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by Eddddie
Tue Aug 11, 2020 12:52 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Pro Series Distributor
Replies: 27
Views: 3295

Crane electronic ignition

I have a pin below the the optical wheel in the factory corvair distributor I am thinking that is effecting the motor running correctly misfiring 65 Honda of 110 up can I remove this pin I did not install crane 700 any advise this Eddie. thxs
by Eddddie
Fri Apr 24, 2020 3:54 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Crane XR700 install questions
Replies: 21
Views: 6725

Re: Crane XR700 install questions

After looking at your second set of pictures, I'd say your rotor is too tall. The supplemental instructions that Clarks Corvair includes with a Crane XR 700, states that you may have to grind !/8" off the bottom of your rotor. The depth of the hole in the rotor for the dist shaft measures .466...
by Eddddie
Fri Apr 24, 2020 3:48 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Crane XR700 install questions
Replies: 21
Views: 6725

Re: Crane XR700 install questions

After looking at your second set of pictures, I'd say your rotor is too tall. The supplemental instructions that Clarks Corvair includes with a Crane XR 700, states that you may have to grind !/8" off the bottom of your rotor. The depth of the hole in the rotor for the dist shaft measures .466...
by Eddddie
Thu Jan 09, 2020 11:59 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Corvair History and information
Replies: 9
Views: 30652

Re: Corvair History and information

I am new how do I post my info name car etc Sent from my LGMS330 using Corvair Forum mobile app Hey every one I have a 65 monza 4 door with PG trans with a custom sun roof 5 ft long sides have 1 foot on each side of the roof with the car steel.I have many receipts from clarks and did 70% of the rep...
by Eddddie
Tue Jan 07, 2020 4:46 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Corvair History and information
Replies: 9
Views: 30652

Re: Corvair History and information

I am new how do I post my info name car etc

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by Eddddie
Tue Dec 24, 2019 10:00 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: ISO recommend Corvair mechanic in S.CS
Replies: 7
Views: 1161

Re: ISO recommend Corvair mechanic in S.CA

O.K. -- S. Calif., Orange County area. Sadly I've heard the Vintage club (Orange County) is not as active as it once was. SCC club has transmission expert Dan Drommerhausen. I believe Mark Wright is in the Corsa West club and has a good reputation, but his is not inexpensive. Bruce at Engine Machin...
by Eddddie
Fri Dec 20, 2019 11:46 am
Forum: Body/VIN Tag Decoding
Topic: engine type
Replies: 18
Views: 2981

Re: engine type

https://www.corvairforum.com/forum/download/file.php?id=13541&mode=view https://www.corvairforum.com/forum/download/file.php?id=47997&mode=view http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y410/1964MSC/20130914_135556_zps60ca348f.jpg Back of the housing towards the front of the car. Tough to see som...
by Eddddie
Wed Dec 11, 2019 6:12 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Carb
Replies: 12
Views: 1801

Re: Carb

Either the carbs are adjusted way differently from each other (right side idle speed set way below the left side) or there is a blockage or problem in the right carb so that it is not flowing fuel and there fore does not have strong pull. When using the Unisyn carb synchronizer you do the following...
by Eddddie
Wed Dec 11, 2019 4:39 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: What is the age range of Corvair Fans? (POLL)
Replies: 151
Views: 153984

Re: What is the age range of Corvair Fans? (POLL)

Ia Attended the "Corvair College" in Oregon last week and the age range was definitely skewed towards the 70+ group for sure. I'm 44 and there may have been three other guys there my age or below. That said, the ol'e boys sure know their stuff! I am 60 Sent from my LGMS330 using Corvair Fo...
by Eddddie
Wed Dec 11, 2019 4:36 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Carb
Replies: 12
Views: 1801

Re: Carb

Also compression is good 135 to150 on a cold engine that was not started for 4 years. Used a wrench engine could be turned Thanks it is out of my league to do this I did not mention.my car has. Electronic ignition. crane now fast the timing was set before I have vacuum gauge I have a the uny s guage...
by Eddddie
Wed Dec 11, 2019 4:31 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Carb
Replies: 12
Views: 1801

Re: Carb

Thanks it is out of my league to do this I did not mention.my car has. Electronic ignition. crane now fast the timing was set before I have vacuum gauge I have a the uny s guage left carb adjusted ball in the middle on right carb put it on rh side.it stays at the bottom put my palm on top of left ca...
by Eddddie
Sun Dec 08, 2019 3:18 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: First post here
Replies: 9
Views: 1032

Re: First post here

New to forum :wave: :welcome2: Welcome to the Corvair Forum! We seem to have similar taste in choosing late model Corvairs with similar color schemes, RWL tires, etc. https://www.corvairforum.com/forum/download/file.php?id=49230&mode=view https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/252775_4428...
by Eddddie
Sun Dec 08, 2019 2:34 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Carb
Replies: 12
Views: 1801

Re: Carb

9 My lM corvair clean tank rebuilt carbs from grant young.idle is fine increase speed left carb keeps popping This happens.in.neutral not driven yet Any thoughts? small difference if you have them I would. Sent from my LGMS330 using Corvair Forum mobile app Also compression good 110 engine Sent from...
by Eddddie
Sun Dec 08, 2019 2:09 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Carb
Replies: 12
Views: 1801

Re: Carb

My lM corvair clean tank rebuilt carbs from grant young.idle is fine increase speed left carb keeps popping This happens.in.neutral not driven yet Any thoughts?
terribleted wrote:small difference if you have them I would.
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by Eddddie
Tue Dec 03, 2019 11:46 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Strange noise
Replies: 29
Views: 4281

Re: Strange noise

Wagon Master wrote:Yes.
How do I ask a question I am new to the forum9

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by Eddddie
Sun Dec 01, 2019 4:37 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: oil pressure gauge jumps around
Replies: 6
Views: 1330

Re: oil pressure guage jumps around

0 A warning light switch is simply an on/off switch that completes the light circuit to CHASSIS GROUND. These simple switches cause an instrument panel light to illuminate if there is a lack of oil pressure, or an overheat condition that closes the internal switch to connect the attached wire to GRO...

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