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by bbodie52
Tue Apr 23, 2024 12:09 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Melting wires, simple question
Replies: 77
Views: 1700

Re: Melting wires, simple question

https://www.corvairforum.com/forum/download/file.php?id=66617&mode=view The above illustration from the 1965 Corvair Chassis Shop Manual , Page 6Y-5, illustrates what the external voltage regulator does. I believe you have a later model Delco alternator that utilizes an internal electronic volt...
by bbodie52
Tue Apr 23, 2024 9:38 am
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: Pebbles The 64 Corvair Monza Converible
Replies: 11
Views: 315

Re: Pebbles The 64 Corvair Monza Converible

T04I7YN Corvair Engine Code.jpg T0417YN http://media.gm.com/content/Pages/brands/gm/_jcr_content/mainimage.resize.jpg/1350007755370.jpg T = Tonawanda, New York (GM Tonawanda Engine Plant) http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/company_info/facilities/powertrain/tonawanda.html 0417 = Engine manufacturin...
by bbodie52
Mon Apr 22, 2024 11:02 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: My First Helen Springfest Adventure is over...
Replies: 17
Views: 457

Re: My First Helen Springfest Adventure is over...

:goodpost: :ty: :tu: I enjoy reading about these Corvair-based "adventures". It does take an adventuresome soul to take such risks and to place your trust in your "trusty" but aging Corvair! :clap: I thought you might enjoy reading about some similar Corvair-based travels, so her...
by bbodie52
Sun Apr 21, 2024 10:45 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR CORVAIR FORUM FEARLESS LEADER!
Replies: 12
Views: 204

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR CORVAIR FORUM FEARLESS LEADER!

https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/289449578_10159728586298830_7457815283335552558_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=KWsWkkCuf9UAb5zEo02&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBjQbq3I6gvQcXxONNUwDqLQE5UaVHgcmsO0v407UxN3Q&oe=662B365A Scott Howey http...
by bbodie52
Sun Apr 21, 2024 10:21 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Melting wires, simple question
Replies: 77
Views: 1700

Re: Melting wires, simple question

Fact --- The Pertronix coil catalog says to use a 3.0 coil for ALL six cylinder cars. This is just silly as different six cylinder cars use different coils. The Corvair coil primary is about 1.3 ohms and the ballast is about 1.8 ohms. I did the research through the Pertronix documentation to try to...
by bbodie52
Sat Apr 20, 2024 3:25 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: Pebbles The 64 Corvair Monza Converible
Replies: 11
Views: 315

Re: Pebbles The 64 Corvair Monza Converible

Missing Harmonic Balancer on Pebbles.jpg http://www.corvairforum.com/forum/download/file.php?id=27656&mode=view http://www.corvairforum.com/forum/download/file.php?id=40348&mode=view http://www.corvairforum.com/forum/download/file.php?id=28641&mode=view https://www.corvairforum.com/foru...
by bbodie52
Sat Apr 20, 2024 2:45 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Melting wires, simple question
Replies: 77
Views: 1700

Re: Melting wires, simple question

I have read many comments on this Forum and on other technical forums that continue to debate whether or not to bypass the original vehicle ballast resistor wire to provide full voltage to the Pertronix components. Some declare the Pertronix ignition coils to be "junk", and the Pertronix i...
by bbodie52
Thu Apr 18, 2024 3:27 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Electric Corvair ---
Replies: 27
Views: 746

Re: Electric Corvair ---

I think, perhaps, that lithium batteries are a necessary evil. When treated properly and when they work correctly, they can provide a lot of rechargeable energy storage that modern society has found to be necessary. They kind of remind me of the very large fuel storage and power needed for the Space...
by bbodie52
Thu Apr 18, 2024 2:36 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: Pebbles The 64 Corvair Monza Converible
Replies: 11
Views: 315

Re: Pebbles The 64 Corvair Monza Converible

:welcome2: :tu: :wrench: Welcome to the Corvair Forum! » Tue Apr 16, 2024 8:42 pm Hello from Tacoma Washington! Just Purchased a 64 Corvair Monza this past weekend as a project. Starting a Project thread to document the journey but here are some pics of Pebbles for good faith. :chevy: Based on your ...
by bbodie52
Thu Apr 18, 2024 1:46 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Electric Fuel Pump Question
Replies: 19
Views: 482

Re: Electric Fuel Pump Question

:goodpost: The electric fuel pumps I have placed in-service appear to be very reliable and relatively easy to change-out, if necessary. I believe that reliability of the electric fuel pump is greatly improved when a quality fuel filter is placed in-line, between the fuel tank and the pump inlet. Mou...
by bbodie52
Wed Apr 17, 2024 8:07 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Melting wires, simple question
Replies: 77
Views: 1700

Re: Melting wires, simple question

:goodpost: Dwell time is measured in the number of degrees of the distributor’s rotation through which the contacts of the points are closed. https://pertronixbrands.com/cdn/shop/files/PerTronix_Perfomance_Brands_Rev_Logo.png?v=1708631867&width=500 UNDERSTANDING IGNITION DWELL Kelli Murrow 5 min...
by bbodie52
Tue Apr 16, 2024 4:40 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Melting wires, simple question
Replies: 77
Views: 1700

Re: Melting wires, simple question

A new engine compartment wiring harness may not match the actual, modified configuration present in your engine compartment. A conversion from a generator (1964) to an alternator requires some modifications, as would the use of an external voltage regulator vs. an internal electronic voltage regulat...
by bbodie52
Tue Apr 16, 2024 11:52 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Clark's Corvair Catalog as PDF
Replies: 11
Views: 469

Re: Clark's Corvair Catalog as PDF

:goodpost: I have a copy of 1960-1969 Corvair Manual Errors which I have attached below. The Corvair Assembly Manuals published by GM often contain fastener torque specifications that are not found in the Shop Manuals. https://ssl.corvair.com/photo-index/C7315.jpg Assembly Manual Example Page Showin...
by bbodie52
Mon Apr 15, 2024 11:06 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Electric Corvair ---
Replies: 27
Views: 746

Re: Electric Corvair ---

https://static01.nyt.com/images/2021/03/03/climate/02cli-electric-illo/02cli-electric-illo-superJumbo-v2.jpg What is the advantage of an electric vehicle? If the goal is to reduce the usage of fossil fuels in trucks and cars, we will still need large capacity electricity generation facilities and a...
by bbodie52
Sun Apr 14, 2024 6:56 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Electric Corvair ---
Replies: 27
Views: 746

Re: Electric Corvair ---

If you want to read more on electric Corvairs, search for electrovair using the Search tool at the top of the Corvair Forum screen. Unfortunately, many of the photograph and video links have been broken, as the original Internet posts are no longer on the Web. I saved some of the photographs of the ...
by bbodie52
Sun Apr 14, 2024 6:28 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: 140 miss at constant speed only
Replies: 25
Views: 599

Re: 140 miss at constant speed only

The secondary carburetors do not have much spring pressure closing the throttle butterfly valves. Only the small springs on the secondary accelerator pump mechanism apply any pressure to close those secondary throttles. :think: THEORY: Because the secondary carburetors see little use, the throttle m...

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