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by Corvair1
Tue Oct 15, 2013 3:01 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Super spider exhaust
Replies: 4
Views: 2358

Re: Super spider exhaust

Hi fellows and thank you for all the good info. I have already figured out how we can do it. I would have to go back to regular exhaust manifold to give me the space in the wheel well.
I have a friend of mine that does mandrel bending and he says it should not be a problem because the pipes is not ...
by Corvair1
Mon Oct 07, 2013 11:37 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Super spider exhaust
Replies: 4
Views: 2358

Super spider exhaust

Would anyone have an idea how the exhaust is setup on the super
spider from under the fender or have pics?
:sad5:Wow! that was a fast responds. I guess the spider being a concept car their is not to much info on it so I guess I'm on my own with the design work and fabrication.
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by Corvair1
Sun Sep 22, 2013 5:43 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: My Carbs
Replies: 0
Views: 312

My Carbs

Hi fellows good morning of the day to ya. I'm playing around with my carbs again. I was using the 4 primary carb setup which worked quite well except she was running a little on the rich side and she past everything but a gas station... ::-): . I have gone back to my 2 primary's and 2 secondaries ...
by Corvair1
Tue Sep 17, 2013 5:51 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Axle seal
Replies: 1
Views: 1024

Axle seal

Hi fellows. spent some time in the hospital so I haven't had much time to play around on the net. I'm at home now an playing around with my vair. ::-): One of my seals on my axle is leaking and I'm wondering if i is a good idea to change bearings as well.
by Corvair1
Thu Jun 13, 2013 1:30 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Manual Transmission
Replies: 4
Views: 2559

Re: Manual Transmission

We had it on the hoist today started it up and she sounded like a coffee grinder.... :eek: The sound came from the transmission. I have an other transmission but I have to identify it first. The numbers on the transmission that I can find is USE HYPOID LUBE, GM2 3858954, on the cover GM 3859956 A P ...
by Corvair1
Wed Jun 12, 2013 3:18 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Manual Transmission
Replies: 4
Views: 2559

Manual Transmission

Hi fellows,
How can you tell if a manual transmission is a 4 speed?
by Corvair1
Fri Jun 07, 2013 7:14 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Temp wiring
Replies: 5
Views: 1611

Temp wiring

Good morning fellows,
I'm having trouble connecting my head temp gauge. Do you think I can remember if the connection is out of the harness near the coil or the wires coming out of the drivers side shroud. Haven't had a chance to crawl under to see yet... ::-):
by Corvair1
Mon May 27, 2013 9:00 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Engine Update
Replies: 89
Views: 10921

Re: Engine Update

This is what she sounds like
by Corvair1
Mon May 27, 2013 1:34 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Odometer
Replies: 2
Views: 450

Re: Odometer

Thanks Brad, this will help.
by Corvair1
Sun May 26, 2013 7:07 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Odometer
Replies: 2
Views: 450

Odometer

Hi fellows, My speedometer works but my odometer does not, any ideas?
by Corvair1
Thu May 23, 2013 6:30 pm
Forum: DIY - Explanations and Demonstrations
Topic: Electric Fuel Pump Installations
Replies: 22
Views: 16749

Re: Electric Fuel Pump Installations

This installation is from Rafee and it shows the pump instalation and the fuel line cutting and re-rutting.
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by Corvair1
Mon May 20, 2013 5:43 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Question?
Replies: 3
Views: 565

Question?

Would anyone know how many wires run to the engine compartment electrical harness. the reason I'm asking is I'am installing a twist lock stainless connector and I have to know how many pins I need.
by Corvair1
Thu May 16, 2013 4:06 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Coil install
Replies: 1
Views: 324

Coil install

Hi Fellows, I have to install a new coil for my electronic ignition and I can't remember how the wires from my harness are hooked up. I have a brown and yellow hooked together and a white which has power.
Thanks
by Corvair1
Sun May 12, 2013 6:49 am
Forum: Corvair of the Month Calendar Page (Sponsored by Clark's Corvair Parts)
Topic: CORVAIR OF THE MONTH JUNE 2013
Replies: 36
Views: 9034

Re: ENTER CORVAIR OF THE MONTH FOR JUNE 2013

She is finely on the road, still a lot of tweaking to do. This will be one of the most unusual Corvair engines around.... ::-):
This is Corvair One's New Look.
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Fancy aluminum oil pan for better heat dissipation.
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More fancy aluminum stuff.
Valve Covers 600 ...
by Corvair1
Wed May 08, 2013 5:52 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Cold Air Intake
Replies: 4
Views: 873

Re: Cold Air Intake

Hi Stephan, if you want to run cooler install water and alcohol injection system. I'm having one built by Snow Performance for mine.
These vents are being installed on mine and will be eventually electrically operated and will be based on temperature.

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This is my ariginal carb setup ...
by Corvair1
Wed May 08, 2013 5:02 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Cold Air Intake
Replies: 4
Views: 873

Re: Cold Air Intake

Hi Stephan, here is my setup. Velocity stacks.
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