Corvair Forum

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

Thanks Al.

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...

American Mel wrote: ↑Thu May 16, 2024 1:06 pm Speaking of criticizing people, . . . . . .

That comment from you is laughable ---

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...

I am thinking about installing Clark's small chrome air cleaners on my 1966 140hp. The installation shown looks kinda hokey. Has anyone installed these ? Okay results? A better way of installing? All idea's appreciated. Thank you, Duke I have no experience with the small air cleaners, but note 66 e...

Dave you are correct that more online exposure is needed. It helped expand our local club. Yes folks in clubs that are not CORSA members could be called "free-loaders", but that attitude won't get folks to join CORSA. When club folks were asked to join CORSA for the benefits, they asked wh...