Corvair Forum

You also mentioned the valvetrain is basically "loose" which would effect compression. And with no oil pressure, your lifters will not pump up anyway. Making the reading even more questionable. Meaning that the cam cannot open and close the valves to anywhere near the expected level. So even with ...

Can't claim to be a continuous owner since '72 when I got my '66 Corsa 140 Convertible (CoCoCo that is) and started working on it, but it sure feels like it since we've had them in the family since late '63 when dad brought home his brand new '64 Monza. The convertible was a pretty good deal (even ...

Never heard of a Mallory starter before. Except for a marine brand, but not sure if they're related or not. Could be just a Mallory solenoid, or frankly, someone might have just put the decal there. After all, it does say "ignition" on it. Not to say it couldn't be true. Just because I'd never seen ...

When the lights don't work at all, it's often the dimmer switch as the others have mentioned. And of course the main switch can be the culprit too, but the floor-mounted switch can take a real beating. I thought I'd re-mention too, the in-trunk connector. I think someone else touched on it already ...

...Tommy - I think you are missing the point here. It's not about being "factory original", it's about the average guy being able to replace old defective wiring easily. It's good you are talented enough to do custom wiring, but most are not. I'll have to agree with you both on this one. Is that ...