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- Sun Feb 04, 2024 3:50 pm
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: PCV valve
- Replies: 14
- Views: 405
Re: PCV valve
I have copied a couple of my previous posts and their associated illustrations to try to provide you with a detailed description of the Corvair Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) systems as they replaced the 1960-1962 road draft tube with a variety of crankcase ventilation configurations. In all ...
- Sun Feb 04, 2024 9:21 am
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: Just Call Me Gramps
- Replies: 13
- Views: 422
Re: Just Call Me Gramps
I'm also 71 years old! I've discovered that it is not the crawling under my Corvairs that is hard... it is dragging myself back up into a standing position from the car creeper tthat can be a struggle... it is particularly frustrating to realize while under the car that a critically-needed tool stil...
- Sat Feb 03, 2024 9:14 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Corvair as a daily driver. Am I insane?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1385
- Wed Jan 31, 2024 9:57 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: New Member
- Replies: 2
- Views: 177
Re: New Member
I’m looking forward to participating here. The “other forum” has gotten so contentious... Forum Migration!.jpg The Revolution Continues... Hi Guys! CCF rejected me, got room over here? :omgosh: :welcome2: :wave: :welcome: [/size][/i][/b] I have noticed that the "UNREAD POSTS" numbers seem...
- Tue Jan 30, 2024 10:42 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Corvair as a daily driver. Am I insane?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1385
Re: Corvair as a daily driver. Am I insane?
https://kennygatlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/testimony-time.jpg I've been riding in Corvairs since I was eight years old in 1961, and driving them as daily drivers since 1969, when I took my first driver's license test in my parents' 1965 Corsa convertible. I drove a 1962 Corvair to my weddin...
- Mon Jan 29, 2024 7:57 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Reintroduction
- Replies: 7
- Views: 361
Re: Reintroduction
:welcome2: :tu: :wave: Welcome to the Corvair Forum! That is a very classy ride... and the Porsche isn't bad either!! :tongue: ::-): » Mon Jan 29, 2024 8:47 am Thanks! The Corvair is my nice weather cruiser, and the Porsche my DD. https://www.corvairforum.com/forum/download/file.php?id=65043&t=1...
- Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:50 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Introduction
- Replies: 10
- Views: 307
Re: Introduction
Pictures and a progress report, including how well (successful?) your upgrades have been could be valuable "lessons learned" for the rest of us. I graduated from Thousand Oaks High School in 1971 in Ventura County. I drove a 1963 Corvair turbocharged Spyder to school every day. We had seve...
- Fri Jan 26, 2024 2:34 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Introduction
- Replies: 10
- Views: 307
Re: Introduction
:welcome2: :tu: :clap: :wave: Welcome to the Corvair Forum! » Fri Jan 26, 2024 12:06 pm Hi to the forum. My name is Ed Harvey and I live in So Cal. I guess I was getting tired of the old place, so I followed your other new members here. I have a 65 Corsa I bought in 1971 ( second owner ). The origin...
- Thu Jan 25, 2024 8:15 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Corvair as a daily driver. Am I insane?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1385
Re: Corvair as a daily driver. Am I insane?
1. Does anyone run 205/75R-14 tires on the back? How does it do on the interstate with those as far as RPM at 75-80 mph? 2. Does anyone know of handling problems with 205/75R-14's in back and stock radial maxis 13's in front? My 1966 Corvair Corsa Tires & Wheels.jpg 1966 Blue Corsa Converti...
- Wed Jan 24, 2024 5:27 pm
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Pertronix Version?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 321
Re: Pertronix Version?
» Wed Jan 24, 2024 4:01 pm Thanks for your reply! I’m in the Baltimore/Washington area. It’s now working again. Go figure. Although as you can imagine I have little confidence it will sustain. I think I’m looking at an intermittent problem - the worst kind to figure out. Does anyone know if coil ca...
- Mon Jan 22, 2024 9:57 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Corvair as a daily driver. Am I insane?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1385
Re: Corvair as a daily driver. Am I insane?
You have not told us anything about your mechanical abilities for DIY maintenance and repair. Many mechanical failures will require parts special ordering — often from a Corvair specialty source like Clark's Corvair Parts in Massachusetts. And few professional mechanics will tackle 1960s vintage Cor...
- Sat Jan 20, 2024 12:31 pm
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Stalls coming from idle
- Replies: 12
- Views: 391
Re: Stalls coming from idle
Ignition tuning and adjustment, choke system and fast-idle adjustment, and carburetor adjustment s will hopefully bring your engine into stable, reliable running condition. In addition to the factory shop manual, the attached guides can help to clarify proper tuning sequences and procedures. It is i...
- Tue Jan 16, 2024 9:13 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Fuel pump leak
- Replies: 10
- Views: 518
Re: Fuel pump leak
:doh: https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-ycu4zkmhpl/images/stencil/1280x1280/products/120/395/Royal_Purple_1QT_HPS_10W-30_31130__21437.1558709297.jpg?c=2 :link: https://www.corvairforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=131871&hilit=Royal+Purple#p131871 Pertronix Ignitor I (Ballast resistor wiring depends ...
- Tue Jan 16, 2024 8:35 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: 140 hp carbs.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 543
Re: 140 hp carbs.
This video is loaded with useful information about the Rochester carburetor variations... FROM THE WORKBENCH OF LARRY CLAYPOOL — CORVAIR ROCHESTER CARBURETORS Best Carburetors for your Corvair: recommended by Larry Claypool... :link: https://www.corvairforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=17701
- Tue Jan 16, 2024 8:29 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Electric fuel pump Facet 40101 vs Clark's C5606?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 956
Re: Electric fuel pump Facet 40101 vs Clark's C5606?
ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP CONVERSION IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS
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Revolution Electronics Controller install
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Revolution Electronics Controller install
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- Sun Jan 14, 2024 3:33 pm
- Forum: Corvair Talk
- Topic: Crazy Question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 475
Re: Crazy Question
What I was trying to say is that the installation of a solid, reliable, fairly commonly available 110hp two carburetor engine is likely optimum for a Corvair 95 van or truck, and probably much-less costly and more available as a good upgrade from an early 145 CID engine. The leap to a relatively rar...