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- Thu Jul 31, 2014 4:45 pm
- Forum: Corvair Talk
- Topic: What happens if....?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1050
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......
- Thu Jul 31, 2014 4:38 pm
- Forum: Corvair Talk
- Topic: Ralf Nader Speaking Engagement
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1506
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.
- Sun Mar 09, 2014 2:27 pm
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Best internal engine cleaner.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1403
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 ...
- Fri Mar 07, 2014 1:42 pm
- Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
- Topic: pensylvania bondo bucket
- Replies: 456
- Views: 90239
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 ...
- Sun Mar 02, 2014 10:14 am
- Forum: Corvair Talk
- Topic: Rear Spoiler w/LED Brakelight Ideas?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1459
Re: Rear Spoiler w/LED Brakelight Ideas?
1987 Firebird has a spoiler with the center brake light...check YOU -PULL YARDS,
- Sun Aug 18, 2013 7:14 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Overheated...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 695
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,
- Sun Aug 18, 2013 7:07 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: input shaft oil seal
- Replies: 2
- Views: 374
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 ...
- Tue May 07, 2013 11:26 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Oil leak on top side
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1729
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,
- Tue Apr 02, 2013 12:57 pm
- Forum: Corvair Talk
- Topic: Well this sucks
- Replies: 44
- Views: 4304
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....




- Sun Dec 02, 2012 5:13 pm
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: Rust treatment
- Replies: 6
- Views: 977
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)
- Fri Nov 16, 2012 1:52 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: 1960 Back to the Future
- Replies: 5
- Views: 779
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 ...
- 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: 871
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...
- Tue Oct 30, 2012 9:34 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Weller propane soldering torch
- Replies: 3
- Views: 879
Re: Weller propane soldering torch
Sorry,its BUTANE...my bad.....
- Mon Oct 29, 2012 11:34 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Weller propane soldering torch
- Replies: 3
- Views: 879
Weller propane soldering torch
Which manufacturer of propane refills should i use for this small torch??
- Thu Sep 27, 2012 2:12 pm
- Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
- Topic: pensylvania bondo bucket
- Replies: 456
- Views: 90239
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 ...
- Fri Sep 14, 2012 3:23 pm
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Fuel pump leak
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1967
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...