Corvair Forum

Well all is good timed , new plugs leads points rotor &cap
Running sweeeeet
Doing hot valve set today
While sun shining

Hey Brad thanks for response, I have a misfire through carb when throttling and running on 5

I’m going to check
1/ all plugs Incase one is breaking down under load.
2/ compression on all cylinders
3/ air leaks.

Maybe the carb needs rebuilding? What do you think ?
Best regards Paul

BTW it’s a 63

Cars been off road for a while I’m wondering if a lifter could be stuck ??
It ran ok on bench b4 installing.
Think it’s number 2

So near yet so far

Update all lights working Clark’s sent a new switch (Thankyou so much Clark’s)
Now number 2 seems strange spark there , fuel ok ,
Maybe lifter sticking?? = spluttering through carb

Hi all , well my new light switch arrived from Clark’s and it was broken in transit however I tried it and seems to have solved most of my lighting issues. Just front positions amber lights to sort. Hopefully fuse or corroded connection. Drove her around my close it made it but spluttering and spitt...

Wipers and horn out

Also no rear lights

With every upside there’s a downside now the tail lights don’t work or front orange lights
Indicators do
Stop lights do

Excellent information as always , I’ve just finished working ( getting money for my next Clark’s order )😉 I’m going to try test the dimmer power ie if 12v there if not check main light switch connection . My rear number plate light had bad body earth so will check front headlamps. Car hasn’t moved s...

Excellent information as always , I’ve just finished working ( getting money for my next Clark’s order )😉 I’m going to try test the dimmer power ie if 12v there if not check main light switch connection . My rear number plate light had bad body earth so will check front headlamps. Car hasn’t moved s...

Hi thanks again :tu: I’ve just placed an order for new light switch didn’t think of replacing the dimmer. Can I check the plug for power? If so can I jump across the pins to get the lamps to work ? Update : Tail & front lights (orange ) ones working. :tu: Also number plate light working, just he...

Lastly what is the round silver thing attached to the fuse holder for ?
Best regards Paul

Great information, working today laying granite sets as I’m in construction so if I have energy I will check out later. I was going to power up the loom vis a remote 12v battery to check the loom is ok. Indicators , horn , wipers , radio , stop lights all work . I’m therefore assuming power is makin...

49C1FF29-778E-4CDD-9843-7C20F49DC43F.jpeg 108FFA7E-05BB-4514-91CA-AF315FE1A1C7.jpeg Bottom pic off loom connection drivers side back of frunk. Anyone have an idea of which controls which headlamp? Other image of fuse holder again which does what ? If I’m correct does power to headlights go straight...

Thankyou all I’m on it rain stops play so tomorrow it is

Just looking at the front headlights inward wires how does the dash switch receive power from loom?