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by Homebrew
Sun Nov 16, 2014 3:36 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: New-to-me 66 Corsa!
Replies: 116
Views: 25097

Re: New-to-me 66 Corsa!

Bob
How about some close up shots of them manifolds when you replace them gaskets. Looks like there is sorta plenum inside. Appears to been welded on a aluminum tube. 1/2 inch maybe 3/8 top and bottom plate? How about it? You have 40 mm would like all the details as it could be duplicated and ...
by Homebrew
Sun Nov 16, 2014 9:46 am
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: New-to-me 66 Corsa!
Replies: 116
Views: 25097

Re: New-to-me 66 Corsa!

Bob looks like a solid start.

I am in the process of using the same type of carb set up. Don't know what size you have however will be using 34 mm for the correct size motor I will be using. Carbs come in right and left sides. Be interested to see what type of hand made manifolds they used. I will ...
by Homebrew
Sun Nov 16, 2014 9:20 am
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: 65 Corsa Convertible project
Replies: 180
Views: 25978

Re: 65 Corsa Convertible project

What type of air cleaners you supporting? Also like to know what type filters? I believe the air cleaners same as what I just came across just need good air filters. Are yours K&N?
by Homebrew
Sun Nov 16, 2014 7:25 am
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: County98's Learn as I Go Thread
Replies: 320
Views: 60345

Re: County98's Learn as I Go Thread

Just went thru this thread and remember when I purchased my first Corsa. Like you also retired AF did not agree with me so went back to work.

Some advice on the shifter rebuild... Before final assembly take the time to re-bush the shift tube. I use flange bushings from MSC and have had great ...
by Homebrew
Wed May 16, 2012 2:56 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Shifter base shims
Replies: 7
Views: 924

Re: Shifter base shims

Had to ask did the copper tube go the entire length of the shift tube?
by Homebrew
Sat Dec 03, 2011 3:03 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New Corvair Owner Houston area
Replies: 15
Views: 2000

Re: New Corvair Owner Houston area

Look into Bob Helts books. For a first corvair purchase seems you did very well. Good luck as these car alway multiply...just ask anyone.
by Homebrew
Sun Aug 14, 2011 11:22 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: front crossmember
Replies: 10
Views: 1473

Re: front crossmember

Never posted a pix on forum before. Pm me your email and can send a att.
by Homebrew
Sun Aug 14, 2011 7:54 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Brake Problem
Replies: 12
Views: 1391

Re: Brake Problem

May have to bench bleed the master. Is mostly required on newly installed master cyl fittings ans hoses usually in new box. Sounds like you sucked in air possibly by running empty on res.
by Homebrew
Sun Aug 14, 2011 7:41 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: front crossmember
Replies: 10
Views: 1473

Re: front crossmember

Have two off car sittin in garage. Off 65 but who gives a care. In east Tenn near exit 8 on hwy 81.
by Homebrew
Sat Mar 20, 2010 5:38 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: The infamous EDIS conversion
Replies: 47
Views: 8927

Re: The infamous EDIS conversion

Nick,

Had a couple questions (FROM DONOR CAR)
1 Crank angle (VR) Sensor
1 reluctor wheel (36 minus 1 tooth)
1 6-cylinder coil pack
1 EDIS Module
Associated wiring, to include the connectors for the sensor, coil, and control module. These parts shouldn't cost you more than $150 at the junkyard ...
by Homebrew
Sat Jan 30, 2010 8:59 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: FITCH SPRING RUBBERS?
Replies: 10
Views: 1950

Re: FITCH SPRING RUBBERS?

Kevin,
Wanted to thank you for the help. Posted a request on CC and Bigwave added different information. Same instructions with detailed settings for alignment. Parts arrived day before yesterday. There were two sets with addition of two big washers. My thinking is the washers are to be installed ...
by Homebrew
Sat Jan 23, 2010 7:53 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: FITCH SPRING RUBBERS?
Replies: 10
Views: 1950

Re: FITCH SPRING RUBBERS?

Unsafe,
Don't have a Sprint but do have one nice Corsa and always looking for improvement. When I was stationed there I lived in Wasilla and rode at Hatchers Pass. I have to tell you them are some of the biggest high marks I ever did. If you could find them instruction it would be a great help. I ...
by Homebrew
Sat Jan 23, 2010 3:42 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: FITCH SPRING RUBBERS?
Replies: 10
Views: 1950

Re: FITCH SPRING RUBBERS?

Unsafe ,
Those are the exact ones on the cover. Know knowing this I will have 2 sets. I bought them on e-bay and I guess they no longer had a need for them. If you post the instructions it would be greatly appreciated. Sounds simple enough though. Seen where you had a fitch and have to say...I have ...
by Homebrew
Sat Jan 23, 2010 10:11 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: FITCH SPRING RUBBERS?
Replies: 10
Views: 1950

Re: FITCH SPRING RUBBERS?

New at this never posted a pix before. Will try .
by Homebrew
Sat Jan 23, 2010 8:05 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: FITCH SPRING RUBBERS?
Replies: 10
Views: 1950

FITCH SPRING RUBBERS?

Was hoping someone would have some information on these suspensions bushings. Placement and some pictures would be a great help. I recently scored which I believe is 2 sets. They contain 4 big bushings and 4 little bushings. Understanding big ones two be installed between rear springs in place of ...
by Homebrew
Sat Jan 23, 2010 7:47 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New to Site
Replies: 4
Views: 905

New to Site

Just wanted to say hello. Name is Steve, been into these cars since early 80's. Retired out of Air Force which took me many places. Used to live in Alaska and now live in TN. Currently working on four cars now, using to complete two in the garage. Like this forum and hope it catches on you guys did ...

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