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Tech Tip ~ Dual Brake Master Cylinder Conversion

Sep 1, 2025

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We hope that everyone is having a relaxing and fun Labor Day Weekend. This tech tip recently re-earthed itself on the Corvair Center Forum and we thought it was worth sharing with you all. Unfortunately, it will not work with our friends who own 1960 or 1961 models, but is a good reference point for…

Putting your Corvair on Jack Stands

Aug 31, 2025

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in SpyderWeb Newsletters, Tech

You have your new (to you) Corvair and you’ve decided to tackle a project that will require you to get under the car. Congrats! This is a big step in Corvair ownership! Corvair owners (along with vintage VW & Porsche) often find ourselves under our cars more than the run of the mill enthusiast. With…

Sterling Restorations Open House

Aug 27, 2025

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Have you attended an open house at Sterling Restorations in Fairfield? No?! Well here’s your chance to change that answer and enjoy a fun day surrounded by some beautiful cars hosted by our friends Gabe, Jess & Beetle! Sept 20 from 10-3. Explore the facility, marvel at the stunning restorations, and chat with skilled craftsman.…

Tech Tip ~ Cylinder Head Deflashing

Aug 23, 2025

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in SpyderWeb Newsletters, Tech

Engine cooling. It is topic that comes up frequently in conversations among Corvair people. There are many tips and tricks to get that Corvair to run just a few degrees cooler. Some are quite expensive and some require quite a bit of ingenuity. There is, however, one easy, cheap, and somewhat quick method to keep…

Zaki Nadiri ~ Corvair Unlimited

Aug 7, 2025

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in Members submissions, SFBA History

Once you feel the bay breeze coming off of Candlestick Point and hear the intoxicating sounds of the jazz music wafting through the air, you know that you have arrived at Corvair Heaven. More aptly, Corvair Unlimited in San Francisco at 1275 Thomas Ave. Along the line of Corvair parts cars and customer cars either…

First time engine re-build

Aug 5, 2025

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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

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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

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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…

Tech Tips – Clutch Chatter

Jul 12, 2025

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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…

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