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1. LEBRATING 40 YE cE 1975 2015 ARS THE OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE NATIONAL CORVETTE OWNERS ASSOCIATION Capturing Your Car s Beauty By Donnie Gould President of Auctions America In keeping with last months theme I thought I d pass along some advice from the RM Group of companies in house photographer Darin Schnabel on how to effectively capture your cars beauty Many auction houses including RM Sotheby s provide professional photography services when you consign a car In the case of Auc tions America where hundreds and some times thousands of cars are crossing the block at each sale we often rely on consign ors to provide images Effective photography is key when providing initial information about your car to an auction specialist for marketing purposes via auction or privately and when creating your own automotive art Before you even begin to take a single photograph Darin recommends taking some time to simply examine your car figure out its best angles and what makes it pop The rest of the process is just as easy to com plete at home and revolves around four key pillars Location Location should be your top priority when photographing your car It s important to select a location that is not too distracting but that still complements the vehicle For example an open landscape is often a good fit after all cars are meant to drive On the other hand interesting architecture and a more urban env2. issue of For Vettes Only 2002 Corvette Coupe Torch Red 6 speed manual 9 000 miles Light Oak sport seats both power HUD 12 disk CD Dual zone air Pol ished aluminum wheels Corsa pace car exhaust and X pipe Factory repair manuals Nitrogen in tires jack in pucks Heated garage Show room condition One owner 27 500 OBO Call for more info John 314 724 4205 MO 2007 Corvette Coup3 2LT Black Titanium Grey interior chrome aluminum wheels transparent roof 6 spd paddle shift automatic 3k miles original owner garage kept Showroom condition 27 000 917 748 0627 NY 2009 Corvette Coupe 2LT Velocity Yellow two tone Gray interior Z51 suspension dual mode exhaust glass roof 6 speed manual pol ished aluminum wheels 8 000 miles 34 000 937 462 8858 OH For Vettes Only 124890 is published 8 times per year with January February July August September October and November December combined by the National Corvette Owners Association 900 S Washington St Suite G 13 Falls Church VA 22046 Tele phone 703 533 7222 Fax 703 533 1153 www nationalcorvetteowners com Subscription rate is 20 00 of annual dues nonmembers 25 00 POSTMASTER Send address change to For Vettes Only 900 S WASHINGTON ST G6 13 FALLS CHURCH VA 22046 Contributing writers are Tom Benford Pat Goss John Gunnell Les Jackson and Chris Petris Jr While compiled sources are deemed reliable there can be no warranty o
3. I have juice to the alternator horn relay starter and terminal relay on the firewall checked with a test light Is there a ground wire attached to the gas pedal bracket linkage I did not connect Thanks for the help A That tells me that you probably do indeed have a disconnected ground some where That could be physically discon nected or electrically disconnected by wear or corrosion We often see various cars with bad accel erator cables due to poor engine ground On Corvettes you have to check the cable that goes around the engine mount and also check for high resistance in the entire ground circuit Using a Digital Volt Ohm Meter DVOM check for voltage drop across the ground circuit between the bat tery and engine block during cranking The voltage drop should not exceed two tenths of one volt For what it s worth you may have had problems for some time and the reason it is showing up now is the new accelerator cable Many new cables have resistance built in to prevent them from becoming part of the electrical circuit Older cables often were good conductors and when a ground circuit failed they became an alter nate path to ground Over time this dam aged the cable and that meant the possibil ity of a stuck accelerator Q The headlights on my 1989 convertible stick when I open or close them Is there Continued on page 7 Electric Fans Can Keep Corvette Cooler If your Corvette was always in constant m
4. T Fuel cap Fuel caps have vent holes to allow air into the fuel tank Check the fuel cap vent holes Replace the fuel cap if there is blockage from buildup or debris in the vent holes During the off season cover or close the fuel cap vent Before storing for the winter should you drain the fuel from the engine or leave it in Well for most small engines it is best to add fuel stabilizer to fresh fuel before storing for extended periods This will slow buildup in the carburetor and keep components lubricated However you should refer to the equipment owner s manual for specific instructions from the manufacturer That does it for Small Engine Mainte nance 101 See you next month 50 page Aay Traces Corvettes in NASCAR ProTeam Corvette is offering a 50 page NASCAR Corvette Documentary that s full of inter esting never before seen old photos Chevrolet Engineering build orders and the history of how Ed Cole and Chevrolet Engineering saved the Corvette from the chopping block The book 1953 Corvette NASCAR Unit The Untold Story represents a 3 2 year research project and reveals the untold story 4 for Vettes only April 2015 Corvett The olde of the early Corvettes participation in NASCAR sanctioned events in 1955 57 The car is also the oldest known Corvette racing car The legends of NASCAR and the story of early Corvettes partici pation in stock car racing fills the 50 at known e
5. owners to help themselves appeals to my sense of self reliance so I was anxious to give this product a try The first step was to grab my smart phone and click on the Android Play store then download the free BlueDriver app which by the way is also available at the Apple App store The only other component youll need is the BlueDriver OBD2 sensor hardware which you can order for 99 95 right from the app the company s website www lemurmonitors com or at Amazon com That s it there is nothing else to buy and the Scan tool will work on any vehicle that has a OBD2 port basically any car or truck made since 1996 With the app installed on my Samsung S4 Galaxy phone I located the OBD2 port on my 2015 Hyundai Turbo Sonata press vehicle in this case it was behind a remov able panel in the dashboard Normally the port is located somewhere on the lower left driver s side of the dashboard It might also be marked DLC or Data Port Check your owners manual for your car or truck s spe cific port location The BlueDriver sensor was plugged into the port and the blue LED lit up I then paired the BlueDriver with my phone just the way I would any other Blue tooth device Once that connection was confirmed I opened the app started the vehicle and the blue LED on the scan tool flashed several times The process was simple and very intuitive If you run into an instal lation problem the user manual and several how to videos are found in the
6. BlueDriver feature lets them to yourself or your mechanic Armed with your repair report trouble code id and a list of possible fixes you can come up with a very good diagnosis as to what might be troubling your vehicle I eventually tried BlueDriver on a total of four vehicles and had great results with all of them NCOA SPECIAL DEAL If you order a BlueDriver between 4 12 4 26 you will receive free express shipping a 10 savings You must use this website www lemurmonitors com corvette Fred Staab is co host and producer of the nationally syndicated show Cruise Control Radio heard on broadcast stations around the US and on iTunes Tuneln Radio Stitcher and iHeartRadio for Vettes only April 2015 3 sho shop talk is z monthly column authored by well known Corvette book author journalist historian and pub lisher Tom Benford This column is spon sored by www AllAboutVettes com the premier free monthly on line maga zine for all Corvette owners enthusiasts collectors restorers and hobbyists SMALL ENGINE MAINTENANCE From a string trimmer to a riding lawn mower to an emergency electrical generator and everything in between proper mainte nance of your small engines will maximize efficiency and extend the life of your out door power equipment There are few things more frustrating than a gas powered tool that won t start or run properly But with a bit of regular maintenance you can be assured your tool
7. Race Car pages Youll learn how Corvettes raced at Bowman Gray Stadium Martinsville Speedway Raleigh Speedway and Daytona Beach Ed Cole Bill France Bill Alvin Hawkins Joe Hawkins France Jr Smokey Yunick King of Jazz Paul White man Don Thomas Herb Thomas Junior Johnson Johnny Dodson Ralph Liguori Bobby Myers Pee Wee Jones Gwyn Staley Jimmy Massey Hubert Westmoreland Mauri Rose are included To get a copy send a large self addressed stamped envelope 2 50 U S for the 50 page documentary to ProTeam PO Box 606 Napoleon Ohio 43545 or read this fas cinating documentary on ProTeam flipbook page at NASCARCorvette com OG Edelbrock s 60th Anniversary Small Block Sweepstakes Corvette fans can help Edelbrock celebrate the 60 anniversary of Chevy s small block V 8 which has powered many Vettes including the brand s first V 8 models over the last 60 years The well known perfor mance parts company is giving its nod to the legendary engine with a new Small Block Chevrolet Engine Sweepstakes This promotion will give enthusiasts a chance to win a unique engine commemorating the 60 Anniversary launch of the small block Chevrolet engine One lucky winner will receive a small block Chevrolet 350 with Edelbrock top end com ponents including an Enforc er Supercharger system built by the Engine Tech team at PowerNation ia th ANNIVERSARY 4 SMALL BLOCK The commemorative small blo
8. app by select ing More at the top of the screen So your smart phone can act as a naviga tion system an alarm clock and even moni tor your pulse but can it also fill the role of an automotive diagnostic scan tool The answer in this case yes Inside the Blue Driver app I selected the Scan Tool mode The check engine light was not lit on my first test vehicle but I went ahead and per formed a scan anyway So far so good no trouble codes other choices included clear codes repair reports smog check Mode 6 vehicle info and a handy flashlight button that turns on your phone s camera light perfect for seeing the data port in your vehicle I asked Lemurs Senior Product Development Engineer Greg Browne how does this Bluetooth enabled sensor and smart phone app compare with hand held diagnostic tools costing hundreds more Periodically we benchmark BlueDriver against the hand held scan tools that mechanics and DIYers have been using for decades In terms of reading trouble codes BlueDriver has never missed a trouble code that is expected from a vehicle which can not be said about some of the hand helds He added The BlueDriver MSRP is 99 95 You can get code readers for under 50 that will display a trouble code and then you are on your own For full fledged scan tools with comparable features to Blue Driver you can usually expect to pay hun dreds of dollars Typically when you take your vehicle in for an em
9. ck engine was built on a special episode of this seasons Engine Power TV show It features an Edel brock E Force Enforcer EFI Supercharger system Performer RPM E Tec 200 cylinder heads Performer Plus camshaft Victor Series water pump and Edelbrock Classic Series finned air cleaner and valve covers All of these components have been polished to a mirror finish for a timeless show quality look that will look great in any vehicle Enter for a chance to win a unique engine commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the small block Chevrolet engine with an Edel brock E Force Enforcer Supercharger installed No purchase is necessary to enter the contest All Corvette owners need to do is visit www powernationtv com Entries will be taken until May 5 2015 lt 3 New Corvette Book Released The new book called Corvette Seven Generations of American High Performance ISBN 9780760346631 is an update to the best selling book Corvette Sixty Years Through hundreds of rare and unpublished photos from GM s media and design archives special gatefolds and in depth analysis from noted Corvette historian Randy Leffingwell Corvette Seven Generations of American High Performance celebrates six plus decades of America s sports car The book covers the revolution and evolution of America s lon gest continuously produced nameplate from Harley Earl s initial Motorama concept car to the latest seventh generation car the 2014 Corvette Sti
10. ebsite at www nationalcorvetteowners com Goss Garage Continued from page 6 a point where they should be lubricated I checked the obvious wiring connections to make sure that they are not loose Could the sticking be the result of a bad relay How can I tell if the motors are bad I appreciate all help advice that I can get A Begin by checking the motors them selves They work through a moveable armature with contacts on either end When the light reaches the end of its travel it causes the armature to move which in turn opens contacts inside the motor and it stops running In many cases we find the motors are out of adjustment so the arma tures don t move properly to prime them for the opposite rotation Another common problem is worn joints in the linkage This allows the mov ing parts to ride over center and they bind Bottom line check adjustment of motors and linkage lubricate everything that moves and check the motors themselves Once you get into it and see how it s supposed to work it will make a lot more sense NEW Product 1968 2013 Embroidered TOP BAGS o Made of Heavyweight Vinyl e Velcro Closures e Soft Felt like Inner Surface NCOA price 79 That s more than 10 off Use code NCOATOP These Top Bags Retail for 8929 NCOA Members always get 10 off Use code NCOA15 when ordering Corvette America Request a FREE Catalog Today some exclusions apply 800 458 3475 CorvetteA
11. ens keeps the perspective of the car in line and avoids any distortion A shallow depth of field helps the car pop bringing it into focus and blurring the background E A wide angle lens should be used for engine and interior shots This will help Continued on page 2 April 2015 Vol 40 No 3 onl contents Bluedriver Review Shop Talk 50 page Documentary Traces Corvettes in NASCAR Edelbrock s 60th Anniversary Small Block Sweepstakes New Corvette Book Released Goss Garage Electric Fans Can Keep Corvette Cooler Glassifieds Test Your Knowledge and Win a Prize NATIONAL CORVETTE OWNERS ASSOCIATION the one association for all Corvette owners you to capture the engine in its entirety at a close distance and helps any potential buyers feel as if theyre taking a look at the car themselves Wide angles can also be used for overall shots of a car if youre looking for a more dramatic effect These easy tips fit for any enthusiast will help you present your car in its best light whether youre ready to sell it or simply look ing to preserve some memories eo Donnie Gould is president of Auctions America To view a list of upcoming Auctions America sales and for more information please visit auc tionsamerica com Auctions Americas Auburn and California events will be exclusively broad cast on the Sports Enmy Award winning NBC Sports Network delivering the Auctions America experience to mo
12. er edge of the contact surface To understand the principal for all those who were not trig masters in school put a ruler on your desk and lift one end while the other rests on the desk As you look at the gap you see it increases as you move farther away from the point where it touches the desk This is the same thing that happens when you have a DON T DELAY ORDER TODAY Just a friendly reminder that pretty much the most important holiday of the year is almost here Mother s Day is May 10th Kim s Gold Dust has just what y you need to keep your Corvette Lady happy This is Corvette Jewelry at its finest and NCOA members receive a 10 discount off all jewelry purchases Sa e Visit kimsgolddust com e Choose your gift e Call 724 945 5184 to place your order e Mention NCOA to receive a 10 discount no additional discounts on clearance or sale items KIMSGOLDDUST COM 6 for Vettes only April 2015 tiny variance at the center of a flywheel So remove the tranny again and measure run out relative to the crank shaft and don t be surprised if it exceeds the allowable limit If the run out is out of spec remove the flywheel and carefully check the end of the crankshaft including measuring run out and any signs of nicks dents burrs etc Q I have a 69 427 tri power I just changed the accelerator cable and then had an extremely weak ignition circuit I installed a new battery was due anyway and still weak
13. es 561 654 1187 petervictoria comcast net FL CORVETTES FOR SALE 1971 Corvette Stingray LT1 T top Brands Hatch Green 4 speed stick 350 330 2nd owner brought to our loving home in 1973 garage kept and in beautiful condition Production 1 949 produced have not found another registered took 2nd place trophy at a tri state Show amp Shine many years ago Only SAD reason for selling is a seriously bad shoulder preventing me from driving it My beauty has an agreed value and insured for 40 000 will consider fair offer 386 931 1476 FL 1971 Corvette Stingray T Top 454 with 4speed Flared fenders with wide tires Chrome side pipes 67 000 original miles Always garage stored California car third owner since 1987 30 000 00 Call for more information 209 613 0822 or 209 613 6055 please leave message 1980 Red Corvette Coupe less than 100 000 orig miles Jasper rebuilt automatic transmission amp engine less than 5 000 miles Orig manual transmission avail for add l 750 Some orig parts lots of updates Well maintained Very good condition Needs a good home where it will be driven amp enjoyed 7 000 Leave message at 540 825 5542 VA 1994 Dark Green Corvette Coupe automatic with Beige leather inte rior 18 000 original miles with original owner This Vette is perfect Must see to appreciate Always in heated carpeted garage and has never been in the rain 18 500 OBO 810 516 8992 MI 2001 Corve
14. ington St G 13 Falls Church VA 22046 Phone 703 533 7222 Fax 703 533 1153 Email info nationalcorvetteowners com DEADLINE All classified ads received on or before the 1st of the month will appear in the following issue of For Vettes Only Example January 1st deadline for February issue 2 for Vettes only April 2015 IT S NEVER TOO EARLY TO PLAN YOUR WEEKEND AT CORVETTES AT CARLISLE WE ARE BACK NCOA has again obtained a great room rate for our members at the Best Western Premier 800 E Park Drive Harrisburg PA 17111 Mem bers and guests can take advantage of our special rate of 119 95 for a single double and includes a hot breakfast Don t delay these rooms are limited at this rate The Best Western is only 23 miles from the fairgrounds and offers free parking a place for members to wash their Corvettes restaurant bar indoor pool and gym Call the Best West ern at 717 561 2800 and ask for the National Corvette Owners room block to make reservations or online at www thecentralhotelharrisburg com click the reservations tab at the top of the home page Select the dates of your stay and enter our group code NCO 815 These rates are good from Tuesday August 25th through Tuesday September 1 2015 You must book by August 6 2015 to receive this rate Plan to attend NCOA s Friday night Social August 28th at the Best Western from 6 00 pm to 8 00 pm Admission is S10 per person at the door and includes com
15. ironment may be appropri ate depending on the vehicle and its history Lighting In terms of outdoor shoots which often offer the best environment for automotive photography time of day and weather are key considerations Ideally any outdoor shoot should take place during the so called magic hours in the morning as the sun is coming up and the hour prior to sunset In the photog raphy world magic hours translate to drama The best weather will also be depen dent on the car While you ll always want to avoid shooting at mid day especially during the summer highly overcast days allow many cars to shine Angles pe If youre offering your car for a sale via auction or privately there are several core angles that you should aim to capture E Front 34 Rear 34 Engine Interior Detail shots that highlight the car i e badges tires headlights etc Dynamic driving shots are something that RM Sothebys and Auctions America aim to include in catalogs where possible and these are certainly a bonus whether youre promoting your car privately or look ing to bring your rolling work of art to your living room walls Equipment Selecting equipment can become a detailed process in the realm of professional photog raphy but there are a few key guidelines to follow using basic camera equipment at home E A longer lens and a shallow depth of field should be used for overall shots of the car The long l
16. issions test or if you are on the west coast a Smog Check you pay whether or not the vehicle passes or fails BlueDriver s Smog Check mode will run through 19 variables that might lead to a F at the test center Everything from the EGR system to Nox after treatment This is one check that can save you wasted money and time You can also perform what is called a Mode 6 test Mode 6 is advanced test results for On Board Diagnostic System Monitors Says Browne For example there are monitors for oxygen sensors misfires etc Mode 6 will tell you if these monitors are passing their Se a a a Torn Your Smart Phone into an on E atuetviver tests and show whether or not their values are within the acceptable range s In addi tion BlueDriver lets you go live to monitor fuel pressure RPM intake manifold pres sure coolant temperature and more with real time graphs So now it was time to try BlueDriver out on another vehicle in this case a friend s 2003 Saturn Vue with a Check Engine light on After the sensor was installed the Blue Driver app found a P0440 code which was listed as a EVAP system problem The report offered 6 options that have been reported to fix the problem I then cleared the code quickly and the check engine light went off on the dashboard My friend reports that the check engine light has stayed off for several weeks so far Another great you share your Repair Reports and email
17. merica com for Vettes only April 2015 Q GLASSIFIEDS MISCELLANEOUS 2014 C7 Laguna Blue Coupes Are in and ready for immediate delivery Call or email Tom to get yours now Tom 402 443 9566 Email tmsvobodawahoo inebraska com Clocks Complete clocks for 1968 1982 Corvettes Clock restoration for most makes and models 1930 s 1980 s Do it yourself quartz con version kits Gauge repair and restoration Instrument Services Inc 800 558 2674 www clocksandgauges com PARTS WANTED 1978 Pace Car Wanted 1978 CB Antenna Will pay need badly Wally Arnold 315 558 2875 cell or 954 922 6795 email wally ateal yahoo com NY PARTS FOR SALE 81 emissions plastic elbow from air pump to air cleaner plastic elbow GM 14031168 NOS Hard to find Call Frank 508 567 0040 MA 1958 1967 Various parts including engines transmissions alumi num wheels original 1965 knockoffs etc Inquiries to Carlo 954 328 4929 FL 2003 50th Anniversary Rims Four OEM champagne rims Less than 1 000 miles perfect shape 1 000 OBO plus shipping from Virginia Contact Frank at 804 691 4398 VA or email frankle snock comcast net C4 91 or newer Bumper Cushion Great condition Asking 300 E mail or call for pictures 561 654 1187 petervictoria comcast net FL Spec clutch assembly kit for C5 s for sale Complete clutch assembly kit Never used still in box Paid 300 asking 200 E mail or call for pictur
18. ngray Officially licensed and created in cooperation with GM Cor vette Seven Generations of American High Performance focuses on the Corvette s place in popular culture as well as its engineering and design success The new book offers something for everyone who has ever lusted after a Vette From the inaugural 1953 Corvette to today s stunning Stingray this book touches on all aspects of Chevrolet s iconic sports car history racing period ads posters memorabilia key designers such as Bill Mitchell engineers such as the fabled Zora Arkus Duntov celebrity Vette fans and more To purchase this book visit http tinyurl com VetteHiPo O amp 9421 Smith Avenue Lanham Seabrook 301 577 9200 DEAD OPTISPARK ERSE SHIFT LEAKING FUEL RAIL VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR SOLUTIONS YOU CAN T FIND ANYWHERE ELSE TESTES SESE ETESEETTE ET ESET VENTILATED OPTISPARK DISTRIBUTORS 1992 1997 4 3 REVERSE LOCKOUT RODS LT1 FUEL RAIL O RING KITS DIFFERENTIAL DRAIN PLUG KITS AND MORE ENTER CODE NCOA WWW PETRISENTERPRISES COM MOVING If so please notify our office of your new address This way you won t miss a single issue Phone 703 533 7222 Fax 703 533 1153 info nationalcorvetteowners com for Vettes only April 2015 5 GOSS GARAGE BY PAT GOSS Q I have a 65 327 350 A C Convertible that I ve had and babied for 25 years A stunning show car I finally had the engine out for a rebuild la
19. otion you probably wouldn t need a cooling fan The cars motion would create enough ambient airflow to cool down the coolant However if you stopped your Vette at a light or got stuck in traffic the airflow assist that a cooling fan provides becomes a necessity Electric fans increase engine cooling and improve air conditioning cooling at idle Installing an electric fan can increase horse power and improve fuel economy since engine drag is eliminated Electric cooling fans oper ate like any other electrically powered acces sory he energy source is the electrical system of your Vette that comes from the battery in conjunction with the alternator What is the best fan for your Vette Mara dyne High Performance Fans says it is virtu ally impossible to use a year make model look up to pick the best electric fan because of the variables The first thing to consider is how the body style of the vehicle affects air flow For example the wide design of a 1940 Buick is going to have more natural airflow than the narrow profile of a C3 Corvette Second the core dimensions of the radia tor the core measurement excluding the cool ing tanks tell if a single fan or a dual fan shrouded unit should be considered because fans must cover as much of the radiator as possible An important factor in fan selection is how the vehicle will be used Is it a high per formance Vette or a weekend cruiser Match the CFM cubic feet pe
20. plimentary refreshments mini subs snacks dessert door prizes cash bar and special guest speakers Chil dren 6 and under are free The first 200 attendees registered will receive a goodie bag Don t miss the fun You must RSVP by August 25th for this event to be guaranteed a seat Please fax to 703 533 1153 call 703 533 7222 or send us an email to info nationalcorvetteown ers com to let us know how many in your party will be attending You will receive a confirmation of your RSVP that you must bring with you to the event Make your hotel reservation now these rooms are limited at this rate For more information on Corvettes Carlisle visit carsatcarlisle com Automotive Diagnostic Tool Maybe this sounds familiar youre enjoying a great day on the road when out of the blue your check engine light illuminates It might be something as simple as a loose gas cap or maybe something more complicated to diag nose and expensive to replace Not that long ago it would have involved a trip to a local shop or dealership and your ride getting hitched up to an engine analyzer the size of a large rolling tool chest and probably 200 dollars less in your wallet thanks to a diagnos tic charge The folks at Lemur Monitors have devel oped a product called BlueDriver that allows you to quickly diagnose why your check engine light is on and then offer several pos sible solutions plus much more Any device that allows vehicle
21. r minute of the fan to the vehicles performance level With a mild street motor you need lower CFMs High performance engines need higher CFMs There is no such thing as too many CFMs Nobody complains about a radiator being too cool It s nice to find the perfect fan but too much is better than too little Take a look at the charging system s specs to make sure the battery and alternator can handle the amp draw of an electric fan 12 to 16 in fans draw 15 to 19 amps Some dual fan configurations can draw 22 to 35 amps There are pusher and puller fans Mara dyne recommends a puller fan on the back side of the radiator in the engine compart ment to pull cool air through the radiator Whenever possible use a puller configura tion to avoid obstructing the natural airflow the radiator will get from the grille opening A pusher fan would be used on the front side of the radiator between the grille and radiator Depending on application there can be a choice between a shrouded or non shrouded fan A shroud around the fan improves cooling because it creates more focused airflow If there s room under your Vettes hood use a shroud For more info about electric fans Mara dyne offers a comprehensive catalog featur ing an application guide Additional assis tance can be found at www maradyneHP com or call the Maradyne Tech Line at 800 403 7953 M amp s For a complete list of upcoming Corvette events check our w
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23. re than 80 million homes across the U S AlAvculvcttes E G OUR 4 ANNIVERSARY WITH EVEN MORE GREAT ARTICLES AND IT S STILL 100 FREE CHECK IT OUT NOW amp EVERY MONTH THE NEW ISSUE IS ONLINE NOW BOOKMARK ALLABOUTVETTES COM AS A FAVORITE amp BE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR MAILING LIST TO BE ENTERED IN OUR MONTHLY PRIZE DRAWINGS amp MORE ADVERTISING POLICY NCOA members in good standing may advertise free for Corvettes and or Corvette Parts for Sale or Wanted NCOA will print one free 50 word range ad per member per issue Ads with excessive words will be cut Ads need to be typed or hand printed clearly Remember if we can read it we cant print it Please include your NCOA membership number for verification Your NCOA membership number is above your name on the For Vettes Only envelope Please indicate which classification you wish your ad to appear Corvettes for Sale Corvettes amp Parts Wanted Parts for Sale or Miscellaneous One picture with any ad is 10 extra Payment must accompany ad All ads for Corvette shows swap meets etc should be submitted 90 days prior to event COMMERCIAL ADS You do not have to be an NCOA member to place a commercial ad Corvette related business services or product ads run at a rate of 30 cents per word with a 6 minimum 20 words Display advertising is available Please contact NCOA for price sheet You may mail phone fax or email your ad or request Mail NCOA 900 S Wash
24. st year and had the trans mission rebuilt too with a new clutch I ve been through 3 clutches in less than 200 miles Each one with the same problem A terrible shudder when the clutch is let out When I have to slip the clutch to get up the incline of my driveway and slowly go into my garage it vibrates like it s going to shake itself apart After the third clutch was put in the transmission guy told me it just needs to break in This does not seem nor mal I did not have that problem previously The brand of clutch that was installed was Luk I was told that the flywheel was machined And an engine mount replaced Anyone have any ideas A I think you re looking at the wrong parts Here in the shop we have ceased machining flywheels unless there is absolutely no alter native We have had so many problems mostly like yours that we consider it cost prohibitive When a flywheel is machined it has to be absolutely perfect or the clutch will shudder Consider that when you set the flywheel up in the lathe that it must be checked multiple times to be sure there is no run out In most cases this requires a mounting hub to bolt the flywheel onto That hub has to have as close to zero run out as possible and is often measured on the order of one ten thousandth of an inch rather than one thousandth of an inch As little as one thousandth of one inch at the center of the flywheel can equal sev eral thousandths of an inch at the out
25. tte Yellow convertible Tan interior automatic with LS1 Heads up display 69 000 miles 20 500 OBO call Todd at 602 541 4700 or email todd simmonscc com AZ 8 for Vettes only April 2015 Test Your Knowledge and Win a Prize All correct responses will be entered into a drawing for a great prize Two winners will be selected for this month s question The winners from the April issue will be announced in the June 2015 issue This month s prize is the book Avoidable Contact sponsored by Poisoned Pen Press A high octane tale that brings alive the thrill intensity and excite ment of racing Avoidable Contact by Tammy Kaehler features professional racecar driver Kate Reilly Available where fine books are sold including inde pendent bookseller The Poisoned Pen http store poisonedpen com A 24 95 value This month s question In what year between 1976 and 1984 were Corvette sales less than 40 000 units A 1982 C 1977 B 1984 D 1979 Enter the contest by answering the question return your written response with your name address phone and email address if available Send to email info nationalcorvetteowners com subject line NCOA Trivia mail to NCOA Trivia 900 S Washington St G 13 Falls Church VA 22046 or fax to 703 533 1153 Subject NCOA Trivia All responses must be received at NCOA by May 5t by 5 00 p m EST Winners will be notified within one week of drawing All winners will be mentioned in a future
26. will start and run whenever you need it Here are some tips to help you keep your gas powered imple ments in tip top working order 1 Consult the owners manual mainte nance procedures often vary signifi cantly by model 2 Have a clean air filter in place The air filter has the important job of pre venting dirt dust and other debris from entering the carburetor and engine It should be cleaned or changed every 25 hours of engine oper ation or once per mowing season Pleated paper air filters must be replaced Foam air filters can be cleaned with hot water and a small amount of detergent and then left to air dry before being saturated with new engine oil and reinstalled 3 Check and change the oil regularly Every eight hours of use check the condition and level of the oil Fresh oil is golden or amber in color As it ages it will darken Change the oil every 50 hours of use generally once per sea son Always use the oil recommended by the manufacturer for that model 4 Use a clean fuel filter Fuel filter replacement is recommended due to high risk of damage to if cleaned 5 Degrease Spray a degreaser on oil stains Allow the degreaser to sit for 10 15 minutes before wiping with a clean cloth Rinse with a hose 6 Clean the cooling fins Periodically use a small bristle brush to remove debris from the cooling fins In most cases the blower housing will need to be removed to access all of the fins
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