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So I fixed the timing, replaced the VA to a PR, check to make sure the boost gauge is working and checked the turbo for "free spinning". All checked out well and I am still not making positive pressure. I guess I got to go back and check for exhaust leaks again.

Thanks for the replies! I'll be sure to check all of this an keep you guys posted. I am currently waiting for my pressure retard to come in and as soon as it does, I'll check the harmonic balancer, set the timing to stock and see if I can hit boost.

Just checked out the distributor and it does look like its the correct one for a turbo from '64. Now to wait until Monday for the pressure retard to come in, adjust to stock timing and see where that takes me.

Thanks for the replies everyone. I will keep looking today and keep everyone posted!

So I pulled the turbo and it seems as if the PO recently rebuilt it right before he sold it to me. Although it looks new it feels as if the turbo was tightened up too tightly? The turbo almost stops instantly after I spin it by hand. From what I know from other turbo, arent they supposed to spin rea...

Hey there! Just wanted to make sure that when you pulled the trans you didn't change the flywheel? (assuming that it is a manual) The flywheel for the turbo motors are a lot heavier and actually help keep the motor up in the boost producing rpm range. If you by chance did change it i would make sur...

Without knowing the history of your engine and turbocharger, the cause of a frozen turbine and impeller could be a number of things. I have attached the 1964 Corvair Supplement to the 1961 Corvair Shop Manual. The section that covers the turbocharger starts on page 9-11. You can download a wide ran...

Time to remove the turbocharger, and see if it is frozen. I have one Spyder that has fantastic boost, and the other one, barely gives any boost. One is like driving a rabbit, and the other is like a snail. Not all turbo's are equal, and many times, it will take a complete rebuild to bring the turbo...

Hi guys, New to the forums and this is my first post. After doing research and finding no answer, I've decided to start my own thread in search of help. The car that I am working on is a '64 Monza Spyder 150hp. We first bought the car with a blown trans so right since day one we had the car on the l...