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by skipvair
Sat Nov 30, 2019 10:23 pm
Forum: DIY - Explanations and Demonstrations
Topic: Electric fuel pump
Replies: 41
Views: 10439

Re: Electric fuel pump

I, for one, appreciated the information.


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by skipvair
Tue Sep 03, 2019 6:07 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: Ride Height
Replies: 28
Views: 6943

Re: Ride Height

Nobody seemed to mention that if it has HD springs, they will lower it too. I am with everyone else here. Looks great at that height. Fix the mufflers. BTW.... clarks sells 2 different sets of 140 mufflers. Coming From someone Who gave away the cheaper set, the more expensive set with the prebent co...
by skipvair
Tue Sep 03, 2019 6:02 pm
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: Ride Height
Replies: 28
Views: 6943

Re: Ride Height

plrgpr wrote:OK. Thanks for all the input and advice. Y’all seem to be saying to forget the ride height and fix the exhaust.....so I will[emoji106]



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by skipvair
Sun Aug 25, 2019 6:53 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: 65 quick steering adapters
Replies: 11
Views: 2372

Re: 65 quick steering adapters

What part are you trying to find? Quick steering arms or replacements for damaged arms on a car that has factory quick steering? Clark’s has quick steering arms on page 155 of their catalog. These arms are as described in the catalog and are made to be used with a standard non quick steering box.Th...
by skipvair
Sun Aug 18, 2019 11:39 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Best Upgrades
Replies: 13
Views: 4541

Re: Best Upgrades

If the carb is from a Corvette it is WAY to big for that engine. It is in the 550 to 650 range. Max for that engine should be around 390. If you are where it gets cold, go back to stock carbs with chokes working. You will be much happier.


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by skipvair
Sun Aug 18, 2019 11:35 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Fast idle Corsa 140
Replies: 6
Views: 1280

Re: Fast idle Corsa 140

Sorry, sent too soon. The repro linkage connecting the throttle plate to the accelerator pump was just too short. I tried bending it slightly and really screwed it up. I took an original one from an extra carb I had and used that. It cured the problem and allowed me to adjust the idle speed with the...
by skipvair
Sun Aug 18, 2019 11:33 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Fast idle Corsa 140
Replies: 6
Views: 1280

Re: Fast idle Corsa 140

I had a similar problem on my 140. I discovered that one. Carb would not close the throttle. The idle screw was not contacting the place where the tip adjusts it when it was all the way out. It turned out that the repro linkage part that connects the throttle to Sent from my iPhone using Corvair For...
by skipvair
Wed Jul 24, 2019 9:04 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Sourcing 14" Steel Wheels
Replies: 12
Views: 2578

Re: Sourcing 14" Steel Wheels

Find a set off a pick-up or van and use wire spokes.


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by skipvair
Wed Jul 24, 2019 9:03 am
Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
Topic: Carpet Install
Replies: 8
Views: 2950

Re: Carpet Install

Trying to accurately gauge where to cut is almost impossible with the pedal in place. It is an expensive cut to make in the wrong place


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by skipvair
Tue Jan 15, 2019 9:42 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Fling River steering box
Replies: 5
Views: 679

Re: Fling River steering box

Getting an NOS box instead.


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by skipvair
Sun Jan 13, 2019 6:00 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Fling River steering box
Replies: 5
Views: 679

Re: Fling River steering box

Typo. Flaming River.


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by skipvair
Sun Jan 13, 2019 6:00 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Fling River steering box
Replies: 5
Views: 679

Fling River steering box

Anyone here have any experience with Flaming River steering boxes on a Vair? (66 Corsa) I have my second one (first replaced) from Clarks, and there in no way to get it down below 3+inches of play. Clarks has been a champion at trying to resolve this, but they have no more. What would be considered ...
by skipvair
Tue Dec 25, 2018 10:13 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: LM with wire wheels
Replies: 18
Views: 2078

Re: LM with wire wheels

Can’t figure how to post


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by skipvair
Tue Dec 25, 2018 10:11 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: LM with wire wheels
Replies: 18
Views: 2078

Re: LM with wire wheels

My 66 with 14” x 6”
Wheels


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by skipvair
Tue Dec 25, 2018 9:44 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: What is this thingy
Replies: 8
Views: 1123

Re: What is this thingy

It’s not a thingy. Its a whatsamajigger.


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by skipvair
Wed Oct 03, 2018 8:17 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: DANA C.O.P.O. STINGER at Menards All Chevy Show
Replies: 6
Views: 961

Re: DANA C.O.P.O. STINGER at Menards All Chevy Show

Would love to know if some were built with Muncies. I am not questioning you just intrigued


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