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by Nickshu
Sun Apr 14, 2019 11:02 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Nickshu's 1964 Spyder Restoration Thread
Replies: 89
Views: 10943

Re: Nickshu's 1964 Spyder Restoration Thread

Hey guys I continued updating this thread over on the other Corvair Forum beyond 2015. Anyhow the car is going up for sale on Bring A Trailer soon. Here are photos and videos that will be in the upcoming listing. Thanks for everyone's help here! https://oi1273.photobucket.com/albums/y410/1964MSC/IMG...
by Nickshu
Fri Jun 22, 2018 5:06 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Any experience with the Knocksense system?
Replies: 3
Views: 886

Re: Any experience with the Knocksense system?

Safeguard has filters built in for the air cooled valvetrain noise and can be linked to electronic ignitions like Megajolt.
by Nickshu
Sat Apr 07, 2018 9:43 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Clutch adjustment
Replies: 6
Views: 1380

Re: Clutch adjustment

The currently available throw out bearings are different from the originals. They are made to remain in contact with the pressure plate and turn all the time. No problem with adjusting tighter to get the pedal feel you desire. I had same issue... At the service manual settings it's way too close to ...
by Nickshu
Fri Feb 02, 2018 9:27 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Turbo AFR numbers...
Replies: 4
Views: 752

Re: Turbo AFR numbers...

Ray Sedman (who supplied my wideband setup) told me not to trust the AFR readings at idle. Set it where it runs best and forget it. Use AFR to tune your rods/jets to maintain the desired AFR when cruising and under power.
by Nickshu
Fri Feb 02, 2018 6:06 am
Forum: Corvair Society of America discussion
Topic: CORSA Introduces Tech Article Search Page
Replies: 3
Views: 1910

Re: CORSA Introduces Tech Article Search Page

Wow what an incredible resource! So many great articles and now so much easier to find. :tu:
by Nickshu
Mon Jan 29, 2018 7:06 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: EM heater control cables and hoses
Replies: 20
Views: 2709

Re: EM heater control cables and hoses

You need the Assembly manual, not the Accessories manual...the path is diagrammed in the Factory Assembly Manual.
by Nickshu
Mon Jan 29, 2018 7:00 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Fuel controller
Replies: 11
Views: 2183

Re: Fuel controller

Rays was my first choice but I have been waiting for a few months after he said he needs to assemble them. Jeff Same here. I have been unable to get a response from him for months. I have done business w/ him in the past so he knows who I am. I think he's too busy for Corvair stuff over the past ye...
by Nickshu
Mon Jan 22, 2018 7:27 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Fuel controller
Replies: 11
Views: 2183

Re: Fuel controller

I have one too, great way to convert to an electric pump without all the oil pressure and inertia switch wiring. Retains the stock engine bay look as you don't need the oil pressure sensor, etc.
by Nickshu
Thu Dec 28, 2017 10:33 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: 180 improvements
Replies: 11
Views: 1588

Re: 180 improvements

My recommendations based on my experiences for someone who wants to improve drivability and performance somewhat but generally retain a mostly stock look to the engine bay and car: -Get rid of the original turbo heads and use modified 95HP heads or 62-63 cylinder heads to eliminate spark knock issue...
by Nickshu
Tue Dec 05, 2017 4:43 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: LED TAIL LIGHT BULBS
Replies: 11
Views: 1595

Re: LED TAIL LIGHT BULBS

I installed full exterior LED bulbs from SuperbrightLEDs.com along with their LED flasher which does require it's own ground. On my EM I was able to easily ground it at the turn signal switch (which is screwed to the steering column right next to the fuse box), not sure if it's that easy on your '69...
by Nickshu
Tue Dec 05, 2017 6:05 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: GM Corvair PARTS MANUAL
Replies: 14
Views: 1549

Re: GM Corvair PARTS MANUAL

They are frequently on Ebay.
by Nickshu
Sat Nov 18, 2017 6:50 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Rod knock?
Replies: 9
Views: 978

Re: Rod knock?

Once you have ruled out the lifters you can find a rod knock by grounding out each spark plug with a test light, one at a time. If the noise changes on one you found the location of your problem.
by Nickshu
Sun Nov 12, 2017 8:01 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: OPGI Catalog Delayed
Replies: 37
Views: 5799

Re: OPGI Catalog Delayed

Not trying to start rumors but this whole thing has had me wondering from the beginning if OPGI is buying out Clarks and merging them into their group of brands.
by Nickshu
Sun Nov 12, 2017 8:00 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Special part for sale on ebay
Replies: 11
Views: 1504

Re: Special part for sale on ebay

I need one of those!!!
by Nickshu
Sun Nov 05, 2017 8:34 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Nebraska Newbee
Replies: 17
Views: 3240

Re: Nebraska Newbee

Gorgeous car, congrats!
by Nickshu
Fri Nov 03, 2017 9:43 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: '64 transaxel dipstick attach question
Replies: 3
Views: 639

Re: '64 transaxel dipstick attach question

Your photo is correct. If you care the correct bracket hardware is an externally toothed lock washer and a jam nut per the factory assembly manual.

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