to change the carb. I don't know if they actually check carb numbers but you'll have to go with the smaller (4 1/2&quot;) air horn type of AFB.

Verne [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] </div></div>

Verne:
I think he is going with a rules build using the FI unit.

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Boy, did this get hacked

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if you brought the car with that carb they would probably let you race but with the stipulation to change the carb for the next year's event. they are very understanding for first timers and want you to return. but again i would encourage you to call them. i think you'd have a good time.

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When I show up, it will have the F.I. unit. I just dig F.I. cars

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I am smelling magazine material!

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Make sure to take someone with you to take plenty of pics. I want to see that car in action.

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Lynn,

Catch a ride with me next September!!!!!

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lynn</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Verne_Frantz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you do decide to go with a &quot;rules build&quot; you'll have to change the carb. I don't know if they actually check carb numbers but you'll have to go with the smaller (4 1/2&quot;) air horn type of AFB.

Verne [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] </div></div>

Verne:
I think he is going with a rules build using the FI unit. </div></div>

I guess I missed that part of the plan if it was mentioned. They are very understanding, from what I've heard. I've only heard positive things about that event and I can't wait to participate someday.

Verne [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif[/img]

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A little bit of progress to report. I cleaned up the exhaust manifolds.

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See Ma...........stock inside!

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I received some other parts.........

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Started to eye up the electronic conversion for the F.I. distributor

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Merry Christmas everyone!

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This will be fun to see race at PSMCDR.

I think extrude hone is not allowed.

Ryan

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This will be fun to see race at PSMCDR.

I think extrude hone is not allowed.

Ryan </div></div>

Not sure what I may have indicated in my post, but the manifolds are stock and not ported.

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Workin workin workin

Crane pick up with rev limiter.
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Installed the oil line tee to feed the distributor
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Stock intake ports on the 461X heads
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Yes, the rocker arms are going away per rules
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Where it ended for the day.
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those roller rockers have to go. they're not legal for pure stock drags.

<span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-weight: bold">Valve Train:</span> The valve train must be factory stock for the year, make, and horsepower claimed. Rocker arm ratio must be correct for the year and horsepower claimed. No aftermarket rocker arms of any kind allowed. Stock stamped steel or stock cast iron factory rocker arms only.</span>

Re: 62 Corvette Pure Stock Build
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: napa68</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This will be fun to see race at PSMCDR.

I think extrude hone is not allowed.

Ryan </div></div>

Not sure what I may have indicated in my post, but the manifolds are stock and not ported. </div></div>

My post was unclear, I was indicating that yours are in spec, and even extrude honing is not allowed.

Good to go.

Ryan

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: L78racer</div><div class="ubbcode-body">those roller rockers have to go. they're not legal for pure stock drags.

<span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-weight: bold">Valve Train:</span> The valve train must be factory stock for the year, make, and horsepower claimed. Rocker arm ratio must be correct for the year and horsepower claimed. No aftermarket rocker arms of any kind allowed. Stock stamped steel or stock cast iron factory rocker arms only.</span> </div></div>

Not sure if you had seen the text above that particular photo

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yep missed that one. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/blush.gif[/img]

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Some buddies of mine are hardcore pure stock racers. They are making more hp with stock rockers than they are with all roller rockers except one particular brand and part #, so might actually make more power with stamped steel stock stuff.

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I'm waiting for parts before I can really progress much further. The air cleaner is mounted, fitted the ignition shielding as well as installed the left hand exhaust manifold. I am going to wait until the car is running and I am happy with the injection before changing the rocker arms.

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Just a suggestion learned from running these early Vettes hard, but you'll probably want to put some grade 8 bolts in the water pump/ motor mount attachment to the block. When you start racing the car you will have to check them frequently for being tight. Put some spare water pump gaskets in your track tool kit too. Use the thinnest gaskets you can find with very little or no sealant. Otherwise they will just squirt out and leak. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/burnout.gif[/img]

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Good point. Advice taken!

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Scored a great deal from a friend. Used Dutchman axles from his 60 Corvette vintage race car (went to a Ford 9&quot;) Very stout compared to the originals.

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Per the suggestion of a site member (67 442) I contacted Sparky's Carb Service in Milwaukee for the zinc plating I needed. The work was excellent, reasonable, and quick. Time for an update.

I reassembled the rear diff with the new axles and new bearings in the center section. Back on all 4

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...ps69dc548c.jpg

Reassembled the F.I. unit with aforementioned plated parts.

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I fired the car up. Fixed a couple of small leaks....and it runs great, but could not get it to idle down (1700 rpm) Wouldn't you know.....the one thing I did not check..............the throttle body. The butterfly does not seal properly. You can throw a cat through the bottom side. Back to work!

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...ps42193025.jpg

I'll just keep plugging along

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Looks great!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]

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Looks great Tim!

Jake

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Anything new with this build?

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Tim--Buy a couple of fuel pump cables. That was the weak point of the early fuel injection units. Back in the day they would break on a regular basis!

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 72LS5</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Anything new with this build? </div></div>

It has been on the backburner for a for a few reasons. My wife retired early [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img] and we have been spending some more time together (cruising the 59 all over the place). Business has been off the hook! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]. Not sure when I am going to get to the track with the car. It is finished and running good. Just bangin around town for now.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cuzineddy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Tim--Buy a couple of fuel pump cables. That was the weak point of the early fuel injection units. Back in the day they would break on a regular basis! </div></div>

I have a slug of them. With 2 F.I. cars, you have to. How ya doing Jake?

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: napa68</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cuzineddy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Tim--Buy a couple of fuel pump cables. That was the weak point of the early fuel injection units. Back in the day they would break on a regular basis! </div></div>

I have a slug of them. With 2 F.I. cars, you have to. How ya doing Jake? </div></div>

My compression is low, and my camshaft is worn--but I'm still running along just fine!!

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TTT!!! Are you going to make it? Looking forward to seeing this rip down the track!

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SmallHurst</div><div class="ubbcode-body">TTT!!! Are you going to make it? Looking forward to seeing this rip down the track! </div></div>

Cannot say I am going to Rusty. Still been buried at work. I have been doing a little &quot;testing&quot; that has revealed I am real lean on the top end. With limited time, I have not been able to spend the time necessary to work through it. It's going to take some diagnostics from someone who is smarter at FI than myself. Pulls good on the low end but lays down up top and is not pulling a good MPH.

The wait continues.....................

Tim

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Will you be at PSMCDR as a spectator like me?

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Will you be at PSMCDR as a spectator like me? </div></div>

Wish I could....................staying at the salt mine.

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Boo Hiss

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I posted in the parts wanted section. Looking for a complete 4.56 center section of someone has one at a nice price. Otherwise, I'll stick with plan A and build one.

Thanks,

Tim

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Tim--I have the 4:56 center section out of our 409. Make me an offer-tell me what it's worth.