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by Latrgatr
Fri Mar 31, 2017 1:46 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: EM rear wheel bearings
Replies: 10
Views: 2037

Re: EM rear wheel bearings

I ordered the bearing puller tool sold by Clarks (in their tool catalog) designed by Russel Davis. I have done four axles without issue.


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by Latrgatr
Sun Mar 12, 2017 7:43 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Ceramic paint on push rod tube and exhaust pipe
Replies: 5
Views: 845

Re: Ceramic paint on push rod tube and exhaust pipe

My Dad followed Fred Johnsons book and coated the pushrods tubes on his car back in '87. Not certain how much it helped but it is still not leaking 30 years later.


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by Latrgatr
Sun Sep 18, 2016 3:40 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Transmission pan leak!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 2140

Re: Transmission pan leak!!!

I have not been successful in getting my Clark's transmission pan leak to stop. Just replaced gasket and used some Right Stuff gasket sealers too. Were any of the early pans, circa 1988, known to be less than perfectly flat? I have an old oil pan too that doesn't look as true as it should and haven ...
by Latrgatr
Sun Jun 26, 2016 1:38 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Battery Draining Fast!
Replies: 31
Views: 3592

Re: Battery Draining Fast!

I am having a similar issue. I have a 64 powerglide convertible. I have all fuses and the alternator disconnected. With the voltmeter between the positive battery post and the positive cable, I am getting approx 3.25 drain. It has frustrated me for weeks.


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by Latrgatr
Wed Mar 30, 2016 7:57 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Defroster knob
Replies: 1
Views: 455

Defroster knob

Is there an easy way to remove a defroster knob and put it on another lever?ImageImage


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by Latrgatr
Sun Mar 20, 2016 10:20 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: What is the age range of Corvair Fans? (POLL)
Replies: 168
Views: 174797

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

My dad had a '61 4 door when he met my mom in junior college. They got married in '64 and traded it in for a new light blue '64 coupe. I came home from the hospital in that car in 1969. My parents kept the car around and running until I started driving in 1985. I drove the car through high school ...
by Latrgatr
Sun Mar 20, 2016 10:07 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Engine bay spare tire mount
Replies: 6
Views: 1128

Re: Engine bay spare tire mount

It is good to have the engine option if you plan to take a trip in the car -- gives you more room for luggage/spare parts.


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by Latrgatr
Fri Mar 18, 2016 2:34 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Pitman arm bushing R&R
Replies: 7
Views: 3237

Pitman arm bushing R&R

I just got mine installed with the nylon insert and it is tight. Do you think it will break in and loosen up with use or do I need to remove it and sand it?


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by Latrgatr
Wed Feb 24, 2016 4:18 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Blower bearing identification
Replies: 1
Views: 552

Blower bearing identification

Hi, I have a blower bearing that was purchased about 25 years ago best I remember so I don't recall if it is an early or late. How can I tell? A couple pics attached.
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by Latrgatr
Sun Nov 08, 2015 5:47 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Doors and parts adjustment.
Replies: 7
Views: 2303

Re: Doors and parts adjustment.

When you say the latch striker, is that the one on the door or on the frame?


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by Latrgatr
Fri Apr 11, 2014 11:11 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New from Lake Chatuge, North Carolina
Replies: 13
Views: 4047

Re: New from Lake Chatuge, North Carolina

Small world. My parents who got me into corvairs during my high school years in the 80s, retired very close to you! They live just off 64 and Cold Branch. I was there just last week visiting from Raleigh. We had 7 corvairs at our peak in Texas - - he has the sole remaining one now. We are working on ...
by Latrgatr
Fri Apr 11, 2014 10:48 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: What Vehicle Did You Get Your First Traffic ticket In?
Replies: 76
Views: 14498

Re: What Vehicle Did You Get Your First Traffic ticket In?

Expired inspection sticker in 1987 on a 64 coupe I drove through high school and college.

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