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- Tue May 21, 2024 6:17 pm
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: CCLARK'S SMALL CHROME AIR CLEANERS
- Replies: 13
- Views: 511
Re: CCLARK'S SMALL CHROME AIR CLEANERS
So to take it back to the original question "I'm thinking about..." I have to ask: Is your OEM air filter system so bad? Think about it: You're taking ONE big air filter, and replacing it with 4 SMALLER air filters that while it looks cool, will be less efficient (not to mention the whole...
- Tue May 21, 2024 2:11 pm
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Upper Control arm bushing nut torque
- Replies: 8
- Views: 291
Re: Upper Control arm bushing nut torque
O.K. I found a new Clark's c2130 (upper "A" arm bushing bolt) and it is 5/16" (1/2" head bolt) UNF (24 per inch) and is a Grade 8 bolt. I have not found the GM bolt number or spec. Unless GM used a Grade 9 bolt (unlikely). The 65 shop manual line 12. spec. of 35-40 ft. lbs. (same...
- Tue May 21, 2024 1:45 pm
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Oil Pressure Issue at startup
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1225
Re: Oil Pressure Issue at startup
I'll add that at one time many said you should "stretch" the oil pressure regulator spring on an old engine since they loose tension. THAT IS NOT CORRECT! I 100% agree that it is not correct to stretch that spring but that's due to a reason you don't mention. Stretching that spring does a...
- Tue May 21, 2024 10:05 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Upper Control arm bushing nut torque
- Replies: 8
- Views: 291
Re: Upper Control arm bushing nut torque
Hmm, 1/2" heads are on 5/16" bolts typically (they make different head sizes, but unusual for these normal style bolts). So I would go with "yep, that seems tight" and not all the way to 35 ft-lbs. If there are 6 lines on the bolt head, then that is grade 8, so 25 ft-lbs dry. If...
- Tue May 21, 2024 9:30 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Oil Pressure Issue at startup
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1225
Re: Oil Pressure Issue at startup
I've taken apart engines and seen the same thing Jim mentioned - the oil pressure regulator piston was "sticking" due to grimy sludge packed in the piston hole the spring sits in. A basic cleaning and the piston moved freely. I'll add that at one time many said you should "stretch&quo...
- Mon May 20, 2024 4:39 pm
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Oil Pressure Issue at startup
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1225
Re: Oil Pressure Issue at startup
When my 66 Vair sits awhile I notice the oil light does not go out until just after the engine starts. To clarify my engine usually starts quickly. Just me --- others can comment on what they observe. While the starter is engaged the oil pressure warning light is dimmer due to the voltage drop when ...
- Mon May 20, 2024 1:17 pm
- Forum: Corvair Talk
- Topic: CORSA BOD playing games on the CCF?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1498
Re: CORSA BOD playing games on the CCF?
I'm a member of the CORSA board of directors. I can't believe anybody on the CORSA board would be inclined to falsify the number of hits on any post. What would that accomplish? Al It is well known the new forum has had some "bugs". Also the "hits" are views requested, NOT the n...
- Mon May 20, 2024 11:06 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Thermistor or Gauge Malfunction?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 298
Re: Thermistor or Gauge Malfunction?
They mystery continues... Today, I took off the left lower shroud to get a look in there and see the condition of the thermister wire. Everything looked OK and no sign of grounding or fraying. I took the right lower shroud off just to see up in there. While the shrouds were off, I did a road test o...
- Sun May 19, 2024 12:13 pm
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Thermistor or Gauge Malfunction?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 298
Re: Thermistor or Gauge Malfunction?
BTW - the original wire that attached to the thermistor had a high temperature woven cloth covering. Now Clark's sells one with a high temperature plastic insulation.
The standard plastic insulation used on automotive wiring will not stand up to the heat near the thermistor.
The standard plastic insulation used on automotive wiring will not stand up to the heat near the thermistor.
- Sun May 19, 2024 11:41 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Thermistor or Gauge Malfunction?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 298
Re: Thermistor or Gauge Malfunction?
I didn't notice anybody mentioning the OVERTEMP warning light sensor is on the passenger side head, and the thermistor for the gauge is on the drivers side head and it sits right above the exhaust manifold so careful routing of the high temperature sending wire is required. It is possible for just o...
- Sun May 19, 2024 11:26 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Stripped screw in my distributor.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 293
Re: Stripped screw in my distributor.
That post only served to hold a foam lubricating pad that rubbed against the distributor cam lobes and provided some lubricant on the cam (to reduce wear of the ignition points rubbing block). [/color] ???????? NO! :eek: :eek: :eek: The post is the pivot point for the moveable points plate (how the...
- Sat May 18, 2024 10:01 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Shifter / 4 speed behavior
- Replies: 9
- Views: 351
Re: Shifter / 4 speed behavior
Gary --- The quick shifter kit Seth mentioned has a spacer about an inch high the original shifter base sits on. Do you have that? For decades it has been said the LM Corsa came with a "quick" shifter, but in fact a few folks proved it is the same as the basic 4 speed shifter, but with a c...
- Sat May 18, 2024 9:40 am
- Forum: Corvair Talk
- Topic: Vented & Unvented Gas Tank Filler Caps
- Replies: 14
- Views: 539
Re: Vented & Unvented Gas Tank Filler Caps
Thanks Al.
- Sat May 18, 2024 9:39 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Carter YH Issues
- Replies: 24
- Views: 602
Re: Carter YH Issues
Thanks Al for the link to the gas cap article - good information. Ken --- If you have a part number for the cap that will vent outward at 1-2 PSI please post it here. The few NEW caps I've bought had a one-way valve that positively closed and at least by crude testing did not allow any pressure to b...
- Fri May 17, 2024 1:14 pm
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Carter YH Issues
- Replies: 24
- Views: 602
Re: Carter YH Issues
That comment from you is laughable ---
- Fri May 17, 2024 9:12 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: New Member Saying Hi
- Replies: 15
- Views: 460
Re: New Member Saying Hi
Thanks everyone for that detailed information. It is very helpful. Unfortunately, we are not exactly spoiled for choice when it comes to Corvairs down under. The only one I can find currently listed is a sad looking 65 Monza coupe with its engine out. I'm not at the point where I can go ahead yet b...