462624 Heads - Stick with them, or move on?

[Joe L.]

Re: 462624 Heads - Stick with them, or move on?

Duke,

Where can I get copies of the chassis service manual and chassis overhaul manual that you mentioned in an earlier post. I have looked on line there are a few different versions. I'm sure you know which one is best, and where to purchase it.

Thank you,
Mike

Mike------

The attached link is the manual you want. This one's a little beat up but it's cheap. However, if you look for a new or better one, this is what it looks like:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1978-Chevrolet-Corvette-Nova-Camaro-Factory-Service-Shop-Manual/184644314455?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item2afda8***7:g:mWEAAOSwvbRgFs9s&amdata=enc%3AAQAFAAACkBaobrjLl8XobRIiIML1V4Imu%252Fn%252BzU5L90Z278x5ickk8Fd9si%252FIbtWQr%252BhnlRwjDRbU3qWTmTjCDaYyoAiRR0VTN%252BGzPb5PE3Pt7KNuNMX87wn01VKzvEenhTtNhSwdJyQyuS9TbCZoouxFFCVTysZ8XBil1HeGX8iPkKSd1F3r1NyZusbr5Gzf6x%252BacsOmyYpD89PiUyA5yi6nPe5WYKRqWmg%252Fy5UHofzSAAElvVEAFm%252FtWosJW%252BMU3pJBvtH47%252BTqoX1uY8mx%252FlU5TD3ug%252F1sXkcE%252BmVTu5csvO2oz%252Bka58NKgxTUkoAJ7O0OOFvuP%252B5m0xE9%252BxKnlj5JHmxl8tPL%252B0mwRQzHNPT6tHyx5VgsWWGe7F0YCkoT6zaznmUWgRLtpvdbTmQR56F%252BpUdwqesnCCzOTNnZ9q6C%252FxUp%252B5NoZUWjZDPgWX12ZaS4GkGUJVBHXBp5%252FBoCiyDoksDa08HW3rBgQILdUxCf499cB96tiXzehFq80bjCG7kJL0y%252FTDs9%252BNgKVeHqxdtw5boIuq2t%252FZSz2dEf5x8shHBGWKtUk1CWKmlDnUcGSj52O%252FaCGfsOkG42spWYxDgLcKRN4JsQalw2FsEZmWvn7zFeYnvCDtd%252F8oHECJ0HxVeuGRCGEW1GrThcLwwagzCpVGynhhM%252Bqts9h0g%252BlBpNrbMfwQVfXx1WilZ3l37zlbaFzCD%252FLi49QTRBtqR%252FHCml9Tkg5P5Pi3Xnk%252FUPpHOFFv9bOnrvvgcHk7%252FgEy6Vchu5nw%252BLVXwRJs2qviVkS6%252Bc3SAynC7MhwWxoxOWKVO3VLbR3bhOre%252BSROwZ3WfYoDcRtHBtX5ucQYfOsrdaBGTJ77gpc9MMTjrzJJyjpR7ysZQBvBpK%7Ccksum%3A18464431445559900e5f55b04770aea1e7c2bd03d9af%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2334524

This is the unit overhaul manual. It's a very good idea to have it, too:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1978-CHEVY-CAMARO-CORVETTE-TRUCK-FACTORY-UNIT-REPAIR-SERVICE-MANUAL-OVERHAUL/293516935761?hash=item4456f90251:g:SMIAAOSwDaFecsl0

[Joe L.]

Re: 462624 Heads - Stick with them, or move on?

Joe,

What are you referencing for the original GM Part Numbers? I have been unable to locate anything on-line. I would like to get my hands on a copy of whatever it is that you have. I think it would be quite useful.

Thank you,
Mike

Mike------


Most of the original part numbers can be found in the Assembly Information Manual (AIM) or a 1978 edition of the Corvette Parts & Accessories Catalog. The former is available from the NCRS store. The latter is not generally available but might be found from time-to-time on eBay or used automotive book sources.

[Mike H.]

Re: 462624 Heads - Stick with them, or move on?

Thank you Joe, for this and the information regarding the manuals. I'm getting quite an education. I appreciate it. - Mike

[Duke W.]

Re: 462624 Heads - Stick with them, or move on?

I think the NCRS store sells reprints of the original GM manuals... also the various Corvette parts houses. I think you're better off buying new reprints than used originals that are decades old. They aren't that expensive and will likely pay for themselves the first time you open them to learn how to perform a service or overhaul procedure.

Duke

[Joe L.]

Re: 462624 Heads - Stick with them, or move on?

I think the NCRS store sells reprints of the original GM manuals... also the various Corvette parts houses. I think you're better off buying new reprints than used originals that are decades old. They aren't that expensive and will likely pay for themselves the first time you open them to learn how to perform a service or overhaul procedure.

Duke

Duke-------


I could not find them on the NCRS store but I could have missed them. The photos in the reprints are not as good as that in the original manuals. However, I would not purchase a beat up used manual over a reprint.