Oer parts offers a wide selection of 1971 chevrolet corvette parts, including 1971 chevrolet corvette interior parts and soft trim, 1971 chevrolet corvette exterior sheet metal, 1971 chevrolet corvette moldings, 1971 chevrolet corvette emblems, 1971 chevrolet corvette weatherstrip and unique accessories, to nearly every nut and bolt needed for installation. Motor fuel ration book 16pp issued in november 1973 during the world oil crisis, but never used. April 1971 volume 43 number 4 indications are that some service technicians are having difficulty diagnosing fuel gauge problems. Jan 30, 2017 the 1971 corvette was virtually unchanged from 1970. It was a special racing package that included the solidlifter smallblock engine, heavyduty fourspeed transmission, power brakes, aluminum radiator, and a revised suspension. Henceforth vehicle fuel was only available to official users, such as the emergency services, bus companies and farmers. C4 fuel system parts and supplies 20 corvette parts. Motor fuel ration book, november 1973 imperial war museums. Boost the interior of your 1971 chevy corvette with a set of racing seats, raise or lower your vehicle for an aggressive look, or add a set of highperformance brake rotors for superior braking. Can a tuned multiport fuel injection engine 1988 be addapted to a 1987 throtle body injected car. Motor fuel ration book for sale in uk view 39 bargains.
Kit includes tank,sending unit,fill neck seal and gasket,drain nipple,spring and hose,straps and pads. The importance and function of corvette fuel injector service and selection. Dec 09, 2011 i have a motor fuel ration book ref lh6 806166 completely unused is this worth anything also, i have 12 bells of answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Corvette fuel injection electronic engine control is the book that explains that system. The future had arrived in the form of lower compression ratios for 1971. The l82 350 was a performance version of the base 350 and manufactured between 1973 and 1980. Most reports indicate the performance loss was negligible and gasoline purchasing was easier. Please contact us if you have a question about corvette steering parts, or any of our other products. My 1973 motor fuel ration book heres my 1973 ration.
Thought a few here would be interested in what the factory recommended back then. The 1971 corvette was virtually unchanged from 1970. Chuck probst, author of the authoritative bentley books on bosch and ford fuel injection systems, has worked with gm and aftermarket engineers, trainers, and technicians to bring the same sort of inside information to an authoritative understanding of. By the late 1970s, corvette production was moving at a pace that had never been seen in the history of the car. Complete unused ration book for a motor car 15012200 cc.
Please contact us if you have a question about corvette fuel system parts, or any of our other products. In the latter, it claimed the 1968 and 1969 manufacturers championship titles backtoback. The 302 cipowered z28 performed extremely well in both nhra drag racing and the scca transam series. Small small mentionno pics of chryslers fuelie, has the mazmanian corvette drag racer, and other fuelie dragster, has racing fuelie corvettes. To get your classification and ration stamps, you had to certify to a local board that you needed gas and owned no more than five tires. Carter click info button for alternateoem part numbers. A 1971 chevrolet corvette thats smooth as glass this bigblock 1971 chevrolet corvette has style and power. C4 fuel system parts and supplies 1953 20 corvette.
Corvette fuel injection service and function inject tech. The l48 350cubicinch v8 engine was a base power plant produced from 1967 to 1980. First of its kind book on just fuelies, corvette fuel injected cars, history of other fuelie chevies,small mentionpics of the rare pontiac bonneville fuelie that was available only two years in the 50s. The l48 was standard equipment on the corvette from 1975 to 1980. In my bb, i switched to valvoline full synthetic 10 w 30 from mobil 1 full synthetic as the valvoline beats the pants off in the independent 4 ball wear scar test on the major brands valvoline is tied with amsoil on this. The 1962 corvette celebrates its 45th anniversary this year 2007 and marks the end of the corvette s first generation 1953 to 1962. Ration book in automobilia in collectables for sale ebay. I have a motor fuel ration book ref lh6 806166 completely unsused is this worth anything. Unlock the hidden potential of your 1971 chevy corvette that has been waiting to be released. Ran across the owners manual for the 1971 corvette i owned many, many moons ago.
Due to a decrease in compression ratio for 1971, the 1971 corvettess base smallblock engine ran on mild 8. Below you can see a distribution of the fuelups with 0 outliers 0. Motor fuel ration book fuel ration book issued during. While the engines were fundamentally the same, the ls6 was developed to operate on lowlead, loweroctane fuel, giving it the clear marketing advantage over its nevertobe ls7 predecessor. Chevrolets dz 302 cubicinch powerplant is regarded as one of the most legendary smallblocks that chevrolet ever developed. The stickers had to be affixed to the cars windshield, depending on need. Bbc ww2 peoples war motor fuel ration book ukhistoryww2peopleswarstories49a7153049.
This motor fuel ration book is in very good condition. Most people today think of the rationing of goods to be solely confined to the period covering world war ii and the period shortly after. As chevrolet general manager, robert lund, had stated in march, 1977, the st. Interestingly, the 1971 454 ls6 engine was actually a detuned version of 1970 s planned but cancelled 460 horsepower ls7. Both engines powered the chevrolet corvette and camaro. History of the 19681982 chevrolet corvette 1968 was a highwater mark for corvette production to date, with 28,566 vehicles sold, and for the very last time, roadsters outsold coupes almost 2 to 1. Louis corvette plant were able to work in earnest to produce to create a more troublefree car. Evolution souhaitable du paysage industriel naval francais et. Specifications for the 1971 corvette, including dimensions, electrical, capacities, engine, and features. Fuel ration book issued during the suez crisis of the 1950s.
The a sticker is the most common of the ww2 gas ration stickers, and was issued to the general public. Oil recommendations 1971 corvette bob is the oil guy. Three individually numbered motor fuel ration books from the the early 1970s probably issued during the oil crisis. This product is made of highquality materials to serve you for years to come. All options are listed, including prices and quantities shipped. Doing so fulfilled developer vince piggins vision of the car being superior to the mustang, and also. Without any details filledin and in very good clean condition. Heres my 1973 ration book issued at the time of the opec embargo following the yom kippur war when oil prices quadrupled overnight and it was feared that there may be a run on the petrol stations. I have a motor fuel ration book ref lh6 806166 completely. Contains six months worth of coupons to the value of 24 n units and 12 l units. Jan 01, 2018 federal exhaust emission regulations started horsepower numbers falling in 1971, and when they bottomed out in 1975 the corvette s base 350 was left with 165 hp before slowly making a comeback. Due to stricter emissions requirements, the 1971 corvette was retuned to run on lowlead fuel. Each book contains 6 months of coupons which authorise the furnishing and acquisition of the number of units of motor fuel specified on the coupons for a motor car 15012200cc, 1419 h.
The 1971 corvette was retuned to run on lowlead fuel. Approximately 21,000 corvettes were produced in 1971. Check out all that this classic is equipped with and the work that was put into it. Federal exhaust emission regulations started horsepower numbers falling in 1971, and when they bottomed out in 1975 the corvettes base 350 was left with 165 hp before slowly making a comeback.
Indications are that some service technicians are having difficulty diagnosing fuel gauge problems. Motor fuel ration book x3 c1973 property of her majestys. Also, i have 12 bells of camelot manufactured by franklin mint purchased in 1980 something in pristine condition what is their value. Forums official c3 vette registry c3 corvette registry.
Because the production of the cars would remain virtually unchanged from 1970 to 1971, production lines in the st. A 1971 corvette with the lt1 engine, m21 transmission, and 3. This is a nice motor fuel ration book, in good to very good condition. In my bb, i switched to valvoline full synthetic 10 w 30 from mobil 1 full synthetic as the valvoline beats the pants off in the independent 4 ball wear scar test on the major brands valvoline is tied with amsoil on this test as the winner and cheaper to. Later the australian corvette deloraine was searching. Ive been told by mechanics for engine break in oil. Keep your entire fuel system performing its best with quality parts such as fuelfilters, replacement gas tanks, carburetors, and all of the bits and pieces in between.
My 1973 motor fuel ration book heres my 1973 ration book. The 1971 corvette would develop into a more balanced though tamer performer as the seventies wore on and the engineers came to grips with the flurry of federal regulations before them. All 19701982 corvette rear axles were positraction. The 1971 corvette was the last model to contain fiber optic instrumentation or indicator lights.
In the booklet there are 39 n units and 18 l units over a 6 month period. Oct 14, 2015 it did more than just rival it, however. The fuel filter door was redesigned for access reasons. Motor fuel ration book fuel ration book issued during the. Oct 01, 2002 a 1971 chevrolet corvette thats smooth as glass this bigblock 1971 chevrolet corvette has style and power. You can use 89 but it will not perform to the best of its ability no matter what anyone else thinks or says. Rationing was introduced temporarily by the british government several times during the 20th. The inline fuel gauge was placed under the hood to keep fuel out of the cockpit. A complete unused british ration book for motor fuel, this is dated 1966 and in excellent condition.
Nicknamed the mako shark, the new vette sported refinements like hidden wipers, no vent windows, and ttops and removable rear windows on the. The 1962 corvette celebrates its 45th anniversary this year 2007 and marks the end of the corvettes first generation 1953 to 1962. This tech tip is from the full book, corvette c3 19681982. Though it resulted in a tamer ride, other improvements made the 1971 a joy to drive. With its unique design and rich history both in road racing and on the strip, it has definitely earned its respect. Motor fuel ration book x3 c1973 property of her majesty. Purchasers had to present ration books with them when shopping so that the coupon or coupons could. Home front items, personal items, post ww2 militaria.
Louis plant is operating two ninehour shifts daily and working overtime two saturdays a month just to meet sales demand current demand is running more than 29. The chevrolet corvette is a convertiblecabriolet with 2 doors and a front mounted powerplant which supplies its power to the rear wheels. In fact, the more than 500 men and women that worked each shift. Apr 15, 2008 first of its kind book on just fuelies, corvette fuel injected cars, history of other fuelie chevies,small mentionpics of the rare pontiac bonneville fuelie that was available only two years in the 50s. The zr1 option available exclusively with the lt1 is significant for engineering, though not many saw production. Chevrolet corvette questions what grade of fuel for a. When a fuel gauge does not operate properly, three areas must be tested separately. Books such as this were issued by the british government to combat petrol shortages during the 1973 oil crisis.
Most people today think of the rationing of goods to be solely confined to the period covering world war ii and the period. The change caused the hp ratings of the ls5 motor to go from 390 hp 1970 to 365 hp. The 302 cubicinch engine was developed as the powerplant for the firstgeneration z28 camaro model years 1967 through. Image of motor fuel ration book, serial no lh 553685, 1973. Motor fuel ration book, vintage original motor fuel ration book. The organisation of petroleum producing countries opec imposed an oil embargo on western countries which had supported israel during the arabisraeli yom kippur war. Designed using stateoftheart technology and with customers in mind. Corvette parts and accessories corvette and air cooled.
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