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by iabuell
Tue Oct 01, 2013 6:49 pm
Forum: DIY - Explanations and Demonstrations
Topic: Rebuild Corvair Wire Wheel Hubcaps
Replies: 7
Views: 2244

Re: Rebuild Corvair Wire Wheel Hubcaps

I've been wondering for awhile how to refurb my hubcaps and those videos really helped, thanks! Finished all four today with the help of my dad. Its was a lot harder than I thought and took 7 straight hours :O. We found out that lacquer thinner and steel wool were a better choice to take off the old...
by iabuell
Fri Sep 06, 2013 4:42 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: What is the age range of Corvair Fans? (POLL)
Replies: 150
Views: 153322

Re: What is the age range of Corvair Fans? (POLL)

Im 17 and don't intend on getting rid of my Corvair anytime soon! Surprised more kids my age don't enjoy classic cars...
by iabuell
Mon Aug 05, 2013 12:56 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Acceleration problem
Replies: 2
Views: 384

Re: Acceleration problem

Its a lot better than before now that the carbs are rebuilt, but it seems to happen 1 in 20 times I accelerate.When the hesitation does occur, its only for at most 2 seconds and then the car will accelerate and run smoothly.
by iabuell
Mon Aug 05, 2013 10:54 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Acceleration problem
Replies: 2
Views: 384

Acceleration problem

Ever since I had my Corvair I've had this sort of burping noise upon accelerating, and I would not gain speed till it stopped. Figuring it was the carbs, I got kits and rebuilt them. Now, the burping is reduced by about 30%, but it still happens. Anyone have an idea what I can do to get rid of it fo...
by iabuell
Thu Jul 04, 2013 10:59 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Help, Battery Drain
Replies: 1
Views: 518

Help, Battery Drain

Within the last month the Gen-Fan light has been staying on after the car has been turned completely off. It leaves the electricity on, and drains my battery dry. After tapping the voltage regulator The light turns off and I have no problems. The regulator itself looks pretty new, so its probably no...
by iabuell
Sat May 11, 2013 5:22 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: gas tank / filler tube leakage
Replies: 12
Views: 2526

gas tank / filler tube leakage

So I just filled up my gas tank for the first time since we got the car. As soon as I get home though it starts to leak. After inspecting it a bit more my dad thought it might be the filler tube leaking instead of the actual gas tank ( because of where it was leaking from). We want to check it out, ...
by iabuell
Sun May 05, 2013 10:15 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: fan belt question
Replies: 19
Views: 5183

Re: fan belt question

What year is the car and what engine? I personaly always run premium but the 80hp and 95hp engines will run fine on regular unleaded as long as your cooling system is working properly and carbs are jetted correctly,,these are air cooled engines and the head fins and air passage ways need to be clea...
by iabuell
Sun May 05, 2013 9:13 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: First car is my first Corvair
Replies: 3
Views: 404

First car is my first Corvair

Hello everyone! I wanted to introduce a little about myself and my newly acquired 1968 Corvair Monza. I live in near Chicago Illinois and have been a classic car lover practically my whole life. Ever since I was a kid my father would take me to the weekly car shows during the summer. I would look on...
by iabuell
Sun May 05, 2013 8:20 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: fan belt question
Replies: 19
Views: 5183

Re: fan belt question

I was given a Clark's Corvair catalog when the vehicle was bought. I assumed It would be more expensive than a typical auto store so I tossed It aside and it was only used for reference when looking for a few parts. I also am not the biggest fan of waiting for shipping either. But your completely ri...
by iabuell
Sun May 05, 2013 1:11 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: fan belt question
Replies: 19
Views: 5183

Re: fan belt question

Thanks a lot for the info guys, I've never gotten so detailed of an answer from a forum. I'll be heading to my local auto parts store to pick up the new belt as soon as possible. I have another question too, but I don't feel it would be right to clog up the forum with more threads so I'll just post ...
by iabuell
Fri May 03, 2013 6:02 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: fan belt question
Replies: 19
Views: 5183

fan belt question

I recently got a 68 Monza and while inspecting the fan belt I realized it needed replaced. It looked too big and loose to be the right size so I was wondering what the right size would be. The previous owner had 7575 XL on it, but I have seen on other websites that its actually 6597. Can anyone conf...

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