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by bobw
Wed Jul 26, 2017 2:36 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Huffy corvair bicycle.
Replies: 0
Views: 547

Huffy corvair bicycle.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170726/2b6b6dbb1538f6d25de2cfd4fe5b66c0.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170726/7ff610c215b8557888b60668c061b996.jpg Picked up this Huffy for $10 a few weeks ago. It was in pieces but I have mostly put it back together. I am missing the headlight unit though...
by bobw
Sat May 13, 2017 7:46 am
Forum: Corvair Video and Photo Threads
Topic: Close to my first drive
Replies: 17
Views: 5874

Re: Close to my first drive

Sounds like a great project. Good luck with it.

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by bobw
Sat May 06, 2017 4:52 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Temp light on at idle
Replies: 14
Views: 2373

Re: Temp light on at idle

Looks like I was too quick to celebrate. Once the car warmed up the oil pressure light came on at idle again, I started losing power and couldn't get the car above 55mph. Then it started overheating and the noises started. Pulled over immediately and left the car on the side of the road until after ...
by bobw
Wed May 03, 2017 3:14 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Temp light on at idle
Replies: 14
Views: 2373

Re: Temp light on at idle

Thanks to everyone for the help and ideas. I replaced the oil pressure switch today and cured the dash light issue.

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by bobw
Wed May 03, 2017 12:06 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Temp light on at idle
Replies: 14
Views: 2373

Re: Temp light on at idle

The new alternator bracket came with a new switch installed. Today I am picking up the oil pressure switch socket and I will put my old switch back in to see if that helps.

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by bobw
Tue May 02, 2017 6:42 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Temp light on at idle
Replies: 14
Views: 2373

Re: Temp light on at idle

This is the first time this has happened. I just converted to an alternator over the weekend, not sure if that has anything to do with it. There were no odd noises when the light came on but I have noticed occasional shuddering when turning off the car lately and the idle does seem a little low. I w...
by bobw
Tue May 02, 2017 12:48 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Temp light on at idle
Replies: 14
Views: 2373

Re: Temp light on at idle

It's a 1964 110 pg. Could it be a low pressure issue?

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by bobw
Tue May 02, 2017 12:23 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Temp light on at idle
Replies: 14
Views: 2373

Temp light on at idle

What would cause the temp light to come on at idle but go out as soon as rpm's are increased? This happened driving to work this morning. I pulled over and the belt is on and all appears to be ok. Then the car wouldn't start for about 10 minutes, just cranked. But started right up after 10 minutes w...
by bobw
Mon Jul 04, 2016 3:28 pm
Forum: Corvair of the Month Calendar Page (Sponsored by Clark's Corvair Parts)
Topic: VOTE - Corvair of the Month July 2016
Replies: 9
Views: 3551

Re: ENTER - Corvair of the Month July 2016

1964 monza sedan, 110HP w/pg. I have owned this car since December 2015. I have had the carbs rebuilt and added a set of vintage Mitchell trombones, added my Thule roofrack with bike racks for carrying mountain bikes(it also works for carrying lumber, plywood and drywall) and a front S-10 spoiler. I...
by bobw
Wed Oct 21, 2015 4:01 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: manual choke cable in a '61
Replies: 4
Views: 1031

Re: manual choke cable in a '61

Thanks Brad, I removed the original cable today with no issues. The new cable is close to 3 feet longer so I guess it will get cut down once I have it run through the car (Clark's does note that the cable is longer). It also looks like I need to fab a new mounting bracket where the knob mounts under...
by bobw
Wed Oct 21, 2015 2:04 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: manual choke cable in a '61
Replies: 4
Views: 1031

Re: manual choke cable in a '61

I haven't really considered upgrading to the automatic choke yet. I sent the 61 carbs to Wolf for a rebuild and those are ready to go and I have a new choke cable from Clark's. I use the choke knob on my motorcycle every morning when I start it so I am not worried about needing to use the choke. I a...
by bobw
Tue Oct 20, 2015 5:13 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: manual choke cable in a '61
Replies: 4
Views: 1031

manual choke cable in a '61

Now that it's getting cold, I need to replace the choke cable on my '61 and also put on my Wolf rebuilt carbs. I'm currently running '62 carbs with no choke hooked up and it's getting harder to start. Anyone have any tips on replacing the choke cable? I have a new one from Clark's on hand.
by bobw
Thu Oct 01, 2015 4:20 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: LM vs. EM Debate.
Replies: 277
Views: 192523

Re: LM vs. EM Debate.

it's all about the lines..... the roof line that is. EM sedans are where it's at!
by bobw
Thu Mar 19, 2015 7:30 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: 63 102HP engine value
Replies: 3
Views: 541

63 102HP engine value

I have someone interested in the 102 engine out of my 63 parts car. The engine ran when parked(the car was hit and totaled 2 years ago) with recently replaced push rod tube o-rings. It is currently mated to a 3 sp but the prospective buyer wants to mate it to a pg in a 65 vert. First of all, will th...
by bobw
Thu Sep 11, 2014 3:48 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Charging issue
Replies: 17
Views: 3052

Re: Charging issue

Thanks Brad, I'll try this tonight.
by bobw
Tue Sep 09, 2014 12:49 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Charging issue
Replies: 17
Views: 3052

Re: Charging issue

I did not polarize it, but it wasn't a new generator, I swapped it off my parts car. The car still seems to run well, it just keeps draining the battery.

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