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- Sun Feb 25, 2018 8:16 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: The overall reliability of the Corvair drivetrain
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7335
Re: The overall reliability of the Corvair drivetrain
One thing not mentioned is the fact that the suspension, ride and handling were far ahead of anything else offered domestically built at the time. To get a better chassis you would have to go with a later C5 or better. The drum brakes even work really well due to the weight distribution and their s...
- Thu Feb 08, 2018 4:50 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: The overall reliability of the Corvair drivetrain
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7335
Re: The overall reliability of the Corvair drivetrain
I drive my 61 on 200mi trips every year since getting it back together. Mechanically I've done everything except rebuild the engine, but I have the original 80hp which is said to be the most reliable. The power glide is also said to be more reliable because you don't have to worry about a clutch cab...
- Thu Jan 25, 2018 12:45 pm
- Forum: DIY - Explanations and Demonstrations
- Topic: Chinese Wabasto Heater FOUND!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3985
Re: Chinese Wabasto Heater FOUND!
I just assume the engine heater, while a good design when it works correctly, could suffer from some sort of oil or exhaust leak at any time. The gasoline or diesel cab heaters get hot quick, and they have worked well in the aircraft and rv fields for years. The newer ones even work well parked wit...
- Mon Jan 22, 2018 6:39 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Fuel controller
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2184
Re: Fuel controller
I love stuff like this. Theres a site for electronic components for my Yamaha dual sport that is similar. Just simple small electrical parts that work well.
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- Mon Jan 22, 2018 6:34 am
- Forum: DIY - Explanations and Demonstrations
- Topic: Chinese Wabasto Heater FOUND!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3985
Re: Chinese Wabasto Heater FOUND!
I just assume the engine heater, while a good design when it works correctly, could suffer from some sort of oil or exhaust leak at any time. The gasoline or diesel cab heaters get hot quick, and they have worked well in the aircraft and rv fields for years. The newer ones even work well parked with...
- Fri Jan 19, 2018 7:37 pm
- Forum: DIY - Explanations and Demonstrations
- Topic: Chinese Wabasto Heater FOUND!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3985
Re: Chinese Wabasto Heater FOUND!
I have seen these cabin heaters for trucks and marine use on Amazon. They were diesel fueled but a gas version is probably available. I for one do not like the LM heaters. Stinks [emoji12]! Since I live in a warm climate I took the electric approach. Bought a 12v DC-Thermal heater that is 10k BTU 6...
- Wed Jan 17, 2018 9:27 am
- Forum: DIY - Explanations and Demonstrations
- Topic: Chinese Wabasto Heater FOUND!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3985
Re: Chinese Wabasto Heater FOUND!
Yeah I would hope the 5kw is heat output. if it was 5kw working current I would just go with a full electric heater.
- Tue Jan 16, 2018 3:34 pm
- Forum: DIY - Explanations and Demonstrations
- Topic: Chinese Wabasto Heater FOUND!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3985
Chinese Wabasto Heater FOUND!
So... a bunch of people i know kept talking about this WISH app for the phone, so me being curious, I logged in and almost immediately found this: https://www.wish.com/c/59fc465da0386f706cc9df7e This may be a very economical heat solution for most corvairs, vans, and fc. My biggest interest would be...
- Mon Dec 18, 2017 5:55 pm
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Camshaft options
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2123
Re: Camshaft options
Dude, you will be awfully disappointed when you find out you cant run down those piss pot punks grandmothers in their 89 corolla. Much less their 240xs turbo four banger ricers. You better stay on the porch. There's some truth to what you say. The only way your going to outrun some of today's moder...
- Sun Dec 17, 2017 7:47 pm
- Forum: Corvair Talk
- Topic: CORVAIR UNDERGROUND IS FOLDING ITS TENT!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2686
Re: CORVAIR UNDERGROUND IS FOLDING ITS TENT!
I tried emailing him a while back and got no response. I ordered some things from him and would have ordered more had he gotten back to me but if he was ill that would explain his absence. When I did speak to him in the past he seemed like a really nice guy. I wish him the best. Sent from my LG-H931...
- Fri Dec 15, 2017 11:58 am
- Forum: Corvair Talk
- Topic: Driving during the winter
- Replies: 8
- Views: 939
Re: Driving during the winter
This is a picture of your car rotting.
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- Fri Dec 15, 2017 11:54 am
- Forum: Corvair Talk
- Topic: Driving during the winter
- Replies: 8
- Views: 939
Re: Driving during the winter
I would be much more worried about the pre brine, post salt, double team that the government does to the roads at any indication of even the slightest chance of percipatation than the snow itself. My car is a driver through and through and it won't get put on the roads while that shit is on them. Se...
- Mon Dec 11, 2017 4:07 pm
- Forum: Corvair Talk
- Topic: ARTICLE: The V-8 Corvair Every Chevy Guy Dreams of Building
- Replies: 5
- Views: 916
Re: ARTICLE: The V-8 Corvair Every Chevy Guy Dreams of Building
Blasphemy! [emoji6]
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- Fri Dec 08, 2017 7:22 pm
- Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
- Topic: Saved my son’s first car
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2837
Re: Saved my son’s first car
Where is this so called graveyard? Very cool. I was never a huge fan of the LM but the more and more I see them and work on them I kind of want one.
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- Thu Dec 07, 2017 4:00 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Drivers side window pulled out of pocket
- Replies: 8
- Views: 783
Re: Drivers side window pulled out of pocket
Windsheild glue will work. So will gorilla glue if you're not concerned with cosmetics. My driver's side is gorilla glued and has been for quite some time. The metal is completely rotten but the glue has held wonderfully.
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- Mon Dec 04, 2017 9:25 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Back to the gas heater...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 699
Re: Back to the gas heater...
Alternator issues are solved, moving on... I cant seem to get it to fire, Ive got voltage at the fuse panel, but inadequate volatage at the harness plug at the top of the heater case. I also am getting NO voltage to the solenoid. Ive tried a few relays, nothing changes. Where/how am I losing voltag...