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I think, perhaps, that lithium batteries are a necessary evil. When treated properly and when they work correctly, they can provide a lot of rechargeable energy storage that modern society has found to be necessary. They kind of remind me of the very large fuel storage and power needed for the Space...

:welcome2: :tu: :wrench: Welcome to the Corvair Forum! » Tue Apr 16, 2024 8:42 pm Hello from Tacoma Washington! Just Purchased a 64 Corvair Monza this past weekend as a project. Starting a Project thread to document the journey but here are some pics of Pebbles for good faith. :chevy: Based on your ...

:goodpost: The electric fuel pumps I have placed in-service appear to be very reliable and relatively easy to change-out, if necessary. I believe that reliability of the electric fuel pump is greatly improved when a quality fuel filter is placed in-line, between the fuel tank and the pump inlet. Mou...

:goodpost: Dwell time is measured in the number of degrees of the distributor’s rotation through which the contacts of the points are closed. https://pertronixbrands.com/cdn/shop/files/PerTronix_Perfomance_Brands_Rev_Logo.png?v=1708631867&width=500 UNDERSTANDING IGNITION DWELL Kelli Murrow 5 min...

A new engine compartment wiring harness may not match the actual, modified configuration present in your engine compartment. A conversion from a generator (1964) to an alternator requires some modifications, as would the use of an external voltage regulator vs. an internal electronic voltage regulat...

:goodpost: I have a copy of 1960-1969 Corvair Manual Errors which I have attached below. The Corvair Assembly Manuals published by GM often contain fastener torque specifications that are not found in the Shop Manuals. https://ssl.corvair.com/photo-index/C7315.jpg Assembly Manual Example Page Showin...

https://static01.nyt.com/images/2021/03/03/climate/02cli-electric-illo/02cli-electric-illo-superJumbo-v2.jpg What is the advantage of an electric vehicle? If the goal is to reduce the usage of fossil fuels in trucks and cars, we will still need large capacity electricity generation facilities and a...

If you want to read more on electric Corvairs, search for electrovair using the Search tool at the top of the Corvair Forum screen. Unfortunately, many of the photograph and video links have been broken, as the original Internet posts are no longer on the Web. I saved some of the photographs of the ...

The secondary carburetors do not have much spring pressure closing the throttle butterfly valves. Only the small springs on the secondary accelerator pump mechanism apply any pressure to close those secondary throttles. :think: THEORY: Because the secondary carburetors see little use, the throttle m...

I highly recommend watching the YouTube video produced by Larry Claypool! ...end of my dissertation.

FROM THE WORKBENCH OF LARRY CLAYPOOL: Powerglide Transmissions

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Modified PCV Configuration.jpg Looks pretty good! The modified PCV system configuration appears to duplicate the standard setup used in 1964-1965 (as long as there is a fixed orifice restricting the tube connected to the vacuum balance tube, and the other hose is connected to an air filter input to...

Some high output high performance ignition coils have a very low primary resistance. It may almost look like it reads zero ohms if you don't check it carefully. The standard Delco coil has a 1.42 ohm Primary resistance. Most aftermarket coils have either 1.5 ohm or 3.0 ohms Primary resistance. These...

A clear, detailed photograph of your 1964 engine compartment may be helpful, as it may help us to see what you have there and what changes to the electrical hardware have been made. A close-up of the heated/melted/damaged wiring would also probably be helpful in communicating the nature of your wiri...

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81YfsuMDgaL._AC_SL1500_.jpg Sat Apr 06, 2024 12:34 pm Brad - I do us dielectric grease on contacts, but I'm reluctant to use it on the dimmer rheostat wire as it is nichrome wire and it can get warm, ever hot. That said I've never measured the wire temperature wi...

If you do not have the rocker arms adjusted properly, that could be the reason that the ticking noise you hear only begins once the engine is warm. The shop manual procedure basically has you adjusting the valvetrain for zero clearance. THEN... the rocker arm nut is turned an additional ½ turn tight...

Is your video posted on YouTube? If it is just click on the YouTube SHARE button and copy/paste the address directly into your Corvair Forum post. https://yt3.ggpht.com/ytc/AIdro_n-eQoEx0U3eCCzBiVOzzG19nw_ygE8nZWMBHywTcGukxw=s88-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj :link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDsNCV88KE...