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by azdave
Wed Mar 27, 2024 6:24 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: ONLINE VOTING FOR CORSA DIRECTORS IS AVAILABLE NOW
Replies: 1
Views: 61

Re: ONLINE VOTING FOR CORSA DIRECTORS IS AVAILABLE NOW

Thanks. I voted just now and received a confirmation email a few minutes later.
by azdave
Tue Mar 26, 2024 5:58 am
Forum: DIY - Explanations and Demonstrations
Topic: Frocking AC car glove box
Replies: 6
Views: 123

Re: Frocking AC car glove box

Nice work but did you mean to say "flocking"? I used to make little jewelry boxes and used the same process to line the drawer interior surfaces. Never heard it called frocking but who knows? Such as... https://www.ebay.com/itm/402605734623?itmmeta=01HSXD7BBRS1VQ5HW4CJV1PRB4&hash=item5...
by azdave
Sun Mar 17, 2024 11:15 am
Forum: Parts Wanted
Topic: WTB: 65-69 Tunnel Cover, Long. ANY condition, including nearly scrap.
Replies: 14
Views: 287

Re: WTB: 65-69 Tunnel Cover, Long. ANY condition, including nearly scrap.

I found one tunnel cover I had with small issues but very usable. I'll sell it for $5 plus shipping. I don't have your full address but I checked shipping it to the USPS Post Office in Evington VA 24550 for instance and it was $30 to that location. Cutting it in half didn't change the shipping fees ...
by azdave
Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:57 am
Forum: Parts Wanted
Topic: WTB: 65-69 Tunnel Cover, Long. ANY condition, including nearly scrap.
Replies: 14
Views: 287

Re: WTB: 65-69 Tunnel Cover, Long. ANY condition, including nearly scrap.

Your PM message appeared to be stuck because it stays there until I actually open and read it. It should not be in your outbox now.

I'll check on shipping options and PM you back.
by azdave
Sat Mar 16, 2024 7:51 am
Forum: Parts Wanted
Topic: WTB: 65-69 Tunnel Cover, Long. ANY condition, including nearly scrap.
Replies: 14
Views: 287

Re: WTB: 65-69 Tunnel Cover, Long. ANY condition, including nearly scrap.

I have several in Phoenix that are in nice shape. Since you are paying shipping, do you want it full size,folded in half or cut exactly in half? I sell them for $40 + shipping and can send via UPS.
by azdave
Tue Mar 12, 2024 6:07 am
Forum: Parts For Sale
Topic: LM Air conditioning
Replies: 11
Views: 352

Re: LM Air conditioning

If you use the wall condenser, supposedly you don't need the switch to shut off the ac when engine lid is open. But I suspect ac system performance will suffer with air not going through its condenser without any fans. So add fans or the switch. If you use the 66+ style vertical condenser you do no...
by azdave
Thu Mar 07, 2024 11:10 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Detonation vs Preignition? 62 84hp
Replies: 23
Views: 454

Re: Detonation vs Preignition? 62 84hp

I'm not having any issues where a main jet would help. This is at idle and just off idle. My thoughts were that if you were running too lean and went up a jet size, then the engine would run cooler overall and would be less prone to rattle. With your latest post, it sounds like you will be able to ...
by azdave
Thu Mar 07, 2024 4:48 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Detonation vs Preignition? 62 84hp
Replies: 23
Views: 454

Re: Detonation vs Preignition? 62 84hp

I don't think anyone has mentioned carb jetting as part of the equation but a richer mixture will run cooler but won't help your gas mileage. I run 1-2 steps larger than stock on my 110 and 140 engines here in Phoenix. I sometimes will hear 2-3 knocks when leaving a stop light on a hot day. It is wh...
by azdave
Wed Mar 06, 2024 3:31 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Trusted Source for New Mechanical Fuel Pump
Replies: 19
Views: 470

Re: Trusted Source for New Mechanical Fuel Pump

You ask what fails on the China pumps? On the early pump out of China I tested, they failed to drill the location hole for the set screw which allowed one to accidentally install the pump much lower than intended which put extra strain on the diaphragm. They fixed that eventually but it didn't reall...
by azdave
Wed Mar 06, 2024 6:32 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Trusted Source for New Mechanical Fuel Pump
Replies: 19
Views: 470

Re: Trusted Source for New Mechanical Fuel Pump

I am frustrated too and recently began working on a way to replace the soft parts for my own pumps since I have several Corvairs on the road. It's more difficult than it should be since materials available today are just not what they once were. So far, I have about 400 miles on one of the pumps and...
by azdave
Fri Feb 23, 2024 3:19 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale
Topic: New FC Repro part: Door Jamb Bumpers
Replies: 5
Views: 196

Re: New FC Repro part: Door Jamb Bumpers

Looks nice! All of these bumpers on my 64 Greenbrier have big gaps between the bumper and the door frame. Are the bumpers supposed to be shimmed out to where they make light contact with the frame? None of mine even come close to touching.
by azdave
Thu Feb 22, 2024 5:07 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: garage art
Replies: 11
Views: 275

Re: garage art

I have zero open wall space inside my shop so my art hangs outdoors.
by azdave
Wed Feb 21, 2024 6:14 am
Forum: DIY - Explanations and Demonstrations
Topic: Programmable Timing - the 3D approach
Replies: 9
Views: 405

Re: Programmable Timing - the 3D approach

Don't be fooled- that post was written by a bot so that they could insert a link into the signature line. FYI...manvair is talking about the new member "Barefiece" and I just deleted their signature that contained a commercial link. There is a slim chance it is a legit Corvair person but ...
by azdave
Wed Feb 21, 2024 6:04 am
Forum: Corvair Only Shows and Events
Topic: Arizona Corvair Cruise-in March 2nd 2024
Replies: 3
Views: 663

Re: Arizona Corvair Cruise-in March 2nd 2024

More goodies we will be handing out at the show on March 2nd. A flexible "CORVAIR" key fob (or a decoration for your toolbox).

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