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by Frank DuVal
Tue May 14, 2024 2:41 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Carter YH Issues
Replies: 7
Views: 115

Re: Carter YH Issues

I forgot to add, cure for making a gas cap non-vented both ways is to drill a 1/16" or so hole in it. Not while installed... :eek:
by Frank DuVal
Tue May 14, 2024 10:00 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New to Corvairs: Just purchased a 66 Corsa
Replies: 7
Views: 163

Re: New to Corvairs: Just purchased a 66 Corsa

:welcome: :welcome2: :welcomeparty:

Please join NVCC. It is a great group of friendly people who will help you with issues! Most every monthly meeting is a tech session at a member's house to work on Corvairs. :chevy: :tu: :chevy: :tu: :chevy:
by Frank DuVal
Tue May 14, 2024 9:56 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Carter YH Issues
Replies: 7
Views: 115

Re: Carter YH Issues

A few suggestions: Can it push fuel past the pump just from pressure in the tank? [/color] Yes! If you have a non-vented gas cap or a newer vented gas cap that will not releive pressure in the tank, it just vents air IN , not out. Worthless in hot weather. Am I wrong to think I have a needle and sea...
by Frank DuVal
Tue May 14, 2024 9:48 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: 1966 monza takes many tries to start up
Replies: 4
Views: 71

Re: 1966 monza takes many tries to start up

Have you taken the air cleaner off to see if there is fuel squirting into the carburetor throat when you move the accelerator pedal/linkage? Easy to do and will answer many questions. Also, just one push of the accelerator pedal to set the chokes on a cold start. NO pushes of the accelerator pedal ...
by Frank DuVal
Tue May 14, 2024 9:43 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Engine Stand, easy question to answer
Replies: 42
Views: 580

Re: Engine Stand, easy question to answer

Warranty returns are probably just smelted back down and made into new wrenches. Why waste money? :think:
by Frank DuVal
Mon May 13, 2024 8:32 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Engine Stand, easy question to answer
Replies: 42
Views: 580

Re: Engine Stand, easy question to answer

Only 70 years old? That's new stuff around here.... :rolling:

I am NOT cutting and rewelding a Snap-On, Wright, Mac or Matco wrench to get to a hidden fastener. That's what the less expensive wrenches are for. :tu:
by Frank DuVal
Mon May 13, 2024 8:25 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: LM Front Speaker Replacement options?
Replies: 16
Views: 268

Re: LM Front Speaker Replacement options?

:goodpost:
by Frank DuVal
Mon May 13, 2024 8:21 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: 1964 rear brake drum ?
Replies: 3
Views: 91

Re: 1964 rear brake drum ?

If you had a 64 rear drum, which is a RARE beast, in your hand you will see the lip of the drum is different than your 62 where it fits to the backing plate. The 64 has a more water slinging lip. :tu:
by Frank DuVal
Mon May 13, 2024 9:39 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New Member Saying Hi
Replies: 10
Views: 166

Re: New Member Saying Hi

:welcome: :welcome2: :welcomeparty: A friend who imports cars from the States recommended that a later model would be a better choice in terms of usability I don't understand what he means. They all drove when new! There were more early models made than late models. Only the 140 engine was not avail...
by Frank DuVal
Mon May 13, 2024 9:34 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: LM Front Speaker Replacement options?
Replies: 16
Views: 268

Re: LM Front Speaker Replacement options?

Remove the two 1/4" hex headed screws on either the top or bottom panel. :my02:
by Frank DuVal
Sun May 12, 2024 9:20 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: 65 corsa turbo engine rebuild
Replies: 7
Views: 523

Re: 65 corsa turbo engine rebuild

Is the plastic hose reconnected to the left head? :dontknow:
by Frank DuVal
Sun May 12, 2024 9:10 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Rocker Panel Trim not coming off 1966 four-door
Replies: 5
Views: 121

Re: Rocker Panel Trim not coming off 1966 four-door

Um, I must have been looking upside down to write my advice.... :think:
by Frank DuVal
Sun May 12, 2024 8:33 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Cleaning ductwork
Replies: 12
Views: 170

Re: Cleaning ductwork

Remove plastic duct, vacuum out as best you can. Vacuum a string through it, then use the string to pull bleach rag/wipes through it.

Then do same for plastic ducts in the front of the car.

And of course the upper engine shroud (aka turkey roaster) and lower shrouds need to be vacuumed.
by Frank DuVal
Sun May 12, 2024 8:25 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Baptism by fire... Electric fuel pump install.
Replies: 19
Views: 319

Re: Baptism by fire... Electric fuel pump install.

American Mel is right...some original pumps are still in service.

Yes, but they are hard to source for replacements for most people! The local FLAPS does not have them on the shelf. :rolling:
by Frank DuVal
Sun May 12, 2024 2:17 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Brake Shoes
Replies: 12
Views: 216

Re: Brake Shoes

You can file/grind the shoe pads on the backing plate as shown in shop manual. Or weld up the grooves and file/grind flat. I have not had a drum turned in 40 years. Lining is cheap and can be made to fit drum. 1964 rear drums were unavailable for years and expensive used. No need to remove unobtain...
by Frank DuVal
Sun May 12, 2024 10:10 am
Forum: Parts Wanted
Topic: FOUND!! WTB: One good used 1962-63 Turbo Head
Replies: 13
Views: 211

Re: FOUND!! WTB: One good used 1962-63 Turbo Head

OK, then the "boss" for the drain hole is cast into all the 287s, and drilled as needed. So what is the part number then? OK, I should go read my P&A 30 myself.... :rolling: But it is the latest one, so many numbers have been consolidated. I was wondering if the 286 might be the part ...

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