Tag: repair
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From the CHS: Proper Set-up and adjustment of the LM manual transmission shifter
Today we look into the proper set up and adjustment of the late model Corvair manual transmission shifter, a topic that is often misunderstood. “What’s so hard about a shifter?” quips Ralphie in the back row. Well, aside from the usual fore -aft adjustment of the shift rod to the shift coupler, the late model…
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From the Corvair Historical Society: Early Valves 101
Our lesson today was inspired by Honor Roll student Dan Kidder who asked if there was anything on the valve issues with the early engines. In this context, we will look at issues with the valves themselves; valve seats really weren’t a problem back ‘in the day’ unless somebody ran the engine without a belt and overheated it badly,…
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From Hagerty: Four Ways to Decide Which Spare Parts to Keep From Your Project Car
This article was recommended by a member as required reading for a Corvair owner as we are known to accumulate parts. From Kyle Smith, contributor and Corvair owner with Hagerty. The original article can be found HERE. Mountains of parts exist within my medium-sized garage. Over the years, I have made a significant effort to…
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From the CHS: 1965 Head Gaskets
Today we journey back to November of 1964. The new 65 Corvairs have been on sale for just over a month now, and the problem of blown head gaskets has finally been fully adressed with the new, wider stainless steel gaskets and mating surfaces used in the ’65 engines. Well, that was plan anyway. Early…
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Racers Electric Fuel Pump Kits
For years, Corvair owners were in the woods for an electric fuel pump setup if they either decided to go electric, or the quality of aftermarket mechanical pumps made the decision for them. Corvair enthusiast and all around good guy, Craig Nicol, decided to make a kit that he wanted in his Corvair. One that…
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Tech Tip: Carburetor Overhaul
Ahhh… the Corvair carburetor. This little marvel of fuel atomization has been the thorn in the side of many owners. Are they sticking? Are they dirty? Are they bogging down? Are they leaking? Too rich? Too lean? Ethanol eating them from the insides out? Fear not, my Air Cooled brethren! Our friend Mike Dawson from…
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Tech Tip ~ Noises From The Front
I don’t know about you, but when I am driving my Corvair around with the top down, my senses are acutely tuned to noises, vibrations and smells. You hear the high pitched whine of a bearing screaming while on the freeway and immediately think “It must be me!” only to find out its some clapped…
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The Difference Between Trailer Tires and Regular Car Tires
Tires (and wheels) are an especially popular topic among Corvair owners. For those who want to keep a “stock looking” appearance, this means going on the hunt for 13″ tires. Easy peasy in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s when compact cars (and trucks!) were all the rage and many cars were running on 4 lug…
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Tech Tip ~ LM Dash Gauge Modification
An Instrumental take. The Corsa Dash is a triumph of design, at least for American cars. There were several high-end European cars that had similar designs, but even with the precursor of the earlier Spyder dash design, the 65-66 Corsa really stood out. In the last 60 years many owners have chosen to add new…
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Tech Tip ~ Noises From The Rear
For today’s tech tip, we want to share Mike Dawson’s “Noises From The Rear” which was published in the PCCA May 2026 Newsletter. To learn more about the PCCA chapter, click here. While it’s important to learn to diagnose a problem that may come up with your Corvair, it is equally (more?) important to be…