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1957 - 1972 Corvette: Technical Article: Playing Taps - A Staying-Cool Guide to Adjusting Solid Lifters

By John Hinckley, Corvette Enthusiast MagazineUsed here with permission.Copyright John Hinckley, Corvette Enthusiast MagazineMany of us really enjoy the sound (and performance) of solid lifters, but some folks don’t look forward to the... Read More

1953 - 1964 Corvette: Parts Mart: Pistons with Pins - Piston Ring Specifications

Subject:   Handy Reference Charts - Genuine Chevrolet Pistons with Pins - Piston Rings Model and Year:   1953 - 1964 Chevrolet Vehicles Source:  Chevrolet Parts Mart Date:    August 1964 The following... Read More

1964 - 1965 Corvette: Technical Article: "30-30" Solid Lifter Cam Valve Adjustment

"30-30" SOLID LIFTER CAM VALVE ADJUSTMENT By John Hinckley and Duke Williams The traditional method of adjusting valves one or more cylinders at a time with each cylinder at TDC is fine for hydraulics and for most solid-lifter cams, but NOT for the... Read More

2019 - 2021 Corvette: Service Bulletin: #19-NA-218: Ticking Noise from the Engine - (Dec 16, 2020)

#19-NA-218: Ticking Noise from the Engine - (Dec 16, 2020) Subject:  Ticking Noise from the Engine This bulletin replaces PIP5606E. Please discard PIP5606E. Brand: Model: Model Year: VIN: Engine: Transmission: from to from ... Read More

1953 - 1954 Corvette: Service Bulletin: Identification - 1954 Camshafts - Distributor Gears - Camshaft Gears - All Valve Lifters

Subject:   Identification - 1954 Camshafts - Distributor Gears - Camshaft Gears - All Valve Lifters Model and Year:   1950 - 1954 Chevrolet Vehicles Source:  Chevrolet Technical Service Bulletin Bulletin No:  DR-163 ... Read More

1961 Corvette: Service Bulletin: Hydraulic Lifter Usage and Adjustment

Subject: Hydraulic Valve Lifter Usage and AdjustmentModel and Year: 1961 V-8 Passenger Car and Truck Engines - 1961 Corvair EnginesSource: Chevrolet Technical Service BulletinBulletin Number: DR #462, Section V REVISEDDate: March 2, 1961 TO: ... Read More

2001 - 2003 Corvette: Service Bulletin: Engine Knock or Lifter Noise

Subject: Engine Knock or Lifter Noise (Replace O-Ring)Model and Year: 2001-2002 Chevrolet Camaro2001-2003 Chevrolet Corvette2001-2002 Pontiac Firebird2002-2003 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade EXT2000-2003 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe2001-2003 Chevrolet... Read More