Corvair Forum

I have removed the shift linkage, and am attempting operate the trans via the short shaft on the trans, it seems like its in a bind internally but after looking through the inspection plate I don't see any signs of major failure?

Thank you! That will be a huge help! I ordered my carb kits should be here Monday or Tuesday!!

See anything unusual?

The mount was missing a nut on one side and the other was finger tight with no pin, so I fixed those issues! There was no tension between the rod and trans, when I removed the rod and tried to turn it it would only move slightly I can move it back to front a touch over a 1/4". I removed the ins...

Pulled shifter linkage off and the short shaft moves front to back a little over 1/4" side to side just a little?

Thanks for the responses! You guys have been a huge help! Nice rail BTW Rod!

Thanks again! I will be attempting to clean them up today, the previous owner had the buggy stored in a covered parking but it was still subject to the elements and with just the filters on the carbs I suspect water could have also got in from there :td: I was afraid to remove all of the carbs at th...

The number on the block is TIOIOYN

Thank you for the response! I will try it tonight and post how it goes!

Brad, thank you so much, was feeling kinda lost with this whole thing! I am pretty familiar with vw motors and was beginning to second guess my purchase, especially when I pulled the carbs last night and they were full of rust!!! Fortunately after inspecting the intake and pulling the spark plugs th...

I think its late model 4 carb but not sure?
Trans is 4 speed don't know what type?

Purchased a corvair powered sand rail and the trans seems to be stuck in gear? Previous owner said he pushed it off of the trailer while in gear and the wheels "just locked up" if you jack it up the wheels spin in opposite directions and once I fixed the clutch it will disengage but it sti...

So I took the road less traveled and purchased a corvair powered sand rail! :dontknow: it seems like parts are hard to come by and more expensive than vw. But I have heard the horse power is worth it? Not sure of the year of my motor or what has all been done to it but it looks like it was well put ...