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So I’ve been having this problem and my uncle has been helping but at this point we’re stumped I have a 60 with a powerglide transmission The car turns no problem. Replaced most if not all smaller components of engine..distributor cap, points, plugs, vacuum advance. Rebuilt carbs, new battery, prope...

So I found why the car won't budge.

Just a quick update.. I got it on the floor safe and sound. Way easier than I presumed it would be.
Thanks for all the info guys. Ill let you know what I find when I dive in tomorrow!

:think: Wed Apr 05, 2017 2:22 pm Might also be a locked up engine. How would a locked up engine lock the rear wheels with a Powerglide torque converter and automatic transmission in the middle? Wed Apr 05, 2017 2:09 pm So the other day I was on my way to the gas station and out of nowhere my rear w...

So the other day I was on my way to the gas station and out of nowhere my rear wheels lock up and i skid down the road about 40 yards! 20170403_105146.jpg Pretty nuts..thankfully no one got hurt and i was towed back home safely. So going through and troubleshooting the car (1960 700 PG) my best gue...

So I have these pieces that have been in the car since I can remember. It's a 60 700 with a power glide. Can anyone show me where these go or if they even belong.

Thanks in advance!!!

acarlson wrote:Maybe this: http://www.corvair.com/user-cgi/search.cgi?part=C11451R

Alec

This seems to be the line from the engine. I am in need of the one that goes from the gas tank

So the pressure fitting on the fuel line from the gas tank for the heater on my 60' has busted and it looks like I'm gonna have to make my own piece. Can anyone please help me out and point me in the right direction in either a replacement or an alternative

Thanks guys

Is it recommended I use anything else along side the rescue tape?

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It is by design that transmission fluid occupies the inner cable housing as far forward as where the cable curves up into the passenger compartment near the gas pedal. Because of this, a tear or crack in the outer plastic jacket can lead to a possible leak anywhere along the whole cable. The leak w...

Okay reading around I have found that it is actually the transmission manual valve cable

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Hey everyone!
So i have a 1960 700 with a power glide and it's leaking (circled in yelow on picture) transmission fluid from what I believe is part of the throttle linkage right above the transmission pan
Can anyone teach me how to stop this leak??

Thanks!

hello everyone im eriic, im from los angeles and ive got a 1960 700 with a powerglide i started working on it about a year ago and am totaly in love with corvairs now. im always browsing the site and want to learn all i can to fix this classic as best i can. Here are some photos of when i first purc...