Corvair Forum

running way too rich on a turbo can be due to a faulty accelerator pump diaphragm, also a choke not opening can cause that. but I would make sure the fuel pressure is right first.

oh, and welcome to the phorum

Oldshep24 - what makes you think it is only running on the 3 cylinders on the left side?

does it seem to be down on power? not getting any boost overall?

66vairguy - please post who this "Corvair expert" was, many folks might not know of the situation.

Also I recall the EM engine connecting rods were "beefed up" or made with more material for the turbo charged engines. Sorry I don't recall if they became standard for all the 145 c.i. engines. Others with more information can reply. there were 3 Corvair connecting rods used. 60-63 normal...

I would call around to some auto machine shops and find one that has a "Big Sert" insert kit for a 14mm spark plug and have them install it for you. The kit is expensive for a one time use or hobbyist, it's about $350 USD.

If properly installed, it's a long lived repair.

Sounds to me like your carbon seal may have gone bad, but I'm no turbo expert.

Ken Hand in Fowlerville, Michigan can fix your turbo.

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Is there room for a v-band fitting? You might have to add an extension to one of the pipes to get it to work. You can get them in smaller sizes such as 1.5"
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Hey flat6_musik, did you ever do anything with that "rat-mobile" engine with the Fibermotive intakes? deadwolf - if you're thinking of the adapters for the IDA triple Webers it seems like they're pretty rare anymore. There was some talk by some racers of having some more made, but it's onl...

You have to be logged in in order to download my maps on that site, the 180hp ones are all I have. Can this EDIS system work with just the 140 engine? Like acarlson posted, it's just an ignition system and will work with either turbo or normally aspirated engines. If you read his installation artic...

Yet to get windshield out. Might not need full panel? Time will tell. I'm not scared but probably should be. LOL ===================================================================================================== ah , confidence - the feeling you have before you totally comprehend the situation ::...

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monzadon - did you confirm the pistons were hitting the valves? or is that what the previous owner told you? it really is an uncommon situation to have piston-valve interference in stock motors.

how did the engine run before you started working on it?

well done erco

the rods can be installed with the stamped number down and it won't be a problem. you want the notch on the piston correctly oriented toward the bellhousing

erco wrote: ↑Mon Aug 17, 2020 3:40 pm Jeez Louise, try to help a bro out and this is the thanks I get.

I appreciate your help, that's a cool mod on that flasher, thanks!

Just ignore the haters, I'm sure their homes are full of non USA made products

No worries, just needed to know. You are about 130 miles from the Corvair ranch in Gettysburg, if you can't find one locally.