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Category: Tech

  • Tech Tips – LED Taillight Conversion

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    We all know the anxiety of driving on today’s highways and byways in our Corvairs. More importantly, the anxiety around stopping and hoping that the person behind you isn’t distracted by their phone, infotainment screen or that milkshake they just dumped all over their lap and sees your bright, but not LED bright stop lights.…

  • The Corvair Fan Belt

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    By SFBA Corsa with assistance from articles from Bob Nichols of SCC, the CORSA Tech Guides and Clarks Corvair Parts Of the many unique things on your Chevrolet Corvair, one of the most unique items is the design and placement of the fan belt. While there are many other air-cooled engines out there powering everything…

  • Work Party Update

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    We had a very productive work party yesterday at Don’s. Don’s neighbor, Johnnie, the retired upholsterer, was on hand to give us some tips on the front and back seats. He has been a great resource and even knocked out the headliner for us. Thanks Johnnie! Don, Clark, Ray and Josh were on hand to…

  • An Old School Tune-Up

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    Hop in the way back machine and enjoy this 1980’s gem from the San Diego Chapter. You won’t even have to dig out your VCR! Thanks to Taylor McKimmens for unearthing and uploading!

  • Tech Tips – Thermistor Upgrade

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    A regular topic at club meetings, events, online and the occasional anxiety fueled text message, email or phone call is Corvair operating temperature and how to keep it down. For over 60 years, Corvair engine temperature continues to remain a hot (sorry) topic among Corvair owners. There are many tips and aftermarket upgrades out there…

  • Tech Tips – Clutch Chatter

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    By Mike Dawson, HACOA Chapter Original clutch discs contained asbestos, which was banned long ago. The replacement material is harder and may not engage as smoothly. It is not uncommon to have minor chatter in reverse and sometimes first gear even with all new parts. This chatter can usually be avoided by different pedal application…

  • Tech Tips – Check Your Harmonic Balancer

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    By Steve Goodman, Pikes Peak Corvair Club The harmonic balancer is also known as the crankshaft pulley. In 1964 when the crankshaft stroke was increased the engineers added the harmonic balancer instead of the simple pulley on the 1960-1963 engines. The concern was the longer stroke could set up some vibrations(harmonics) in the crankshaft at…