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by Jeff+Carrie'63
Mon Nov 27, 2017 12:34 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Distributor vacuum and hose
Replies: 4
Views: 904

Re: Distributor vacuum and hose

Jerry...Brad...thanks so much for the assistance on this. On a scale of 1 to 10, my mechanical skills are probably a 5. But, since purchasing my Corvair three weeks ago, I have really been reading and learning a lot about the car I now have. My skills will increase as times goes along. I enjoy learn...
by Jeff+Carrie'63
Mon Nov 27, 2017 9:40 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Distributor vacuum and hose
Replies: 4
Views: 904

Distributor vacuum and hose

New Corvair owner and have yet another question. I have a 1963 Corvair Monza 900 - automatic. I noticed yesterday after a drive with my wife that the gas mileage was noticeably low. Or, at least low in my estimation. In checking under the hood I see that the vacuum hose from the Distributor vacuum i...
by Jeff+Carrie'63
Tue Nov 07, 2017 2:35 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Motor Oil
Replies: 2
Views: 733

Re: Motor Oil

Thank you, sir! Appreciate the help!
by Jeff+Carrie'63
Tue Nov 07, 2017 1:15 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Motor Oil
Replies: 2
Views: 733

Motor Oil

I have seen a range of oil weight used for Corvairs. I just picked mine up Sunday and the guy I bought it from was using Full Synthetic Motorcycle 20w50. I have not found that weight recommended anywhere, and I don't have the repair manual for the car, so I thought I would just ask those more knowle...
by Jeff+Carrie'63
Tue Nov 07, 2017 9:11 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Idle speed
Replies: 9
Views: 2913

Re: Idle speed

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by Jeff+Carrie'63
Tue Nov 07, 2017 7:38 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Idle speed
Replies: 9
Views: 2913

Re: Idle speed

My 1963 Chevy Covair Monza 900.  It was totally restored with all new interior and a new paint job in original cordovan brown.
My 1963 Chevy Covair Monza 900. It was totally restored with all new interior and a new paint job in original cordovan brown.
by Jeff+Carrie'63
Tue Nov 07, 2017 7:24 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Idle speed
Replies: 9
Views: 2913

Re: Idle speed

I think I have a leak issue and need to get that resolved right away. It is burning some oil, but the leak is the issue. It appears to be a faulty seal.
Thanks!
by Jeff+Carrie'63
Mon Nov 06, 2017 1:12 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Idle speed
Replies: 9
Views: 2913

Re: Idle speed

I'll add some photos as soon as I figure out how to do that. lol! I am a novice, by any standards. I have worked on cars in the past, but only minor work like brakes, belts, some engine work and or course oil and filter changes. I did check out CORSA clubs near me and it looks like the one in Louisv...
by Jeff+Carrie'63
Mon Nov 06, 2017 12:54 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Idle speed
Replies: 9
Views: 2913

Re: Idle speed

Thanks so much, bbodie52! This is exactly what I need. I do indeed need to get some of those test tools. I'll look into those as well.
Really appreciate the help on this. Very green to Corvairs, but really looking forward to getting this one in show condition.
Thanks!
Jeff
by Jeff+Carrie'63
Mon Nov 06, 2017 10:43 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Idle speed
Replies: 9
Views: 2913

Idle speed

I just purchased my first Corvair - a 1963 Monza 900 (automatic). The last time I was in a Corvair, I was riding with my dad in his '62 Corvair when I was very small. I just drove it home from Indianapolis yesterday. It was a 120 mile trip and the car did very well. However, it seems the idle is run...

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