69 140 Coupe
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69 140 Coupe
I've been posting about this car on another forum. But now, THERE'S AN APP! So here I am!
I uhauled it down from Madera CA to my place in Pomona. I do not recommend uhaul for this purpose. It was super expensive because of the miles. Maybe a Home Depot truck with a uhaul trailer?
The car has a rag top kit on it. It's got a 140, 4 speed, and posi. It also came with a spare 140, 4 speed, and another posi, all supposedly in good shape.
Engine #1 ran. It was LOUD! [emoji4] But I finally heard a head gasket leak over the noise and found a stripped head stud.
Engine #2 is in and I might start it this weekend.
Rust seems moderate to minimal. The interior is trashed. Paint and body is passable for now, maybe with some wax it'll even look decent.
Plans are to make this an occasional driver and auto cross car.
Playing musical engines
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I uhauled it down from Madera CA to my place in Pomona. I do not recommend uhaul for this purpose. It was super expensive because of the miles. Maybe a Home Depot truck with a uhaul trailer?
The car has a rag top kit on it. It's got a 140, 4 speed, and posi. It also came with a spare 140, 4 speed, and another posi, all supposedly in good shape.
Engine #1 ran. It was LOUD! [emoji4] But I finally heard a head gasket leak over the noise and found a stripped head stud.
Engine #2 is in and I might start it this weekend.
Rust seems moderate to minimal. The interior is trashed. Paint and body is passable for now, maybe with some wax it'll even look decent.
Plans are to make this an occasional driver and auto cross car.
Playing musical engines
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Re: 69 140 Coup
Good you're getting back at it after leaving Phoenix. I see it came with the typical aftermarket 3-gauge upgrade above the radio.
Dave W. from Gilbert, AZ
66 Corsa 140/4 Yenko Stinger Tribute
66 Corsa 140 Coupe w/factory A/C
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66 Corsa 140 Coupe w/factory A/C
65 Monza 4DR 140/PG w/factory A/C
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64 Greenbrier 110/PG, Standard 6-Door
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Re: 69 140 Coupe
Yeah, there are too many good deals here. I couldn't pass it up. I don't even have my CA license yet haha.
All electric gauges. Not a terrible setup.
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All electric gauges. Not a terrible setup.
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Re: 69 140 Coupe
Thanks for posting about your project.
Jeremy (cad-kid)
Kronenwetter, WI (Central Wisconsin)
SOLD 9-2016 65 Monza 4spd/140
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Kronenwetter, WI (Central Wisconsin)
SOLD 9-2016 65 Monza 4spd/140
My 65 Monza thread
My YouTube page
Re: 69 140 Coupe
Scott
1960 Monza Coupe
1965 Evening Orchid Corsa Turbo (project)
1961 Rampside (project)
1964 Spyder coupe (patina car, running)
1964 faux Spyder (project/parts car)
1964 Monza (parts car)
1963 Monza (parts car)
1960 Monza Coupe
1965 Evening Orchid Corsa Turbo (project)
1961 Rampside (project)
1964 Spyder coupe (patina car, running)
1964 faux Spyder (project/parts car)
1964 Monza (parts car)
1963 Monza (parts car)
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Re: 69 140 Coupe
Steel fuel line. I'm not a fan of steel braided rubber hose, especially when it needs to be routed past a fan belt.
From the under side.
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Re: 69 140 Coupe
Hopefully I get away without running a fuel pressure regulator. We shall see.
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Re: 69 140 Coupe
Looks like the goo came out of this one. I bet that means it doesn't work [emoji6]
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Re: 69 140 Coupe
Coils are usually liquid-filled to help keep them cool. They are intended to operate in a continuous state of charge/discharge, on/off. If the ignition key is left ON for a lengthy period of time, AND if the points happen to be closed when the engine stops, current will flow continuously through the primary winding (unless the battery is drained). This can cause the coil to overheat and sometimes to burst as the liquid that surrounds the coil windings heats and expands to the point where the seal bursts and the fluid leaks out. Sometimes there is a manufacturing defect or poor design that can also cause an unexplained coil failure, or the primary circuit ballast resistor is bypassed, forcing the coil to operate continuously at 12 VDC, instead of a reduced nominal 7 VDC that is designed into most automotive primary circuits.
Vibration is also a possible cause of coil failure. The Corvair factory coil mount is directly on a stud that extends from the engine cylinder head. A lot of engine heat may be conducted to the coil mount, and engine vibration is also transmitted to the coil. Relocating the coil to a mounting point on the engine compartment perimeter frame can reduce heat and vibration and possibly prolong the life of the coil.
Vibration is also a possible cause of coil failure. The Corvair factory coil mount is directly on a stud that extends from the engine cylinder head. A lot of engine heat may be conducted to the coil mount, and engine vibration is also transmitted to the coil. Relocating the coil to a mounting point on the engine compartment perimeter frame can reduce heat and vibration and possibly prolong the life of the coil.
Brad Bodie
Lake Chatuge, North Carolina
1966 Corvair Corsa Convertible
Lake Chatuge, North Carolina
1966 Corvair Corsa Convertible
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Re: 69 140 Coupe
I think Flamethrower coils have been my #1 reason for coil failure. Every one I've ever used has either rapidly failed or not worked in the first place.
The good news: I tossed in an old AC coil and it fired up :)
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The good news: I tossed in an old AC coil and it fired up :)
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Re: 69 140 Coupe
that Corvair was on craigslist for quite awhile. it"s good to see someone was willing to rescue it. good luck with your project.
Steve
Bakersfield,CA
1969 monza coupe
110, 4speed
Bakersfield,CA
1969 monza coupe
110, 4speed
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Re: 69 140 Coupe
Thanks! It was out in the middle of nowhere north of Fresno. Those far-flung sales are often good deals. It's got problems but I think they'll all get worked out.
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Re: 69 140 Coupe
The 69 Corvair ran yesterday. As soon as it got fuel and spark it just flied right up and sounded GREAT!
I shut it off after about 10 seconds because I noticed the harmonic balancer wondering back and forth. Grrr... aaaaand time to buy a balancer. Luckily, I live in the same town as CA Corvairs. ;)
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I shut it off after about 10 seconds because I noticed the harmonic balancer wondering back and forth. Grrr... aaaaand time to buy a balancer. Luckily, I live in the same town as CA Corvairs. ;)
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Re: 69 140 Coupe
Balancer changed. Thanks, California Corvairs for the rebuilt balancer! This time I ran it long enough to get all the lifters to quiet down. It sounds really great! Love these headers. Love the Holley carb. I've never actually liked a Holley carb before but this one works like a charm.
Now to install all the other little bits in the engine compartment and a new battery.
I need to figure out what to do with this single wire alternator too.
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Now to install all the other little bits in the engine compartment and a new battery.
I need to figure out what to do with this single wire alternator too.
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Re: 69 140 Coupe
Well, this isn't working. Suggestions? The linkage basically just tries to move up and down instead of fore and aft. Do I need to switch to a cable maybe?
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Re: 69 140 Coupe
Nevermind, some idiot installed the linkage on the transmission bell crank the wrong way. Wonder who that was... [emoji85]
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