Search found 10 matches

by Rick4130
Mon Apr 15, 2024 11:26 am
Forum: DIY - Explanations and Demonstrations
Topic: Electric washer pump
Replies: 9
Views: 790

Re: Electric washer pump

IMG_1180.jpeg I did this mod to my ‘63 yesterday. I tried to use the existing bracket, stripped down… I ended up shaving the mounting tabs off the electric motor and securing it with zip ties… it looks ok but I would have just made my own bracket and screwed it on. Oh well, it looks fine and won’t ...
by Rick4130
Thu Feb 29, 2024 12:19 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: 1963 coupe axle rubbing arm
Replies: 20
Views: 490

Re: 1963 coupe axle rubbing arm

Those mounts are fully thrashed! Replace them for major peace of mind! :)
by Rick4130
Tue Feb 06, 2024 8:45 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: PCV valve
Replies: 14
Views: 442

Re: PCV valve

If I recall correctly, Jim Brandberg was stocking up on the OEM parts for the ‘63 pcv setup… that’s what I have and it’s the best arrangement in my opinion.
by Rick4130
Fri Jan 26, 2024 4:16 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hi Guys! CCF rejected me, got room over here?
Replies: 25
Views: 1226

Re: Hi Guys! CCF rejected me, got room over here?

MtnVairMike , while there are more registered forum members over on CCF, have you ever looked at the pages and pages of member names and seen how many with ZERO posts there are? If all the people who have never posted, or haven't posted in over a year were to be taken off the role sheet, there woul...
by Rick4130
Wed Dec 20, 2023 6:34 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: PG O Ring Replacement
Replies: 7
Views: 714

Re: PG O Ring Replacement

Excellent write up Dave!!
by Rick4130
Wed Dec 13, 2023 9:05 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Ignitor or Ignitor II
Replies: 18
Views: 1199

Re: Ignitor or Ignitor II

:tu: I’ve used the same ignitor 1 with a stock coil for close to 20 years now!
by Rick4130
Fri Nov 24, 2023 1:33 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Is Miniman82 still active here?
Replies: 6
Views: 326

Re: Is Miniman82 still active here?

He actually meant CRS “Can’t Remember Sh#t”
by Rick4130
Fri Sep 08, 2023 7:13 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New to Corvairs - where should I start?
Replies: 37
Views: 2920

Re: New to Corvairs - where should I start?

Brad A.K.A “The Information Firehose”


Don’t get me wrong, he’s got tons of insight ready to drop at any moment! :)
by Rick4130
Thu Aug 10, 2023 3:32 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Clark's Speedo Cable Too Short
Replies: 11
Views: 1458

Re: Clark's Speedo Cable Too Short

They should take 1 employee for a few hours and identify and toss out the short ones in that batch! Problem solved
by Rick4130
Sun May 28, 2023 1:23 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Newbie in Boston
Replies: 6
Views: 534

Re: Newbie in Boston

Certainly look up the Bay State Corvair club, it is very active! Welcome

Go to advanced search