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by ripper
Wed Sep 07, 2016 1:05 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Check this out on the ebay! Rare?? Power Brakes??
Replies: 3
Views: 560

Re: Check this out on the ebay! Rare?? Power Brakes??

Hardly necessary especially single cylinder. They should try driving my '59 Galaxie. If there was ever a car that could use PB. :)
by ripper
Tue Aug 02, 2016 1:59 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Repairing a botched heli coil valve cover hole
Replies: 17
Views: 3420

Re: Repairing a botched heli coil valve cover hole

We used this, along with their other products, at work with great success. It's expensive though unless you can get a small amount.
http://khia.belzona.com/en/view.aspx?id=5928
by ripper
Sat Jun 11, 2016 1:25 pm
Forum: Clark's Corvair Parts
Topic: Clark's Corvair Parts
Replies: 15
Views: 7617

Re: Clark's Corvair Parts

Disappointed to learn that USPS will no longer be used for shipments to Canada.
by ripper
Sat Jun 11, 2016 12:28 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Clutch pilot tool
Replies: 9
Views: 1178

Re: Clutch pilot tool

Got it, thanks. Just waiting for the parts to arrive. One point for those fellow Canadians: Clarks will no longer ship by USPS, only Fedex or UPS. This is likely to add considerably to shipping, brokerage, duty etc. That's mainly why I went with Corvair Underground for the flywheel. They will ship U...
by ripper
Thu Jun 09, 2016 6:56 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Clutch pilot tool
Replies: 9
Views: 1178

Re: Clutch pilot tool

Thanks for all the advice guys. Dave, I saw that piece of shaft in your youtube video! The rebuilt flywheel is ordered, but I'll wait until after our club car show before I start the job.
Thanks again. Eric.
by ripper
Wed Jun 08, 2016 12:28 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Clutch pilot tool
Replies: 9
Views: 1178

Clutch pilot tool

Hi all. I've been driving my '66 Corsa 'vert for about a month now and I'm very happy with it. However the list of items that need attention at the end of the season is growing daily. I now have all the parts required from Clarks to rebuild the front end later in the year, But my main focus is a loo...
by ripper
Sat May 14, 2016 9:03 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: No warning lamps.
Replies: 9
Views: 893

Re: No warning lamps.

I installed a new voltage regulator today and everything is working fine now.
Thanks very much for your advice, Eric.
by ripper
Thu May 12, 2016 8:45 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: No warning lamps.
Replies: 9
Views: 893

Re: No warning lamps.

I found my multimeter defective and have rechecked:-
Engine off, battery 14V
Running, Battery 17V, Red Wire to battery measures 2.4 amps.
by ripper
Thu May 12, 2016 6:13 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: No warning lamps.
Replies: 9
Views: 893

Re: No warning lamps.

Here's an up date on my charging system issues:- I disconnected the wiring at the alternator and ran the engine. It was still cool after five minutes. Reconnected the alternator and ran engine. It immediately started getting warm at the pulley end and the voltage at the battery was 25V. I removed th...
by ripper
Tue May 10, 2016 11:41 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: No warning lamps.
Replies: 9
Views: 893

Re: No warning lamps.

I should add that the battery was fully charged before the test.
by ripper
Tue May 10, 2016 11:39 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: No warning lamps.
Replies: 9
Views: 893

Re: No warning lamps.

Thanks very much for the advice, I have made some progress. The multi pin connector was part of the problem, it had become slightly disconnected, I cleaned it and now the oil pressure warning lamp works, According to the colour coding on the wires though, it looks like the leads to the pressure and ...
by ripper
Sun May 08, 2016 7:29 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: No warning lamps.
Replies: 9
Views: 893

Re: No warning lamps.

I have been looking at one of Brads posts from March and will do a bit more troubleshooting today.
by ripper
Sat May 07, 2016 4:03 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: No warning lamps.
Replies: 9
Views: 893

No warning lamps.

Hi all, now that the weather is finally warmer, I'm back working on my 66 Corsa vert. I rebuilt the carbs, distributor, replaced the plugs & wires etc. etc. I just tried starting it (for the first time since getting it last year) and it ran fine. The problem I have is the gen and oil lights are ...
by ripper
Tue May 03, 2016 2:03 pm
Forum: Corvair Video and Photo Threads
Topic: Corvair's by Lake St. Clair
Replies: 8
Views: 1488

Re: Corvair's by Lake St. Clair

Very nice pictures of a lovely spot. I know it well, although more from the Ontario side. Nice to see spring finally!
by ripper
Sat Mar 19, 2016 1:05 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Brake question.
Replies: 3
Views: 426

Re: Brake question.

Sorry, I jumped the gun there.....speedo cable?
by ripper
Sat Mar 19, 2016 12:48 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Brake question.
Replies: 3
Views: 426

Brake question.

Hi all, I haven't done any work on my Corsa during the winter months, but with tomorrow being the first day of spring (supposedly), I have started back by checking the brakes. Everything is in good shape and recent maintenance is evident. I'm puzzled by something I noticed on the drivers side front ...

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