Corvair Forum

Thank you Brad!

Super, thank you very much!

I saw an ad on marketplace for a rear accessory housing, non turbo. I am still learning. What are the differences between the two?

Did you look at the corvantics website? They have lots of references for the FC's. Steve and others on there have assembled a great informational site.

Burvis, I can't comment on your ashtray, but I was very impressed with your grammar and punctuation. Folks don't take the time much these days.

Welcome

Wow! Thanks for posting.

Done

Awesome, I agree, and had forgotten those items. I appreciate your feedback and will resubmit with changes.

corvair Engine Rebuilding Record.docx I used the checksheet in Bob Helts book, the Classic Corvair, and personalized it to what I could see me doing. I'd like some constructive ideas in making it better. Caveat I'm a builder of motorcycles engines/components, have been passionate about corvairs sin...

Boy I love The Classic Corvair, I used to travel weekly, and would read it over and over. It's falling apart now, so it's going into a binder with document protectors. Between his and Seth's, there is so much to absorb.

Look up corvair turbo by miniman82. He has a few great videos on the subject. There is really nothing "stronger", just parts that were considered more durable. The exception, as before stated, were the heads. I'm doing a turbo conversion, if you will, and there are larger costs associated ...

I don't have one for reference, but since the two wires (black/white) go to the brushes, the only connection that I could see would be a bonded ground. I wonder if the black wire was tucked under the retaining clip, and pulled free?

That is perfect advice. Thank you. Wilco

It was the gasket that I had referred to, rather than washer. Not really relevant though.

I recently got the gear for my crankshaft, and new washer. From what I have read I will need to upgrade my press to install. Once that is done, based on recommendations, I have been told to weld the gear on, but I also see folks have pinned theirs. I have drill presses, milling machines, and welders...