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by lostboy
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...
by lostboy
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...
by lostboy
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...
by lostboy
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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by lostboy
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...
by lostboy
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...
by lostboy
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.
by lostboy
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...
by lostboy
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...
by lostboy
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...
by lostboy
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.Image

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by lostboy
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...
by lostboy
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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by lostboy
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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by lostboy
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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by lostboy
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...

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