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:think: :doh: I failed to think about my answer regarding the foam cam lubricator/breaker plate pivot point. I was trying to say that there is no reason to attempt removal of this portion of the breaker plate in order to install the optical trigger sensor on the other side (in place of the original ...

I believe that the FAST/Crane Cams optical trigger sensor mounts in place of the ignition points on the breaker plate, which is on the breaker plate position opposite from the mounting post you are concerned with. That post only served to hold a foam lubricating pad that rubbed against the distribut...

https://www.corvairforum.com/forum/download/file.php?id=38310 There are two electromagnetic coils inside the gauge. The one depicted on the left side acts like an electromagnetic return "spring" that provides a constant pull of the needle to the left side — whenever the ignition key is ON...

Here is some additional material, including some theory on how the fuel gauge circuit functions. Hopefully this will help with your troubleshooting... The attached wiring schematic shows the fuel gauge circuit on the 1964 Corvair. This is a very basic circuit, with power coming from the fuse block v...

The attached 1963 Corvair Seat Belt Installation Instruction Sheet might be helpful.

https://cache.legacy.net/legacy/images/cobrands/durangoherald/photos/1511164_20240513.jpgx?w=439&h=500&option=3 Timothy Shortle Obituary Timothy Gerard Shortle was a great husband, father, and car enthusiast. Timothy Shortle was born on June 22nd, 1961 in Covina, California. He started his ...

A proper tune-up and system analysis will go a long way toward an easier, more-reliable startup. Follow all of the tuning, throttle synchronization and choke adjustment procedures as covered in the shop manual. A weak coil output or degraded ignition points/faulty condenser can contribute to the pro...

:wave: :welcome2: Welcome to the Corvair Forum! I have been a member of the Corvair Forum since August 2012. In that time I have corresponded with Corvair fans throughout Europe, in South Africa, Japan, Canada, and South America. You are one of very few that I've heard from in Australia! As you said...

The spark plugs on the right side were all rusty. The left side were not. All plugs were black with soot. Must have been running rich. #6 was the cleanest of all. I’ll share a picture below. The carburetor butterflies will not open. I’m not sure why. I’m buying carburetor cleaner and carb kits. My ...

https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2015/11/03/08/56/question-mark-1019820_960_720.jpg https://images.thdstatic.com/productImages/bd972ea4-c550-455c-b293-a43d3857c236/svn/sunex-tools-engine-stands-8300gb-64_1000.jpg A generic engine stand like the one above can be used to mount a Corvair engine, but then...

I don't know your technical background or how comfortable you are with reading Corvair wiring schematic diagrams. Your aftermarket radio likely requires both a switched (ignition switch control) and unswitched power source. The latter draws only a little power, but allows the radio electronics "...

:welcome2: :wave: :wave: Welcome to the Corvair Forum! Sizing Corvair Wheels and Tires :link: http://autoxer.skiblack.com/tires.html Tire pressure The factory recommended tire pressure settings were selected to dial in understeer and provide a comfortable ride on bias ply tires being the important c...

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Original used Corvair speakers may suffer from degraded sound due to the age of the speaker cone material. Cone material may be damaged or torn as they wear out with exposure to heat, moisture, and usage. You may be happier with a modern replacement. :google: :search: https://www.google.com/search?q...

https://www.corvairforum.com/forum/download/file.php?id=38310 There are two electromagnetic coils inside the gauge. The one depicted on the left side acts like an electromagnetic return "spring" that provides a constant pull of the needle to the left side — whenever the ignition key is ON...