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by naderwaswrong
Tue Mar 13, 2018 4:59 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Alternator Brace
Replies: 2
Views: 547

Alternator Brace

I'm looking to change from generator to alternator on my Corvair. I have the main engine mount, but could someone post a photo of what the smaller brace looks like. I don't know what I'm looking for. Thanks
by naderwaswrong
Mon Mar 12, 2018 12:39 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Spark plug condition
Replies: 3
Views: 333

Re: Spark plug condition

Had the same situation trying to get a good idle. A quick bead blast and good as new!
by naderwaswrong
Sun Mar 04, 2018 6:15 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Runs rough
Replies: 27
Views: 4147

Re: Runs rough

I'm going to give the valve adjustment another shot when I get the car back up in the air with the new info I have. Also will work the timing a bit more as suggested. If it is the cam (and I don't think it is) this car is done, it is a project already, and will likely be sold as-is. However I don't ...
by naderwaswrong
Sat Mar 03, 2018 11:31 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Runs rough
Replies: 27
Views: 4147

Re: Runs rough

I would have to agree. I'll get it back on the lift and remove the oil pan. I know I can see the lifters from there. Can the cam be replaced with engine in car?
by naderwaswrong
Sat Mar 03, 2018 8:40 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Runs rough
Replies: 27
Views: 4147

Re: Runs rough

Ok, here is my data: Compression #1 120, #2 120, #3 130, #4 120, #5 135, #6 150. Timing @ 12 deg. btdc with no vacuum. Dwell @ 32 deg. 800-950 rpm idle. Thanks.
See utube video https://youtu.be/yhG7KyZ139w

This is the best its run.
by naderwaswrong
Sat Mar 03, 2018 6:49 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Runs rough
Replies: 27
Views: 4147

Re: Runs rough

All too true, Ted, on the passenger side I could adjust them all out until they clattered. On the drivers side no clatter on #4 and exhaust #6. That is why I thought lifters or push rods but Jerry is right, check the cam first and work my way out. I will come up with a dwell meter somewhere today. I...
by naderwaswrong
Fri Mar 02, 2018 3:52 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Runs rough
Replies: 27
Views: 4147

Re: Runs rough

Thanks, I'll look into that. Don't have access to a dwell meter, however. And you are right about assumptions!
by naderwaswrong
Fri Mar 02, 2018 10:52 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Runs rough
Replies: 27
Views: 4147

Runs rough

63 with a 66 2 carb engine. I've rebuilt the carbs (not much to that) set timing, etc, pretty much everything you do to tune an engine. When I got to adjusting the valves, I noticed on one side I could not get some of them to clatter or rattle. Could I have a few bad lifters and pushrods? I'm making...
by naderwaswrong
Tue Oct 17, 2017 1:54 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Some engine interchange questions
Replies: 1
Views: 933

Some engine interchange questions

In my 63 I have a 65-67 engine #T0228RD. With the car came engine block #T0212YC and heads 3813513 I read are 62-64. The block halves are mint clean, and the heads and crank are straight from the machine shop, crank turned and valves and new seats, etc on the heads. Also came with lifters, complete ...
by naderwaswrong
Fri Oct 13, 2017 6:45 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: The belt and such other newbie troubles
Replies: 6
Views: 1725

Re: The belt and such other newbie troubles

Well that explains it. Took a look when I got the car and said "Oh look loose belt'' and tightened it up real good. :nono:
I'll put some research into the alternator swap. Thanks.
by naderwaswrong
Fri Oct 13, 2017 10:38 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: The belt and such other newbie troubles
Replies: 6
Views: 1725

The belt and such other newbie troubles

Here is a question I imagine is as old as the Corvair itself. What causes it to sling the belt? Also, what is a good replacement belt? And lastly, what is involved to swap to an alternator? Car is a 63 with a 66 engine, but still has a generator. Thanks.
by naderwaswrong
Mon Oct 09, 2017 3:57 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: My first Corvair
Replies: 10
Views: 1968

Re: My first Corvair

Yeah, this has had some very untalented hands on it. Fuel line in the tunnel was clamped with zip ties.
by naderwaswrong
Mon Oct 09, 2017 4:00 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Rear suspension
Replies: 8
Views: 1170

Re: Rear suspension

I've got the complete set-up minus the center bracket and some rubber parts which need replacing.
So I have a 63 with a 66 engine, a 64 transaxle and transmission, and a 60 front emblem.
Total FrankenVair. :woo:
by naderwaswrong
Sun Oct 08, 2017 7:09 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Rear suspension
Replies: 8
Views: 1170

Re: Rear suspension

Is this a 64 transaxle?
by naderwaswrong
Sun Oct 08, 2017 1:14 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Trans seal
Replies: 3
Views: 609

Re: Trans seal

Thank you.
by naderwaswrong
Sun Oct 08, 2017 11:45 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Trans seal
Replies: 3
Views: 609

Trans seal

Leaking from the very end of the trans where the shift rod goes in. What is that seal called? If I was looking at the right parts, I saw one called a repair seal. Is it a seal that could get you by for now? Thanks again.

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