Tag: Tech
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Chevrolet’s Air~Cooled Flat~Six Was Influenced By The Volkswagen Flat~Four And Horizontally~Opposed Aircraft And Tank Engines
Article by Mike McNessor and published by Hemmings. The original article complete with ads and popups can be found here While the Corvair did bring turbocharging to the masses in ’62, the Turbo Air 6 was Chevrolet’s name for the naturally aspirated base engine that made its debut in ’60. Initially, the six displaced 140-cubic…
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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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Revisiting Great Articles ~ Water-Cooled Corvair Engine Offers Technical Delight
This article by Bob Helt appeared in the November 1981 issue of the CORSA Communique magazine. CORSA members can read the original article, which includes several additional photos, by logging into the CORSA website. The 1966 Corvair Monza appeared to be in almost factory stock condition as it sat in Lloyd’s garage. Only the twin…
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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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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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October 2025 Spyder Web Newsletter
Here’s the October issue of the Spyder Web Newsletter. For those of you that are new subscribers, this is the monthly summary of everything going on with the club. If you would like to contribute an article or photos for a future newsletter or blog post, please contact us at sfbacorsa@gmail.com. Enjoy!
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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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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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Sterling Restorations Open House
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.…
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Tech Tip ~ Cylinder Head Deflashing
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…