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by chris
Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:42 am
Forum: DIY - Explanations and Demonstrations
Topic: When Valves Don't Measure Up!
Replies: 8
Views: 194

Re: When Valves Don't Measure Up!

Interesting notes Ken. I appreciate your in depth photos too, as that does a great job of illustrating the concepts.
by chris
Sat Mar 23, 2024 5:52 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: New Fuel Injection Build
Replies: 15
Views: 465

Re: New Fuel Injection Build

What a great video!! Every single person who has gone through an initial startup has said the same thing, and it is such a great feeling when it fires and runs!! Nice job!! No doubt about that! As far as using Holley jets for the PCV, I feel like I've seen people do that (maybe even epoxying and ta...
by chris
Sat Mar 23, 2024 5:49 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Clarks front shock absorbers
Replies: 4
Views: 192

Re: Clarks front shock absorbers

I have Clark's shocks all around, but the regular version, not the gas. They're good shocks and installation was a snap. They are firmer than I expected so it makes me wonder how much firmer the gas version is?
by chris
Fri Mar 15, 2024 9:19 pm
Forum: DIY - Explanations and Demonstrations
Topic: Painting on anodized wheels
Replies: 9
Views: 190

Re: Painting on anodized wheels

Craig, that's a good question. It seems I read at one time that the wheels were anodized but that could be completely false (and my memory could be fuzzy)! I'll take some photos of what they look like now after I give them a wash.
by chris
Fri Mar 15, 2024 6:32 am
Forum: DIY - Explanations and Demonstrations
Topic: Painting on anodized wheels
Replies: 9
Views: 190

Re: Painting on anodized wheels

yellow can Easy Off oven cleaner gets the old anodizing off, then you can clean and prep for paint. Suggest you experiment on a small area first. Good discussion on the H.A.M.B. here https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/removing-anodizing-with-oven-cleaner.687718/ . Thanks! I've read that it...
by chris
Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:26 pm
Forum: DIY - Explanations and Demonstrations
Topic: Painting on anodized wheels
Replies: 9
Views: 190

Painting on anodized wheels

I just posted on Facebutt and want to ask here as well. I picked up some Pontiac GTA/Trans Am wheels (16x8") but some of the color is faded. I know anodizing was used to color them so I'm wondering if I can paint over the anodization? Obviously I'd clean and possibly lightly sand for the paint ...
by chris
Wed Mar 13, 2024 9:37 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: New Fuel Injection Build
Replies: 15
Views: 465

Re: New Fuel Injection Build

Thanks for sharing! Nice cliffhanger too and I'm curious to see what you do for the throttle linkage.
by chris
Tue Mar 12, 2024 8:18 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: Building a modded FI 140 for my Wagon
Replies: 26
Views: 608

Re: Building a modded FI 140 for my Wagon

More good stuff to look at; thanks for sharing Tom!
by chris
Tue Mar 12, 2024 8:05 pm
Forum: DIY - Explanations and Demonstrations
Topic: Turbo Tech: Dial in that AFR with Water-Methanol Injection
Replies: 6
Views: 185

Re: Turbo Tech: Dial in that AFR with Water-Methanol Injection

This is cool. You always do such a great job of documenting your progress and sharing it!
by chris
Sat Mar 02, 2024 7:47 am
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: Corvair fan bellmouth shop
Replies: 4
Views: 211

Re: Corvair fan bellmouth shop

Thanks for sharing. It looks like the d compound already has the cutouts for the belt? If so, nice touch!
by chris
Wed Feb 28, 2024 1:08 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Buyer beware
Replies: 28
Views: 1282

Re: Buyer beware

I've also bought from CA Corvairs and never had a problem. I don't really need anything right now, but with this sale, I'll probably be buying from them again!
by chris
Mon Feb 26, 2024 2:46 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: CALIFORNIA CORVAIR PARTS - 25th YEAR - HUGE PRICE DISCOUNTS!
Replies: 7
Views: 364

Re: CALIFORNIA CORVAIR PARTS - 25th YEAR - HUGE PRICE DISCOUNTS!

Nice! I'll be checking it out as well.
by chris
Tue Feb 20, 2024 9:24 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Found new electric fuel Pump $6.00
Replies: 5
Views: 271

Re: Found new electric fuel Pump $6.00

Dang, for the price it'd be easy to buy a couple as backups.
by chris
Thu Feb 15, 2024 11:59 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Rebuilt Harmonic Balancers
Replies: 4
Views: 251

Re: Rebuilt Harmonic Balancers

Good question Jim. I've bought mine through Mike Dawson in our club, as he gets them rebuilt at an affordable price.
by chris
Fri Feb 09, 2024 3:14 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New owner, New member
Replies: 19
Views: 785

Re: New owner, New member

Thanks for sharing Scott! And it looks like it's a stock 110?
by chris
Fri Feb 09, 2024 3:11 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: New Fuel Injection Build
Replies: 15
Views: 465

Re: New Fuel Injection Build

Wow, did you bend and fab those intake pipes? I agree, they look really good and it sounds like you have a good plan. Definitely keep us updated!

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