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by gnrand
Mon Jan 14, 2019 9:21 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Gas in oil
Replies: 12
Views: 2801

Re: Gas in oil

the stock pumps can fail internally and dump fuel into the engine as well. The poster above who stated the engine filled up when the car was jacked up in the front had a carb problem that had nothing to do with the fuel pump. If the floats are not set right fuel will drain into the engine through t...
by gnrand
Sat Jan 12, 2019 9:36 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Gas in oil
Replies: 12
Views: 2801

Re: Gas in oil

I had this happen to me twice on cars with electric fuel pumps. The first time I lost the engine due to hydraulics caused by gas in the cylinders. The second time I was working on the front end with the front of the car jacked up and gas by passed through the needle in the carb. I have since put on ...
by gnrand
Fri Jan 11, 2019 4:00 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: 1966 Column wiring help
Replies: 2
Views: 445

Re: 1966 Column wiring help

Thank you for taking the time to provide this information.
Jeff
by gnrand
Thu Jan 10, 2019 5:14 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: 1966 Column wiring help
Replies: 2
Views: 445

1966 Column wiring help

I am installing an Ididit tilt steering column in the V8 and I would like to splice in the stock connectors(that are part of the turn signal) to plug into the main wiring harness. On the Ididit it lists the following: black=horn relay lite blue= left front turn signal royal blue=right front turn sig...
by gnrand
Thu Aug 23, 2018 6:24 am
Forum: V8's - V6's - and...?
Topic: Crown V8 question.
Replies: 11
Views: 7165

Re: Crown V8 question.

You might be interested in this project.
Jeff

https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/19 ... 01474.html
by gnrand
Mon Apr 09, 2018 8:42 pm
Forum: Body/VIN Tag Decoding
Topic: 1965 Corsa Exterior Paint
Replies: 8
Views: 1829

Re: 1965 Corsa Exterior Paint

The blue is super nice. Yes I have seen paint prices and they are crazy.
Jeff
by gnrand
Mon Apr 09, 2018 2:52 pm
Forum: Body/VIN Tag Decoding
Topic: 1965 Corsa Exterior Paint
Replies: 8
Views: 1829

Re: 1965 Corsa Exterior Paint

Perfect. Thank you.
Jeff
by gnrand
Mon Apr 09, 2018 9:40 am
Forum: Body/VIN Tag Decoding
Topic: 1965 Corsa Exterior Paint
Replies: 8
Views: 1829

1965 Corsa Exterior Paint

My Corsa was repainted an ugly gold and I would like to bring it back close to original which was blue. The ID paint code is D-D and I was wondering if there is a paint I could ask for to get somewhat close.
Thank you
Jeff
by gnrand
Tue Mar 27, 2018 7:24 am
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: Our first Corvair - 65 Corsa project
Replies: 21
Views: 2602

Re: Our first Corvair - 65 Corsa project

Be careful not to drop anything down the open intake or the open carbs. It would be safer to cover those openings with tape or a towel. I once had a small screw drop down the secondary carb and it took out that cylinder.
Jeff
by gnrand
Tue Feb 13, 2018 6:12 am
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: Road Candy 65 Corsa 140
Replies: 75
Views: 17447

Re: Road Candy 65 Corsa 140

Very nice project. What an accomplishment to finally get it on the road.
Jeff
by gnrand
Mon Feb 05, 2018 7:09 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Where to buy rims?
Replies: 20
Views: 5288

Re: Where to buy rims?

Might check out this site if you are still looking for rims
http://stores.ebay.com/RONS-RIMS1
for tires go to onlinetires.com
by gnrand
Tue Jan 23, 2018 4:28 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Fuel controller
Replies: 11
Views: 2168

Re: Fuel controller

Rays was my first choice but I have been waiting for a few months after he said he needs to assemble them.
Jeff
by gnrand
Mon Jan 22, 2018 7:27 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Fuel controller
Replies: 11
Views: 2168

Re: Fuel controller

Jim in Wis. wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2018 6:53 am Do you know what pressure it puts out? On some old cars - like old Fords with Stromberg carbs - if the pressure is a little too high it overpowers the needle and seat.
This device only controls the electric fuel pump, it has nothing to do with the pump pressure.
Jeff
by gnrand
Sun Jan 21, 2018 7:29 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Fuel controller
Replies: 11
Views: 2168

Fuel controller

I finally installed a fuel controller on my electric fuel pump. It works off the tach coil signal. So if your engine stops with the key on, the pump also stops. When you first turn on the key, the fuel pump primes for 3 seconds then shuts off until a tach signal is recognized. Easy to install and ve...
by gnrand
Wed Dec 06, 2017 7:02 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Strange oil leak
Replies: 14
Views: 1455

Re: Strange oil leak

Auto supply stores sell a dye that can be added to the oil and with a UV light you can trace an oil leak. They sell the whole kit (dye, light, tinted glasses) for under $20.
Jeff
by gnrand
Mon Nov 06, 2017 5:35 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Dolly towing a Corvair
Replies: 20
Views: 3772

Re: Dolly towing a Corvair

I am planning on towing a Crown conversion this weekend using a U Haul trailer. I have used a U Haul trailer before on a LM putting the car straight up and towing it from Kingman to So. Ca. If you go with a U Haul trailer. tell them you are towing a early model Camaro. A trailer is only slightly mor...

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