This is my Corvette Tech Articles Page. On this page you will find many technical articles relating to different aspects of your Corvette, whether you are simply trying to make a repair or doing a full restoration.
I would like to thank the authors of these articles for their generosity in allowing me to post their articles here on my site for the benefit of everyone.
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*Many of the articles by John Hinckley are courtesy of Corvette Enthusiast Magazine. Please visit them here: www.corvetteenthusiast.com

pdf = .PDF file      jpg = .jpg image      linkgo = external link

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Body & Frame

pdf C1 Frame Specs
by: GM

pdf C2 Frame Specs
by: GM

pdf C3 69-72 Frame Specs
by: GM

pdf C3 78-82 Frame Specs
by: GM

pdf Frame spec Instructions
by: Tru Way

pdf Body Dolly
by: Noland Adams

pdf C3 Body Dolly
by: "Kaiserbud"

linkgo Body Removal Checklist
by: Kevin McKay

pdf Shimming a C2 Body
by: Noland Adams

jpg C2 Birdcage photo
by: "Wombvette"

jpg C2 Birdcage diagram
by: GM

pdf C2 Door Anatomy
by: Dave Zuberer

pdf C2 Door Alignment
by: Bob Pelland

jpg C2 Leaksource
by: unknown

pdf C2 Headlight Motor Rebuild
by: Alann Boatright

linkgo C2 Headlight Motor Repair
by: Corvette Magazine

linkgo C2 Taillight Replacement
by: Corvette Magazine

pdf Sombero Dance
by: John Hinckley




pdf C1 Power Top
by: John Hinckley

pdf Rubber Bumper Repair
by: Lars Grimsrud

pdf C2 Exterior Mirror Repair
by: Dave Zuberer

pdf Installing Staples
by: Dave Zuberer

pdf Installing Rivets
by: John Hinckley

pdf Rivets - Hammer vs Air Tool
by: Dave Zuberer

pdf C2 Firewall Holes
by: Tim Welsh

pdf Car Ramps
by: Binner Langley

pdf Car Ramps
by: Carl Granquist

pdf C1 56-57 Crash Manual
by: Glen Mitchell

pdf C1 58-60 Crash Manual
by: Glen Mitchell

pdf C2 Crash Manual
by: by: Glen Mitchell

pdf C3 68-72 Crash Manual
by: Glen Mitchell

pdf C3 73-77 Crash Manual
by: Glen Mitchell

pdf C3 78-79 Crash Manual
by: Glen Mitchell

pdf C3 80-82 Crash Manual
by: Glen Mitchell

jpg L88 Inner Hood
by: unknown

linkgo C3 Door Handle Repair
by: Corvette Magazine





Brakes

pdf Bleeding Brakes
by: Duke Williams

pdf Master Cylinder Replacement
by: John Hinckley

pdf Disc brake e-brake Springs
by: Bob Pelland

pdf C2 Brake Pedal Spring
by: unknown

jpg Motive Brake Bleeder
by: John Hinckley

pdf Parking Brake Adjustment
by: GM

linkgo 65-82 Brake Calipers
by: GM

linkgo Brake Caliper School
by: Duntov Motors

linkgo Brake Caliper Seal School
by: Duntov Motors

pdf Brake Service Bulletin
by: GM












linkgo C1 Rebuilding Front Brakes
by: Corvette Magazine

linkgo C1 Rebuilding Rear Brakes
by: Corvette Magazine

linkgo Disc Brake Systems
by: Dean Oshiro

linkgo 65-82 Brake System Overhaul
by: Corvette Magazine

linkgo 76-82 Parking Brake Rebuild
by: Corvette Magazine

linkgo Brake Fluid School
by: Duntov Motors

pdf Rotor Runout Repair
by: Gary Ramadei














C3 Vaccum System

pdf C3 Vacuum System
by: Vetteworks - J. Myers

pdf Headlight & Wiper Door Vac
by: Zip

jpg Headlight Vacuum System
by: Corvette 101.com (corrected)



C4 Tech

pdf C4 Driving Lights
by: Lars Grimsrud

pdf C4 Radiator Tech
by: Lars Grimsrud

pdf C4 T-Chain Tech
by: Lars Grimsrud

pdf C4 TPS Tech
by: Lars Grimsrud

pdf C4 Brake Tech
by: Lars Grimsrud

jpg C4 Body Specs.jpg
by: Mitchelle

jpg 84-91 Frame Specs
by: Chief Automotive

jpg 92-96 Frame Specs
by: Chief Automotive













pdf 82-84 ECM Codes
by: unknown

pdf 85-91 ECM Codes
by: unknown

pdf 92-93 ECM Codes
by: unknown

pdf 94-96 ECM Codes
by: unknown

pdf LT1 Specs
by: unknown

pdf LT4 Specs
by: unknown

pdf C4 Waterleaks
by: GM

pdf C4 RPO Codes
by: unknown













C5 Tech

pdf C5 Part Numbers
by: unknown

pdf C5 PCM Codes
by: unknown

pdf C5 Torque Specs
by: GM

pdf C5 DIC Codes
by: unknown






pdf LS1 Specs
by: GM

pdf LS6 Specs
by: GM

jpg 97-04 Frame Specs
by: Chief Automotive

jpg C5 Body Specs
by: Chief Automotive






C6 Tech

pdf C6 DIC Messages
by: GM

pdf C6 Fluids & Lubes
by: GM

pdf LS2 Specs
by: GM

pdf C6 DIC Codes
by: unknown




jpg 06-08 Z06 Frame Specs
by: Chief Automotive

jpg 05-08 Frame Specs
by: Chief Automotive

jpg C6 Coupe Body Specs
by: Chief Automotive

jpg C6 Conv. Body Specs
by: Chief Automotive




Cam & Related

pdf Cam Selection
by: Summit Racing

jpg Chevy Cams
by: Unknown




Cooling System

pdf Cooling System
by: John Hinckley

pdf Radiator Swap
by: John Hinckley

pdf DeWitts Radiators
by: John Hinckley
linkgo 56-82 Waterpump Rebuild
by: Corvette Magazine

linkgo Waterpump Replacement
by: Corvette Magazine

pdf Temp Sender
by: Bill Halbert

pdf Fan Clutch Adjust
by: Henry Molatch

Electrical

pdf Alternator Tech
by: Lars Grimsrud

pdf C2 Back Up Light
by: John Hinckley

linkgo 58-74 Horn Repair
by: Corvette Magazine

jpg C2 Headlight up/down switch
by: Tim Welsh

jpg C2 Ignition switch
by: Tim Welsh







pdf 1981 ECM Codes
by: GM

linkgo 54-75 Wiring Diagrams
by: GM

pdf Powerglide - NS & BU switch
by: Dave Zuberer

pdf Headlight bucket switch
by: Dave Zuberer

pdf 1960 Wiring Harness
by: Dave Zuberer










Fuel & Intake

pdf Intake Swap
by: John Hinckley

pdf Fast Idle Tech
by: John Hinckley

pdf BG Carb Installation
by: Lars Grimsrud

pdf BG Carb Set Up
by: Lars Grimsrud

pdf How to Tune a Holley
by: Lars Grimsrud

pdf QJet Problems
by: Lars Grimsrud

pdf QJet Tuning Tech
by: Lars Grimsrud

jpg QJet Front Vacuum fittings
by: unknown

linkgo Fuel Injection 101 - part 1
by: Corvette Magazine

linkgo Fuel Injection 101- part 2
by: Corvette Magazine

linkgo C3 - Replace Fuel Sending Unit
by: Unknown

linkgo Carb Troubleshooting
by: Recarbo Fuel Systems

jpg C1 Fuel Tank - top view
by: Dave Zuberer

pdf Fuel Pump Rebuild
by: Dave Zuberer
























































pdf Getting the Smell Out
by: John Hinckley

pdf How to Build a Fuel Line
by: Lars Grimsrud

pdf C2 Fuel Filler Neck
by: Dave Zuberer

pdf Holley Metering Blocks
by: Holley

pdf Adjusting Holley Carb Floats
by: unknown

pdf Holley Power Valve Tech
by: Holley

pdf Holley 3810 DIY Restoration
by: Jerry Fuccillo

pdf Holley 4150-4160 view
by: Holley

pdf Holley Carb Numerical list
by: Holley

pdf Holley Carb List
by: Holley

pdf How to Select a Carb
by: Holley

pdf Tri-Power Set Up
by: unknown

pdf C1 2x4 Linkage Adjustment
by: unknown

jpg Intake Gasket - closed xover
by: photo from Paragon

jpg Intake Gasket - open xover
by: photo from Paragon

























































Gauges & Instruments

pdf C1 Fuel Gauge Tech
by: John Hinckley

pdf C2 Fuel Gauge
by: John Hinckley

pdf C2 Dash Cluster - part 1
by: John Hinckley

pdf C2 Dash Cluster - part 2
by: John Hinckley

pdf C2 Dash Cluster Removal
by: Bill Schroeder

linkgo C2 Dash Cluster Rebuild
by: Corvette Magazine

pdf C2 Fuel Gauge Info
by: Collaborative

pdf Temp Sending Unit Info
by: Dave Zuberer

pdf Temp Sending Info
by: Tim Welsh













jpg C2 Dash Cluster - Rear
by: Dave Zuberer

jpg C2 Radio & Clock Group
by: Dave Zuberer

pdf C2 Ign Swch & Dash Lamps
by: Dave Zuberer

pdf C2 Dash Cluster - labeled
by: Dave Zuberer

pdf C2 Clock
by: Dave Zuberer

linkgo C2 Replace Fuel sending unit
by: Corvette Magazine

pdf Troubleshooting Gauges
by: unknown















Heat & AC System

jpg C3 AC Vac System
by: unknown

jpg C3 Climate Control panel
by: unknown

linkgo 77-82 AC control panel-Replace
by: Corvette Magazine



pdf C3 Heater Hoses
by: AIM

jpg AC idle Solenoid
by: unknown




ID Numbers & Codes

pdf Date Codes
by: unknown

jpg Reartags
by: unknown

linkgo Engine Codes
by: Corvette Magazine

linkgo 55-82 Distributor Codes
by: Corvette Magazine

linkgo 55-64 Engine Code ID
by: Corvette Magazine

linkgo 65-75 Engine Codes ID
by: Corvette Magazine

linkgo Decoding your Engine
by: Tommy Ledberg
















Ignition System

pdf Ignition Basics
by: John Hinckley

linkgo Points Distributor Restoration
by: Dave Fiedler

pdf Distributor Installation
by: Lars Grimsrud

pdf Distributor curve Specs
by: Unknown

linkgo Distributor Identification
by: Alan Colvin

linkgo Tach Drive Cross Gear Replacement
by: Corvette Magazine

pdf 66-71 T.I. System Diagnosis
by: GM

linkgo Spark Plug Readings
by: 4secondsflat






jpg Testing Ignition Coil
by: unknown

jpg Ignition Coil Test
by: unknown

pdf Testing Coil
by: Tim Welsh

linkgo Ignition Coil Replacement
by: Corvette Magazine

jpg Points Ignition Wire Indexing
by: Unknown

jpg Points Ignition Wire Indexing
by: Unknown

jpg HEI Ignition Wire Indexing
by: Unknown

jpg Pertronix Wiring
by: Jeff Cline







Interior

pdf Interior Mirror Restoration
by: unknown

pdf C1 Turn Signal Tech
by: Dave Zuberer

pdf C2 Dash Pad Clip Install
by: Dave Zuberer

pdf C2 Speaker Grill Mounting
by: Dave Zuberer

pdf Glove Box Door Repair
by: Bob Young

pdf C2 Glove Box Lamp Switch
by: Dave Zuberer

linkgo C2 Interior Upgrade
by: Corvette Magazine

jpg Door Latch
by: Dave Zuberer

pdf C2 Seatbelt attachment
by: Dave Zuberer

pdf C2 Seatbelt Retractor
by: Dave Zuberer

pdf C2 Rear Blower Parts
by: Dave Zuberer

pdf C2 Rear Blower Vent Screen
by: Dave Zuberer








pdf Interior Plastic Repair
by: Lars Grimsrud

pdf C2 Power Window Repair
by: Dave Zuberer

pdf C2 Power Window Harness
by: Dave Zuberer

jpg '67 Interior Paint Codes
by:

linkgo C3 Carpet Replacement
by: Corvette Magazine

linkgo C2 Center Console Makeover
by: Corvette Magazine

jpg '67 Interior Paint Codes
by: Dave Zuberer

jpg C2 Rear Compartment
by: Dave Zuberer

jpg C2 Rear Compartment_01
by: Dave Zuberer

jpg C2 Rear Compartment _03
by: Dave Zuberer

jpg C2 Rear Quarter
by: Dave Zuberer

jpg C2 Front Kick Panel
by: Dave Zuberer








Misc

linkgo 53-82 Engine Removal
by: Bill Schroeder

linkgo Rear Main Seal Replacement
by: Bill Schroeder

jpg 63-64 Tune Up Chart
by: Lubri Chart

pdf 1963 SAE Duntov
by: GM

pdf A.O. Smith
by: John Hinckley

pdf C2 Steering Wheel
by: John Hinckley

pdf C2 Oil Pan Distinction
by: Joe Lucia

pdf Winter Storage
by: Duke Williams

linkgo Interpret Vac Gauge Readings
by: Ultra Tune Brookvale

pdf Alt. Mount Stiffner
by: Roy Brotherhood











jpg 1965 Power Teams
by: unknown

pdf Threads
by: unknown

pdf Stainless Steel Cleaning
by: unknown

linkgo Reading Sparkplugs
by: NGK

linkgo Automotive Fittings - pt 1
by: Street Rodder Magazine

linkgo Automotive Fittings - pt 2
by: Street Rodder Magazine

pdf Oil Line Fittings
by: Dave Zuberer










Paint - interior & exterior

pdf Milano Maroon Paint formula
by: Barry Kimmelman

pdf Milano Maroon Paint Formulas
by: Barry Kimmelman

Suspension & Steering

pdf C2 Front End Rebuild
by: Lars Grimsrud

linkgo C2/C3 Replace Front Wheel Bearing
by: Corvette Magazine

linkgo C2/C3 Front Wheel Bearing Repack
by: Corvette Magazine

linkgo C2/C3 Upper Control Arm Bushings
by: Corvette Magazine

linkgo C2/C3 Replace Driveshaft U-Joint
by: Corvette Magazine

pdf Trailing Arm Rebuild
by: Gary Ramadei

linkgo C2/C3 Trailing Arm Rebuild - part 1
by: Corvette Magazine

linkgo C2/C3 Trailing Arm Rebuild - part 2
by: Corvette Magazine

linkgo C2/C3 Replace Halfshaft U-Joint
by: Corvette Magazine

linkgo C2/C3 Replace Rear Susp. Parts
by: Corvette Magazine

pdf C2/C3 U-Joint Replacement
by: Gary Ramadei

linkgo C2/C3 Steering articles collection
by: Jim Shea

































pdf Eaton Spring
by: John Hinckley

pdf Leaf Spring
by: Joe Lucia

linkgo C2/C3 Rear Leaf Spring
by: Duntov Motors

pdf How to Set Rear Camber
by: Lars Grimsrud

pdf Steering Box Rebuild
by: Bill Bradley & Duke Williams

pdf Steering Box Rebuild
by: Gary Ramadei

pdf Steering Column Components
by: Dave Zuberer

linkgo Rear Suspension Alignment
by: Duntov Motors

pdf C2 Alignment
info from John Hinckley

linkgo Steering Box Rebuild
by: Corvette Magazine

linkgo C2/C3 Power Steering Rebuild
by: Corvette Magazine

linkgo C2/C3 R & R Rear Spindles
by: Duntov Motors

pdf Steering Box Adjustment
by: GM



































Timing & Vacuum Advance

pdf Timing 101
by: John Hinckley

pdf Mapping Advance
by: John Hinckley

pdf Timing for Peak Performance
by: Lars Grimsrud

pdf HEI Timing
by: Lars Grimsrud
pdf Vacuum Explained
by: Lars Grimsrud

pdf Vacuum Advance Specs
by: Lars Grimsrud & Duke Williams

jpg TCS Solenoid
by: unknown

pdf Vacuum Fitting
by: Dave Zuberer

Tools

pdf Oil Prime Tool Tech
by: John Hinckley

pdf Wiper Arm Tool
by: Dave Zuberer




jpg Reveal Clip Tool
Photo by John Hinckley

pdf Rear Spindle Set-up Tool
by: Neville Williams & Carl Nagel




Transmission, Shifter, Clutch & Rear

pdf Muncie ID
by: unknown

jpg Muncie w/ Shifter & Linkage
by: unknown

pdf Auto Tranny Shifting Info
by: unknown

pdf Manual Trans Fluid Change
by: unknown

linkgo Muncie Rebuild
by: Gary Howard

linkgo Muncie Rebuild - part 1
by: Corvette Magazine

linkgo Muncie Rebuild - part 2
by: Corvette Magazine

linkgo Super T-10 Rebuild
by: Corvette Magazine

linkgo Transmission Ratios Defined
by: Paul Cangialosi

pdf 63-79 Differential Rebuild
by: Gary Ramadei

pdf Diff. - Fitting a HP Steel Cap
by: Gary Ramadei

pdf Diff. - Replace Pinion Seal
by: Gary Ramadei







pdf Shifter Buzz
by: GM

pdf Shifter Rattle
info by John Hinckley

jpg Shifter Alignment tool
by: unknown

linkgo 64-81 4-Speed Shifter Rebuild
by: Corvette Magazine

jpg Speedo Gear Chart
by: GM

jpg Speedo Gear Chart II
by: GM

pdf Clutch Diagnosis
by: unknown

jpg Clutch Linkage
by: unknown

linkgo Speedometer Cable Replacement
by: Corvette Magazine

linkgo Differential
by: Duntov Motors

pdf Posi Tuning
by: Gary Ramadei











Valvetrain

pdf Solid Lifter Valve Adjustment
by: John Hinckley & Duke Williams

pdf Valve Sequence Adjustment
(goes with article by Hinckley / Williams)

pdf How To Adjust Valve Lash
by: Lars Grimsrud




Wheels & Tires

pdf C2 KO Wheel Instructions
by: Corvette America






count at 307 files/links

last updated on 10/24/11



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