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by BruceWeeks
Tue Feb 10, 2015 7:57 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New to Forum
Replies: 7
Views: 725

Re: New to Forum

I did locate another Corsa needing a bit more help than the #1 you've seen here. Also from JTVairs, the motor was running but smoky, some body work needed but solid. Well on my way to installing the 1971 LT-1 'Vette motor and a Porsche Boxster S transaxle. Adapting Corvette C4 rear suspension as well.
by BruceWeeks
Thu Mar 27, 2014 6:15 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Corsa Temp Gauge stuck at 400F
Replies: 11
Views: 1373

Re: Corsa Temp Gauge stuck at 400F

I set the 5K pot up and tested the gage. As soon as you crack the pot off 5K (~4800 ohms) the gage starts going to the high end and stays there. Move to about 4500 ohms and it goes way past the peg to virtually horizontal. I'm thinking the the gage is bad. And since the thermistor seems to be readin...
by BruceWeeks
Wed Mar 26, 2014 6:29 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Corsa Temp Gauge stuck at 400F
Replies: 11
Views: 1373

Re: Corsa Temp Gauge stuck at 400F

This weekend, trying to figure out how to access the back of the gage to see if it has power, I simply pulled the cluster. Low and behold the plug was missing off the gage and the wires had been cut off the harness. So now I know the "how" it doesn't work, but not the "why." Boug...
by BruceWeeks
Fri Mar 21, 2014 12:28 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Lord's of the Car Hoards Corvair episode backstory
Replies: 61
Views: 10892

Re: Lord's of the Car Hoards Corvair episode backstory

Anyone who thinks any of these so called "reality" shows is NOT scripted needs to think again. They take a real story and sensationalize it, as we've seen from the back story presented here. I'm cretainly glad they got an engagement out of the deal, undoubtedly the best part of that show. ...
by BruceWeeks
Wed Mar 19, 2014 12:41 pm
Forum: Body/VIN Tag Decoding
Topic: Transmission Code
Replies: 7
Views: 1790

Re: Transmission Code

My second car was a 1960 sedan 80 HP - 3 speed, then in 1977 I bought a 1965 500 coupe 95 HP - 3 speed. Wasn't looking at codes back then so I can't comment on what they might be.
by BruceWeeks
Mon Mar 17, 2014 7:33 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Corsa Temp Gauge stuck at 400F
Replies: 11
Views: 1373

Re: Corsa Temp Gauge stuck at 400F

I did some diagnosis this weekend. The thermistor has resistance, but not sure I got a good reading as the only battery I had on hand for my VOM expired this month. plus I don't have a calibration resistor. But at least it is not open or shorted. Then I checked the wire at the thermistor - no voltag...
by BruceWeeks
Fri Mar 14, 2014 8:48 am
Forum: DIY - Explanations and Demonstrations
Topic: How to Polish your Stainless Steel & Aluminum
Replies: 13
Views: 2163

Re: How to Polish your Stainless Steel & Aluminum

You might be able to use oven cleaner to remove anodize, but if left on it WILL eat up the aluminum. Go quickly and get it off as soon as the ano is gone. When building model cars, oven cleaner was a great way to strip a bad paint job off a plastic body. But a friend found out not to use one of his ...
by BruceWeeks
Fri Mar 14, 2014 4:50 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Corsa Temp Gauge stuck at 400F
Replies: 11
Views: 1373

Re: Corsa Temp Gauge stuck at 400F

Yes, I will. One of tomorrow's primary chores is to root cause the gage. Plus check the brake linings, put on the new wheels and tires, the second pair of halogen headlights, pull the driver's bucket for recovering and root cause the reason the signlas don't self cancel (the lever is floppy in the c...
by BruceWeeks
Thu Mar 13, 2014 12:55 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Corsa Temp Gauge stuck at 400F
Replies: 11
Views: 1373

Re: Corsa Temp Gauge stuck at 400F

Wow! A wealth of knowledge in this post! Then consensus here at work from the sensor team was similar. The thermistor grounds the gage like a domelight or back-up lamps do in some cars of the era. Center of the gage may be a default position if signal is not available. At least the idiot lamp lights...
by BruceWeeks
Wed Mar 12, 2014 7:52 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: What is the age range of Corvair Fans? (POLL)
Replies: 150
Views: 153336

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

Just picked up my fifth Corvair, the first one in 35 years though. This is a 66 Corsa coupe in Madera Maroon/black interior.

Previously owned: 1960 white 500 sedan, 1961 black/red Monza coupe, 1965 500 coupe and a Corvair powered dune buggy.
by BruceWeeks
Wed Mar 12, 2014 7:49 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: What do you drive?
Replies: 24
Views: 1846

Re: What do you drive?

Just picked up my 66 Corsa coupe from JTVairs Mar 01, 14. It's a beaut needing just a few fix-ups to move from VG to really nice: Seat covers, fix the temp gage and jumpy tach, POR the bottom, a few rubber and a sloppy shifter. Next winter I'll do the rear seat, move the antenna back to the rear fen...
by BruceWeeks
Wed Mar 12, 2014 7:44 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New to Forum
Replies: 7
Views: 725

Re: New to Forum

Definitely not going to cut this one. It is simply too nice needing only "minor" restoration efforts to bring it back to a really nice car: seat covers, fix the head temp gage and jumpy tach, correct the exhaust, clean up the surface rust and POR the bottom, fix the shifter bushes and miss...
by BruceWeeks
Wed Mar 12, 2014 7:36 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Corsa Temp Gauge stuck at 400F
Replies: 11
Views: 1373

Re: Corsa Temp Gauge stuck at 400F

Thanks Brad,

I get under the dash this weekend and report back.

If that doesn't work, how about the other plan of disconnecting the thermistor and alternately grounding or putting 12V to the wire?
by BruceWeeks
Tue Mar 11, 2014 6:55 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Corsa Temp Gauge stuck at 400F
Replies: 11
Views: 1373

Re: Corsa Temp Gauge stuck at 400F

So far I'm thinking to check the wire at the thermistor to be sure it is connected. Then ground the wire and see if the gauge reading changes when I key on. If it does change, feed it 12V and see if the gauge goes the other way at key on. If it doesn't change at all, verify the continuity of the wir...
by BruceWeeks
Tue Mar 11, 2014 5:55 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Corsa Temp Gauge stuck at 400F
Replies: 11
Views: 1373

Corsa Temp Gauge stuck at 400F

Just bought '66 Corsa 140 and the temp gauge always says 400F. How do I diagnose where the issue lies?

If it helps, the tach can by jumpy at times also, reading high at times by about 30%.

Thanks for any leads on getting this going.
by BruceWeeks
Fri Mar 07, 2014 11:42 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New to Forum
Replies: 7
Views: 725

Re: New to Forum

Hello Corvair Forum Members,

Well I got my fifth Corvair last weekend. It is the first I've owned in 35 years though. 1966 Corsa 4 carb coupe, 4 speed and tele column.

This one is so nice, I don't think I'll cut it for a V8. Drive it for a while. Getting new wide rubber in a couple weeks.

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