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by spyderman64
Fri Jun 01, 2018 6:37 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: SPECIAL DISPLAY AT CORVAIR MUSEUM*** (available for viewing until July 9th, 2018)
Replies: 2
Views: 680

Re: SPECIAL DISPLAY AT CORVAIR MUSEUM*** (available for viewing until July 9th, 2018)

I don't see how this story is possible. William Randolph Hearst died 10 years before this van was built.
by spyderman64
Sun Dec 17, 2017 9:20 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Fuel Pressure Regulator
Replies: 4
Views: 684

Re: Fuel Pressure Regulator

I don't know how much VOLUME a gas heater needs, but I do know that it needs 4.5 to 5 pounds of fuel PRESSURE to work correctly. A stock fuel pump in good condition will provide more than adequate pressure. (That's why the heaters worked when the cars were new.) If the fuel pump is working adequatel...
by spyderman64
Sat Dec 16, 2017 3:01 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Fuel Pressure Regulator
Replies: 4
Views: 684

Re: Fuel Pressure Regulator

Clockwise increases pressure, counterclockwise reduces it.
by spyderman64
Mon Dec 04, 2017 1:14 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Back to the gas heater...
Replies: 5
Views: 696

Re: Back to the gas heater...

The fuel solenoid quit on my FC gas heater. I was going to replace the solenoid until I noticed a burned/corroded spot on the inside of the solenoid cover. I sanded the bad spot until it was shiny and reinstalled it. The heater fired up on the first try. Fortunately the solenoid cover is one of the ...
by spyderman64
Thu May 25, 2017 1:42 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Question: Temp gauge accuracy and proof..
Replies: 13
Views: 1792

Re: Question: Temp gauge accuracy and proof..

Have you done the normal things to reduce/accommodate engine temps like deflashing the cylinder head fins, removing lower shrouds, and using synthetic oil? Some swear by a deeper oil pan also.
by spyderman64
Sun Mar 19, 2017 2:31 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Volkswagen cooling theory?
Replies: 4
Views: 688

Re: Volkswagen cooling theory?

Unless the car has a mechanical problem it's not necessary to rev the engine at low speeds. That's why Corvairs make good parade cars -- they don't overheat in town.
by spyderman64
Sat Mar 04, 2017 10:15 am
Forum: Body/VIN Tag Decoding
Topic: 1966 500 with NO OPTIONS!
Replies: 3
Views: 1183

Re: 1966 500 with NO OPTIONS!

My dad won a new 1966 Corvair in a church raffle. It was a Sandalwood Tan 500 coupe with no options. He wouldn't trade it and our '60 Impala for the Aztec Bronze Chevelle SS396 I wanted that the dealer had on his showroom floor!
by spyderman64
Fri Nov 11, 2016 8:25 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Late distributor early engine
Replies: 6
Views: 642

Re: Late distributor early engine

Set the timing to the new distributor specs, not the original specs. The Corvair Tech Guide has the specs for most all Corvair distributors. If memory serves, the number you listed is for a 140 h.p. distributor.
by spyderman64
Fri Sep 09, 2016 5:15 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Gas heater gurus... Some input please?
Replies: 6
Views: 555

Re: Gas heater gurus... Some input please?

On the FC's the fuel supply and overflow lines run VERY close to the exhaust pipe. The corporate lawyers would have a stroke if anything like that was attempted today!
by spyderman64
Tue Aug 16, 2016 6:26 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Rarest of the Rare
Replies: 17
Views: 3363

Re: Rarest of the Rare

Chevy never did, but you could buy a turn-key Yenko Stinger (raceable street car) or a Fitch Sprint (touring/GT car) from aftermarket firms.
by spyderman64
Tue Aug 16, 2016 6:23 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Vert hard top?
Replies: 5
Views: 585

Re: Vert hard top?

Might as well post it. Someone on the forum may want it.
by spyderman64
Mon Aug 15, 2016 3:48 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Vert hard top?
Replies: 5
Views: 585

Re: Vert hard top?

There was a company (can't recall the name) that made a fiberglass top for the early convertibles. I've seen 2 of them over the years. I think they would be more of a nuisance than they are worth, but some people seem to like them. If the latches aren't there and in working order the top is pretty m...
by spyderman64
Tue May 10, 2016 6:24 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Burning Clutch
Replies: 5
Views: 695

Re: Burning Clutch

If he was able to put it in Park, he wasn't driving a Corvair!
by spyderman64
Wed Jan 20, 2016 6:28 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Gunked up oil
Replies: 8
Views: 904

Re: Gunked up oil

If you find a thick gray residue in the bottom of the pan it's probably lead from the gasoline of 50 years ago. it's normal, but wear gloves when removing it.
by spyderman64
Wed Nov 18, 2015 12:16 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Flywheel rattle
Replies: 6
Views: 921

Re: Flywheel rattle

Get a rerivited flywheel or use bolts and repair it yourself. DO NOT use a solid flywheel unless you like broken crankshafts..
by spyderman64
Mon Oct 12, 2015 7:28 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Adding a Spyder dash?
Replies: 5
Views: 1021

Re: Adding a Spyder dash?

You can buy an adapter from Clark's to mount a temp sender in the left cylinder head. The tach works fine with a Pertronix.

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