Corvair Forum

Sorry for the dark pictures, but I stopped by the machine shop today, picked up my parts, and another package came in!! Rest of the stuff comes in around Monday, won't be home from a trip North until Tuesday, assembly starts then! First engine rebuild, any tips besides the lifter/camshaft break in? ...

Well, first package came in today. I got a gasket set for my motor and new lifters, as well as some new head nuts and a replacement wiring harness! Thanks to Rafee for some good prices and pretty looking parts! In other news, is it okay to use a cork pan gasket with an aluminum pan? Also, just out o...

Edit again: Cam choices are hard. Just need to pick one and be happy!! In other news, does anyone have a need for a 280, or should I save it along with my 140 block for a rebuild on that

So what I'm looking for is a 304 cam and a new gear, wish me luck. If I can't find anything soon, I'll just get an Tb-10 or a 260, I'd like to be driving soon, as I need a car! Thanks for all the help

Thank you for the article. That summed it up nicely. Also thank you notched for your wisdom!!! Since I am using a stock cam as of now, is it okay to reuse the cam gear? Parts coming Wednesday Thursday can't wait!! Edit: after inspecting my stock cam, three of the lobes have little dimples on them. S...

Also to my understanding, the Otto tb20 has the same duration as the 280?

Thanks guys, so my two options here are just toss in the stock cam, or if it's not in good shape, replace. If I replaced should I go stock again, or a TB-20, 260?

How will this camshaft make the turbo suffer? I'm curious. I'll have to check my old camshaft to see, but I assumed this one would be a bit better?

It was to my understanding that the extra duration helps with boost and CR and lift was what killed turbo motors, I could easily be wrong though.

That's what I thought at first. But clarks cams are a .465 lift, not a .420, I am just hoping it will be okay, I'm on a very tight budget. I got the cam from a friend who bought a turbo motor with a dropped seat during break in.

Hey, great story! I am not myself interested in the engine, but I couldn't help but notice that the user wqqqdster is looking for a 140 hp engine. He states rebuildable, but you never know! Here is the link to his thread: http://www.corvairforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=9804" onclick=...

Hey, So I got my Corvair running, and drove her around for a little. However, after trying to accept the fact that I burned an insane amount of oil, I decided to rebuild. I was blowing clouds of smoke out of the tailpipe, and the PCV tube was blowing not sucking(what does this mean?), and lots of sm...

Love the luggage rack - I know they had them, just not how and if they changed between years. Rather than posting just a compliment, I looked into bench seats. Apparently in 1965, Only the 500 came with a bench seat option - Corsas and Monzas had standard bucket seats. I don't think bench seats came...

You make this look so easy! Been doing my car for a long time and I'm still not even half as close as you are beautiful wagon beautiful work! Wish I could see it in person

When I turn the car over, I get nothing, but if I prime the carb with a. Few pumps, the car turns over then stops, like ignition at the way wrong time, but no backfire.

I cracked open the carb didn't see anything. The gallery between the turbo and carb is new and I see nothing wrong with it. After timing the engine, it now won't start at all?? I must have done something wrong. I'm going to redo it. Any other possibilities? Could there be a leak? Where? I've been to...