[NoVa-Corvairs] My Corvair is here.

[daniel@danielgoldberg.net]

On my third attempt I hit the jackpot: a NAPA close to Fort Belvoir *gave* me some choke rod clips that weren't even in their inventory anymore.  The guy behind the counter referred to them as "Jesus clips," although I have no idea why. 
I'll try shorting the brake
switch terminals tonight, although I'll need a friend to tell me if the brake lights are working.  Would anybody like to be my friend?
daniel

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Subject: Re: [NoVa-Corvairs] My Corvair is here.

From: "Frank DuVal via Novacc-list" <novacc-list at corvair.org>

Date: Tue, July 8, 2014 12:26 am

To: novacc-list at corvair.org

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> The original choke clip is a 1L. This is a discontinued part from the

> clip manufacturers. I have tried all the sources I could Google. A 2L is

> the best you can do. Typically found in the "Help" (by Dorman) section

> of the auto parts store in a package of several different sizes. Or, ask

> anyone who rebuilds carbs, as that is the clip used on the accelerator

> pump linkage on a Rochester H, HV, so every kit I buy has a new one in it.

>

> See discussion here:

>

> http://corvaircenter.com/phorum/read.php?1,714845,714993#msg-714993

>

> 400° sounds right on this hot day. I wouldn't worry yet.

>

> Brake lights and turn signals use same filaments in the rear. Also, both

> go through the turn signal switch. Start by shorting the terminals on

> the brake light switch, this should light both rear bright bulbs if the

> turn signal switch is in the middle position.

>

> Congratulations on getting the car done!

>

> Frank DuVal

>

>

> On 7/7/2014 9:07 PM, daniel--- via Novacc-list wrote:

>>

>> Today Mark Walters drove me up to the Corvair Ranch so I could fetch

>> my '65 Corsa convertible. The car looks great -- Jeff and his

>> employees went the extra mile in making sure everything was clean and

>> polished. Also, trim found its way onto my car that was far nice than

>> what came off.

>>

>> The car made it back to Alexandria without incident, although there

>> are a few notable things:

>>

>> 1) The brake lights don't work

>>

>> 2) The left turn signal doesn't work

>>

>> 3) The little clip that holds the choke shaft to the right primary

>> carb is missing. I went to two auto supply stores but couldn't find a

>> replacement.

>>

>> 4) Idle is a bit erratic, though on the high side so it doesn't stall

>> out (sometimes it gets hung up)

>>

>> Also, my exhaust is LOUD!!! Our project in a few weeks will be to

>> install stock mufflers.

>>

>> Here's something: on the way home the temp needle was pegged at 400

>> (12 o'clock). Even though it was a hot day, this struck me as being

>> on the high side. Keep in mind that the lower shrouds are off and the

>> car has finned valve covers and a finned oil pan. The car had plenty

>> of power and wasn't detonating.

>>

>> Pretty tired now.

>>

>> daniel

>>

>>

>>

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