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- Wed Apr 17, 2024 5:54 pm
- Forum: V8's - V6's - and...?
- Topic: Rear engine Rover V8 Parts?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 80
Re: Rear engine Rover V8 Parts?
I'm trying to figure out what parts are needed to put a Rover(Buick/Olds) aluminum V8 into the back of a Corvair using the Corvair transaxle. I've contacted D&D Fabrications (they build Buick/Rover engines) and Kennedy Engineered Products and neither of them have Corvair adapters. Saw a bellhou...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 12:01 pm
- Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
- Topic: '66 Sprint Convertible resto aka "my first car/first Corvair"
- Replies: 43
- Views: 1776
Re: '66 Sprint Convertible resto aka "my first car/first Corvair"
Fred has it right, those segmented brake shoes are old-school metallic linings. I installed metallic brakes when I had the car in the early 70s. Those old shoes were still in place when I started the restoration. While the front shoes were/are in great shape, the rears were paper thin in places. Rem...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:21 am
- Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
- Topic: '66 Sprint Convertible resto aka "my first car/first Corvair"
- Replies: 43
- Views: 1776
Re: '66 Sprint Convertible resto aka "my first car/first Corvair"
Who knew a guy could spend an entire day configuring and connecting things at the south end of the tunnel? That was my Sunday: DSCF7118.JPG DSCF7112.JPG DSCF7114.JPG Well, I lied a little about Sunday. I also took a minute to install the previously sandblasted and painted front bumper brackets into ...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 8:55 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Melting wires, simple question
- Replies: 27
- Views: 718
Re: Melting wires, simple question
Options for melted wires in engine harness: (This is a comprehensive list) 1) Short circuit in Tail/license light circuit. Circuit has overcurrent protection so not likely. 2) Short circuit in Turn/brake light circuit. Circuit has overcurrent protection so not likely. 3) Short circuit in Reverse lig...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:24 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: main fuse box under dash
- Replies: 8
- Views: 266
Re: main fuse box under dash
Hmm... 12 days since the original post and good answers and advice but no response from the OP.
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:33 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: 140 miss at constant speed only
- Replies: 24
- Views: 429
Re: 140 miss at constant speed only
I've seen this before. The ones I've fixed were caused by poor contact at the points-plate grounding spring. Vacuum advance only occurs at cruise and when it advances, the points plate moves and the grounding spring loses contact between its moving and fixed element.
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 5:37 am
- Forum: Corvair Talk
- Topic: Silent Cam Gear
- Replies: 36
- Views: 978
Re: Silent Cam Gear
Your cam's set screws are an advanced counter-measure that prevents the gear from slipping. This modification is usually reserved for high-performance or racing engines. Is your cam gear all aluminum? "Silent" cam gears were either an aluminum hub with nylon teeth or all-fiber construction...
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 9:36 am
- Forum: Corvair Talk
- Topic: Does anyone have a Greenbrier with a factory camper?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 142
Re: Does anyone have a Greenbrier with a factory camper?
I did 50 years ago, does that count? Technically mine was based on a Corvair 95 Deluxe Corvan, not a GB. Starting with a panel allowed factory installation of screened, louvered windows along with a full interior kit.
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 6:27 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Melting wires, simple question
- Replies: 27
- Views: 718
Re: Melting wires, simple question
M&H Electric does offer a 64 Corvair engine harness already modified for an internally regulated alternator, part number 44053. [Url][https://wiringharness.com/ymm-search-results-table?year_id=1964&make_id=4&carline_id=102][url] That harness will take care of the rewiring but the cause o...
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 3:25 pm
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: 1963 Corvair fold down seat operation help needed
- Replies: 6
- Views: 163
Re: 1963 Corvair fold down seat operation help needed
Except for '60 and '68-9, I don't think there were latches, just a spring clip. A quick review of the 63 owners manual, page 20, confirms this. https://www.corvair.org/chapters/corvanatics/files/documents/ownman/63OM.pdf Maybe someone put a '60 rear seat in your car. I do recall the seat latch in my...
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 11:23 pm
- Forum: Corvair Talk
- Topic: I'm Baaaack!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 278
Re: I'm Baaaack!
Two new knees! That's a lot of rehab! Good to see you back.
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 12:01 pm
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Melting wires, simple question
- Replies: 27
- Views: 718
Re: Melting wires, simple question
64 engine harness. You may have to modify for an alternator or Clarks/M&H may offer a 64 harness already modified.
Obviously you need to find the cause of the high current or short.
Exactly what do you have for electronic ignition and coil? Any wiring modifications?
Obviously you need to find the cause of the high current or short.
Exactly what do you have for electronic ignition and coil? Any wiring modifications?
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 12:52 pm
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Alternator swap?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1062
Re: Alternator swap?
If you want to get "all fancy" and measure the actual drain, be aware that this test is the absolute fastest way to fry an ammeter. Required time to fry is under 0.1 seconds; maybe closer to 0.01 seconds. The best way is to obtain a 1-ohm resistor (10 or 20 watt rating), put some clips on ...
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 12:05 pm
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Alternator swap?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1062
Re: Alternator swap?
12.8 volts running could be a lot of things but one thing it isn't is "right". Bad alternator or bad regulator or bad battery. Pick one, pick two, or pick three. You're going to need a proper diagnostic, including parasitic drain while not running, to figure out the culprit)(s).
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 9:37 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Alternator swap?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1062
Re: Alternator swap?
What equipment is in your car that makes it need a higher output alternator? Why would the alternator ruin your battery; that's more of a regulator or wiring issue. If you go with an internally regulated alternator, make sure you get the 3-wire, not the 1-wire version so you retain your GEN/FAN warn...
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 9:29 am
- Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
- Topic: '66 Sprint Convertible resto aka "my first car/first Corvair"
- Replies: 43
- Views: 1776
Re: '66 Sprint Convertible resto aka "my first car/first Corvair"
Yesterday: The powertrain went in! :woo: A milestone day for the so-called Craigmobile; at least that's what Cody calls it. IMO, the easiest and safest way to install the transaxle is to do it piecemeal. First, the input shaft goes into the clutch, then the differential goes onto the bell housing: I...