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by bbodie52
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 ...
by bbodie52
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...
by bbodie52
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...
by bbodie52
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...
by bbodie52
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...
by bbodie52
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...
by bbodie52
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...
by bbodie52
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...
by bbodie52
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...
by bbodie52
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...
by bbodie52
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...
by bbodie52
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 ...
by bbodie52
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
by bbodie52
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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by bbodie52
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...

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