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by boatbob2
Thu Jul 31, 2014 4:45 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: What happens if....?
Replies: 7
Views: 829

Re: What happens if....?

that's the same nut (but,painted black) that H Clinton gave to the Russian to reset...if you turn that button,you automatically become a russian subject......
by boatbob2
Thu Jul 31, 2014 4:38 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Ralf Nader Speaking Engagement
Replies: 11
Views: 1037

presidential vote.........

I have it on good authority,that my black lab retriever,should run for president,after all,she is 100% black,and has AKC papers to prove her AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP,and l,obozo is only 7% black,43% ARAB.and 50 % white. and cant prove his American citizenship.
by boatbob2
Sun Mar 09, 2014 2:27 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Best internal engine cleaner.
Replies: 6
Views: 1039

Re: Best internal engine cleaner.

HI,for yearsI have been using 2 qts of 30 wt oil and 3 qts of trans oil,this is SUPER hi detergent oil,run (idle) watch temp guage,I usually let run about 1 hour,change oil and filter. I once bought a 1961 Corvair Station Wagon (bought it in 1969)the oil had probably never been changed,when I drove ...
by boatbob2
Fri Mar 07, 2014 1:42 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: pensylvania bondo bucket
Replies: 456
Views: 65878

Re: pensylvania bondo bucket

Hi All, I THINK. We have been cussing the wrong people, I DOUBT that the dealer that sold that car, had anything to do with those terrible repairs. The car itself looked pretty nice, until the new owner started looking close. I'm not sticking up for the dealer that sold the car, but the dealers don'...
by boatbob2
Sun Mar 02, 2014 10:14 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Rear Spoiler w/LED Brakelight Ideas?
Replies: 10
Views: 1038

Re: Rear Spoiler w/LED Brakelight Ideas?

1987 Firebird has a spoiler with the center brake light...check YOU -PULL YARDS,
by boatbob2
Sun Aug 18, 2013 7:14 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Overheated...
Replies: 4
Views: 481

Re: Overheated...

IF and WHEN you break the belt,And the light comes on,turn on the HEATER, this will help to cool it,DO NOT DRIVE VERY FAR,
by boatbob2
Sun Aug 18, 2013 7:07 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: input shaft oil seal
Replies: 2
Views: 271

input shaft oil seal

On the input shaft from the engine into trans,there are 2 oil seals,clark does NOT have them,go to EBAY,enter oil seal ,,NATIONAL PART # 471707N,is the correct seal,the price for 2 seals is $14.92,with free shipping..instead of taking trans apart,to replace inner seal (same part #) I put both seals ...
by boatbob2
Tue May 07, 2013 11:26 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Oil leak on top side
Replies: 14
Views: 1478

Re: Oil leak on top side

Are you SURE you have the correct bolt???Also you can add a plastic washer under the bolt head,
by boatbob2
Tue Apr 02, 2013 12:57 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Well this sucks
Replies: 44
Views: 2807

Re: Well this sucks

I had a clarks oil filter come apart,about 3 months ago,cost me an engine,lite didnt come on until engine locked up.... :nono: :banghead: :angry:
by boatbob2
Sun Dec 02, 2012 5:13 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Rust treatment
Replies: 6
Views: 787

Re: Rust treatment

POR 15 is JUNK,i sand blasted the chassis of my 48 Ford coupe,painted the por 15 junk,3 months later the por 15 came off in sheets,i blasted it again,epoxy primed it,and sprayed it with bed liner material,that was 7 years ago,still looks GREAT (today)
by boatbob2
Fri Nov 16, 2012 1:52 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: 1960 Back to the Future
Replies: 5
Views: 586

Re: 1960 Back to the Future

When you get it started,its going to sound like someone is inside the engine,beating on it,put 4 qts of trans fluid,1 qt of 30 weight oil in in,start it,let it run,(watch it dont overheat) after all the noise stops,drain all oil,change filter,fill with oil,if its cold outside,thin oil,if warm,30 wt ...
by boatbob2
Wed Nov 07, 2012 11:01 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Cars of today that you can use the seats for an EM
Replies: 5
Views: 719

Re: Cars of today that you can use the seats for an EM

Hi I used the complete interior of a Mazda 3,1993,fits decently...
by boatbob2
Tue Oct 30, 2012 9:34 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Weller propane soldering torch
Replies: 3
Views: 629

Re: Weller propane soldering torch

Sorry,its BUTANE...my bad.....
by boatbob2
Mon Oct 29, 2012 11:34 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Weller propane soldering torch
Replies: 3
Views: 629

Weller propane soldering torch

Which manufacturer of propane refills should i use for this small torch??
by boatbob2
Thu Sep 27, 2012 2:12 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: pensylvania bondo bucket
Replies: 456
Views: 65878

Re: pensylvania bondo bucket

Hi Mart,i have to say,your work is very good,Ive never owned a Corvair with major rust,BUT,i dont buy one from further north that south Virginia,and I PERSONALLY INSPECT THEM,,(ive owned 9 Corvairs) if ANYONE is looking to buy a car sight un-seen,and the car is in NORTH FLORIDA let me know and i wil...
by boatbob2
Fri Sep 14, 2012 3:23 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Fuel pump leak
Replies: 7
Views: 1627

Re: Fuel pump leak

Your fuel pump diaphram is bad (cracked,Hole or just plain worn out) time to change the pump, ,maybe an electric pump from RAFEE,would be better...

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