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- 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
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- Tue Jan 07, 2020 4:46 pm
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Corvair History and information
- Replies: 9
- Views: 30652
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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?
Sent from my LGMS330 using Corvair Forum mobile appterribleted wrote:small difference if you have them I would.
- Tue Dec 03, 2019 11:46 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Strange noise
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4281
Re: Strange noise
How do I ask a question I am new to the forum9Wagon Master wrote:Yes.
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- 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...