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by olcorvairguy
Thu Dec 22, 2016 5:37 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Gasoline Opinions...
Replies: 20
Views: 2481

Re: Gasoline Opinions...

I am not sure of the Sunoco Racing fuels, but I will tell you that we have Shell Low Lead Aviation fuel at our facility and it has a octane rating of 105. it's not the fact of the Octane or the Lead content that determines the fuels shelf life, fuel just has a shelf life. If you leave gasoline in th...
by olcorvairguy
Fri Dec 16, 2016 10:51 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Gasoline Opinions...
Replies: 20
Views: 2481

Re: Gasoline Opinions...

Hello Alec, To Answer your question in a nutshell 85 -89 Octane should work well in your stock format Corvair engine, I deal with science of Gasoline every day and have seen big changes to the products in the last 30 years. Because the engine manufacturers have to continually improve their technolog...
by olcorvairguy
Wed Nov 02, 2016 12:49 pm
Forum: Corvair Video and Photo Threads
Topic: 1961 Houston Drag Race
Replies: 5
Views: 1066

Re: 1961 Houston Drag Race

Great Story Jeff, Ya that guy in the old Ford probably blue the Guts out of the old 292 halfway down the track, or jammed up his three speed trani.I wonder if the Corvair was a Auto or a Standard trani.

Jim
by olcorvairguy
Wed Nov 02, 2016 10:38 am
Forum: Corvair Video and Photo Threads
Topic: 1961 Houston Drag Race
Replies: 5
Views: 1066

1961 Houston Drag Race

Hey Guy,s and Gals.I not sure as how to post a Youtube link, but I found this great old footage from the 1961 drag race season at Houston Motor Speedway.Someone had taken some home movies of the drag racers in action , a real snapshot in time. There is a great drag race between a brand new 61 Corvai...
by olcorvairguy
Mon Oct 31, 2016 7:32 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Power operated Convertible Top Question on a '64
Replies: 7
Views: 1589

Re: Power operated Convertible Top Question on a '64

Hello, I have a Canadian built 64 monza with the power top option,not sure how well it works as I am still putting it together. I got the car as a project and every thing was in boxes, I have sorted most of it out now and it seems to move free. The one thing that I did notice on my car is the lower ...
by olcorvairguy
Mon Oct 03, 2016 8:39 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Corvairwild
Replies: 3
Views: 1147

Corvairwild

Who is Corvairwild on Youtube.This guy seems to be a resident expert on everything Corvair. I love his adventures he posts and he seems to be a big supporter of the hobby.I wish I had the time to attend almost every Corvair meet across the US but I dont ? , He must be independently wealthy never see...
by olcorvairguy
Sat Sep 24, 2016 6:21 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: vinyl restoration
Replies: 4
Views: 517

vinyl restoration

Hey Gang, anyone have a favorite product or magic solution that can be sprayed on or wiped to clean and rehydrate old Vinyl. I picked up a parts car with driver quality interior and would like to give it the once over.

Jim
by olcorvairguy
Wed Sep 21, 2016 7:28 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Support for The Corvair Forum
Replies: 35
Views: 4347

Re: Support for The Corvair Forum

I would love to, but how do I do that ?

Jim
by olcorvairguy
Tue Sep 20, 2016 8:09 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: to tow or not to tow
Replies: 29
Views: 3768

Re: to tow or not to tow

Thanks Dave ! that is a very helpful link.

Regards Jim
by olcorvairguy
Mon Sep 19, 2016 8:18 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: to tow or not to tow
Replies: 29
Views: 3768

Re: to tow or not to tow

So to rekindle the topic, Can we tow Power glide cars with a tow bar or Dolly. Yes or No ?
by olcorvairguy
Sun Sep 18, 2016 4:51 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: EM back seat
Replies: 0
Views: 238

EM back seat

Will the back seat from a EM two door fit the back of a EM convertible, or is the convertible cushions smaller. I have a chance to buy front and back seats for my convertible, but they are from a 2 door coupe.


Jim
by olcorvairguy
Sun Sep 18, 2016 4:50 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: EM back seat
Replies: 2
Views: 425

EM back seat

Will the back seat from a EM two door fit the back of a EM convertible, or is the convertible cushions smaller. I have a chance to buy front and back seats for my convertible, but they are from a 2 door coupe.


Jim
by olcorvairguy
Tue Sep 06, 2016 6:52 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: 64 Monza Convert power top switch
Replies: 7
Views: 1480

Re: 64 Monza Convert power top switch

Yes it's a power top. Let me rephrase my question , I do have every thing its just packed in coffee cans and the harness is out of the vehicle and unmarked.I think Dave hit the nail on the head, I did find the bracket but no switch.Its a Canadian built car so maybe some slight differences.

Jim
by olcorvairguy
Mon Sep 05, 2016 9:33 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: 64 Monza Convert power top switch
Replies: 7
Views: 1480

Re: 64 Monza Convert power top switch

Thanks guys, I think I figured it out, its hard to tell because there is no switch or electrical harness to follow
by olcorvairguy
Sun Sep 04, 2016 6:59 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: 64 Monza Convert power top switch
Replies: 7
Views: 1480

64 Monza Convert power top switch

Hey guys I just picked up a 64 monza Convertible, all the pieces to put it together are in boxes. Can someone tell me where the power top switch is located,would it be possible to post a pic.

Thanks Jim
by olcorvairguy
Mon Aug 22, 2016 7:26 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Crank pully
Replies: 5
Views: 702

Re: Crank pully

Thanks for the help Brad, Ya I think that's what happened, Some time in its life someone swapped the pulley and bent it. So I have a good LM pulley in my goodie bin. I am going to give it a try.

Jim

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