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- Mon Apr 15, 2024 3:50 pm
- Forum: Parts Wanted
- Topic: WTB Turbo cam
- Replies: 13
- Views: 277
Re: WTB Turbo cam
Straighten it. All it takes is a dial indicator, some v-blocks, a dull chisel and hammer. Yes straighten it, although how to do it explanations vary. Sometimes during shipping they get bent. I had a brand new Isky cam that was fine in the "V" blocks (used a good dial indicator). The "...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:55 am
- Forum: Corvair Talk
- Topic: Shout ot to Bill Hubbell
- Replies: 3
- Views: 254
Re: Shout ot to Bill Hubbell
Thank you Bill! I know, other forum, but, you answered the what license plate lens fit what years. :rolling: It is amazing how many people do not know the 61 and 62 cars came without license plate lamp lenses. Just a rubber "washer/o-ring/grommet" on the lamp to keep water out of the sock...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:40 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: 140 miss at constant speed only
- Replies: 25
- Views: 556
Re: 140 miss at constant speed only
When I was fighting my lean condition from my secondaries opening too soon unhooking the vacuum advance would make it run better. Unless the points plate is loose and changing dwell as the vacuum advance moves then unplugging it is just covering up what the problem truly is. Agree, although I occas...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:33 am
- Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
- Topic: '66 Sprint Convertible resto aka "my first car/first Corvair"
- Replies: 43
- Views: 1880
Re: '66 Sprint Convertible resto aka "my first car/first Corvair"
Nice job Craig. I never got into that kind of detail on old cars until I had the time due to retirement. When folks ask me why it took so long to finish the car I show them the pictures, or have them look under the car. It is nice to keep busy, I've seen too many friends "retire" and just ...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:27 am
- Forum: Corvair Talk
- Topic: Electric Corvair ---
- Replies: 27
- Views: 708
Re: Electric Corvair ---
Brad -- Just for fun I follow the "business" side of the EV car and all your concerns are being addressed. First thing to know is this is not a bunch of ignorant folks FORCING things on the public. The automotive business is HUGE and folks are looking at all the issues to MAKE THIS PROFITA...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 8:48 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: 140 miss at constant speed only
- Replies: 25
- Views: 556
Re: 140 miss at constant speed only
Some great comments so far. I just noticed you may have a 66 engine in your 65. Oh Boy! Just my experience, but the 66 carburetors have an issue with corrosion. The 66 model primaries had a revised idle circuit with a small vertical slot above the mixture needle hole in the throat of the carburetor....
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 11:26 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: shocks and springs 65 Corsa
- Replies: 18
- Views: 451
Re: shocks and springs 65 Corsa
I installed the Clark's regular shocks in my car (LM coupe and previously in a LM 4 door). Of course, they're great quality and were easy to install. For being the regular (not gas) shocks, they were a bit stiffer than I anticipated but I'm okay with that. Been doing a lot of reading on this, as we...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 11:12 am
- Forum: Corvair Talk
- Topic: Electric Corvair ---
- Replies: 27
- Views: 708
Re: Electric Corvair ---
A basic problem with a all electric Corvair is that the body just doesnt allow for a lot of room for batterys so the range ends up being fairly limited unless radical surgery is done. I've been thinking about how an FC could be a pretty good candidate for an EV conversion. The central level floor w...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 11:04 am
- Forum: Corvair Talk
- Topic: Electric Corvair ---
- Replies: 27
- Views: 708
Re: Electric Corvair ---
No, its a real Turbocharger, meaning the exhaust "runs" the compressor, but has a big powerfull electric motor between the exhaust turbine and the inlet compressor and can spin the turbo to 200000 rpm. Garret has been a pioneer on these systems https://www.garrettmotion.com/knowledge-cent...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 10:53 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: 140 miss at constant speed only
- Replies: 25
- Views: 556
Re: 140 miss at constant speed only
I've seen this before. The ones I've fixed were caused by poor contact at the points-plate grounding spring. Vacuum advance only occurs at cruise and when it advances, the points plate moves and the grounding spring loses contact between its moving and fixed element. Good comment. A common fix is t...
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 2:59 pm
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: New Clark's oil pan Which gasket?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 255
Re: New Clark's oil pan Which gasket?
I'll add that with a paper/fiber gasket coat the inside edges with sealer (Right Stuff). That will minimize oil migration through the material. ALSO use the sealer SPARINGLY. You do not need much with a straight/level oil pan. DO NOT use the 1 minute Right Stuff as it will literally harden before yo...
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 12:28 pm
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: New Clark's oil pan Which gasket?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 255
Re: New Clark's oil pan Which gasket?
Doing final assy on my 65 140, put oil in engine (on engine stand) spun up distributor to check for oil pressure 45lbs and leaks. Using orig oil pan straight and bolt holes straightened, and neopreme gasket, started leaking at front of pan on both sides. Never been a problem before, even with new o...
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 10:47 am
- Forum: Corvair Talk
- Topic: Electric Corvair ---
- Replies: 27
- Views: 708
Electric Corvair ---
A few of us Corvair folks were talking about the possibility of converting a Corvair to an electric vehicle. Yeah I know this seems unacceptable to some, but I'd rather see a Corvair converted to EV than go to the scrap yard. Coincidentally I'm looking for a new car and decided an EV just isn't prac...
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 10:34 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: shocks and springs 65 Corsa
- Replies: 18
- Views: 451
Re: shocks and springs 65 Corsa
I just took another quick look (in the rain here in Boston) and the metal still feels very solid, it just doesn't look as "finished" as its opposite number on the passenger side. Hopefully I'll find the time tomorrow to mount the dampers and really tell. You never know what someone did to...
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 10:07 am
- Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
- Topic: 1965 Corsa Coupe
- Replies: 125
- Views: 3192
Re: 1965 Corsa Coupe
The original Corvair head gaskets are steel that compress. They are still made. Some like the aftermarket copper gaskets. I've heard pluses and minuses for each. One thing about the copper gaskets is you can get them in different thicknesses to compensate for head machining. You should not re-use th...
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 4:17 pm
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: shocks and springs 65 Corsa
- Replies: 18
- Views: 451
Re: shocks and springs 65 Corsa
Clark's list that panel c9161, but it is out of stock (most likely forever). It was a popular item along with the battery tray that are usually rusted out. On the convertible the tray has extra material to support the welded nuts the damper bolts go into. I'd get up under the car and examine it. If ...