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Abandoned 454 4 speed Corvette rescue

Discussion in 'The "Other" Bench' started by CJay, May 24, 2023.

  1. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    That's something I hope to never experience!
     
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  2. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    The Corvette has developed a differential issue. The right side slip yoke in the differential has excessive play. It should only have .010" play in and out. We're now at .103"! According to Van Steel in Florida, total failure is around .125 where the yoke wears to the point of the snap ring groove. It seems to be a common issue. There are no c clips, just a snap ring. The end of the yoke wears against the cross shaft. Hopefully I can get away with just replacing the yoke.

    The issue is....you can't just take the diff cover off. The rear suspension needs to come apart. So basically hours of labor to replace a $149 part. Love it:rolleyes:

    Now I have think about refurb-ing the half shafts since they are coming out along with the transverse leaf. Do I just have the trailing arms redone too? I can see this getting real expensive real fast!

    I'll probably start on it in a couple weeks after the 68 vacates the shop.
     
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  3. Dano

    Dano Platinum Level Contributor

    I couldn't not do all that while it's apart.
     
  4. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    The only saving grace in the whole thing is it has side exhaust. At least there are no mufflers to get in the way!
     
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  5. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

    Copy Dano. Once you're into it and seeing everything on the bench, you, especially more than most, will want to make it great. Make it a one-time effort.

    Did a few in the late '80's when I could still crawl under and wrestle with anything, plus had a nice small shop with good people and good tools to help.

    Devon
     
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  6. Brian Albrecht

    Brian Albrecht Classic Reflections

    Do you still have the 'vette?
     
  7. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    I do! I use it as a second car. I take it to work once in a while, grocery store, cars and coffee on Sunday morning.

    My intial plan was to flip it, but I really like driving it. Runs well and it's fun to drive. I am getting the bug for another 70-72 convertible, so maybe come spring I might let her go. We'll see
     
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