Corvair Forum

Thanks for the help. Looks like staked seats are out. I will talk to the shop I am planning on using to discuss deep seats and valve height. Thanks again. Larry

I have a 65 corsa 140 and am considering a valve job. Does anyone have any experience with staked valve seats. It appears as if the sharp points produced around the seat would create hot spots. Is this a concern? With deep cut seats do valve springs need to be shimmed? Do 140 engines have a problem ...

I have a 65 Corsa with an odometer reading of 77,000 when it quit working. The Compression runs from 95 to 110 the vacuum gauge vacillates from about 6 pounds to 14 pounds. Engine number TO421RB. It was running pretty smooth when it started making a noise when I start it. I thought it was a broken ...

Thanks for the response on the glues. I didn't want to hijack the post. Thanks again Larry

How do you stick the inter fender insulation to the car. I have had difficulty getting ti to stick. Thanks Larry

Check the PCV system to insure the small hole is not plugged. If plugged it can cause pressure in the crank case causing a leak. The fumes will enter the cabin thru the heater. Larry

My error a 65 corsa hit the wrong button. Larry

I was just in Dallas at the grassy knoll and there is a glimpse of a corvair going by after the shooting. People must have used them.

I have a 69 corsa convertible. The heater runs me out if I run it on high. If it is cool and I put the top down I run the heater and it is extremely hot with the motor at 350 degrees. It is just a matter of keeping the engine clean and making sure the pcv system is clean and working. Larry

Optimistic is probably generous. 33% difference is a lot. You can get about 140 HP if you go to 4500 rpm which most people never use except in racing: you get 137 HP. I suppose HP sold cars in the 60's and were overrated. Can we start a class action suite? Just for fun. Larry

I questioned the HP of my 65 Corsa and found a formula for HP. You multiply the torque (160) by the speed of the engine (3600) and divide that product by 5252. This puts my Corsa at 109.67. A 110 Corvair using the same formula is 79.20. If you use 160 X 5200 for my Corsa you get 158 HP. These ...

I will do some more testing and probably replace it with a mechanical pump as the electric pump sounds like to much work. Thanks for the responses. Larry

I have a 65 corsa and believe the fuel pump is getting weak. I have installed a marine water filter to help with problems associated with ethanol fuel. I have a electric fuel pump and was going to put it in line with the mechanical pump. Is this a good or bad idea? Thanks Larry

Tying to the cross member probably would mess up the air dam I took of a 67 and put on my 65. Doesn't look like any way is a good solution. I expect to crawl under the car and see if I can figure something out.

I am still checking. I did not use sealer and did torque the bolts. It may be the cooler. I haven't taken it off to check. Thanks for the response. Larry

My 65 corsa quit the other day and I wanted to tow it home. I looked at the front bumper and was unable to find a good way to find anything to attach to the front bumper. Has anyone attached hooks or something else to the front bumper to tow a corvair? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Larry.