Category Archives: Corvair
QOTD 15 : Why only 18 psi in Corvair front tires?
Rear engine vehicles usually have a larger portion of their weight over the rear wheels. That provides an exciting driving experience if handled correctly. But it also gives the engineers something to be concerned about. How do you design the … Continue reading
Even the Little Things…
I could have lived with the blue bench seats, but the matching blue door panels were water damaged. When attempting to roll down the windows, the ripped door paneling would rip even more. So, something had to be done. But … Continue reading
Corvair: How to Clean Your Carburetor
I’m very interested in finding out why our 1966 Corvair stalled on the way to work about a week ago. According to this article, stalling and poor performance may be due to carburetor problems. Sooner or later, the Corvair owner … Continue reading
1966 Corvair : Carb Problem?
After replacing the rear shocks on my 66 Corvair 500, I ran into some problems with the way the car runs. After a trip to a local mechanic, I was told the best course of action was replacing the carburetors. … Continue reading
1966 Corvair 500 : Gas Leak
For the past week, I have been contemplating what to do about a pesky problem. The Corvair had developed a persistent fuel leak where the sending unit attaches to the tank. One repair shop told me it was wet there … Continue reading
Mystery Car 83 Revealed
With the Volvo wagon gone, I’d been trying to think of something interesting to drive — maybe a summer car to fix and sell in the fall. Craigslist Cleveland came in handy as there were numerous interesting cars priced under … Continue reading
Corvair Websites
And you thought the Classic SAAB 900 had a strong following? Information: Tracey and Scott’s Corvair Page Corvair Society of America Corvair Project Corvair.us Corvair Center Corvair Kid Corvair Forum Corvair Friends (Canton, Ohio) Jay Leno’s 1966 Corvair Corsa Turbo … Continue reading
1966 Corvair 500: Won’t Start
My oldest son and I were driving back from our church building this morning when the Corvair’s engine started to sputter more than usual. As we stopped at Tyler Blvd and Heisley Rd., the engine conked out and wouldn’t start. … Continue reading
