maintenance – Page 2

The 55 year old part that brought a dead Corvair back to life

Sep 9, 2025

—

by

in SpyderWeb Newsletters, Supplemental news, Tech

Many of us enjoy reading an article about a classic car being brought back to life after a long rest. For our group, it’s even more enjoyable to read when the car in the article is a Corvair! Enjoy this read from Kyle Smith of Hagerty originally published in 2020. If you are looking for…

First time engine re-build

Aug 5, 2025

—

by

SFBA CORSA

in Members submissions, SpyderWeb Newsletters, Supplemental news, Tech

SFBA member Jeffrey Ross has decided to put a 140 in his late model Corvair. Usually, not newsworthy, but Jeffrey has decided to build the engine himself under the guidance of Mel Raven at Mel’s Vairmart in Santa Clara. Here is his progress to date. Back at my happy place to start my “summer of…

Tech Tip ~ Black shroud paint

Aug 4, 2025

—

by

SFBA CORSA

in Members submissions, SpyderWeb Newsletters, Supplemental news, Tech

By Josh Deitcher I got elbows deep in a project yesterday and didn’t have a post scheduled this morning! So, I’ll do a little “tech tip” while I’m waiting for the paint to dry. Finding the “right” black paint for our engine shrouds can be tricky. You find the right finish but it isn’t rated…

The Corvair Fan Belt

Jul 24, 2025

—

by

SFBA CORSA

in Tech

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…

Just for fun – What do you listen to while working on or road tripping in your Corvair?

Jul 23, 2025

—

by

SFBA CORSA

in Members submissions

While at the work party in Don’s shop last weekend, Don had country music on in the background which really felt right working in his neck of the woods while the wild peacocks strutted along to Chris Stapleton on the gravel road. If you spend any time in Zaki’s shop, Corvair Unlimited, in San Francisco,…

Tech Tips – Clutch Chatter

Jul 12, 2025

—

by

SFBA CORSA

in Tech

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…

Tag: maintenance

The 55 year old part that brought a dead Corvair back to life

First time engine re-build

Tech Tip ~ Black shroud paint

The Corvair Fan Belt

Just for fun – What do you listen to while working on or road tripping in your Corvair?

Tech Tips – Clutch Chatter