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by 66vairguy
Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:24 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: 3.0 liter Corvair Buggy motor with possible ring issues
Replies: 14
Views: 363

Re: 3.0 liter Corvair Buggy motor with possible ring issues

No one has mentioned the head. You may be pulling a lot of oil past the valves. The intake valves should have an oil seal on them, the exhaust don't. If the seals are there and in good shape I would pull the valve springs off those two cylinders and check for valve stem clearance. Put a dial indica...
by 66vairguy
Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:20 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Changing fuel guage float
Replies: 8
Views: 143

Re: Changing fuel guage float

Yes, my guage is always on empty, it was working half the time, and now is dead. I assume it was checked by the mechanic, thnak you Even folks that don't have a lot of "car" experience, tools, or a works space can benefit from learning from others. It allows you to ask good questions of w...
by 66vairguy
Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:06 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Choke Spring Bracket
Replies: 1
Views: 36

Re: Choke Spring Bracket

Jim -- A few years back South Coast Corsa posted an article on the different head choke brackets and rods -- there ARE A NUMBER OF DIFFERENCES over the years. At the time Clark's catalog was incorrect about what went with what. I'm not sure if Clark's ever fixed their problem.
See
by 66vairguy
Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:59 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: A question about cylindar head temperature
Replies: 20
Views: 2542

Re: A question about cylindar head temperature

Just my thoughts for what they are worth (a buddy says free advice is worth what it costs - :rolling: ). I have always recommended the 110HP engine to folks who don't have a lot of mechanical ability, or don't like to "tinker" with an old car. It performs as well as the 140HP or Turbo belo...
by 66vairguy
Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:40 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Candidates for CORSA Director
Replies: 28
Views: 1019

Re: Candidates for CORSA Director

Once a month there is an informal get together at the mall for ANYONE interested in Corvairs. One fellow brought up the topic of the CORSA elections and I was surprised to learn ONLY ONE person belonged to CORSA and HALF the folks didn't even belong to a local club!!!! As one fellow put it "I'm...
by 66vairguy
Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:18 am
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: 1965 Corsa Coupe
Replies: 72
Views: 1504

Re: 1965 Corsa Coupe

After all these decades the carburetor screws are usually in sad shape. Clark's sells a kit containing new carburetor screws.

See -- https://ssl.corvair.com/user-cgi/search.cgi?part=C5021
by 66vairguy
Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:26 pm
Forum: DIY - Explanations and Demonstrations
Topic: When Valves Don't Measure Up!
Replies: 7
Views: 188

Re: When Valves Don't Measure Up!

That was interesting, BUT I've always wondered about valve seat height variation affecting the height of the valve stem to head spring seat, and of course spring height. So are you saying the valve seat to valve stem retainer groove varies among the valves, or are you saying depth of the valve seat...
by 66vairguy
Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:20 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: '62 Monza convertible "Ralphie"
Replies: 180
Views: 16068

Re: '62 Monza convertible "Ralphie"

I've been done this road a few times. Now I just put in a new gas tank when I get an old car. In the long run it pays off - just me.

Over the years a few folks have posted that eventually the gas tank liner material breaks down and plugs up the system. Just what I have read.

Good luck.
by 66vairguy
Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:12 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Listing to one side
Replies: 10
Views: 292

Re: Listing to one side

Yes camber will affect ride height, especially an amount like 1/4". Jim Brandberg Isanti, MN CorvairRepair.com Agreed - even a soft tire can cause a 1/4" difference. If the rear wheel camber is way off, it could be an adjustment, but it MIGHT be the rubber bushings in the lower camber rod...
by 66vairguy
Tue Mar 26, 2024 1:42 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: A question about cylindar head temperature
Replies: 20
Views: 2542

Re: A question about cylindar head temperature

Thanks for the info No, when I start my car the temp gauge is at 200. I usually don’t drive it till it budges just a tick and under normal driving it usually sits just got under 300. I’ve had it for one summer and just took it out of storage. Driving it yesterday in around 35 degree weather I saw i...
by 66vairguy
Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:55 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: When was the last time you saw an ash tray in a car?
Replies: 14
Views: 222

Re: When was the last time you saw an ash tray in a car?

jfreez wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:48 am good article on it

https://www.thehogring.com/2012/04/28/w ... 0do%20that.
A good article. Also -- how could one smoke and use their cell phone while driving!!!!! :rolling:
by 66vairguy
Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:39 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: A question about cylindar head temperature
Replies: 20
Views: 2542

Re: A question about cylindar head temperature

I just took my 65 Corsa convertible out of storage here in Boston. It’s originally a 180 turbo car but now has the 110 The normal Cyl head gauge reading is around 300 but it’s still in the 30s/40’s here. So it’s the coldest weather I’ve ever run it in The gauge has budged, almost imperceptibly, I w...
by 66vairguy
Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:54 am
Forum: DIY - Explanations and Demonstrations
Topic: Frocking AC car glove box
Replies: 6
Views: 130

Re: Frocking AC car glove box

Spiderman -- I have two A/C cars so that was a helpful tip.

One thing --- is the flocking durable? Just wondering if it rubs off onto items in the glove box.
by 66vairguy
Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:51 am
Forum: DIY - Explanations and Demonstrations
Topic: When Valves Don't Measure Up!
Replies: 7
Views: 188

Re: When Valves Don't Measure Up!

That was interesting, BUT I've always wondered about valve seat height variation affecting the height of the valve stem to head spring seat, and of course spring height. So are you saying the valve seat to valve stem retainer groove varies among the valves, or are you saying depth of the valve seat ...
by 66vairguy
Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:42 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: When was the last time you saw an ash tray in a car?
Replies: 14
Views: 222

When was the last time you saw an ash tray in a car?

A Corvair buddy who owed me a favor gave me an NOS ash tray light for an LM Corvair. It is a neat option.

I realized I can't remember the last time I saw an ashtray in a newer car. How times have changed.

The "cigarette lighter" is now a "power port".
by 66vairguy
Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:49 am
Forum: For Anything else Corvair Powered
Topic: Airplanes with Corvair motors...
Replies: 7
Views: 2750

Re: Airplanes with Corvair motors...

For years the experimental/homebuilt folks looked to building their own engines because small aircraft commercial aircraft engines are EXPENSIVE. ROTAX started out as a supplier of light/small aircraft engines for the hobbyist and now has moved into selling certified engines. Durable and cost effect...

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