Ok guys for an update. I forgot about this post and have been busy with dialysis and everything else. But I replaced the wiring on the ignition switch and spade connectors. I will tell you Craig was spot on. It is now running just fine. And it was the switch connector. As I have said I thought that was the problem, it was just the time to try to fix it. No one carried the connector
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Thanks all for the help so far. If you read my previous post you see I found a bad connector on the ignition switch. As soon as I can find a replacement and get it changed out, I will let you know if that fixed it. It may be awhile I haven so many doctor appointments right now I don't have much free time in the shop. Right now im trying to get a kidney Transplant and it doesn'
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joelsplace Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > 12.2V is low. Charge the battery. > Unplug the engine harness connector and check the contacts, clean and use some dielectric grease. I can't remember right now but I'm assuming the 60 has a connector at the front left off the engine compartment like other earlies. One of my '64s would quit when
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cnicol Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > My guess: > > In a '60 & '61, Wiper power is ignition key direct - there is no fuse. When you turned the wipers on, my guess is the additional load caused failure in an already compromised circuit feeding the key or from the key to the unfused IGN loads. > > I'd look at that path star
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steve c goodman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Lee part of the key might be 'began to rain'. You might check the body plug from pass cabin into trunk area/plus at wiper motor. Maybe separate then light spray of WD-40 on contaUcts. Same with plug in engine bay although it seems it is at the front. As I said MIGHT. Good luck Steve thanks I
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idiyaught Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > What is the battery voltage? > then battery voltage when cranking? > I had one where it would crank but voltage too low to get spark. John I haven't checked that yet, i didnt have anyone to try and start it while I measured the voltage. But I would think it's ok since since it will start every
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MattNall Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Jump the external ignition resistor! Matt I did that and the car starts up just fine. I thought I posted that, just checked my post and I did mention it. With the 60 the resister wire runs from the front of the car, to the engine. Then splits off to the starter then to the coil.. it runs the full length of the ca
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Hey all, sorry haven't been around much but life got in the way! I desperately need some help. My 60 will not start. Illmgive you the info. Went for a ride and on the way home it started to rain, so I turned on my windshield wipers. The wipers made 2 passes on the windshield and stopped, but that's when I noticed the corvair wasn't running either. I coasted to the side
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I need info desperately! I have been enjoying driving my 60 and haven't been around much, but I noticed I had a leak from the pg transmission. Decided yesterday to check it out and see where it is leaking and it looks like th3 front pump cover is the culprit. Is there a possibility that the front of the pg can be dropped enough to replace that oring on the front pump cover. Or does
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I sent stitch several pm messages some time back and he still hasn't read them. When I do a search I see he has not been on the forum for 3 months. I'm just wondering if anyone knows him personally and if he is ok? He has been having health issues which was what my pm messages was asking him how he was doing. He and I are both having kidney issue's and was providing support for
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Well I took the 60 out today and yesterday! Went to get a hair cut, but didn't take any pics, so I guess it didn't happen. But I had to celebrate the 60 by driving on the 60th anniversary! Yehaw!
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I was also going to suggest just replacing it! I just did that on my 60 and it wasn't difficult, just have to take your time! Wil spend a lot less time than trying to clean the old one, than just replacing! Unless you are just dead set on the original. Never had any success cleaning one and it be uniform in appearance. Always had darker spots or streaks that just would not g
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Yep that itnwnd him! Supper fella and always there to help!
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Thanks Chet, great pics!
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Matt didn't ask where he got it, but I do remember it being advertized on corvair owners group on fb. So not sure if it is the same one or not. It is rough, and gonna take some work, but the body is good.
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Thanks Steve I'll go back and look. Just find it interesting to see one in person! This car was apparently owned by a general or another high ranking official in the army. At one time it had been painted army green, at least that is the story I was told. Catholic, know what you mean. He has his work cut out for him, it needs a lot of work. Mr Kalp, that is a sweet looking car. Just ve
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I know the saying around here, no pics or it didn't happen, but I couldn't get any pics! I have read about these cars for as long as I can remember and seen pics, but yesterday I got to see one in real life, What was it, a 810 cord, with 180 turbo engine. Sweet looking car, it was in my buddies shop and I couldn't get in to get any real photos. Hopefully soon I can get
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Is this the one you mentioned?
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If the em is close to the same, I have one handy I can show a picture of. Just let me know! I'm sure they are somewhat similar but I have never seen one for anything other than em.
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I have seen them and also had a few. But my one concern for not using one is scratching up the paint on the doors. I think I may still have one but haven't used it for that reqson!
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Richard1 I love the center console but alas I have a bench seat! I guess I could fashion something that sat on the floor right in front of the seat! I'm still thinking and looking. Caraholic I didn't want to say your idea couldn't work and I realized my post may have given that impression, sorry, I'm just trying to keep it simple and clean looking! Thanks much
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Richard1 I love the center console but alas I have a bench seat! I guess I could fashion something that sat on the floor right in front of the seat! I'm still thinking and looking. Caraholic I didn't want to say your idea couldn't work and I realized my post may have given that impression, sorry, I'm just trying to keep it simple and clean looking! Thanks much
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Thanks Gents! Interesting som3 of the ideas that have been shared. Some of my issue as was said is the bottom of the radio housing has my heater controls. That blocks some of the ideas that have been shared. But I like Deans drink holder and I think I may have found something along that line that I might be able to use. I may just get a floor console and be done with it but I wanted som
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Ok title says it all, has anyone came up with some kind of drink holder for an em corvair? I don't want to scratch any paint on the doors or dash and I'm not crazy about getting a console that sits on the seat. Plus this is an automatic transmission car,! I have seen the consoles Clark's and others sell and I'm not sure if I like them and I don't want anything ot
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Got one myself. Just delete and I moved on! They want you to reply so they get your email address! They can do a lot of damage with it.
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Thanks Matt, I know I can get that risolene local so I may just pick some up. I remembered after I read the article Al posted on marvel oil I had put some in the engine before I changed the seals, which I drained out with a fresh oil change after the work was done. But I'm gonna give it a go and see what happens. If risolene doesn't work I'll order some autorx and give
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Thanks Al, interesting read!
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As the title says, what is the best stuff to use to clean an engine internally?. The last few times I've took the 60 out I've had a couple of lifters that took quite awhile to pump up. I went thru the valve adjustment not long ago wh3n I replaced the push rod tube orings and it seemed ok. Took it out last night and the temps was really cool and it took a long time for th3m to s
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When I had mine apart I wondered the same thing. So I looked at it hard. Some of the holes are for the pg like Ken mentioned. But a few did nothing that I could tell!
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The Stig Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Rampy doing what Rampy does best: > Moved a freshly rebuilt straight six flathead > today (of course we strapped it down after this > picture was taken). > > > 245c9592_b.jpg Stig, would love to have that street sign you have hanging in the pic. I grew up on that street here in ashland, KY.
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