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by bbodie52
Mon Apr 29, 2024 11:12 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: New Member. 87 Octane gas
Replies: 50
Views: 1163

Re: New Member. 87 Octane gas

When I was in the Air Force, I was stationed at Hanscom AFB (in Bedford) from 1977-1980. Before we were assigned to base housing, I lived in Acton — about 71 miles from Belchertown. We loved living in Massachusetts. I really enjoyed bicycling from Acton through the historical areas in Concord as my ...
by bbodie52
Mon Apr 29, 2024 10:00 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: 65 antenna body
Replies: 7
Views: 290

Re: 65 antenna body

I have attached a section of the 1965 Corvair Assembly Manual that applies to the radio. I hope this helps.
1965 Corvair Assembly Manual - Front Radio Antenna Detail.jpg
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by bbodie52
Mon Apr 29, 2024 9:38 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Clutch not releasing properly
Replies: 8
Views: 261

Re: Clutch not releasing properly

1965 Corvair Clutch Shaft and Linkage.jpg The Corvair Assembly Manuals published by GM often contain fastener torque specifications that are not found in the Shop Manuals. The Assembly Manuals for each model year also contain many engineering diagrams and details not found in the shop manuals. http...
by bbodie52
Mon Apr 29, 2024 9:20 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Clutch not releasing properly
Replies: 8
Views: 261

Re: Clutch not releasing properly

Clutch components can get mixed. The early style or later design can be fitted to any Corvair, but mixing components between the two designs will cause problems. Clark's online catalog covers clutch component matching and interchange. This and subsequent pages of the online catalog should help you t...
by bbodie52
Mon Apr 29, 2024 12:49 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Will not Turn over
Replies: 8
Views: 245

Re: Will not Turn over

You may also want to unplug the large 12 pin multi-connector and examine all of the internal metal connectors to make sure none were damaged, melted or burned when you reversed the battery polarity. There is a small two-wire connector near the firewall. The thicker wire (12 Gauge PPL) is the wire th...
by bbodie52
Mon Apr 29, 2024 12:20 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: New Member. 87 Octane gas
Replies: 50
Views: 1163

Re: New Member. 87 Octane gas

:welcome2: :wave: :wave: Welcome to the Corvair Forum! The symptoms you describe are unusual — even if the fuel you pumped into the tank has an octane rating that is too low — which 87 Octane is. At idle there is little stress on the engine, so detonation in the cylinders (low octane gasoline fuel/a...
by bbodie52
Sun Apr 28, 2024 8:15 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: RARE 1961 CORVAIR LOADSIDE ON DISPLAY IN NORWAY MOTORSHOW!
Replies: 0
Views: 190

RARE 1961 CORVAIR LOADSIDE ON DISPLAY IN NORWAY MOTORSHOW!

Hils på "Loady" Vinterens prosjekt klart for premierevisning på Midtnorsk Motorshow 👍🏼. 1961 Chevrolet Corvair 95 Loadside Norges eneste Loadside 👍🏼 Korte trekk: Produsert første uken i Oktober 1960. 1 av totalt 2844 produsert. Andre eldste kjente eksemplaret i registeret. Importert av me...
by bbodie52
Sat Apr 27, 2024 8:56 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New Member, had Corvairs many years ago.
Replies: 4
Views: 197

Re: New Member, had Corvairs many years ago.

:welcome: Welcome back to the world of Corvairs, and... :welcome2: :wave: :goofywave: Welcome to the Corvair Forum! Hopefully you will find this unique website to be very helpful as you begin your search for your "holy grail" to help satisfy your desire to return to the world of Corvairs! ...
by bbodie52
Fri Apr 26, 2024 4:17 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Drive on the Tail of the Dragon (Tennessesse US Route 129)
Replies: 5
Views: 197

Re: Drive on the Tail of the Dragon (Tennessesse US Route 129)

Deal's Gap to Hiawassee.jpg 1 hr 28 min (72.2 mi) via US-129 S It's not too far from my home. Maybe I should give it a try! I'm 71 years old... do ya think I'm too old to drive a Corvair on the Tail of the Dragon? Maybe I should try it on the Yamaha, first! Or maybe the Hayabusa!! Brad's Yamaha and...
by bbodie52
Fri Apr 26, 2024 3:44 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: It is a Corvair after all.
Replies: 12
Views: 443

Re: It is a Corvair after all.

» Thu Apr 25, 2024 10:27 am Took Zonker out to ride those new to me front Koni's. Look what I found this morning...everything is normal. It always seems to be something with the cars we love. Gotta Pee - 1965 Corvair.jpg 594 and Counting! https://media.istockphoto.com/id/163824762/vector/ashamed-do...
by bbodie52
Fri Apr 26, 2024 3:11 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Gas smell in cabin but only while driving
Replies: 13
Views: 394

Re: Gas smell in cabin but only while driving

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WATCH OUT FOR THOSE CORVAIR GASOLINE LEAKS!!
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by bbodie52
Fri Apr 26, 2024 2:36 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Wolf Enterprises employee's passing.
Replies: 3
Views: 258

Re: Wolf Enterprises employee's passing.

Ron Cleland RIP.jpg RONALD'S OBITUARY U.S. Veteran Ronald Douglas (Ronn Roxx) Cleland, 57, passed away on April 21, 2024, in Dade City, FL. He was born on October 31, 1966, in Tampa, FL to his mother, Huguette Taylor. Ronald graduated from Zephyrhills High School and entered the Army, serving as a ...
by bbodie52
Fri Apr 26, 2024 1:36 pm
Forum: Site Specific Topics
Topic: Internal Server Error
Replies: 16
Views: 470

Re: Internal Server Error

:think: :idea: I'm just guessing at the source of these error messages and server time delays. Many users have migrated over from the CORSA website to the Corvair Forum. We are seeing a significant increase in the number of posts each day, and the average number of network server logons at any given...
by bbodie52
Fri Apr 26, 2024 1:18 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Melting wires, simple question
Replies: 77
Views: 2009

Re: Melting wires, simple question

:goodpost: :clap: » Wed Dec 20, 2023 4:12 pm Both the FAST and Pertronix systems need a source of voltage to power the electronic module. The most-convenient source for power is the ignition coil positive terminal. Allison/Crane Cams/FAST knew that the voltage available at the ignition coil positive...
by bbodie52
Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:39 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Gas smell in cabin but only while driving
Replies: 13
Views: 394

Re: Gas smell in cabin but only while driving

I have not found any online collection of Chevrolet News Bulletins, but once in a while I come across one and file a copy on my PC for future reference and to share with others, when a question comes up on the Corvair Forum, like yours, that might benefit from something in my personal "Corvair ...
by bbodie52
Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:18 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Gas smell in cabin but only while driving
Replies: 13
Views: 394

Re: Gas smell in cabin but only while driving

The attached documents may be of some help.


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