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by MtnVairMike
Wed Apr 24, 2024 7:51 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Shout Out to O'Reilly's
Replies: 2
Views: 110

Re: Shout Out to O'Reilly's

I find O’Reilly’s best if I need to buy locally. NAPA a close second. Lucky they are also the closest :chevy: :chevy: :chevy: All the locally owned places I liked to buy from dried up in the last 20 years of moving here. I guess it’s my fault? :rolling: Agreed!!!! Can't beat those two for parts. Th...
by MtnVairMike
Tue Apr 23, 2024 9:37 am
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: Building a modded FI 140 for my Wagon
Replies: 66
Views: 1968

Re: Building a modded FI 140 for my Wagon

Mike here are some more pics of the mount with out the pressure plate adapter in place. The adapter bolts to where the flywheel would mount. Also the combo (minus clutch friction) for final balancing. Sometimes you get lucky and can "clock" the pressure plate and flywheel to get balance o...
by MtnVairMike
Tue Apr 23, 2024 9:31 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR CORVAIR FORUM FEARLESS LEADER!
Replies: 12
Views: 180

Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR CORVAIR FORUM FEARLESS LEADER!

Thanks for making this a fun and safe place for Corvair misfits like me.
Happy Birthday!
by MtnVairMike
Tue Apr 23, 2024 9:20 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: My First Helen Springfest Adventure is over...
Replies: 17
Views: 388

Re: My First Helen Springfest Adventure is over...

So glad to make your acquaintance as well. From the moment I saw the Corvair Forum tshirt you were wearing I had to startup a conversation. When you said your alias was "caraholic4life" I had to laugh out loud to meet one of my long time forum Corvair stars! Enjoy the photo of our in perso...
by MtnVairMike
Thu Apr 04, 2024 9:05 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: April Communique Page 2, Last paragraph....
Replies: 17
Views: 671

Re: April Communique Page 2, Last paragraph....

"Lastly, if you are on the internet and want the best most accurate technical advice and generally interesting, friendly chat about all things Corvair, please visit corvair- forum.com. It was completely revamped with modern software and an entirely new look last fall. It is the largest, most c...
by MtnVairMike
Wed Apr 03, 2024 11:31 am
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: Building a modded FI 140 for my Wagon
Replies: 66
Views: 1968

Re: Building a modded FI 140 for my Wagon

Thanks much Tom!

I may reach out again when I get to that stage on my car in a few weeks.

Mike
by MtnVairMike
Tue Apr 02, 2024 1:28 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: Building a modded FI 140 for my Wagon
Replies: 66
Views: 1968

Re: Building a modded FI 140 for my Wagon

Well, while I wait for gaskets, I resurfaced the pressure plate and balanced the assembly. Wish I had a dynamic balancer, but this has worked well in the past. The flywheel is going to be an aluminum flywheel with a steel friction surface 6lb. It should help the OTTO20 rev quickly! I like to balanc...
by MtnVairMike
Tue Apr 02, 2024 1:23 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Candidates for CORSA Director
Replies: 35
Views: 1524

Re: Candidates for CORSA Director

ihscomputers wrote: Wed Mar 27, 2024 5:25 pm Al,

Thanks for voting!

God-willing, you will have good reason to continue your CORSA membership next year. :tu:

Dean
Dean,

You got my vote.

Mike
by MtnVairMike
Tue Mar 26, 2024 12:01 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Candidates for CORSA Director
Replies: 35
Views: 1524

Re: Candidates for CORSA Director

MtnVairMike wrote: Tue Feb 27, 2024 1:14 pm Go Davemotohead!!!!
Ready to vote on 4/1!

Dave,
For this election I wish I was in your division, but I'm not.
I know you will win and get the other forum on the right track!

Thanks,

Mike
by MtnVairMike
Tue Mar 12, 2024 11:45 am
Forum: Corvair Only Shows and Events
Topic: Springfest 2024. Helen Georgia. April 19-20 2024
Replies: 12
Views: 687

Re: Springfest 2024. Helen Georgia. April 19-20 2024

Look forward to your spreadsheet Al.

We have two cars and couples coming down Thur and heading back late Saturday.
Staying at the Helendorf.

See you then!

Mike
by MtnVairMike
Fri Mar 08, 2024 5:53 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale
Topic: For Sale NOS 65-9 Blower Bearing With Hub 3856614
Replies: 9
Views: 239

Re: For Sale NOS 65-9 Blower Bearing With Hub 3856614

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John

As usual great service and fast shipping!
Got the bearing today and opened it up as I watch Mecum auctions.
Perfect Friday night

Thanks

Mike
by MtnVairMike
Fri Mar 08, 2024 12:31 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Problem registering for the convention
Replies: 13
Views: 320

Re: Problem registering for the convention

I renewed about a week ago. Took three tries, first with CC didn't work.
Went with PayPal and got that thru.

Renewed until 2/25/25
by MtnVairMike
Thu Mar 07, 2024 10:06 am
Forum: Parts For Sale
Topic: For Sale NOS 65-9 Blower Bearing With Hub 3856614
Replies: 9
Views: 239

Re: For Sale NOS 65-9 Blower Bearing With Hub 3856614

John,

Did you get my order for one?
I sent PayPal in two installments, forgot the $10 shipping first time.

Thanks,

Mike
by MtnVairMike
Tue Mar 05, 2024 10:13 am
Forum: Parts For Sale
Topic: For Sale NOS 65-9 Blower Bearing With Hub 3856614
Replies: 9
Views: 239

Re: For Sale NOS 65-9 Blower Bearing With Hub 3856614

John,

Good to see you here on this forum too!
Bought quite a few a parts from you.

Will take one please,
PayPal just sent.

Thanks,

Mike
by MtnVairMike
Tue Feb 27, 2024 1:14 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Candidates for CORSA Director
Replies: 35
Views: 1524

Re: Candidates for CORSA Director

Go Davemotohead!!!!
by MtnVairMike
Wed Feb 21, 2024 9:14 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: We TRIED to Help CORSA Fix the Serious Issues with The Corvair Center Forum – Read Our Letter and Their Response HERE
Replies: 55
Views: 3415

Re: We TRIED to Help CORSA Fix the Serious Issues with The Corvair Center Forum – Read Our Letter and Their Response HER

I reluctantly renewed my CORSA membership this week so I could keep getting the informative Communique magazine and support our local club/chapter with membership. Now for visiting CCF....that for me has dropped way off.

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