Tag: mechanic
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Tires!
Tires. We all have them. Some are sporty. Some are skinny. Some are fat. Some are bald. Some are European and exotic, while others like to maintain a low profile. The topic of tires came up at yesterday’s SFBA Holiday lunch. Based on the chatter throughout the room, I would imagine that hundreds of topics,…
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Doug Hargrove’s V8 Corvair
The Modesto area has a rich history of Corvair racers. SFBA life member Doug Hargrove is one of those race car builders and drivers. We thought you would enjoy reading about Doug’s undertaking of an abandoned V8 project Corvair. The original article and a massive archive of V8 powered Corvairs can be found on the…
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Tech Tip ~ Fan Belt Maintenance
With the Fan Belt Toss in the rearview mirror, what better tech topic to discuss than Fan Belt Maintenance so you don’t toss, or better, throw your belt. Courtesy of Mike Dawson and the Central PA Corvair Club FAN BELT MAINTENANCE The Corvair boasted a specially designed belt that G.M. used only after rejecting at…
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Tech Tip ~ Pressure Plate Checking
Tip provided by Mike Dawson originally in the Feb 2024 HACOA Newsletter If you are contemplating installing a used pressure plate, the following may be useful in determining if there are any potential issues. It is always helpful if you personally know the past performance of a pressure plate or if you acquire one from…
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Members stories ~ Priscilla gets a makeover
By Pete Tachis~ I’ve now owned my Corvair, aka Priscilla, for about a year and a half. I feel like I’ve accomplished much in that time, but she still needs quite a bit more work. From minor stuff like, repairing the heat/defrost system, and the shift linkage to major tasks like rebuilding the engine, repairing…
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Tech Tip~ 8 simple adjustments your Corvair probably needs
This article is from Corvair owner and Hagerty Drivers Club writer Kyle Smith. Many are topics we have recently discussed and shared tips on. Some are also on the website Resources and FAQ page. Wheel Alignment Belt tension … and we have been dealing with window glass alignment on the donated Corsa. Don got that…
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Tech Tip ~Wheel Alignment
One of the topics of last night’s SFBA club meeting was about wheel alignment and where to get one! When you point the car in a certain direction, it’s very important to go in that direction, after all! A few “old school” shops were mentioned that still work on our “old school” Corvairs. Known shops…
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Tech Tip ~ Gearbox Oil Level
Over the weekend at Gabe’s open house at Sterling Restorations, the “Corvair people” ended up clustered together and discussing things we have done or are planning to do with our cars. For those of you who are new, this is a not something that is mandatory or even planned, but it happens every single time.…
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Another happy Corvair owner… and another one!
Recently, a topic popped up on the Corvair Center Forum from a new owner who purchased a 62 Monza and wanted it gone through to make sure it was, for lack of a better term, safe to drive. Being near The City, they decided to take their Corvair into Zaki’s shop for a diagnosis and…
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The 55 year old part that brought a dead Corvair back to life
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…
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