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- Thu Jan 25, 2024 8:15 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Corvair as a daily driver. Am I insane?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1452
Re: Corvair as a daily driver. Am I insane?
1. Does anyone run 205/75R-14 tires on the back? How does it do on the interstate with those as far as RPM at 75-80 mph? 2. Does anyone know of handling problems with 205/75R-14's in back and stock radial maxis 13's in front? My 1966 Corvair Corsa Tires & Wheels.jpg 1966 Blue Corsa Converti...
- Wed Jan 24, 2024 5:27 pm
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Pertronix Version?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 341
Re: Pertronix Version?
» Wed Jan 24, 2024 4:01 pm Thanks for your reply! I’m in the Baltimore/Washington area. It’s now working again. Go figure. Although as you can imagine I have little confidence it will sustain. I think I’m looking at an intermittent problem - the worst kind to figure out. Does anyone know if coil ca...
- Mon Jan 22, 2024 9:57 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Corvair as a daily driver. Am I insane?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1452
Re: Corvair as a daily driver. Am I insane?
You have not told us anything about your mechanical abilities for DIY maintenance and repair. Many mechanical failures will require parts special ordering — often from a Corvair specialty source like Clark's Corvair Parts in Massachusetts. And few professional mechanics will tackle 1960s vintage Cor...
- Sat Jan 20, 2024 12:31 pm
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Stalls coming from idle
- Replies: 12
- Views: 409
Re: Stalls coming from idle
Ignition tuning and adjustment, choke system and fast-idle adjustment, and carburetor adjustment s will hopefully bring your engine into stable, reliable running condition. In addition to the factory shop manual, the attached guides can help to clarify proper tuning sequences and procedures. It is i...
- Tue Jan 16, 2024 9:13 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Fuel pump leak
- Replies: 10
- Views: 528
Re: Fuel pump leak
:doh: https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-ycu4zkmhpl/images/stencil/1280x1280/products/120/395/Royal_Purple_1QT_HPS_10W-30_31130__21437.1558709297.jpg?c=2 :link: https://www.corvairforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=131871&hilit=Royal+Purple#p131871 Pertronix Ignitor I (Ballast resistor wiring depends ...
- Tue Jan 16, 2024 8:35 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: 140 hp carbs.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 558
Re: 140 hp carbs.
This video is loaded with useful information about the Rochester carburetor variations... FROM THE WORKBENCH OF LARRY CLAYPOOL — CORVAIR ROCHESTER CARBURETORS Best Carburetors for your Corvair: recommended by Larry Claypool... :link: https://www.corvairforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=17701
- Tue Jan 16, 2024 8:29 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Electric fuel pump Facet 40101 vs Clark's C5606?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 966
Re: Electric fuel pump Facet 40101 vs Clark's C5606?
ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP CONVERSION IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS
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Revolution Electronics Controller install
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Revolution Electronics Controller install
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- Sun Jan 14, 2024 3:33 pm
- Forum: Corvair Talk
- Topic: Crazy Question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 483
Re: Crazy Question
What I was trying to say is that the installation of a solid, reliable, fairly commonly available 110hp two carburetor engine is likely optimum for a Corvair 95 van or truck, and probably much-less costly and more available as a good upgrade from an early 145 CID engine. The leap to a relatively rar...
- Sun Jan 14, 2024 12:08 pm
- Forum: Corvair Talk
- Topic: Crazy Question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 483
Re: Crazy Question
The four carburetor 140hp engine may not be that practical for the heavier Corvair 95 Forward Control vans and trucks. Although it can be done, the driving characteristics of the typical Corvair van and truck may, in reality, seldom make it possible to open up the throttles enough to make use of the...
- Sun Jan 14, 2024 11:20 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Introduction
- Replies: 4
- Views: 318
Re: Introduction
Factory Air Conditioning was never offered with a turbo Corvair. Not only was there not enough room in the engine compartment to add the bulky, complex A/C system, but the engine heat buildup on an air cooled engine with a turbocharger and air conditioning was not really a possibility with any pract...
- Sun Jan 14, 2024 10:31 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Pcv question
- Replies: 11
- Views: 431
Re: Pcv question
http://www.corvairforum.com/forum/download/file.php?id=27112&mode=view http://www.corvairforum.com/forum/download/file.php?id=26798&t=1 1962 and earlier Corvair with Road Draft Tube and Oil Pressure Warning Switch down below. https://www.corvairforum.com/forum/download/file.php?id=42693&...
- Sat Jan 13, 2024 11:33 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Pcv question
- Replies: 11
- Views: 431
Re: Pcv question
YOUR PCV CONNECTIONS ARE REVERSED — PERMITTING TOO MUCH CRANKCASE AIR TO BE PULLED DIRECTLY INTO THE INTAKE MANIFOLDS VIA THE BALANCE TUBE. 1964 Current PCV System.jpg The Corvair Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) system operates differently at different engine speeds and various throttle openin...
- Sun Jan 07, 2024 12:24 pm
- Forum: Corvair Talk
- Topic: 1969 Chevy Lineup... No 'Vair
- Replies: 4
- Views: 471
Re: 1969 Chevy Lineup... No 'Vair
I suppose that with the introduction and development of the gasoline automobile as we entered the 20th century new owners found that gasoline was hard to find and paved roads were scarce. The Ford Model T is an automobile that was produced by the Ford Motor Company from October 1, 1908, to May 26, 1...
- Sun Jan 07, 2024 11:56 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: New Member
- Replies: 11
- Views: 578
Re: New Member
:welcome2: :wave: :thumbsupwink: :runwoohoo: Welcome to the Corvair Forum! And thank you for posting those detailed photographs! The 1965 looks like it just came out of a 1965 Chevrolet showroom! ::-): https://www.corvairforum.com/forum/download/file.php?id=64838&mode=view I wish I could find an...
- Sat Jan 06, 2024 7:41 am
- Forum: Corvair Talk
- Topic: 1969 Chevy Lineup... No 'Vair
- Replies: 4
- Views: 471
Re: 1969 Chevy Lineup... No 'Vair
1969 Corvair Inventory Reduction Sale.jpg 1969 Corvair Inventory Reduction.jpg :dontknow: https://wibc.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/99/2023/03/16801123605115.jpg?w=295&strip=all&quality=80 Who in GM management would have believed that Corvairs would still be popular and driven regularly mor...
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 9:49 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Carb rebuild
- Replies: 5
- Views: 495
Re: Carb rebuild
The attached DELCO ROCHESTER - Models H, HV Carburetor Service Guide is a good manual that describes the function and operation of many of the carburetor subsystems in detail. Much of the manual focuses on these detailed descriptions, and on the variations in model years. It it not a long read, but ...